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Event:
SMASH: Chaos vs Nurmagomedov
Date: Nov 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Kay dips to his left and cracks Collins with an uppercut!
Kay throws a jab when Collins was well out of range.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kay moves away.#TD#
Kay closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kay working the ground and pound.
Kay scoring with punches and elbows.
Kay creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kay throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kay is working Collins over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kay misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kay working away.
Kay in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Collins prevents Kay from moving into mount. #T1#
Check out the look on Kay's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kay works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kay scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kay is trying to move to mount but Collins reverses beautifully and ends up in Kay's guard.
Kay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Collins is one step ahead there.
Collins trying to control but Kay is working from the bottom.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Collins wants to control from the top but Kay keeps moving. #SUB#
Kay working for a triangle but Collins defends it easily.
#SUB#
Kay is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Collins defends well.
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Kay is retaining full guard.
Kay is trying to control the position but Collins postures up.
Kay keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Kay being controlled here, momentarily. #T3##SUB#
Kay had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Collins defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Collins won't allow Kay to sweep him here. #SUB#
Kay looking for a guillotine here but Collins defends easily.
Collins pushing down on Kay's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Kay keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Collins passes to side control.
Kay sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Collins is looking for a kimura but Kay is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Collins to get the leverage.
Kay wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Kay dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Collins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kay shoots in looking for a takedown. Collins tries to sprawl out of it but Kay 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.
Kay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
Kay staying out of range there.
Collins cracks Kay with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kay listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Collins's head.
Collins misses with a low kick.
Collins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Collins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Collins looks to throw the jab but Kay is out of range.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kay.
Kay misses with a hook. Collins ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Collins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kay scores with a hook to the body. Collins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Collins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kay.
Kay tests Collins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Collins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kay.
Kay moves out of range of the body kick.
Kay with a nice cross.#TD#
Kay drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kay trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Kay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kay sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kay looking to sit in guard and control but Collins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kay 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 passes into half guard.
Collins trying to control from half guard but Kay is working away.
Lars Kay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Collins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kay tries to get to full guard but Collins has control of the leg.
Kay is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Kay has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Collins is working away from the top position though.
Kay is looking for a sweep. Collins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kay is pressing down on Collins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Collins passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Collins trying to control the action but Kay is working from the bottom.
Kay manages to work his way to half guard, despite Collins's best efforts.#SUB2#
Collins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kay doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Collins. #T4#
Collins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kay is refusing to be controlled, as Collins sits in half guard. #SUB#
Kay looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kay is defending against the submission attempts here by Collins.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Kay dominated that second round.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Collins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Collins with a jab.
Collins tries to clinch but Kay moves out of range.
Kay connects with a body shot.
Kay moves away from the strike by Collins.
Kay closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Collins misses.
Kay changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD#
Kay drives through with a takedown into guard.
Collins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kay lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kay landing some decent shots from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kay landing with the ground and pound.
Collins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Kay scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kay looking to sit in guard and control but Collins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Kay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Collins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kay has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Collins should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kay has tightened it up now! Collins should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lars Kay!
A victorious Lars Kay thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
#R1##KD2#
Collins drops Bitok with a left and a right! Oh, Bitok is hurt - Collins dives into side control looking to finish!
Collins moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Collins is working to tighten his grip on Bitok's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bitok has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Collins is really squeezing tight and eventually Bitok passes out! Collins breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Michael Collins! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Golov just misses with a punch to the body.
Collins tries to counter with a takedown but Golov is quick to defend against it.
We've been hearing reports that Collins has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Golov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Collins on his heels. He'll look to pass Collins's guard now, I'm sure.
Golov 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#
Golov controls Collins momentarily but Collins frees himself.
Collins stopping the sweep attempt from Golov.#SUB2#
Golov working for submissions but it's allowed Collins to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Golov is looking to get back to full guard here but Collins has managed to pass to side control instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golov is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Golov stops Collins from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Golov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Collins is staying tight to Golov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Golov is trying to control Collins's posture but Collins avoids it.
Golov tries to improve position but can't.
Golov tries to strike but it doesn't land. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Golov is looking to reverse the position.
Collins works to advance to full mount. Golov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Golov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Collins wants to control the pace but Golov is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Golov holds of for dear life.
Golov tries to hold on but Collins pushes him away. #SUB#
Collins working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Golov tries to hold on but Collins postures up.
Golov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Collins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Golov is desperately trying to improve his position but Collins has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Golov tries to hold on but Collins pushes him away.
Golov is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Golov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Collins tries to control but Golov wriggling away. #SUB#
Collins is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Golov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
We've been informed that Golov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Collins looking to control and managing it successfully.
Golov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Collins wants to control the pace but Golov is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Golov is looking to improve his position but Collins isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Golov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Collins. #SUB#
Golov tries to improve his position but Collins has taken his back! Collins has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Golov tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Collins pushes Golov away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Collins! |
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Event:
SMASH: Dankovic vs Kona
Date: Mar 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Collins tries a head kick but it misses.
Karter cracks Collins with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Karter pushes Collins up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Collins's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Collins struggles to land a body shot inside as Karter controls his hands.
Karter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've been informed that Karter 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.
Karter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Collins is defending well.
Collins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karter lands an uppercut.
Collins throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Karter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Michael Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Karter.
Collins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karter with the counter takedown but Collins avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter connects with a jab.
Collins wants to clinch but Karter slips to the side
enabling Karter to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Collins is rocked!
Collins throws a combination that misses
and as Collins loses concentration momentarily, Karter counters with a picture perfect head kick! Collins goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jesus Christ Karter!
Jesus Christ Karter thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Shi looks for a takedown but Collins sprawls well.
Shi fails with a takedown attempt.
Bakabaka Shi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shi shoots in for a takedown but Collins shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bakabaka Shi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins lands with a nice body punch.
Collins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shi.
Collins throws a right hand that Shi ducks under and follows up with a left that Shi also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shi is defended easily by Collins.
Collins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Shi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins tries to bench press Shi off him but Shi keeps the position.
Shi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Shi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collins keeps working. #T1#
Collins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Collins is not content to let Shi control the position.
Shi is really struggling to control Collins but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Collins is looking for a sweep.
Shi misses with the ground and pound.
Collins is looking to reverse the position.
Shi wants to control but Collins is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shi is trying to ground and pound but Collins uses the momentary lack of control by Shi to regain half guard.
Shi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collins keeps working.
Collins won't allow Shi to pass to mount.
Shi trying to control from Collins's half guard. Collins has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Shi throwing strikes but missing.
Shi looking to pass the guard.
Shi advances to half guard. #T3#
Shi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Collins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Collins defending well though.
Shi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collins keeps working.
Shi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Collins's head.
Shi misses with a head shot. Collins uses the momentum to regain guard.
Shi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shi is trying to control. Collins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Shi prevents Collins from improving his position.
Shi trying to control from half guard but Collins is working away.
Collins won't allow Shi to pass to mount.
Shi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Collins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shi.
Collins looks winded!
Shi trying to mount his opponent but Collins defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shi.
Shi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bakabaka Shi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Collins throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shi is defended easily by Collins.
Collins lands a nice shot that snaps Shi's head back.
#TD#
Shi looking to score a takedown here. Collins is defending well but Shi drives through and ends up in Collins's guard.
Shi trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Shi is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Collins has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Shi is looking to defend but Collins has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Shi! Collins pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Shi taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Michael Collins! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 114
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Brunswick Jr looks to land a right hand but Collins moved out of range.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins takes one to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Brunswick Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brunswick Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Collins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Collins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brunswick Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brunswick Jr looks to land a right hand but Collins moved out of range.
Collins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brunswick Jr missing with a left hand there. Collins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Brunswick Jr.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Brunswick Jr is just out of range.
Brunswick Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Collins just manages to avoid it.
Collins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Collins jabs at Brunswick Jr's body.
Brunswick Jr tests Collins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brunswick Jr scores with a body shot.
Collins throws a hook to the side of Brunswick Jr's head but Brunswick Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been hearing reports that Brunswick Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Collins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Collins slips a jab and a cross from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brunswick Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brunswick Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Collins's head.
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brunswick Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collins.
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jab from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Collins's head.
Brunswick Jr throws a combination. Collins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC#Collins is rocked!
Brunswick Jr drops Collins with a straight right hand, right on the button! Brunswick Jr follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bradley Brunswick Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Bradley Brunswick Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 104
Date: Dec 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Collins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnes doesn't seem bothered though.
Collins moves forwards but Barnes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Collins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnes throws out the jab.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Collins backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Collins manages to avoid it all.
Barnes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
Collins just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Collins.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Collins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Collins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Collins thows a leg kick but Barnes checks it
and Barnes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Collins's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes scores with a spinning back kick!
A good leg kick by Collins.
Collins misses with a straight right.
Barnes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Collins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big left from Collins misses.
Collins throws a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Barnes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barnes checks a leg kick.
Barnes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Collins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barnes's hands.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collins was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Barnes scores with a three punch combo!
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
A big right from Collins misses.
The crowd cheers as Barnes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Collins doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins with the inside leg kick.
Barnes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Barnes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
A lazy body kick from Collins
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Collins misses with a hook
and Barnes counters with a low kick, right behind Collins 's knee.
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Collins missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Despite the aggression on Barnes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Collins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Collins.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Collins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barnes throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Collins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Collins won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes wants to stand up but Collins is controlling him.
Collins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Collins wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Collins prevents Barnes from getting back to his feet.
Barnes controls Collins momentarily but Collins frees himself.
Barnes wants to stand up but Collins is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Collins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
Collins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Collins.
Collins swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Barnes misses with a body kick.
Barnes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Collins on the side of the head.
Barnes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Collins had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
#T4#
Collins misses the body punch
and Barnes counters with an outside leg kick.
Barnes defending well as Collins loads up on a big left hand.
Collins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Collins lands with a hook. Barnes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Collins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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 left and a right that both miss
and Barnes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barnes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Barnes is looking to land body kicks.
Collins misses with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a thumping low kick.
Collins dips to his left and cracks Barnes with an uppercut!
Collins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnes scores with a hook.
Barnes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Collins.
Collins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Collins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Collins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Barnes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Barnes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Collins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Michael Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Barnes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Collins if he has to take too many more of those.
Barnes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Collins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Collins crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barnes - the referee stops the clock and Collins gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barnes. Collins manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Collins appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Collins throws a low kick but Barnes avoids it.
Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but Collins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A punch combination from Barnes misses.
Collins avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Collins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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 struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnes controls his hands.
Collins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Trevor Barnes has been cut.
Barnes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Collins.#T1#
Collins misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barnes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Collins.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes checks the leg kick.
Barnes connects with a leg kick.
Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes feints a counter leg kick.
Collins misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Barnes connects with a solid leg kick.
Barnes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins tries to score with a low kick but Barnes moves his leg out of the way.
Barnes throws a counter combo.
Barnes connects with a single shot there.
Collins misses with an uppercut
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barnes staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Barnes blocks a leg kick.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barnes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Collins doesn't seem bothered though.
Barnes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barnes throws a head kick but Collins moves out of range.
Barnes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Collins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barnes counters with a one-two to the body.
Collins dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Collins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Collins circles away quickly and effectively.
Collins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barnes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Barnes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Collins.
Barnes blocks a low kick nicely.
Collins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes flicks out a counter leg kick but Collins steps away.
Collins misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barnes avoids the body shot from Collins.
Barnes thumps Collins with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Barnes lands a lovely overhand right.
Collins misses with a body shot
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barnes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Collins doesn't seem bothered though.
Collins walks into a straight right hand from Barnes.
A solid body kick from Barnes.
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!
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Collins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barnes to score with a decent uppercut.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes throws a wild body kick that Collins sees coming a mile off.
Collins feinted with a counter takedown.
Barnes throws a head kick but Collins moves out of range.
Trevor Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes lands with a good body shot.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Collins throws out the jab.
Barnes lands with a nice combination. Collins backs away looking to recover.
Collins misses with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a one-two to the body.
A jab from Collins misses.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Collins feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collins throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trevor Barnes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Collins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barnes 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's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Collins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Collins avoids it well.
Collins cracks Barnes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Collins just misses with a punch to the body.
Collins throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes feints a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Collins.
Collins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Collins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barnes's sensitive parts.
Collins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barnes counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Barnes.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Collins circles away quickly and effectively.
Collins takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Collins tried to score with a low kick but Barnes checks it.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Collins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Collins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Collins misses with a two punch combination.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body. Collins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barnes connects with a nice looking jab.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Collins. Those never looked like landing.
Barnes feints and then cracks Collins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Collins down.
Collins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Barnes connects with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Collins misses.
Collins misses with a body shot.
Collins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Collins fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes misses with the combination.
Barnes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Collins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Collins backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Collins manages to avoid it all.
Collins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barnes counters with a good low kick that Collins was not able to check.
Collins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
#T3#
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Barnes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Collins on the side of the head.
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes lands a leg kick that knocks Collins off balance momentarily.
That kick from Barnes tenderised Collins's leg. Collins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Collins.
Barnes cracks a nice hook into Collins's ribs.
Barnes lands a nice shot that snaps Collins's head back.
Barnes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Collins's head.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes throws a right hand that Collins ducks under and follows up with a left that Collins also avoids with ease.
Barnes with the inside leg kick. #T4#
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Collins.
Barnes throws out a counter right but Collins avoids it with no problem.
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Collins just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Collins with a body shot.
Collins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
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!
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Collins drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barnes sprawls and moves away.
Collins throws a right hand that misses
and Barnes counters with an inside leg kick.
Collins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Collins walks into a straight right hand from Barnes.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Collins looks for the body kick but Barnes saw that one coming.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Trevor Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes jabs Collins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Michael Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Collins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Collins scores with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barnes 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Barnes!
During a confident post fight interview, Trevor Barnes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 97
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Hazuki tries to keep at a distance but Collins has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Hazuki manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Collins enables Hazuki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Collins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Hazuki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Collins is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hazuki, into his guard. #REVR#
Collins trying to move into half guard but instead Hazuki has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Hazuki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Collins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hazuki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Hazuki 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.
Hazuki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Collins swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Collins keeping moving, preventing Hazuki from controlling successfully.
Hazuki would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hazuki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Collins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hazuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hazuki works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Hazuki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Collins sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hazuki moves into full mount! Collins won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Hazuki jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Collins manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hazuki tries to stand but Collins is controlling his head. #T3##SUB2#
Hazuki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hazuki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Collins can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Hazuki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hazuki is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Hazuki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Hazuki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Hazuki tries for a kimura but Collins is defending well.
Collins is not content to let Hazuki control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Hazuki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Collins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Collins gets caught napping as Hazuki dives in and scores a takedown. Collins manages to retain guard.
Collins keeping full guard, as Hazuki tries to pass.
Collins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Collins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazuki passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Hazuki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Hazuki trying to control from Collins's half guard. Collins has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Collins is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hazuki frees his head nicely. Oh but Collins has switched to an armbar! Hazuki is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Michael Collins! |
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Event:
CMMA 114 Warrior v McWrestler
Date: Jun 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Montpoisante fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Collins misses with a leg kick.
Montpoisante moves out of range of the body kick.
Montpoisante ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big left from Montpoisante misses.
Collins throws an off balance right hand
and Collins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Collins rushes Montpoisante and presses him up against the cage.
Montpoisante digs a right hand into Collins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Collins's gas tank.
Collins pushes Montpoisante back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Montpoisante swings wildly with an uppercut but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Collins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Montpoisante backwards.
Collins leaning against his opponent.
Collins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Collins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montpoisante misses with a short punch on the inside.
Collins is leaning against Montpoisante and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Collins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Montpoisante scores with a shot to the side of Collins's head.
Collins digs a right hand underneath Montpoisante's ribcage. Montpoisante let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've been informed that Montpoisante 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.
Collins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Collins lands an elbow just above Montpoisante 's eye. #T1##BC2#
Montpoisante breaks the clinch.
Michael Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#Montpoisante is rocked!
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montpoisante.
Montpoisante is still on wobbly legs! Can Collins finish him?
Collins connects with a superb combination that knocks Montpoisante out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Collins before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Montpoisante!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Collins! |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Khuchtei Bokhchuud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Michael Collins!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Collins moves into range and clinches up with Bokhchuud.
Collins wants a takedown but no success here.
Collins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bokhchuud gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Bokhchuud turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bokhchuud (4) vs (0) Collins
Bokhchuud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collins keeps working.
Collins tries to improve position but can't.
Bokhchuud taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Collins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokhchuud trying to control the action but Collins is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bokhchuud is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bokhchuud'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.
Bokhchuud 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 is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bokhchuud off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bokhchuud (4) vs (4) Collins#T2##SUB2#
Collins looking to break Bokhchuud's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bokhchuud remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Collins will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Collins controlling the positon.
Bokhchuud rolls, trying to escape but Collins keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Collins is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bokhchuud defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bokhchuud looking very determined here, making life difficult for Collins.
Bokhchuud rolls, trying to escape but Collins keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bokhchuud is working hard here to advance position.
Collins biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bokhchuud rolls, trying to escape but Collins keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Collins working for the choke. #T3##SUB2#
Collins is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bokhchuud knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Collins on the ground.
Bokhchuud rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bokhchuud preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bokhchuud keeps working.
Bokhchuud has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Collins is working away from the top position though.
Bokhchuud is trying to get back to full guard.
Collins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bokhchuud is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Collins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4##SUB2#
Bokhchuud is defending against the submission attempts here by Collins.
Collins is keen to just control but Bokhchuud is a slippery customer.
Bokhchuud is pressing down on Collins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Collins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Collins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bokhchuud looking for a sweep. Not yet Bokhchuud, not yet.
Bokhchuud has Collins pulled in close to control his posture.
Bokhchuud is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bokhchuud managing to control the position.
Bokhchuud is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bokhchuud (6) vs (4) Collins
Bokhchuud performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T5#
Further stalling from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud trying to pass the guard but Collins defending well.
Well, if Bokhchuud is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T6#
Bokhchuud wants to pass to mount but Collins is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Collins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bokhchuud is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Collins working for submissions but it's allowed Bokhchuud to get to half guard.
#T7#
Bokhchuud seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Collins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Bokhchuud is looking for a kimura but Collins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bokhchuud to get the leverage.
Bokhchuud trying to mount his opponent but Collins defends it.
Collins controlling the position well.
Collins tries to roll over but Bokhchuud keeps him under control.#T8##SUB#
Bokhchuud is trying to work for a kimura but Collins is defending well.
Bokhchuud trying to control from half guard but Collins is working away. #SUB2#
Collins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bokhchuud pulls his head out easily. #T9#
Bokhchuud is looking to advance position but Collins won't allow it.
Collins manages to get to full guard.
Collins wants to sweep but no luck.
Collins keeping full guard, as Bokhchuud tries to pass. #T10#
Bokhchuud is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bokhchuud is pushing down on Collins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Collins is fighting to maintain full guard but Bokhchuud has managed to sneak the leg through.#T11#
Collins is looking for a sweep. Bokhchuud is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bokhchuud trying to mount his opponent but Collins defends it. #SUB2#
Collins looking for submissions off his back.
Collins is refusing to be controlled, as Bokhchuud sits in half guard. #T12#
Collins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Collins is pulling down on Bokhchuud's head. It's preventing any offense from Bokhchuud, at least for the moment.
Collins being controlled here, momentarily.
Bokhchuud passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bokhchuud (9) vs (4) Collins#T13#
You can see the frustration on Collins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Collins stops Bokhchuud from passing to mount.
Collins can't do much from the bottom here.
Bokhchuud wants to control but Collins is keeping him busy. #T14#
Collins wants to control but Bokhchuud postures up.
Bokhchuud tries to advance to mount but Collins denies him.
Collins is letting Bokhchuud control him for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bokhchuud tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bokhchuud takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
An out of breath and clearly excited Khuchtei Bokhchuud thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Iliya Topuria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Michael Collins!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Collins tries to clinch up but Topuria circles away and keeps his distance.
Topuria appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Topuria closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Topuria has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Collins regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Topuria (2) vs (0) Collins
Topuria trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Topuria passes Collins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Collins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Topuria is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Collins defends it well.
Collins is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins is looking to get back to full guard here but Topuria has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Topuria (5) vs (0) Collins#T1#
Collins is not content to let Topuria control the position.
Topuria taking a break here but Collins is having none of it and regains half guard.
Topuria frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Topuria (8) vs (0) Collins
Collins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Topuria is trying to take his opponent's back.
Topuria controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Topuria seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Collins is holding on tight.
Collins can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Topuria goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Collins is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Topuria (8) vs (2) Collins
Collins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Topuria is keeping the position for now.
Topuria has his hands on Collins's head, controlling the position.
Collins looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Collins being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Topuria is looking for a triangle but Collins pushes his legs off easily.
Collins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Topuria working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Collins wants to control from the top but Topuria keeps moving.
Topuria looking for a sweep. Not yet Topuria, not yet.
Collins trying to control but Topuria is working from the bottom.
Collins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Topuria swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Topuria 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.
Topuria 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Topuria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Topuria seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Collins trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Topuria manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Topuria (10) vs (2) Collins#T5##SUB#
Topuria drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Collins dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Topuria (10) vs (4) Collins
Collins slips nicely into half guard.
Topuria is not content to let Collins control the position.
Collins moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Topuria (10) vs (7) Collins
Collins tries to move into full mount but can't pass Topuria's legs. #SUB2#
Collins swings around for an armbar but Topuria sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Collins's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Topuria (12) vs (7) Collins#T6#
Collins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Topuria will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Topuria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Collins is keeping the position for now.
Topuria postures up.
Topuria stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Collins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Topuria passes into half guard.
Topuria is looking to take a break and control but Collins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Topuria seems to be looking for submissions.
#T7##SUB#
Topuria is trying to work for a kimura but Collins is defending well.
#SUB#
Topuria is trying to work for a kimura but Collins is defending well.
Collins is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Topuria looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Collins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Topuria's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Topuria's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Topuria (12) vs (11) Collins#T8#
Collins controlling well, preventing Topuria from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins wants to control but Topuria is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Collins patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Topuria trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Topuria right now.
#SUB2#
Collins is persistently looking for the submission but Topuria is defending it well.
I really don't envy Topuria right now.
#T9#
Collins trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Topuria tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Topuria is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Collins gets his way!
#SUB2#
Collins patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Collins keeps control of the position as Topuria tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T10##SUB2#
Topuria is in a bad position with Collins working for a choke. Topuria manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Topuria (14) vs (11) Collins
Topuria has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Topuria won't allow Collins to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Collins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Topuria tries to free his leg and advance position but Collins is retaining full guard.
Collins is trying to keep Topuria in close.
Topuria is looking to advance position but Collins has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Topuria (14) vs (15) Collins#T11#
Topuria regains half guard.
Topuria is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Collins is trying to control. Topuria wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Topuria is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Collins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Topuria is just riding it out for now. Collins eventually gives up the hold.
Topuria is refusing to be controlled, as Collins sits in half guard. #T12#
Topuria regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Topuria throws his legs up looking for a submission but Collins uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Topuria (14) vs (18) Collins
Collins is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Collins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Topuria is trying to get back to half guard.#T13#
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Topuria keeps working.
Topuria manages to work his way to half guard, despite Collins's best efforts.
Collins stalling away here and it's allowed Topuria to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Collins looking to pass the guard.
Topuria trying to keep a closed guard but Collins is proving a slippery customer.
#T14#
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Topuria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Topuria wants to sweep here but Collins controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Topuria holds on and takes a little breather.
Collins passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Topuria is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Topuria manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Collins wins on points by 18 to 14. |
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Event:
CMMA 99
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
Collins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Collins throws a jab when Adams was well out of range.
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
Collins takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses.
Adams fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Collins is out of range.
Adams throws a body punch but Collins moves out of range.
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adams.
Adams lands a slapping body shot.
Adams has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Collins is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Collins misses with a wild combination.
Collins slips under a jab.
Adams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collins manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
Adams is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Collins rather than just go for the knockout.
Adams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
Collins tries to clinch up but Adams circles away and keeps his distance.
Adams drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Collins defends it well.
Michael Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams lands a head shot.
Adams cracks Collins with a good jab.#T1#
Collins is looking to clinch but Adams is avoiding it.
Adams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adams swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.
Adams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Collins.
Adams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collins was well out of range. Poor timing from Adams.
Adams thuds his shin into the meat of Collins's side.
Collins throws out a loose jab but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
Adams slips under a jab.
Adams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Collins. Collins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Collins throws a big shot that misses.
Adams connects with a body shot.
Collins throws a jab when Adams was well out of range.
Collins walks into a stiff left hand from Adams.
Adams looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Adams.
Adams feints the counter takedown.
Nice jab there from Collins. #T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Adams checks a leg kick.
Collins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Adams to score with a decent uppercut.
Collins walks into a straight right hand from Adams.
Adams connects with a crisp jab.
Collins cracks Adams with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Michael Collins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Collins misses.
Adams is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice takedown defense from Collins. No joy for Adams on that attempt.
Collins appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Collins throws a jab but it's blocked by Adams.
A lazy left from Adams finds it's target.
Adams blocks the body kick.
Collins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Collins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Adams is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Collins had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Adams finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Collins's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Adams falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Collins! |
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Event:
CMMA 83 McCrae vs Tavares
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Tonon closes the distance and clinches.
Collins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tonon being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Tonon jumps guard.
Tonon working a defensive guard here.
Collins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Collins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tonon is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tonon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Tonon working for a triangle but Collins defends it easily.
#T1#
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Tonon 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.
Collins content to stall in guard here.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Collins is one step ahead there.
Tonon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Tonon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tonon can't keep his opponent in guard - Collins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tonon.
Tonon trying to keep a closed guard but Collins is proving a slippery customer.
Collins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Collins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Tonon keeping full guard, as Collins tries to pass.
Tonon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tonon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Collins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Collins postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Collins rushes Tonon and presses him up against the cage.
Tonon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Collins misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tonon jumps guard but Collins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Collins.
Collins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Collins tries to throw a body punch but Tonon avoids it by throwing Collins back against the cage.
Collins has a couple of punches blocked by Tonon.
Collins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Collins misses with a knee to the head.
Collins gets through Tonon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Collins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tonon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Collins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Collins tries to throw a body punch but Tonon avoids it by throwing Collins back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonon wants to take the fight to the mat but Collins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Collins scores with a shoulder strike.
Tonon taking a breather.
Tonon prevents a body shot from Collins.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Collins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Collins tries to sprawl but Tonon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Collins wants to control the action here but instead Tonon manages to pass to full mount!
Tonon is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Collins is in real trouble.
#SUB#
Collins fending off the submission attempt from Tonon. #SUB#
Tonon is persistently looking for the submission but Collins is defending it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tonon is persistently looking for the submission but Collins is defending it well.
Tonon looking to hold on to the position here but Collins rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#T1#
Tonon tries to free his leg and advance position but Collins is retaining full guard.
Tonon trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Tonon sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Collins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tonon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Collins working for a triangle but Tonon defends it easily.
#T2#
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.
Tonon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Collins is keeping the position for now.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tonon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Collins manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Collins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tonon is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Collins advances to half guard.
Collins trying to control from half guard but Tonon is working away.
Tonon is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at High Kicks, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Tonon wants to improve his position but Collins is controlling well.
Tonon is working hard here to advance position.
Tonon is looking to control Collins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tonon avoid being mounted?
Tonon wants to get back to full guard.
Collins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Tonon actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tonon is refusing to be controlled, as Collins sits in half guard.
Damian Tonon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Collins tries to pass to full mount but Tonon defends it.
Tonon trying to control here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Collins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tonon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tonon is looking for a sweep. Collins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Collins trying to pass the guard but Tonon defending well.
Tonon trying to hold on to Collins's head to control him but Collins postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Tonon dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Tonon moves into range and clinches up with Collins.
Tonon blocks a body shot from Collins.
Collins trying to land knees to the body.
Collins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tonon avoids it.
Tonon prevents a body shot from Collins.
Tonon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Collins lands a shoulder strike.
Tonon takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Damian Tonon has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins tries to land knees in the clinch but Tonon avoids the damage to the body.
Tonon is trying to maintain a safe position but Collins gets an underhook and turns Tonon into the cage.
Collins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tonon is looking to control Collins's arms but Collins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tonon has his back to the cage. #T1#
Collins can't find room to land a body shot as Tonon controls the action.
Collins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tonon tries to score a body lock takedown but Collins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Collins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Collins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tonon's defenses.
Tonon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Collins.
Collins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tonon's elbow. #TD#
Tonon is trying to trip Collins. He has hold of a leg but Collins is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tonon persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Tonon being controlled here momentarily.
Tonon trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom. #T2#
Tonon tries to free his leg and advance position but Collins is retaining full guard.
Tonon passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tonon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Tonon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Collins sees it coming and defends easily.
Collins wants to improve his position but Tonon is controlling well.
#T3#
Collins is refusing to be controlled, as Tonon sits in half guard.
Tonon tries to pass to full mount but Collins defends it.
Tonon passes to side control. #SUB#
Tonon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #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.
Collins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Collins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Tonon seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Tonon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Tonon seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Damian Tonon.
I think Tonon 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Damian Tonon! |
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Event:
CACC 158: Hozdic vs Morgan
Date: Jan 03, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Michael Collins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Timmy Flowers!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Flowers gets caught napping as Collins dives in and scores a takedown. Flowers manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Collins (2) vs (0) Flowers
Collins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flowers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Collins stopping the sweep attempt from Flowers.
Collins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Collins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flowers swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Flowers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Collins content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Flowers has locked up a guillotine! Flowers's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Collins is holding on here and Flowers must be using up a lot of energy. Collins has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Flowers gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Timmy Flowers!
A very excited looking Timmy Flowers 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. |
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Event:
CACC 150: Dominguez vs Bolivar
Date: Dec 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Michael Collins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Luke Garage!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Collins gets a double leg takedown into Garage's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Collins (2) vs (0) Garage#SUB2#
Garage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Collins passes Garage's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Garage desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Garage tries to roll over but Collins keeps him under control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Collins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Collins is stalling here. Garage is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Collins seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Garage has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Collins (2) vs (4) Garage
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Garage wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Garage tries to advance to mount but can't.
Garage has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Collins! Score +2 for reaching mount: Collins (2) vs (6) Garage
Collins is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Garage jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Collins is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Collins and Garage has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Garage in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Garage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collins keeps working. #T2##SUB2#
Garage goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Collins has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Garage but great work by Collins. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Collins (6) vs (6) Garage
Collins is looking to take a break and control but Garage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Collins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Garage knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Collins is looking to take a break and control but Garage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Garage's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Garage manages to get back to half guard.
Garage wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Garage is still trying to improve position.
Collins trying to pass the guard but Garage defending well.
Garage is staying active underneath Collins, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Collins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Garage wants to control but Collins is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Garage is defending against the submission attempts here by Collins.
Collins not doing much here.
#T5#
Collins is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Collins looking to pass the guard.
Garage keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Garage trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Garage is looking to cinch up a triangle. Collins throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Garage's body to avoid the submission. Garage has instead reached around Collins's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Garage arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luke Garage!
A less than humble Luke Garage misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CACC 141: Boesku vs Donde
Date: Nov 22, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Michael Collins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Collins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Petersen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Collins
Petersen controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Collins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Collins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petersen works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (0) Collins
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Collins is looking to escape. #T1#
Petersen controlling the pace for now.
Petersen trying to control but Collins is having none of it.
Petersen controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Collins defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Petersen. #T2#
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Petersen avoids the attempt from Collins to control.
Collins is controlling an arm, preventing Petersen from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Collins can't escape the position.
Petersen controlling the pace for now.
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Collins is looking to escape. #T3#
Collins tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Petersen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Collins manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Petersen is trying to get an arm triangle but Collins is defending well.
Collins is not content to let Petersen control the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here as Petersen stalls from top position.
Petersen trying to control the action but Collins is working from the bottom.
Petersen wants to take a breather but Collins manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Petersen. #T5#
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Collins is retaining full guard.
Petersen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Collins's guard. #SUB#
Petersen is working for a submission of some sort.
Petersen is looking to advance position but Collins won't allow it. #T6#
Collins is not content to let Petersen control the position.#SUB#
Petersen is trying to work for a kimura but Collins is defending well.
Petersen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T7#
Collins is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard.
Collins tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg.
Petersen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Collins wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
Collins is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8#
Collins trying to control but Petersen postures up.
Petersen content to control rather than advance.
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Petersen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Collins sees it coming and defends easily.
Petersen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Petersen wants to control but Collins is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Petersen is working for a kimura but Collins is defending it quite comfortably.
#T9#
Collins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petersen is working away from the top position though.
Petersen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (8) vs (0) Collins
Petersen wants to control the pace but Collins is squirming around nicely.
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Collins tries to hold on but Petersen postures up.
Petersen looking to control but Collins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Collins is trying desperately to improve position.
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11#
Petersen seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Collins is holding on tight.
#SUB#
Petersen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Collins is now in Petersen's guard. A big mistake from Petersen there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (8) vs (2) Collins
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Collins is fighting to break Petersen's control of his arms but Petersen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Petersen is looking to sweep but instead, Collins has passed into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Collins wants to work for an arm triangle but Petersen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Petersen gets back to full guard.
Collins looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Petersen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (10) vs (2) Collins
Petersen advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (13) vs (2) Collins#SUB#
Petersen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Collins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Collins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Petersen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T13#
Collins trying to hold on to Petersen's head to control him but Petersen postures up.
Collins wants to control the action here but instead Petersen manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (16) vs (2) Collins
Collins is desperately trying to improve his position but Petersen has a good base and remains in mount.
Petersen controlling from mount. #SUB#
Petersen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Collins manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Collins is looking to reverse the position.#T14#
Petersen controls the position.
Collins is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Collins is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Petersen tries for a kimura but Collins is defending well.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collins keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Collins prevents Petersen from improving position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
A victorious Conald Petersen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Nov 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Principo Adam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Michael Collins!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Collins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Adam manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Adam (0) vs (2) Collins
Adam bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Collins's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adam (2) vs (2) Collins
Adam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Adam postures up.
Adam tries to free his leg and advance position but Collins is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adam sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Adam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Collins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Adam wants to pass the guard but Collins is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Collins has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Adam 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 Collins. Score +3 for passing guard: Adam (5) vs (2) Collins
Adam laying and praying for a moment but Collins takes advantage and regains half guard. #T2#
Adam looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Collins is in trouble now - Adam has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Adam (8) vs (2) Collins
Collins is trying to escape the mount.
Adam is looking to work his way around to Collins's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T3#
Collins is squirming around, avoiding Adam's attempts to control the action.
Collins stops Adam from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Adam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Collins is looking to escape.
Collins is desperately trying to improve his position but Adam has a good base and remains in mount.
Collins is squirming around, avoiding Adam's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Adam jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Collins manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T4#
Adam in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Adam wants to take a breather but Collins manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Adam. #T5#
Collins looking to control but Adam passes into half guard.
Adam trying to control the pace.
Collins tries to get to full guard but Adam has control of the leg.
Adam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Collins is refusing to be controlled, as Adam sits in half guard.
Collins gets full guard.
Adam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Collins is keeping the position for now.
Adam is working hard here to advance position.#T7#
Collins can't keep his opponent in guard - Adam advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Collins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Adam is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Adam is looking to take a break and control but Collins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8##SUB#
Adam is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Collins sees it coming and defends easily.
Adam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Collins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Collins trying to hold on to Adam's head to control him but Adam postures up.
Adam prevents Collins from improving his position.
Adam sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T9#
Collins trying to control from the bottom.
Adam stalling away here and it's allowed Collins to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Adam is pushing down on Collins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Collins is fighting to maintain full guard but Adam has managed to sneak the leg through.
Adam is just content to waste time from the top position. Collins takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T10#
Collins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Adam controls the pace.
Adam tries to free his leg and advance position but Collins is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Collins looking for a guillotine here but Adam defends easily.
#SUB#
Adam 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! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adam (8) vs (4) Collins#T11##SUB#
Adam is looking for a triangle but Collins pushes his legs off easily.
Collins wants to control from the top but Adam keeps moving.
Adam seems keen to control Collins's posture.
Collins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Collins works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T12#
Adam won't allow Collins to pass to mount.
Collins is keen to just control but Adam is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Collins is looking for a kimura here.
Adam tries to roll over but Collins keeps him under control.
Collins not doing much here.
Adam is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at GWad's Playpen, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Adam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Collins is working away from the top position though.#T13##SUB2#
Adam is defending against the submission attempts here by Collins.
Adam is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Collins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Collins's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Adam (12) vs (4) Collins#SUB#
Adam looking for the choke but no joy.
Collins prevents Adam from getting a body triangle.#T14##SUB#
Adam looking for the RNC.
Adam controlling well, preventing Collins from escaping the position.
Adam tries to keep control of the position but Collins is staying busy.#SUB#
Collins is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Adam doesn't have the hooks in and Collins manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adam (12) vs (6) Collins
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
A very excited looking Principo Adam rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 03, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Michael Collins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Milo Diotimus!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Collins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Collins (2) vs (0) Diotimus
Diotimus gets back to full guard.
Collins advances to half guard. #SUB#
Collins seems to be looking for submissions.
Diotimus tries to roll over but Collins keeps him under control.
Diotimus desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diotimus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Collins is trying to work for a kimura but Diotimus is defending well.
#SUB#
Collins is looking for a kimura but Diotimus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Collins to get the leverage.
Diotimus felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Still in half guard, Collins seems content to control.
Diotimus is looking to control Collins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diotimus avoid being mounted?
Diotimus is not content to let Collins control the position.
Collins trying to mount his opponent but Diotimus defends it.
Collins passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Collins (5) vs (0) Diotimus#SUB#
Collins working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Collins tries to control but Diotimus wriggling away. #T2#
Diotimus is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Collins is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Diotimus is surviving well by controlling Collins's body position as best he can.
Diotimus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Collins trying to control but Diotimus is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diotimus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Diotimus is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Diotimus tries to lock up and control but Collins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Diotimus defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Collins.
Collins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diotimus is looking to escape. #SUB#
Collins looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Collins working for a guillotine from mount but Diotimus is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Collins is working for a guillotine from mount but Diotimus frees his head quite easily.
#T4#
Diotimus working to try and regain half guard.
Collins looking to control but Diotimus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diotimus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Collins trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Collins looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Collins jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Diotimus manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Diotimus can't do much from the bottom here.
Diotimus is trying to get back to half guard.
Diotimus is not content to let Collins control the position.
Diotimus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Collins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T6##SUB#
Collins has hold of Diotimus's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Diotimus seems comfortable defending it but Collins has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Diotimus is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Diotimus is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Collins couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Collins! |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Michael Collins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mr Hotspot!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Collins doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Hotspot counters with a nice double leg into side control. Collins won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Collins (0) vs (4) Hotspot
Hotspot content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hotspot's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hotspot trying to control the action but Collins is working from the bottom.
Hotspot controls the position from side control.#T1##SUB2#
Hotspot 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 is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Collins's face as Hotspot controls the position.
Hotspot wants to control but Collins is keeping him busy.
Collins tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Collins is letting Hotspot control him for a moment.
Collins is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Hotspot swings around for an armbar but Collins sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hotspot's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Collins (2) vs (4) Hotspot
Hotspot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hotspot pulls Collins in to control the position.
Collins slips nicely into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Collins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hotspot doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Collins.
Collins trying to mount his opponent but Hotspot defends it.
Collins is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Collins works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Collins (5) vs (4) Hotspot#T4#
Hotspot is looking to get to half guard.
Collins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hotspot is looking to escape.
Hotspot tries to hold on but Collins postures up.#SUB#
Collins looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hotspot is desperately trying to improve his position but Collins has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Collins is working for a guillotine from mount but Hotspot frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hotspot gets back to half guard.#T5#
Collins is looking to advance position but Hotspot won't allow it.
Hotspot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Collins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hotspot trying to control here.
#SUB#
Collins is working for a kimura but Hotspot is defending it quite comfortably.
Collins is looking to advance position but Hotspot won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hotspot wants to improve his position but Collins is controlling well.
#T6#
Hotspot trying to control but Collins postures up.
Collins is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hotspot! Score +3 for passing guard: Collins (8) vs (4) Hotspot#SUB#
Collins looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Collins prevents Hotspot from getting the reversal.
Hotspot is squirming around, avoiding Collins's attempts to control the action.
Collins controlling his opponent. #T7#
Collins tries to control but Hotspot wriggling away.
Collins looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hotspot is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Collins looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hotspot is working to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Collins avoids the attempt from Hotspot to control.#SUB#
Collins working for a submission but Hotspot is keeping him at bay.
Collins tries to control but Hotspot wriggling away.
Collins controlling the position easily from mount.
Hotspot tries to lock up and control but Collins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hotspot bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Collins (8) vs (6) Hotspot
Hotspot is stalling in the full guard. #T9##SUB#
Collins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hotspot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hotspot won't allow Collins to sweep him here.
Hotspot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hotspot trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hotspot content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Collins has locked up a guillotine! Collins's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Hotspot is holding on here and Collins must be using up a lot of energy. Hotspot has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Collins gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michael Collins! |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Sep 15, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Michael Collins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; James Tuati!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tuati looks for a takedown but Collins sprawls well.
Collins goes for a double leg but Tuati avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tuati continues to drive forward.#TD#
Collins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Collins (2) vs (0) Tuati
Collins wants to pass to mount but Tuati is defending the position.
Collins stalling away here and it's allowed Tuati to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tuati looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tuati controls Collins momentarily but Collins frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Collins advances to half guard. #T1#
Collins trying to control from half guard but Tuati is working away.
Collins trying to control from Tuati's half guard. Tuati has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tuati keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuati not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tuati keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Tuati keeping full guard, as Collins tries to pass. #T2#
Tuati 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.
Tuati is trying to control the position but Collins postures up.
Collins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tuati looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tuati is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tuati keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully. #T3#
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Tuati is retaining full guard.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuati working a defensive guard here.
Collins wants to control from the top but Tuati keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Collins preventing the sweep.
Collins slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tuati keeps working.
Tuati is holding on to half guard well.
Tuati is looking for a sweep. Collins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Collins passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tuati! Score +3 for passing guard: Collins (5) vs (0) Tuati
Collins wants to control but Tuati has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Tuati is staying active underneath Collins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Collins is thwarting Tuati's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Collins trying to control from Tuati's half guard. Tuati has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tuati is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Tuati is retaining full guard.
Tuati managing to control the position.
Tuati trying to control the position.
Collins slips nicely into half guard.
Collins is trying to control the action in half guard but Tuati is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6##SUB#
Collins is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Collins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Collins wants to pass to mount but Tuati is defending the position.
Collins prevents Tuati from improving his position.
Collins is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Collins (8) vs (0) Tuati#T7#
Tuati tries to reverse the position but Collins maintains control.
Collins content just to control the position here.
Tuati working to try and regain half guard.
Collins trying to control but Tuati is having none of it.
Tuati is desperately trying to improve his position but Collins has a good base and remains in mount.#T8#
Tuati is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Collins tries to control but Tuati wriggling away. #SUB#
Collins swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tuati is now in Collins's guard. A big mistake from Collins there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Collins (8) vs (2) Tuati
Tuati sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tuati pushes down on Collins's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T9#
Collins trying to control from the bottom.
Tuati works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Collins (8) vs (5) Tuati
Tuati trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Collins gets back to half guard.#T10#
Collins is refusing to be controlled, as Tuati sits in half guard.
Tuati stalling away here and it's allowed Collins to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tuati pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Collins is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Collins is trying to control the position but Tuati postures up. #SUB#
Collins has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tuati 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 Collins. Score +3 for passing guard: Collins (8) vs (8) Tuati
Collins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tuati tries to pass the half guard into mount. Collins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tuati works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Collins (8) vs (11) Tuati
Tuati can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Collins is looking to escape.
Tuati 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.#T12#
Tuati controlling the pace for now.
Collins is squirming around, avoiding Tuati's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Collins gets back to half guard.
Tuati is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Collins reverses the position - he's now on top in Tuati's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Collins (10) vs (11) Tuati
Collins wants to control from the top but Tuati keeps moving.
Collins won't allow Tuati to sweep him here.
Collins trying to control but Tuati is working from the bottom. #T14#
Tuati wants to sweep here but Collins controlling him for the moment.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tuati is keeping the position for now.
Tuati tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Collins passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Collins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tuati does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tuati preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tuati wins on points by 11 to 10.
James Tuati is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath James Tuati thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 14, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Elay Arson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Michael Collins!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Collins stuffs the takedown.
Arson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Collins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Arson shoots in but Collins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elay Arson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Collins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Arson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Arson (0) vs (4) Collins#SUB2#
Collins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Arson stops Collins from passing to mount.
Arson is not content to let Collins control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Collins is trying to get an arm triangle but Arson is defending well. #T1#
Arson holds on to Collins's head and controls the position momentarily. #SUB2#
Collins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arson, who protects the arm well.
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arson keeps working.
Collins advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arson (0) vs (6) Collins
Collins controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Collins is working for a guillotine from mount but Arson frees his head quite easily.
#T2#
Collins takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins prevents Arson from getting the reversal.
Collins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Collins controlling from the full mount.
Collins tries to control but Arson wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Collins content just to control the position here.
Collins wants to control but Arson has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Collins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Collins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4##SUB2#
Collins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Arson gets full guard.
Arson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Collins trying to control but Arson is working from the bottom.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Collins wants to control from the top but Arson keeps moving.
Collins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Collins wants to pass the guard but Arson is keeping the position.
Collins trying to control but Arson is working from the bottom.
Collins wants to pass the guard but Arson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Collins drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Arson dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arson (2) vs (6) Collins#T6#
Arson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arson advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Collins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Arson is working for a kimura but Collins is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Arson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Arson is keen to just control but Collins is a slippery customer.#T7#
Collins moves into full guard.
Arson wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Arson stands and throws Collins's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arson (5) vs (6) Collins#SUB#
Arson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Collins has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Arson but great work by Collins. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arson (5) vs (10) Collins#T8#
Arson being controlled for a moment.
Collins advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arson (5) vs (12) Collins#SUB2#
Collins is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Arson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Arson shrugs it off.
Collins controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Collins is working for a guillotine from mount but Arson frees his head quite easily.
Arson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9##SUB2#
Collins looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Collins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arson is looking to escape.
Collins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Arson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T10#
Arson holds on, trying desperately to control.#SUB2#
Collins is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Arson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Collins trying to control but Arson is having none of it. #T11##SUB2#
Collins looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Collins jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Arson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Arson and Collins has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Collins tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Collins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Arson can't do much from the bottom here. #T12#
Collins trying to control the action but Arson is working from the bottom.
Collins working away.
Collins is staying tight to Arson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Arson can't do much from the bottom here. #T13#
Collins advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arson (5) vs (14) Collins
Collins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arson is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Collins has hold of Arson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Arson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Arson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Collins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Collins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14#
Arson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Collins is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Arson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Arson shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Collins is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Arson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Arson shrugs it off.
Collins wants to control the pace but Arson is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Collins controlling his opponent.
Arson tries to hold on but Collins pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Collins wins on points by 14 to 5. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Thorvald Nansen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Michael Collins!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Nansen takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Collins has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nansen regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nansen (0) vs (2) Collins
Collins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Collins has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nansen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nansen (2) vs (2) Collins
The fighters are battling for position here. Collins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've been hearing that Nansen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins keeping full guard, as Nansen tries to pass. #SUB2#
Collins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nansen defends well.
Nansen postures up.
#T1#
Nansen trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Nansen is really struggling to control Collins but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Collins keeping full guard, as Nansen tries to pass.
Nansen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Nansen 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! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nansen (2) vs (4) Collins
Collins pushes down on Nansen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Still in half guard, Collins seems content to control.#T2#
Collins is pressing down on Nansen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nansen is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nansen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nansen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Collins on the ground.
Collins controlling the pace.
Collins is looking to take a break and control but Nansen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Collins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nansen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Collins is working away from the top position though.
Collins works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nansen (2) vs (7) Collins
Collins trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Collins controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Collins has hold of Nansen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nansen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Nansen is trying to escape the mount.
Collins controlling his opponent.
Nansen is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Collins working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Nansen turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Collins off and cradles Nansen's limp body as Collins celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Michael Collins! |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Michael Collins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gabriel Dias!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Collins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dias tries to avoid it but Collins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dias to the ground. Dias escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dias wants to counter with a clinch but Collins pushes him away.
Collins stuffs the takedown attempt from Dias. Dias gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Collins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Collins (2) vs (0) Dias
Collins passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Collins (5) vs (0) Dias
Dias tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Collins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dias struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Collins has hold of Dias's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Dias seems comfortable defending it but Collins has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Dias is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Dias is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Collins couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Collins! |
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