PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Slodzinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Kozajowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Slodzinski
vs
Kozajowski

186 cm
20
225 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

197 cm
23
279 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Krzysztof Slodzinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcin Kozajowski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slodzinski has a takedown stuffed.

Kozajowski clinches up with Slodzinski and pushes him back against the cage.
Kozajowski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kozajowski stops a takedown attempt from Slodzinski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysztof Slodzinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozajowski stops a takedown attempt from Slodzinski.
Slodzinski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Slodzinski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kozajowski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marcin Kozajowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kozajowski forces Slodzinski back against the cage and clinches.
Slodzinski tries for a takedown but Kozajowski manages to get underhooks.
Slodzinski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Slodzinski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Slodzinski wants to take the fight to the mat but Kozajowski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Slodzinski has Kozajowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kozajowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Slodzinski is breathing heavily.
Kozajowski misses with an elbow over the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slodzinski wants to take the fight to the mat but Kozajowski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kozajowski slowing the pace effectively.
Kozajowski lands an uppercut.
Slodzinski wants a takedown but no success here.
Kozajowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slodzinski backwards.
Kozajowski prevents the takedown attempt.
Slodzinski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kozajowski pulls his leg out and moves away.

Kozajowski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slodzinski, pushing him back against the cage.
Slodzinski wants a takedown.
Kozajowski stops a takedown attempt from Slodzinski.
Come on Kozajowski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slodzinski tries to score a body lock takedown but Kozajowski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kozajowski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Slodzinski is working for takedown but Kozajowski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Slodzinski wants a takedown but no success here.
Kozajowski taking a breather.
Kozajowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kozajowski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slodzinski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kozajowski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Slodzinski looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slodzinski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kozajowski controlling the action here for a moment.
Slodzinski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kozajowski controlling the action here for a moment.
Kozajowski stops a takedown attempt from Slodzinski.
Kozajowski is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marcin Kozajowski.

Kozajowski clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozajowski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Slodzinski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kozajowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slodzinskis head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozajowski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Slodzinski tries for a takedown but Kozajowski manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcin Kozajowski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Slodzinski shoots in looking for a takedown but Kozajowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slodzinski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kozajowski stuffs the takedown.

Kozajowski clinches.
Slodzinski is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysztof Slodzinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slodzinski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kozajowski after a bit of a struggle.
Kozajowski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Slodzinski up against the cage.
Slodzinski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kozajowski pulls his leg out and moves away.

Kozajowski instigates a clinch.
Slodzinski is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slodzinski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kozajowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kozajowski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kozajowski prevents the takedown attempt.
Marcin Kozajowski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozajowski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Slodzinski.
Kozajowski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Slodzinski wants a takedown.
Kozajowski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kozajowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slodzinski or not.
Kozajowski just leaning against Slodzinski, taking a breather.
Slodzinski could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Slodzinski tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozajowski stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marcin Kozajowski.
Kozajowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Kozajowski closes the distance and clinches.
Kozajowski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Slodzinski tries for a takedown but Kozajowski manages to get underhooks.
Slodzinski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kozajowski after a bit of a struggle.

Kozajowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Kozajowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kozajowski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slodzinski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kozajowski prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slodzinski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kozajowski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kozajowski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Slodzinski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kozajowski after a bit of a struggle.
Slodzinski tries to score a body lock takedown but Kozajowski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Slodzinski letting Kozajowski take a breather here.
Kozajowski prevents the takedown attempt.
Kozajowski slowing the pace effectively.
Slodzinski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kozajowski effectively controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slodzinski goes for a takedown attempt but Kozajowski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Kozajowski closes the distance and clinches.
Kozajowski is pressed up against the cage. Slodzinski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kozajowski down to the mat. Kozajowski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marcin Kozajowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slodzinski walks straight into a right hand from Kozajowski - that's dropped him! Kozajowski jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Slodzinski from any more punishment! Slodzinski complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marcin Kozajowski!