PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Katsuro Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Mariusz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins comes to the cage accompanied by Style - Punjabi MC. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Collins
vs
Mariusz

180 cm
22
263 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Katsuro Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mariusz Mariusz!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins fails with the takedown.

Mariusz rushes Collins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Collins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mariusz pulls his leg out and moves away.

Mariusz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mariusz.

It looks like Katsuro Collins has been cut.
Collins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mariusz is pressed up against the cage. Collins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mariusz down to the mat. Mariusz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katsuro Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mariusz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Collins wants a takedown but no success here.
Mariusz lands a body shot.
Collins blocks a body shot from Mariusz.
Mariusz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Collins looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mariusz lands an elbow inside.
Mariusz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Collins's elbow.
Mariusz swings wildly with an uppercut but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Collins is working for takedown but Mariusz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mariusz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mariusz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Collins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mariusz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mariusz taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mariusz wants to stall.
Mariusz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Mariusz to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mariusz Mariusz.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mariusz landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mariusz is defending well.
Collins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mariusz after a bit of a struggle.
Nice body punch from Mariusz - that landed with a thud.
Mariusz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mariusz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Collins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mariusz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mariusz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mariusz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Collins is breathing heavily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mariusz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Collins backwards.

Katsuro Collins's cut is getting worse.
Knees to the body from Mariusz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mariusz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mariusz lands an elbow just above Collins 's eye.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mariusz.
Mariusz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Collins's elbow.
Mariusz slows down the pace here.
A short left from Mariusz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins tries to score a body lock takedown but Mariusz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mariusz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Mariusz is pressed up against the cage. Collins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mariusz down to the mat. Mariusz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mariusz cracks Collins with a good jab.

Katsuro Collins's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Collins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mariusz circles away.

Mariusz moves into range and clinches up with Collins.
Mariusz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Good body shot from Mariusz.
Collins letting Mariusz take a breather here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mariusz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mariusz crunches a lovely knee into Collins's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mariusz clinches up against the cage.
Mariusz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mariusz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mariusz taking a breather.
Mariusz crunches a lovely knee into Collins's ribcage.
Mariusz taking a breather.
Mariusz is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Collins has denied him.
Mariusz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mariusz prevents a takedown attempt there.

Collins has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mariusz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mariusz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Collins's guard. Nice work there by Mariusz.
Mariusz 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.
Collins looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mariusz tries to stand but Collins is controlling from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Collins trying to strike off his back.
Mariusz 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.
Collins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Collins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mariusz wants to stand but Collins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Mariusz from controlling successfully.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mariusz Mariusz wasn't active enough on the ground.

Mariusz moves into the clinch successfully.
Collins blocks a body shot from Mariusz.
Mariusz lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mariusz stalling in the clinch.
Collins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mariusz prevents it.
Still in the clinch, Mariusz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mariusz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A body shot lands from Mariusz.
Mariusz stalling in the clinch but Collins improves position.
Collins prevents a body shot from Mariusz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mariusz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Collins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mariusz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katsuro Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mariusz has Collins pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mariusz fails to land.
Collins is trying to pull guard but Mariusz has him pressed against the cage.
Mariusz slowing the pace effectively.
Collins can't get the takedown.
Collins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mariusz is defending well.
Mariusz slows down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mariusz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Collins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mariusz is defending well.
Mariusz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Collins.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mariusz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mariusz looking to stall.
Mariusz lands a nice uppercut.
Mariusz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mariusz Mariusz.

Mariusz closes the distance and clinches.
Mariusz pushes Collins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mariusz prevents it.
Mariusz taking a breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mariusz is trying to maintain a safe position but Collins gets an underhook and turns Mariusz into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mariusz Mariusz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Katsuro Collins's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Mariusz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Collins, pushing him back against the cage.
Mariusz can't find room to land a body shot as Collins controls the action.
Collins prevents a body shot from Mariusz.
Collins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mariusz has Collins pressed against the cage.
Mariusz is trying to stall.
Collins wants a takedown.
Mariusz trying to stall but Collins improves his position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mariusz as Collins tries to tie him up.
Mariusz looking to slow down the pace here.
Mariusz'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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mariusz Mariusz.

Collins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Mariusz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mariusz wants to stand and escape but Collins is having none of it.
Collins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Collins trying to control but Mariusz is working from the bottom.
Mariusz wants to get back to his feet but Collins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mariusz is trying to keep Collins in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Mariusz pushes Collins up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mariusz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Collins or not.
Mariusz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Collins's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mariusz.
Mariusz misses with the head strike.
Mariusz gets underhooks to prevent Collins's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katsuro Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Collins tries to score a body lock takedown but Mariusz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mariusz Mariusz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mariusz taking a breather.
Mariusz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mariusz lands a nice knee to the body.
Mariusz effectively controlling the action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Katsuro Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mariusz tries to throw a body punch but Collins avoids it by throwing Mariusz back against the cage.
Mariusz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mariusz Mariusz.

Mariusz rushes Collins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mariusz tries to throw a body punch but Collins avoids it by throwing Mariusz back against the cage.
Mariusz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mariusz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mariusz is pressed up against the cage. Collins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mariusz down to the mat. Mariusz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Collins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Katsuro Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Collins drives through with a takedown into Mariusz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mariusz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Collins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mariusz holds on and takes a little breather.
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 trying to control but Mariusz is working from the bottom.
Mariusz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mariusz Mariusz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Mariusz Mariusz has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mariusz sprawls well. Mariusz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Collins gets slowly back to his feet.
Collins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collins walks into a stiff left hand from Mariusz.
Collins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mariusz Mariusz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mariusz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mariusz Mariusz!