PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shadow Island Three (ranked 4195 p4p, 4226 weight class) and Eli Austen (ranked 0 p4p, 331 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Three
vs
Austen

170 cm
25
144
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
25
145
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shadow Island Three!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eli Austen!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Three 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Three clinches.
Austen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Threes head.
Three tries to pull guard but Austen won't allow it.
Three is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Austen to keep the fight standing.
Three fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shadow Island Three. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Three is trying to pull guard but Austen has him pressed against the cage.
Three is trying to pull guard but Austen has him pressed against the cage.
Three is trying to pull guard but Austen has him pressed against the cage.
Three jumps guard but Austen stands there with Three around his waist. Three gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Austen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Austen has a couple of punches blocked by Three.
Three tries to pull guard but Austen won't allow it.
Good body shot from Austen.
Three tries to pull guard but Austen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Three is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Austen to keep the fight standing.
Three fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hand to the body from Austen.
Three is trying to pull guard but Austen has him pressed against the cage.

Austen breaks the clinch.

Three drives through and clinches with Austen against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Austen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Three backwards.
Austen working hard to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Three decides to pull guard.
Austen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Austen trying to control but Three is working from the bottom.

Three is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Austen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Austen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Three tries to improve position but can't.
Austen taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Three's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austen wants to control but Three is keeping him busy.
Three is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Austen off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Austen can't escape the position.
Austen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Three avoiding Austen 's attempts to control his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Three has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Austen's body.
Austen is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Three off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Austen trying to control the action but Three just sinks the hooks in.
Austen tries to break free.
Three has good solid back control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Three's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
I really don't envy Austen right now.
Austen trying to control the action but Three just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Three slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eli Austen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Three's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Three tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Austen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Three forces Austen back against the cage and clinches.
Three tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Austen lands with a short shot to the head.
Austen struggles to land a body shot inside as Three controls his hands.

Three gets control of Austen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Three will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Austen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Three wants to sweep but no luck.

Three working for submissions but it's allowed Austen to get to half guard.
Three is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Three looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Austen wants to free his trapped foot but Three is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Three manages to get to full guard.
Austen trying to control but Three is working from the bottom.
Austen is looking to pass into half guard but Three pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Three is in guard.

Three controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Austen trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Three is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Austen looking for subs off his back but Three has passed one foot through into half guard.
Austen is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Three stalling.
Three is thwarting Austen's attempts to control the position.
Austen wants to control the action here but instead Three manages to pass to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Austen stops Three from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Three moves to the back.
Austen is in bad spot here.
Three trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Austen doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Three is not going to allow Austen to sit and survive in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shadow Island Three dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Austen tries to keep at a distance but Three has taken the fight into the clinch.
Austen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Three is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Austen to keep the fight standing.
Three tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Austen just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Austen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Austen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Austen misses with the head strike.
Three fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shadow Island Three. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Three tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Austen smiles and moves away.
Austen lands a nice shot that snaps Three's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austen sizes up Three with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Three tries to close the distance and clinch but Austen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Austen connects with a single shot there.
Austen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Three is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Austen! Three is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Austen!