PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nero Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank The Razors Edge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tank The Razors Edge is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Aurelius
vs
The Razors Edge

187 cm
25
195 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

188 cm
32
199 lbs
25 - 11 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Milwaukee's Best 160

Milwaukee's Best 160
Canuck Beavermeat Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nero Aurelius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tank The Razors Edge!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Razors Edge moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aurelius moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Razors Edge ducks under a wild hook from Aurelius.
Aurelius lands a leg kick that knocks The Razors Edge off balance momentarily.
A jab from The Razors Edge finds it's way through Aurelius's defenses.

It looks like Nero Aurelius has been cut.
Aurelius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aurelius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Razors Edge.
Aurelius scoring well with a low kick there.
Nero Aurelius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Aurelius finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from The Razors Edge. Aurelius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aurelius throws a push kick but The Razors Edge slaps the foot to one side.
The Razors Edge throws the left hand but Aurelius avoids the punch easily.
The Razors Edge takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A shot to the liver by Aurelius. Beautiful body shot.
The Razors Edge stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aurelius.
Aurelius clobbers The Razors Edge with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Razors Edge finds it's way round the side to connect with Aurelius's head.
The Razors Edge uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aurelius has time to react.
The Razors Edge throws a looping overhand right but Aurelius ducks down to avoid it.
Aurelius looks to throw the jab but The Razors Edge is out of range.
The Razors Edge checks a leg kick.
Aurelius misses with an uppercut. The Razors Edge saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Razors Edge. Aurelius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aurelius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

The Razors Edge looking to score a takedown here. Aurelius is defending well but The Razors Edge drives through and ends up in Aurelius's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Aurelius looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but The Razors Edge puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aurelius blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Razors Edge.
Aurelius works his way to full guard. Good work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Razors Edge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge wants to control from the top but Aurelius keeps moving.
The Razors Edge lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Aurelius working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Razors Edge.
Aurelius pulls The Razors Edge in close to his closed guard and prevents The Razors Edge from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aurelius wants to sweep but no luck.
The Razors Edge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Razors Edge postures up.
Aurelius can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as The Razors Edge controls the pace.
The Razors Edge is looking to work some ground and pound but Aurelius has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aurelius has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The Razors Edge throws a strike but Aurelius rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Aurelius looking to pass the guard.
The Razors Edge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Razors Edge managing to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius stopping the sweep attempt from The Razors Edge.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Razors Edge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Razors Edge has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aurelius looking to pass the guard.
Aurelius trying to control but The Razors Edge is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aurelius being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nero Aurelius will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nero Aurelius's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The Razors Edge throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aurelius.
The Razors Edge tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Razors Edge misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aurelius tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from The Razors Edge misses the target.
The Razors Edge takes one on the button.
Aurelius throws a leg kick but The Razors Edge checks it.
Aurelius blocks a low kick nicely.
Aurelius ducks under a wild hook from The Razors Edge.
Aurelius on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The Razors Edge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aurelius. Aurelius obviously looking to wear him down.
Aurelius is looking to land body kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Razors Edge.

The Razors Edge has managed to clinch.
The Razors Edge lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aurelius backwards.
The Razors Edge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Razors Edge prevents the takedown attempt.
Aurelius drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Razors Edge pulls his leg out and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Aurelius misses the target.
The Razors Edge fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aurelius checks it well.
Nero Aurelius is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for The Razors Edge.
Aurelius takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A low kick from Aurelius is predictable there
and The Razors Edge counters with a nice low kick that buckles Aurelius's knee momentarily.
The Razors Edge lands with an uppercut that bounces Aurelius off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aurelius lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Razors Edge throws the left hand but Aurelius avoids the punch easily.
Aurelius misses with a low kick.
Aurelius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Razors Edge lands with a straight right. Aurelius didn't see that one coming.
The Razors Edge throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aurelius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Razors Edge tries to score with a low kick but Aurelius moves his leg out of the way.
The Razors Edge connects with a jab.
Aurelius tries a low kick but The Razors Edge avoids it.
The Razors Edge cracks Aurelius with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The Razors Edge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aurelius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius looks to land a left hand but The Razors Edge moved out of range nicely.
Aurelius throws a leg kick but The Razors Edge moved away.
The Razors Edge takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Razors Edge looks to score with a jab to the body but Aurelius is just out of range.
The Razors Edge throws a right hand that misses
and Aurelius counters with a nice uppercut.
The Razors Edge keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Aurelius.
Aurelius ducks under a wild hook from The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Razors Edge throws a right hand that misses
and Aurelius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Razors Edge moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nero Aurelius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Razors Edge blocks a head kick by Aurelius.
The Razors Edge scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Razors Edge is looking to score with low kicks.
Aurelius misses with a body kick.
The Razors Edge takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The Razors Edge throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The Razors Edge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid body kick from Aurelius.
The Razors Edge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aurelius.
Aurelius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Razors Edge.
Aurelius wants to land a leg kick but The Razors Edge is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aurelius throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by The Razors Edge.
Aurelius looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tank The Razors Edge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nero Aurelius's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Aurelius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Aurelius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Razors Edge throws a looping overhand right but Aurelius ducks down to avoid it.
Aurelius leaves The Razors Edge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Razors Edge tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aurelius swivels and escapes.
Aurelius lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aurelius fails to land with a series of punches.
The Razors Edge throws a poor cross that misses
and Aurelius counters with a slapping leg kick.
The Razors Edge throws a body punch but Aurelius moves out of range.
The Razors Edge misses with a looping left.
The Razors Edge slips a jab and a cross from Aurelius.
The Razors Edge closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slow jab from Aurelius misses its intended target.
The Razors Edge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nero Aurelius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank The Razors Edge.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aurelius.
The Razors Edge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aurelius motions for The Razors Edge to come forward. Aurelius throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aurelius lunges at The Razors Edge with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Razors Edge's hand.
Aurelius throws a right hand that misses
and The Razors Edge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aurelius lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aurelius throws a hook to the side of The Razors Edge's head but The Razors Edge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Razors Edge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aurelius tries a head kick but it misses.
Aurelius pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aurelius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Razors Edge throws a big shot that misses.
Aurelius fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The Razors Edge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aurelius throws out the jab.
The Razors Edge throws a right and a left that Aurelius avoids nicely.
Aurelius throws a leg kick
letting The Razors Edge counter with a right hand.
Aurelius bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aurelius on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The Razors Edge's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The Razors Edge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aurelius.
The Razors Edge scores with a shot to the body.
The Razors Edge connects with the punch.
Aurelius throws a hook but The Razors Edge blocks it.
Aurelius tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and The Razors Edge is able to avoid easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Razors Edge closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aurelius avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Razors Edge throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Aurelius counters with an outside leg kick.
Aurelius scores with a leg kick.
Aurelius lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The Razors Edge lands an overhand right.
The Razors Edge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aurelius is fending him off so far but The Razors Edge persists. Nope, Aurelius circles away and we're back to standing.
Aurelius connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Razors Edge tried to score with a low kick but Aurelius checks it.
The Razors Edge takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Razors Edge has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aurelius finds it's way round the side to connect with The Razors Edge's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aurelius cracks The Razors Edge with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The Razors Edge misses the shot to the body.
Aurelius swings for the body but The Razors Edge moves out of range.
Nice shot by Aurelius.
Aurelius scores with a sloppy right hand. The Razors Edge should have avoided that one.
Aurelius throws a leg kick
and The Razors Edge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aurelius throws the kick towards the body but The Razors Edge avoids it.
Aurelius misses with a combination

and The Razors Edge counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The Razors Edge.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aurelius has had enough of the clinch but The Razors Edge keeps him there for the moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge lands with a short shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nero Aurelius showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aurelius has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nero Aurelius!
Nero Aurelius decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.