PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Aurelio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jones Future (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Future has chosen Frederik - Titanic as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Aurelio
vs
Future

190 cm
33
265 lbs
20 - 10 - 0

210 cm
29
250 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcos Aurelio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jones Future!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Future moves away from the strike by Aurelio.
Aurelio loads up on a big right hand but Future slips the punch.
Future avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aurelio lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Jones Future has been cut.
Aurelio throws a lazy body kick
and Future counters with a slapping leg kick.
Aurelio tries a head kick but it misses.
Aurelio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Future shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aurelio as he jumps to the side.

Future feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Aurelio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aurelio has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Future off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Future shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aurelio counters with a one-two to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Aurelio.
Future ducks under a wild hook from Aurelio.
Aurelio throws a push kick but Future slaps the foot to one side.

Aurelio moves into the clinch.
Aurelio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aurelio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Future blocks it with crossed arms.
Future blocks an uppercut.
Aurelio gets underhooks to prevent Future's takedown attempt.
Marcos Aurelio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jones Future.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aurelio can't find room to land a body shot as Future controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Future jumps guard but Aurelio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aurelio holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Aurelio lands a knee to the body.
Future looks winded!

Aurelio breaks the clinch.
Aurelio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Aurelio breaks the clinch.
Future showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aurelio.
Aurelio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marcos Aurelio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Aurelio tenderised Future's leg. Future is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio misses with a body shot.
Future fails with the takedown.
Aurelio misses with a few strikes there.
Aurelio stuffs the takedown attempt from Future. Future gets slowly back to his feet.
Aurelio throws a shot from downtown. Future moves away and avoids it.
Aurelio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aurelio throws an overhand right that lands on Future's shoulder, as Future tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aurelio rushes Future and presses him up against the cage.
Aurelio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Future tries to work over Aurelio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Future tries to stall but Aurelio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aurelio with a knee to the head.
Aurelio misses with a knee strike.
Future wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aurelio is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Future misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aurelio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Aurelio manages to break the clinch.

Aurelio moves into range and clinches up with Future.
Future jumps guard but Aurelio stands there with Future around his waist. Future gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Future can't break the clinch.
Future wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aurelio has him pressed against the cage.

Aurelio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aurelio throws a body punch but Future moves out of range.
Aurelio sizes up Future with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Aurelio drives through and clinches with Future against the cage.
Aurelio scores with a shoulder strike.

That has opened up Jones Future's cut even more.

Aurelio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aurelio is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Future's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Aurelio throws an off balance right hand
and Future counters with a two punch combo.
Future walks into a stiff left hand from Aurelio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aurelio leaves Future with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Aurelio.
A swing and a miss from Aurelio.
Future uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aurelio.
Future slips a jab and a cross from Aurelio.
Aurelio looks to land a combination but Future avoids it well.
Future with a poor takedown

and Aurelio counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Aurelio.
Future tries to break free but Aurelio pushes him back against the cage.

Aurelio breaks the clinch.
Aurelio swinging wildly here.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Future needs to keep his hands up - Aurelio had a free shot at his head there.

The cut above Jones Future's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Aurelio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aurelio throws a sloppy head kick

and Future counters by moving into the clinch.
Future has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aurelio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aurelio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Future.

Aurelio manages to break the clinch.
Future shoots in for a takedown but Aurelio shows good takedown defense.
Aurelio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Future circles away quickly and effectively.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio misses with a body shot.
Aurelio goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Some wild striking there from Aurelio.
Aurelio thows a body shot but no joy.
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!
Future looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aurelio throws a head kick but Future moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aurelio.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio throws a series of punches but Future moves out of range.
Aurelio misses with a double jab.
Aurelio tries to close the distance and clinch but Future swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aurelio.
Aurelio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Future.
Aurelio lands with a straight right. Future didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aurelio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Future counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Aurelio is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Aurelio misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcos Aurelio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jones Future's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.

Aurelio stalks Future and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Future's face. Future staggers backwards, shaken.
Aurelio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aurelio throws a head kick but Future moves out of range.
Aurelio tries to bum rush Future with a series of wild strikes but Future uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Future moves forwards but Aurelio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aurelio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Future.
Aurelio misses with the combination.
Future shoots for a takedown but Aurelio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Future tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aurelio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Future somewhat.
Aurelio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Future can do to turn this around?
Aurelio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aurelio lunges at Future with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Future's hand.
Aurelio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Future circles away quickly and effectively.
Aurelio swinging wildly here.
Future wants to clinch

and Aurelio moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aurelio breaks from the clinch.
Marcos Aurelio is winning the standup battle so far.
Future shoots in but Aurelio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marcos Aurelio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jones Future.
Future tries to clinch but Aurelio moves away

and Aurelio counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Future!

Aurelio decides to take the fight back to the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aurelio thows a body shot but no joy.
Marcos Aurelio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aurelio missing with a left hand there. Future was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aurelio throws a series of punches but Future moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio tries to bum rush Future with a series of wild strikes but Future uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aurelio swings for the body but Future moves out of range.
Future shoots in looking for a takedown. Aurelio tries to sprawl out of it but Future keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aurelio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marcos Aurelio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aurelio stuffs the takedown.

Future scores with a takedown into Aurelio's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Future loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Future.
Future stops Aurelio from standing up.
Future trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Future with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Aurelio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Future throwing strikes from guard but Aurelio blocks nicely.
Aurelio wants to get back to his feet but Future is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Future slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Future asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Future working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Future prevents Aurelio from escaping the position.
Future landing strikes.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Future.
Future misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Aurelio wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Future in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Future tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Future throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Aurelio works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Future throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Future is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Aurelio as he works his way to full guard.
Aurelio wants to get back to his feet but Future is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Future throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Future trying to control but Aurelio is working from the bottom.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Future loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Future stops Aurelio from standing up.
Future works over Aurelio with some ground and pound from guard.

Aurelio uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Future shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aurelio catches Future with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Horrible takedown by Future or perhaps it was just good defense by Aurelio which made him look bad.
Jones Future has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcos Aurelio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Future.
Future slips a jab and a cross from Aurelio.
Future showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aurelio.
Aurelio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Future counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Aurelio's guard now.

Aurelio has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Future off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Future looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marcos Aurelio.
I think Aurelio 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Marcos Aurelio!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Marcos Aurelio!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Marcos Aurelio!

Marcos Aurelio wins by unanimous decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Marcos Aurelio made sure he mentioned CRAZY COW Co. 159, along with how happy he was to win his fight.