Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Sunrise 6
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Laurez misses with a body shot
and Collins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Teofomo Laurez has been cut.
Laurez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Collins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Collins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laurez . Laurez obviously looking to wear him down.
Laurez misses with a hook
and Collins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laurez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Collins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laurez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Collins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Laurez tenderised Collins's leg. Collins is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Collins walks into a stiff left hand from Laurez .
Laurez connects with an inside leg kick.
Collins connects with a quick right hand that sends Laurez tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Devon Collins!
Devon Collins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 1119 Jankovic vs. Kostov
Date: Dec 13, 2024

#R1#
Collins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Darkins misses with a body shot
and Collins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darkins misses with a hook. Collins ducked under it nicely.
And Collins tries to counter it with a takedown but Darkins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Darkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collins was well out of range. Poor timing from Darkins.
A little jabbing left from Collins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Collins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Collins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Darkins with a body shot.
Darkins throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Collins counters with a single leg into guard. Darkins didn't expect that.
Darkins controls Collins momentarily but Collins frees himself. #SUB#
Darkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Collins is aware though and is defending well.
Darkins seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Darkins controls Collins momentarily but Collins frees himself.
Collins pushing down on Darkins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Collins is looking for a kimura here.
Collins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Darkins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Darkins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Collins postures up.
Darkins wants to sweep here but Collins controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Collins drops back, looking for a kneebar! Darkins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Darkins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Darkins! #REVR#
Collins is not content to let Darkins control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins is trying to get back to half guard.
Darkins tries to move into full mount but can't pass Collins's legs. #SUB#
Darkins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Collins has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Collins stops Darkins from passing to mount.
Collins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Darkins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Darkins is looking to advance position but Collins won't allow it.
Collins is looking to improve his position.
Darkins drops an elbow to the side of Collins's head.
Collins is looking for a sweep. Darkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Darkins is pressing down on Collins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Collins is holding on for now.
Darkins works his way into full mount! #T3#
Collins bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Darkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Darkins, not yet.
Collins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Collins is pressing down on Darkins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Darkins is holding on for now.
Collins wants to control but Darkins is keeping him busy.
Darkins gets full guard.
Darkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Darkins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Darkins is working hard here to advance position.
Darkins is trying to keep Collins in close.
Collins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Darkins's guard. #T4#
Darkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Darkins wants to control but Collins is keeping busy.
Darkins manages to get to full guard.
Collins advances to half guard.
Collins wants to pass the guard but Darkins is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Collins is working for a submission of some sort.
Collins tries to pass to full mount but Darkins defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Devon Collins will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Collins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Darkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Collins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Darkins to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Collins looking for a guillotine here but Darkins defends easily.
Darkins passes Collins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Collins.
Darkins wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Collins keeping full guard, as Darkins tries to pass. #T1#
Darkins forces his way into half guard.
Darkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Collins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Collins keeping full guard, as Darkins tries to pass.
Collins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Our spies down at at Ironbound MMA inform us that Collins has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Darkins pushes down on Collins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Collins tries to roll over but Darkins keeps him under control.
Collins is still trying to improve position.
Darkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Collins's head. #T2##SUB#
Darkins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Darkins prevents Collins from improving his position.
Collins gets back to full guard.
Darkins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Darkins throwing shots but Collins is blocking nicely.
Collins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Darkins advances position into side control!
Darkins cracks Collins with a big elbow.
Darkins advances nicely into full mount. #T3#
Collins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Darkins fails to advance to Collins's back.
Collins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Darkins landing shots from mount.
Darkins fails to advance to Collins's back.
Darrell Darkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Darkins forces the positional change into back control. #SUB#
Darkins is looking for the choke from the back position but Collins is controlling his hands well.
Darkins missing with punches from the back.
Collins is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Darkins is cranking Collins's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Collins! He's tightened the choke and Collins is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darrell Darkins!
Darrell Darkins thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 1114 Rose vs. Sampson III
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Collins shoots in looking for a takedown but Reeves manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Collins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Collins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reeves.
Reeves lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Reeves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
Collins lands a really nice looking cross but Reeves seems unphased. #CUT2#It looks like Keywon Reeves has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Collins.
Collins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reeves counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Collins as he connects with a hook.
Donk. Collins catches Reeves right on the button with a cross.
Collins misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Reeves tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Reeves counters with a nice right hand that sends Collins toppling to the canvas! Collins scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Reeves finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Devon Collins has been cut.
Keywon Reeves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon Collins.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins throws a poor cross that misses
and Reeves counters with a crisp right that sends Collins to the canvas! Reeves follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keywon Reeves!
A relieved looking Keywon Reeves thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 1110 Cango vs. Exotic
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1##TD#
Christ decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Collins wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Christ is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Collins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Christ.
Christ controlling the action here.
Christ will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Collins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Christ pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins is looking to improve his position.
Collins is pressing down on Christ's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Christ got a little sloppy there for a moment and Collins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Christ has managed to get both his arms back between Collins's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Christ won't allow Collins to sweep him here.
Christ is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Collins has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Christ 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.
Collins manages to get back to half guard.
Christ is trying to control the action in half guard but Collins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Collins works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Collins working for a triangle but Christ defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Christ got a little sloppy there for a moment and Collins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Christ has managed to get both his arms back between Collins's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Christ controls from within his opponent's guard.
Collins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Christ's guard. #REVB#
Collins wants to pass the guard but Christ is keeping the position.#SUB#
Christ looking for a guillotine here but Collins defends easily. #SUB2#
Collins has gone for a leg lock! Christ slips out almost immediately though and dives into Collins's guard.#REVR##T3#
Christ pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Collins is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Christ avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Collins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Collins looking for a sweep. Not yet Collins, not yet.
Christ trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Christ is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Christ stopping the sweep attempt from Collins.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Christ from controlling successfully.
Collins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Collins has his feet on Christ's thighs here. He's pushed Christ off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Christ screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Devon Collins!
A relieved looking Devon Collins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 1108 Brown vs. Crispian
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1##CL#
Darkins has Collins up against the cage in a clinch.
Darkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Collins scores with a shoulder strike.
Darkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Collins working aggressively here.
Darkins tries a body shot but Collins blocks it.
Collins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Collins lands a left hand. #TD2#
Collins gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Collins prevents Darkins from improving his position.#SUB2#
Collins seems to be looking for submissions.
Darkins is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KO MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darkins is staying active underneath Collins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Darkins wants to improve his position but Collins is controlling well.
Darkins is pressing down on Collins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Darkins keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully. #T1#
Collins preventing the sweep.
Darkins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Darkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Collins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Darkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Darkins wants to sweep here but Collins controlling him for the moment.
Collins forces his way into half guard.
Collins is trying to control. Darkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Collins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Darkins is defending against the submission attempts here by Collins. #T2#
Darkins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Darkins.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darkins can't keep his opponent in guard - Collins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Collins wants to control but Darkins is keeping him busy.
Collins trying to mount his opponent but Darkins defends it.
Darkins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Collins pushing down on Darkins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Darkins keeps working. #T3#
Darkins moves into full guard.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Darkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins passes Darkins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Darkins 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!
Darkins doesn't have the hooks in and Collins manages to turn into his guard.
Darkins wants to sweep here but Collins controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Darkins is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Collins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Collins looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Darkins is pushing down on Collins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Collins is fighting to maintain full guard but Darkins has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Collins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Collins won't allow Darkins to pass to mount. #SUB#
Darkins is looking for a kimura but Collins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Darkins to get the leverage.
Collins gets full guard.
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!#SUB2#
Collins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Darkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Collins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Collins working for a triangle but Darkins defends it easily.
Darkins wants to pass the guard but Collins is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Collins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Collins shoots for a double leg takedown but Darkins sprawls well. He's pushed Collins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Darkins is looking to counter punch.
Darkins is looking to clinch.
A shot to the body from Darkins misses #TD2#
and Collins counters with a single leg into guard. Darkins didn't expect that.
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Darkins is retaining full guard.
Darkins tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Darkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Darkins controls Collins momentarily but Collins frees himself.
Collins stopping the sweep attempt from Darkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darkins looking to control.
Devon Collins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Collins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Darkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Darkins 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.#T1#
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Darkins is retaining full guard.
Darkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Darkins, not yet.
Collins wants to control from the top but Darkins keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Darkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Collins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Collins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Darkins looking to score a takedown here. Collins is defending well but Darkins drives through and ends up in Collins's guard.
Darkins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Collins can't keep his opponent in guard - Darkins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Darkins uses his free foot to push down on Collins's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Collins.
Collins is bucking up trying to escape but Darkins cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T2#
Collins is trying desperately to improve position.
Darkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Collins is looking to escape.
Collins is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Darkins has taken his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darkins controlling well, preventing Collins from escaping the position.
Darkins is landing big shots and Collins is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darrell Darkins!
A victorious Darrell Darkins thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 1107 McCarthy vs. Kamara 6
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
English throws a body punch but Collins moves out of range.
As English backs off Collins throws a huge counter combo but English manages to avoid it all.
English tests Collins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
English looks to land a combination. Collins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
English throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
English 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.
English tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for English.
English keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Collins.
English swings widly with a right hand
and Collins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Collins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. English defends it nicely.#T1#
Collins missing with a left hand there. English was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
English throws a hook but Collins blocks it.
And Collins tries to counter it with a takedown but English pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Collins misses with a hook.#KD#
English feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Collins sprawling to the canvas! Collins rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can English finish him?!
Collins misses with a left hand
and English counters with a huge right that knocks Collins out cold! English is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas English!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Thomas English waved his t-shirt featuring KOMBAT KLOTHING's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SYN 1097 Anton vs Balin III
Date: Sep 20, 2024

#R1#
Collins lands with a right hand.
Durant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Durant shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Durant closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Durant creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Durant swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Collins drags the fight down to the ground.
Durant is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Durant is pushing down on Collins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Collins is fighting to maintain full guard but Durant has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Durant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Collins has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Durant is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Collins defends it well. #T1#
Collins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Collins.
Collins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Durant is one step ahead there.
Durant sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Durant lying in Collins's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Collins decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Durant taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Devon Collins!
A very excited looking Devon Collins made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SYN 1091 Ryan vs Exotic
Date: Aug 25, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Collins missing with a left hand there. Madzarov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Collins throws a right hand that Madzarov ducks under and follows up with a left that Madzarov also avoids with ease.
Madzarov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Madzarov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Collins misses with a straight right.
Madzarov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Madzarov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins throws a big shot that misses.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madzarov. #T1#
Collins misses with a hook #KD#
and Madzarov counters with a crisp one two that drops Collins! Madzarov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Collins to his feet! Collins is in big trouble!#ROC#Collins is rocked!
Collins throws an off balance right hand
and Madzarov counters with a nice body kick.
Collins is still on wobbly legs! Can Madzarov finish him?
Collins looks winded!
Collins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Madzarov counters with a good low kick that Collins was not able to check.
A punch combination from Collins misses.
Collins seems to have recovered his senses.
Madzarov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Collins.
Madzarov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Collins just manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Madzarov's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Madzarov defending well as Collins loads up on a big left hand.
Collins throws a poor cross that misses
and Madzarov counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasko Madzarov!
Our winner, Vasko Madzarov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SYN 1089 McCarthy vs Kamara VI
Date: Aug 16, 2024

#R1#
Steel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steel's corner calls for a 1-2. Steel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but Collins ducks down to avoid it.
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
Collins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Collins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Collins throws a hook to the side of Steel's head but Steel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Collins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Collins lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Collins pushing down on Steel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel is trying to maintain the position but Collins is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Steel manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Steel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Collins is aware though and is defending well.
Steel wants to sweep here but Collins controlling him for the moment.
Collins wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel, not yet.
Collins wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Collins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Collins has managed to get both his arms back between Steel's legs - danger averted.
Collins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at BKC Gym inform us that Steel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Collins is fighting to break Steel's control of his arms but Steel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but Collins is proving a slippery customer.
Steel keeping full guard, as Collins tries to pass. #T2#
Collins stands and throws Steel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Steel is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Collins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Collins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Steel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Steel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Steel trying to control the position.
Collins slips nicely into half guard.
Steel tries to get to full guard but Collins has control of the leg. #T3##SUB#
Collins is working for a submission of some sort.
Steel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Collins is working away from the top position though.
Steel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Collins haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Collins is looking for a kimura but Steel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Collins to get the leverage.
Steel is in trouble now - Collins has advanced to mount!
Steel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel wants to control but Collins is having none of it.
Collins works his way to his opponent's back.
Collins is trying to stick to Steel's back but Steel is turning into Collins. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Collins's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Steel.
Steel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Collins is looking to cinch up a triangle. Steel throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Collins's body to avoid the submission. Collins has instead reached around Steel's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Collins arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Devon Collins!
Devon Collins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 1088 Inhanamo vs Rose
Date: Aug 11, 2024

#R1#
Veto throws a jab but it's blocked by Collins.
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Veto.
Collins lunges at Veto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Veto's hand.
Veto throws the left hand but Collins avoids the punch easily.
Collins feinted with a counter takedown.
Collins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Veto scores with a decent looking hook.
Veto throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Collins counters with a single leg into guard. Veto didn't expect that.
Veto keeping full guard, as Collins tries to pass.
Veto wants to stand but Collins is controlling the position.
Veto looking for a sweep. Not yet Veto, not yet. #SUB#
Collins drops back, looking for a kneebar! Veto looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Veto looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Veto! #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Veto passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Collins!
Collins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Veto wants to control the pace but Collins is squirming around nicely.
Collins is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Collins is trying to get back to full guard.
Veto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collins keeps working.
Collins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Collins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Collins being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Veto wants to get up but he can't break Collins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Collins working for a triangle but Veto defends it easily.
Veto trying to stand up but can't free himself from Collins's guard.
Collins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Veto controls the pace.#SUB#
Collins is looking to cinch up a triangle. Veto throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Collins's body to avoid the submission. Collins has instead reached around Veto's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Collins arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Devon Collins!
After winning the bout, Devon Collins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 1077 Sampson vs Prometheus
Date: Jun 23, 2024

#R1#
Billingsly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Collins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Collins misses the target.#CL2#
Billingsly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Billingsly lands a body shot.
Billingsly tries to stall but Collins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Billingsly lands a body shot in the clinch.
Billingsly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Billingsly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Collins is breathing heavily.
Billingsly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Collins can't get the takedown.
Billingsly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Billingsly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Billingsly scores with a shot to the side of Collins's head.
Billingsly pushes Collins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Billingsly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Billingsly connects with a right hand. Collins shakes it off.#ROC2#Collins is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Billingsly Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Collins is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chad Billingsly!
After the big win, Chad Billingsly made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Dick Dolla Douchebag and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: HZN 22 Collins v Oneil
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Oneil shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Collins sprawls well. Collins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oneil gets slowly back to his feet.
Collins feints the counter takedown.
Collins walks into a stiff left hand from Oneil.
Oneil punishes Collins's body with a nice straight punch.
Oneil lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Oneil.
Oneil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Oneil looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oneil connects with a single shot there.
Collins has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Collins throws out a counter right but Oneil avoids it with no problem.
Oneil slips under a jab from Collins.#T1#
Oneil tries for a takedown but Collins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Collins feints the counter takedown.
Collins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oneil lands a nice looking body shot.
Oneil misses with a left hand
and Collins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Oneil shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Collins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Collins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Oneil drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oneil jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Collins is looking for a triangle here but Oneil uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Collins is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Collins taking a bit of punishment here - Oneil scoring with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins tries to improve position but can't.
Collins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Oneil off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Collins has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Oneil has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Oneil trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Oneil breaks Collins's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Oneil wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Oneil with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Collins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oneil can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB2#
Collins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oneil advances position into side control!#SUB#
Oneil tries for a kimura but Collins is defending well. #SUB#
Oneil tries for a kimura but Collins is defending well.
Collins tries to buck Oneil off but Oneil is having none of it.
Collins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Oneil looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Collins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Oneil is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Collins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Oneil. #T4#
Collins is looking for a sweep. Oneil is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oneil passes the guard and advances to mount!
Collins is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Oneil cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Collins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Collins is still trying to improve position.
Oneil dominating with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Oneil dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Collins.
Oneil half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oneil throws a combination. Collins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD#
Oneil changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Collins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Collins is not content to let Oneil control the position.
Oneil creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Collins tries to improve position but can't.
Oneil is working Collins over with some ground and pound from side control.
Oneil cracks Collins with a big elbow. #ROC#Collins is rocked!
Oneil cracks Collins with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Oneil immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Collins is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Oneil!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Oneil!
David Oneil is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath David Oneil thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HZN 18 Collins v Wife
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Wife throws an off balance right hand
letting Collins counter with a right hand.
Wife keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wife misses with an uppercut. Collins saw that one coming.
Wife misses with a right hand
and Collins scores with a counter punch that sends Wife to the canvas! Collins smells blood - he's punishing Wife with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Wife has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devon Collins! Devon Collins retains his heavyweight title!
Devon Collins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HZN 13 Collins v Cartwright
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Cartwright misses with a low kick.
Collins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cartwright looks to land a right hand but Collins moved out of range.
Collins misses with a few strikes there.
Cartwright throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Collins counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cartwright! #SUB2#
Collins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cartwright has escaped the position, nice work there.
Collins tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cartwright's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins is looking to take a break and control but Cartwright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Collins looking to control but instead Cartwright has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Collins is trying to work for a kimura but Cartwright is defending well.
Collins wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is defending well.
Collins trying to control the action but Cartwright is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Collins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Collins content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Collins is looking for a kimura here.
Collins is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Cartwright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Cartwright advances to half guard.
Cartwright is trying to control the action in half guard but Collins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Collins moves into full guard.
Cartwright cracks Collins with a solid left hand.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright stopping the sweep attempt from Collins.
Cartwright trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright is looking to stand up but Collins won't let him.
Cartwright won't allow Collins to sweep him here. #T4#
Cartwright is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cartwright is sitting in close to Collins's body. Collins has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cartwright is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cartwright is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Collins.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Devon Collins! Devon Collins retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Devon Collins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Conrad Cartwright spoke after the fight, saying 'The Cartwright Curse strikes again! The Powers that be just won't allow it apparently.'.

Event: HZN 10 Tenryu v Tuythuhlz
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Boomer scores with a nice head shot.
Boomer is looking to slow Collins down with leg kicks.
Collins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ironbound MMA in the buildup to the fight.
A big left from Boomer misses.
Boomer with a nice calf kick.
Collins blocks a head kick by Boomer.
It looked like Collins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Collins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boomer.
Collins drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boomer sprawls and moves away.
Collins defending well as Boomer loads up on a big left hand.
Collins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boomer.
Collins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Collins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boomer throws a sloppy head kick and Collins moves out of range easily.
Collins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Boomer tries to clinch there but Collins circles away.
Collins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Collins tries to counter with a takedown but Boomer is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Boomer looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Collins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Collins stands and throws Boomer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boomer is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Collins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boomer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boomer can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Collins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boomer is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Boomer can't do much from the bottom here.
Boomer is looking to regain half guard here but Collins keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Collins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boomer tries to buck Collins off but Collins is having none of it.
Collins has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Boomer!#T3##SUB#
Collins looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Collins is looking to work his way around to Boomer's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Boomer is squirming around, avoiding Collins's attempts to control the action.
Boomer is trying to escape the mount.
Boomer squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Collins is looking to work his way around to Boomer's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Boomer tries to hold on but Collins postures up.
Collins prevents Boomer from getting the reversal.#T4#
Boomer is squirming around, avoiding Collins's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boomer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Collins controlling the pace for now.
Collins fails to advance to Boomer's back.
Boomer is squirming around, avoiding Collins's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins moves to the back position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Devon Collins will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Boomer connects with a nice looking jab.
Boomer is looking to slow Collins down with leg kicks.
Boomer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boomer scores with a body shot.
Boomer misses with a hook.
Collins appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boomer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boomer lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Boomer. #CL2#
Boomer closes the distance and pushes Collins back into the cage.
Collins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Collins lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Collins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Collins.
Boomer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Collins blocks it with crossed arms.
Boomer swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Collins breaks the clinch.
Boomer misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Collins misses the target.#CL2#
Boomer has Collins up against the cage in a clinch.
Collins blocking some punches.
Boomer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Boomer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Collins avoids it.
Collins is trying to drag Boomer to the mat but Boomer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Collins misses with a punch to the body.
Boomer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boomer's elbow. #TD#
Collins has hold of one of Boomer's legs. Boomer is fighting the takedown attempt but Collins gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T2#
Collins is fighting to break Boomer's control of his arms but Boomer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Collins pushing down on Boomer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Collins is looking for a kimura but Boomer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Collins to get the leverage.
Boomer is looking for a sweep. Collins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Collins tries to pass to full mount but Boomer defends it.
Boomer wants to get back to full guard.
Collins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Collins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boomer sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Collins trying to control the action but Boomer is working from the bottom.
Boomer controlling the position for now.
Collins wants to pass to mount but Boomer is defending the position.
Boomer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Devon Collins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boomer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Collins is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boomer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Collins attempts a counter takedown but Boomer avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Boomer moves into the clinch successfully.
Boomer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Collins avoids a wild elbow strike from Boomer.#TD#
Collins ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Collins no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Collins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boomer controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Collins working for a triangle but Boomer defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Boomer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Boomer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Collins on the side of the head.
Boomer throws a hook but Collins avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boomer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Collins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Collins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mike Boomer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boomer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Collins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boomer lands a leg kick that knocks Collins off balance momentarily.
Boomer throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Collins counters with a takedown into side control.
Collins trying to control the action but Boomer is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Collins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1##SUB#
Collins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Collins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Collins works to advance to full mount. Boomer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Boomer is looking to get to half guard.
Collins pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Collins working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Collins looking for a guillotine from mount but Boomer is having none of it. #SUB#
Collins looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Boomer working to try and regain half guard.
Collins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boomer is looking to escape.
Collins mounts Boomer! Really nice guard pass there! #T3##SUB#
Collins with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boomer is controlling an arm, preventing Collins from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Boomer is looking to improve his position but Collins isn't that keen on the idea.
Collins works his way to his opponent's back. #SUB#
Collins is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Boomer with him. Boomer is trying to defend but Collins has an arm under the chin now! Boomer grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Devon Collins!
Devon Collins is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Devon Collins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HZN 5 Tuytuhlz v Tampukpuk
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1#
Collins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Collins takes one to the side of the head. #TD2#
Petrov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Collins is pressing down on Petrov 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Collins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petrov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Collins pushes a forearm under Petrov 's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Petrov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Devon Collins!
Devon Collins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SSD 9: Collins' Dick
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Dick darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Collins's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Dick before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergeant Dick!

Event: OFK 361 -
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Collins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dobrosavljevic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dobrosavljevic looks to land a left hand but Collins moved out of range nicely.
Dobrosavljevic misses the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Collins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Collins misses with a hook. Dobrosavljevic ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Dobrosavljevic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dobrosavljevic thows a leg kick but Collins checks it
and Collins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobrosavljevic swings widly with a right hand
and Collins counters with a straight right hand.
Dobrosavljevic ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
Dobrosavljevic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aleksandar Dobrosavljevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##KD#
Dobrosavljevic lands a left and a right that send Collins crashing to the mat, dazed. Dobrosavljevic thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Dobrosavljevic misses with a left hand
and Collins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Collins throws out a powerful jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Collins has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Collins lands with a hook. Dobrosavljevic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dobrosavljevic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dobrosavljevic lands a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Collins.
Collins lands the left hand.#T2#
Collins connects with a body shot that sends Dobrosavljevic's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Collins closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collins.
A nice left hand lands by Collins.
Collins misses with the head strike.
Dobrosavljevic can't break the clinch.
Dobrosavljevic prevents a body shot from Collins.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Collins.
Collins lands an uppercut.
Collins swings wildly with an uppercut but Dobrosavljevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Collins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Collins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dobrosavljevic backwards. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dobrosavljevic.
Collins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dobrosavljevic prevents it.
Collins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Collins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dobrosavljevic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Collins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Collins - that landed with a thud.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Collins.
Collins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Collins.
Collins struggles to land a body shot inside as Dobrosavljevic controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collins.
Collins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Collins. #T4#
Collins misses with a punch on the inside.
Collins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dobrosavljevics head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Collins. #ROC2#Dobrosavljevic is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Collins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Collins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Dobrosavljevic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Collins has a couple of punches blocked by Dobrosavljevic.
Collins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Collins swings wildly with an uppercut but Dobrosavljevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Collins misses with the head strike.
Collins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Collins misses with some punches.
Collins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dobrosavljevic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Collins.
Collins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Collins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Collins creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Dobrosavljevic's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Dobrosavljevic drops to his knees and Collins pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devon Collins!
During a confident post fight interview, Devon Collins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SSD 5: Loke vs Collins
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Collins misses the body punch
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Collins shoots in looking for a takedown but Axelsen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Collins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Collins takes a swing at Axelsen's ribcage but misses.
Axelsen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Collins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Axelsen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Axelsen! But no joy.
Collins misses with a few strikes there.
Collins scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Axelsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
It seemed like Axelsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Good shot there by Collins.
Axelsen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Axelsen wants it to stay on the feet.
Collins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ironbound MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Collins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Collins lands a nice looking body shot.
Collins lands an overhand right.
Nice shot by Collins.
Collins staying out of range there.#T2#
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Axelsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Axelsen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins misses with a double jab
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Devon Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Axelsen scores with a counter punch that sends Collins to the canvas! Axelsen smells blood - he's punishing Collins with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Collins has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loke Axelsen!
Loke Axelsen is the new super heavyweight champion!
Loke Axelsen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: AFC #26
Date: Oct 13, 2023

#R1#
Russian moves into range and connects with a jab.
Russian ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Russian moves away.
Russian flicks out a counter leg kick but Collins steps away.
A jab from Russian misses.
Russian throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Collins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Russian won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Collins is working to tighten his grip on Russian's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Russian has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Collins is really squeezing tight and eventually Russian passes out! Collins breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Devon Collins!
Devon Collins retains his heavyweight title!
Devon Collins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AFC #23
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Russian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Collins.
Collins lands a body shot.
Collins looks to land a combination. Russian sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Russian misses with a looping right.
Russian has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Russian throws a lazy right hand but Collins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Russian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Russian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Collins's head backwards.
Collins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Russian misses with an uppercut.
Russian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Russian. Collins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Collins stuns Russian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Russian wants to slow Collins down by chopping away at his legs.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Russian shows good takedown defense.
Big Russian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collins misses with a wild combination.
Collins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Russian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Russian is looking for a counter combo.
Decent striking displayed by Collins there.
Collins has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
Russian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Collins fakes the body blow, causing Russian to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Russian goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Devon Collins!
Devon Collins is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Devon Collins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: AFC #19
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Odo misses with a hook.
And Collins tries to counter it with a takedown but Odo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've been told by Odo's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Odo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Collins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Odo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Collins has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Odo slips a jab and a cross from Collins. #TD2#
Collins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Odo is defending against the submission attempts here by Collins. #SUB2#
Collins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Odo has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Collins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB2#
Collins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Odo defends it well. #SUB2#
Collins is working for a kimura but Odo is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins wants to pass to mount but Odo is defending the position.
Odo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Collins on the ground.#SUB2#
Collins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Odo defends it well.
Collins is trying to control the action in half guard but Odo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Collins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Odo defends it well. #SUB2#
Collins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Odo sees it coming and defends easily.
Collins works his way into full mount!
Collins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Odo is looking to escape. #T3##SUB2#
Collins looking to secure an arm triangle but Odo defends it well. #SUB2#
Collins is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Collins!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Devon Collins!
A very excited looking Devon Collins made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: AFC #17
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Christ.
Christ is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Christ swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.
Collins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Christ's head.#CUT#It looks like Jeff Christ has been cut.
Collins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Christ counters with a nice double leg into side control. Collins won't be happy with that.
Collins takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Collins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Christ wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Collins is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christ working the ground and pound.
Collins is trying to improve his position.
Christ scoring with punches and elbows.
Collins is looking to reverse the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Christ working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Christ takes a little break here. Collins wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Collins takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christ lands a nice forearm strike.
Collins has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Collins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Collins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Collins is in trouble now - Christ has advanced to mount!
Collins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Christ lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Christ.#ROC2#Collins is rocked!
Christ looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Collins covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Christ!

Event: AFC #14
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Nightmare throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nightmare sprawls and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Collins.
Nightmare rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Collins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Collins.
Nightmare keeping full guard, as Collins tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Collins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Collins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nightmare controlling Collins's posture. #SUB#
Collins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Collins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Nightmare managing to control the position.
Collins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nightmare is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Collins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Collins has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Collins works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Collins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nightmare has managed to free his arm - good work.
Collins passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
Nightmare tries to buck Collins off but he can't manage it.
Collins pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Collins is working hard here to advance position.
Nightmare wants to hold on but Collins pushes him away.#SUB#
Collins looking for a guillotine from mount but Nightmare is having none of it. #SUB#
Collins with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Collins trying to control but Nightmare is having none of it. #T3#
Nightmare is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Collins wants to finish this one by submission but Nightmare is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Collins.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins moves to take his opponent's back.
Nightmare trying to control the hands but Collins won't let him. #SUB#
Collins is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Nightmare is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Devon Collins!
An out of breath Devon Collins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WFC 45: Chai v Kruger
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Hulk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Collins tries to pull guard but Hulk won't allow it. #TD2#
Hulk works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hulk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Collins keeping full guard, as Hulk tries to pass.
Hulk scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hulk is looking to work some ground and pound but Collins has wrist control.
Hulk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hulk trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Collins looking for a guillotine here but Hulk defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hulk throws a strike but Collins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Hulk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Hulk 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.
Hulk keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hulk is looking for a triangle but Collins pushes his legs off easily.
Hulk wants to sweep here but Collins controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Hulk is looking for a triangle but Collins pushes his legs off easily.
Collins wants to control from the top but Hulk keeps moving.
Collins wants to stand and escape but instead Hulk has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Hulk postures up and lands a big shot to Collins's brow.
Hulk trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Hulk looking to improve position, pressing down on Collins's thigh with his hand. Collins seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Hulk paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Hulk's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Collins picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Devon Collins!
A less than humble Devon Collins misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: WFC 42: Coles v Blake
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Carson loads up on a big right hand but Collins slips the punch.
Carson lands with a nice combination. Collins backs away looking to recover.
Collins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Carson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Collins in his tracks.
No joy there for Carson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carson swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.
Collins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Carson defends it well.
Carson misses with a looping right.
Carson throws a body shot but no joy.
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Collins. Those never looked like landing.
Collins dodges the punch combination from Carson.
Carson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carson connects with the punch.#T1#
Carson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Collins counters with a takedown into side control.
Collins wants to control but Carson is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Collins in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Carson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Devon Collins!
Devon Collins decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Gasgoine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Collins, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gasgoine - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gasgoine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gasgoine lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gasgoine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gasgoine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gasgoine tries to work over Collins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gasgoine lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Gasgoine breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Gasgoine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gasgoine.
Gasgoine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#Collins is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gasgoine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gasgoine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Collins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Gasgoine lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Collins to his knees! Gasgoine keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Gasgoine!

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