PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Collasus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Slowinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collasus comes to the ring accompanied by Darker Side. Slowinski has chosen Waldemar Kasta - Musisz as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Paul Slowinski will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Collasus
vs
Slowinski

190 cm
24
255 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
240 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Urban Savage

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gabriel Collasus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul Slowinski!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collasus shoots in for a takedown but Slowinski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Slowinski stuffs the takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Collasus has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Slowinski wants to clinch

and Collasus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Collasus.
Collasus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Slowinski is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Collasus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slowinski is stalling here.
Slowinski missing with knees to the body.
Collasus dodges an elbow strike from Slowinski.
Slowinski scores with a hook to the body.
Slowinski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Collasus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Slowinski working Collasus over with knees to the body.
Collasus is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slowinski gets underhooks to prevent Collasus's takedown attempt.
Slowinski can't find room to land a body shot as Collasus controls the action.
Collasus goes for a takedown attempt but Slowinski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Slowinski lands a leg kick that knocks Collasus off balance momentarily.
Slowinski tries to clinch up

and Collasus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Collasus.
Collasus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Collasus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slowinski tries to throw a body punch but Collasus avoids it by throwing Slowinski back against the ropes.
Good body shot from Slowinski.
Collasus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Slowinski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slowinski has Collasus pushed against the ropes.
Slowinski missing with knees to the body.
Slowinski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slowinski misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slowinski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Collasus.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slowinski is trying to maintain a safe position but Collasus gets an underhook and turns Slowinski into the ropes.
A knee to the head by Slowinski.

It looks like Gabriel Collasus has been cut.
Slowinski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slowinski lands a good knee to the midsection. Collasus won't want to take too many of those.
Slowinski tries to land knees in the clinch but Collasus avoids the damage to the body.
Slowinski is looking to control Collasus's arms but Collasus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Slowinski has his back to the ropes.
Collasus is trying to drag Slowinski to the mat but Slowinski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Good body shot from Slowinski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slowinski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Collasus in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slowinski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Collasus.
Collasus prevents a body shot from Slowinski.
Slowinski lands with a left to the head.
Slowinski tries to work over Collasus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slowinski just leaning against Collasus, taking a breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slowinski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slowinski just leaning against Collasus, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Slowinski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Collasus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Slowinski closes the distance but Collasus moves to the side

and Collasus counters by clinching up.
Slowinski wants to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Slowinski.
Slowinski tries to stall but Collasus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Slowinski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Collasus avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Paul Slowinski.
Slowinski tries to clinch

and Collasus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Slowinski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Slowinski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Slowinski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slowinski misses with a hook to the ribs.

Collasus turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Slowinski tries to buck Collasus off but Collasus is having none of it.

Collasus in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Slowinski is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gabriel Collasus!
Gabriel Collasus managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Savage, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Paul Slowinski had this to say: 'Thanks all i wanna ask, to fight versus Nobunaga Oda, he was a little chick, and i wanna defeat him!'.