PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauro Augusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Augusto
vs
Ken Anderson

216 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
27
300 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mauro Augusto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ken Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Augusto throws a poor cross that misses

and Anderson counters with a takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Augusto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Augusto has one foot on Anderson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Augusto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Augusto tries to sprawl out of it but Anderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Augusto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mauro Augusto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed right hand from Augusto misses the target.
A jab from Augusto misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Augusto throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Anderson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Augusto's half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Augusto keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson stops Augusto from getting back to his feet.

Augusto kicks Anderson off and gets back to his feet.
Augusto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Augusto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Augusto circles away.
Augusto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Augusto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Mauro Augusto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Anderson.

Augusto instigates a clinch.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Augusto holds him up against the cage and eventually Anderson drops back down to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augusto misses with the head strike.
Augusto lands a shoulder strike.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Augusto avoids it.
Anderson tries to break the clinch but Augusto is controlling the position.
Augusto throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Augusto won't allow it.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Augusto is defending well for now.
Anderson is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Augusto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Augusto throws a head punch that misses.
Augusto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augusto looking to slow down the pace here.
Augusto scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Augusto fails to land.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Augusto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Augusto misses with the head strike.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anderson is looking to control Augusto's arms but Augusto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Anderson has his back to the cage.
Augusto misses with a punch on the inside.
Augusto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Augusto scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Augusto has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augusto throws a head punch that misses.
Augusto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Augusto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Augusto lands a left hand.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Augusto has him pressed against the cage.
Augusto misses with some punches.
Augusto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anderson is keeping busy.
Augusto stalling the fight.
Anderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Augusto throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson tries to circle away but Augusto has him pinned against the cage.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Augusto has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mauro Augusto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Augusto throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Anderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Augusto's guard.

Anderson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Augusto is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Anderson, into his guard.
Augusto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Augusto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Augusto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Augusto is pushing down on Anderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Augusto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Anderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Augusto.
Anderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Augusto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Augusto.
Augusto throwing shots but Anderson is blocking nicely.

Anderson looking for submissions off his back.
Augusto 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.
Augusto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Augusto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Augusto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Augusto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anderson's head.
Augusto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anderson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Augusto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Augusto prevents Anderson from improving his position.
Augusto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Augusto thows a huge punch but Anderson dodges it nicely.
Anderson won't allow Augusto to pass to mount.
Anderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Augusto.
Augusto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Augusto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Anderson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Augusto thows a huge punch but Anderson dodges it nicely.
Anderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Augusto.
Augusto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anderson's head.
Augusto thows a huge punch but Anderson dodges it nicely.
Augusto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Augusto.
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!
Anderson trying to control but Augusto postures up.
Augusto throwing shots but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Augusto throwing shots but Anderson is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Augusto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Augusto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to control Augusto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Anderson tries to roll over but Augusto keeps him under control.
Anderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Augusto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Augusto is controlling well.
Augusto thows a huge punch but Anderson dodges it nicely.
Augusto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though.
Augusto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Augusto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Anderson actively working from the bottom here.
Augusto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augusto blocks the strikes from Anderson.
Mauro Augusto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Augusto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Augusto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anderson's head.
Anderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Augusto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anderson is looking to escape.
Augusto throwing shots but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Augusto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Augusto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Augusto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson trying to hold on to Augusto's head to control him but Augusto postures up.
Augusto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mauro Augusto dominated that second round.
That's time! Augusto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Augusto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Augusto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Augusto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Augusto swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Augusto swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Augusto is just out of range.
Augusto is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Augusto.
Augusto throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Augusto is avoiding it.
Augusto connects with a nice looking jab.
Augusto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Augusto swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Augusto circles away.
Ken Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Mauro Augusto has been cut.
Augusto throws a poor cross that misses

and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Anderson is pressing down on Augusto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Augusto is holding on for now.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Augusto pushes Anderson off and gets back to his feet.
Mauro Augusto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Augusto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Augusto looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Anderson wants to clinch.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augusto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Augusto scores with a sloppy right hand. Anderson should have avoided that one.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Augusto pushes him off.
Anderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Augusto looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Augusto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Augusto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mauro Augusto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Anderson.
Anderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Augusto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.
Anderson gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augusto leaves Anderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Augusto.
Augusto throws a good cross that connects.
Augusto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anderson is defended easily by Augusto.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good shot there by Augusto.
Anderson defending well as Augusto loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Augusto misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augusto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Augusto throws an off balance right hand

and Anderson counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Augusto can't do much from the bottom here.
Augusto regains half guard.

Augusto kicks off Anderson and gets to his feet.
Augusto throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Augusto avoids it really well and circles away.
Augusto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Augusto's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Augusto connects with a crisp jab.
Ken Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Augusto misses with a lunging right hand
and Anderson counters with a three punch combo that has Augusto backing up. Augusto nods at Anderson to acknowledge the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ken Anderson.
Well Augusto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauro Augusto!