PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Collasus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collasus comes to the cage accompanied by Darker Side. Quinn has chosen Boats & Hoes as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Collasus
vs
Quinn

190 cm
25
255 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

192 cm
25
250 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Urban Savage

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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 4 - 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buster Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Quinn as Collasus shoots in.
Quinn connects with the punch.
Collasus fails with a takedown attempt.

Collasus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Quinn is trying to stand up here but Collasus is controlling him well.
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!
Quinn is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Collasus prevents Quinn from improving his position.
Quinn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Collasus.
Quinn looks like he's trying to stand up.
Quinn is trying to get back to full guard.

Collasus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Quinn looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Quinn is defending against the submission attempts here by Collasus.

Collasus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Collasus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Quinn's head.
Quinn is trying to stand up here but Collasus is controlling him well.
Collasus throwing shots but Quinn is blocking nicely.
Collasus prevents Quinn from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Collasus seems to be looking for submissions.
Collasus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Quinn's head.

Collasus is working for a submission of some sort.

Collasus is looking for a kimura but Quinn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Collasus to get the leverage.
Quinn is looking for a sweep. Collasus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Collasus scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Collasus is trying to work for a kimura but Quinn is defending well.
Collasus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Quinn defending well though.
Collasus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Collasus throwing shots but Quinn is blocking nicely.
Collasus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Collasus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Quinn has one foot on Collasus's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Quinn. No joy for Collasus on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Collasus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quinn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Gabriel Collasus has been cut.
Quinn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Quinn forces Collasus back against the cage and clinches.

Quinn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Collasus.
Collasus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Collasus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collasus avoids the body shot from Quinn.
Quinn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collasus.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collasus misses with a takedown
and Quinn counters with a series of strikes. Collasus will be more careful next time no doubt.
A clash of legs there as Collasus blocks the low kick.

Quinn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Quinn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Collasus.
Quinn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Collasus backwards.
A short right from Quinn on the inside.
Collasus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Quinn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Quinn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Collasus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Quinn's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Quinn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Collasus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Quinn tries to throw a body punch but Collasus avoids it by throwing Quinn back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Quinn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Collasus is looking to take this one to the mat.

Quinn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Quinn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Quinn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Collasus rather than just go for the knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've been informed that Quinn has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Quinn lands a right hook to the body.
Collasus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Collasus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Quinn.
Collasus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Quinn swivels and escapes.
Quinn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Buster Quinn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Quinn throws a nice looking combination but Collasus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Quinn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Collasus at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collasus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Quinn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Collasus somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Collasus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collasus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quinn.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Collasus doesn't seem bothered though.
Quinn throws a series of punches but Collasus avoids them all with ease.
Collasus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Collasus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quinn.
Quinn looks to score with a jab to the body but Collasus is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Quinn.
Quinn jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Quinn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Buster Quinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quinn lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collasus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Quinn's corner calls for a 1-2. Quinn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Quinn throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Collasus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Collasus.
A frustrated look appears on Quinn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Quinn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Collasus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Quinn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Quinn lands a body punch.
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!
Collasus blocks a body shot from Quinn.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Quinn breaks the clinch.
Collasus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Quinn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Collasus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Quinn with a nice cross.
Quinn throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Collasus crashing down! Collasus tries to stagger back to his feet but Quinn just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Collasus asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster Quinn!
Buster Quinn took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.