PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Wrassle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Augustine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Augustine has chosen The Stooges - I Wanna Be Your Dog as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wrassle
vs
Augustine

187 cm
26
220 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

193 cm
30
216 lbs
21 - 16 - 0

Great wrestler
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Wrassle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Augustine!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Augustine.

Wrassle dives in and scores a takedown into Augustine's guard.

Augustine working for a triangle but Wrassle defends it easily.
Wrassle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Augustine seems keen to control Wrassle's posture.

Augustine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wrassle wants to control from the top but Augustine keeps moving.
Wrassle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wrassle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Augustine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wrassle tries to free his leg and advance position but Augustine is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrassle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Augustine has his foot on Wrassle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wrassle works his way back into a safe position though.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wrassle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wrassle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Augustine working for a triangle but Wrassle defends it easily.
Wrassle content to stall in guard here.
Wrassle trying to control but Augustine is working from the bottom.
Augustine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Augustine throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Wrassle is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Augustine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wrassle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wrassle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Augustine looking for a guillotine here but Wrassle defends easily.
Wrassle is working Augustine over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wrassle trying to control the position from guard on top but Augustine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wrassle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Augustine trying to keep a closed guard but Wrassle is proving a slippery customer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wrassle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Augustine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wrassle defends it easily.
Wrassle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Augustine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustine trying to keep a closed guard but Wrassle is proving a slippery customer.

Augustine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wrassle defends well.
Wrassle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Augustine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wrassle defends well.
Wrassle throws a big right hand that misses.
Wrassle wants to control from the top but Augustine keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Augustine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wrassle defends it easily.

Augustine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Augustine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wrassle defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Augustine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wrassle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Augustine looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrassle stands and throws Augustine's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wrassle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Augustine keeps working.

Wrassle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Augustine has escaped the position, nice work there.
Augustine wants to control but Wrassle postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wrassle landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Augustine is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Augustine's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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 Joe Wrassle will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Wrassle scores with a takedown into Augustine's guard.
Wrassle trying to control the position from guard on top but Augustine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Augustine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Augustine is trying to control the position but Wrassle postures up.
Wrassle lands a couple of elbows.
Augustine controls Wrassle momentarily but Wrassle frees himself.
Wrassle connects with a couple of short punches.

Augustine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Augustine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrassle trying to control the position from guard on top but Augustine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wrassle postures up.
Augustine keeping moving, preventing Wrassle from controlling successfully.
Wrassle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wrassle landing with the ground and pound.
Augustine is trying to control the position but Wrassle postures up.
Augustine can't keep his opponent in guard - Wrassle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wrassle is keen to just control but Augustine is a slippery customer.

Augustine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wrassle pulls his head out easily.
Wrassle not doing much here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrassle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Wrassle.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wrassle connects with a nice short shot to Augustine's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wrassle connects with a nice short shot to Augustine's temple.
Wrassle is trying to control. Augustine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Augustine actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Wrassle there.
Augustine controlling the position well.
Augustine moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Augustine keeping moving, preventing Wrassle from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrassle works over Augustine with some ground and pound from guard.

Augustine has his foot on Wrassle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wrassle works his way back into a safe position though.
Wrassle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Augustine's head.
Wrassle is pushing down on Augustine's leg trying to pass to half guard. Augustine is fighting to maintain full guard but Wrassle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wrassle is keen to just control but Augustine is a slippery customer.

Wrassle is looking for a kimura but Augustine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wrassle to get the leverage.

Augustine looking for submissions off his back.
Augustine is breathing heavily.
Wrassle is pressing down on Augustine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Augustine is holding on for now.
Augustine trying to hold on to Wrassle's head to control him but Wrassle postures up.
Wrassle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Augustine is trying to control but can't.
Joe Wrassle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustine won't allow Wrassle to pass to mount.
Wrassle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Augustine looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wrassle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Augustine defending well though.

Wrassle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Augustine sees it coming and defends easily.
Wrassle trying to control from half guard but Augustine is working away.
Wrassle wants to pass the guard but Augustine is defending well.
Augustine is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wrassle scores with a couple of nice shots.
Augustine wants to control but Wrassle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wrassle drops an elbow to the side of Augustine's head.
Wrassle trying to control the action but Augustine is working from the bottom.
Wrassle content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Wrassle dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Augustine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Augustine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wrassle but Wrassle pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Wrassle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wrassle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Augustine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Augustine is looking for a sweep. Wrassle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wrassle is trying to control the action in half guard but Augustine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wrassle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Augustine is pressing down on Wrassle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wrassle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Augustine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Augustine is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrassle wants to pass the guard but Augustine is keeping the position.

Wrassle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Augustine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wrassle has managed to get both his arms back between Augustine's legs - danger averted.
Augustine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Augustine trying to control the position.
Wrassle passes Augustine's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wrassle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wrassle is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Augustine!
Wrassle raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wrassle scoring with strikes but Augustine is staying in there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Augustine tries to hold on but Wrassle postures up.
Augustine bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Augustine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Augustine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wrassle working a defensive guard here.
Augustine preventing the sweep.
Augustine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wrassle is keeping the position for now.
Wrassle manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Augustine is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Augustine might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wrassle kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wrassle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Augustine on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrassle landing strikes, looking to finish!
Augustine is in a horrible position here. Wrassle smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wrassle with shots to the head and body - Augustine looks very uncomfortable down there.
Augustine tries to lock up and control but Wrassle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrassle unloading with bombs!
Augustine is in a horrible position here. Wrassle smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Wrassle.
Wrassle cracks Augustine with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Augustine can't escape the position.
Augustine wants to hold on but Wrassle pushes him away.
Wrassle breaks from Augustine's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Augustine is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wrassle in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Joe Wrassle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrassle controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee warns Augustine that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wrassle controlling the pace for now.
Augustine is looking to get to half guard.
Tim Augustine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wrassle takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Wrassle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wrassle 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Wrassle!