PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Stcharles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Austin
vs
Stcharles

181 cm
18
151 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mauricio Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Stcharles!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stcharles dives in and grabs Austin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Austin pushes down on Stcharles's head and hops out.
Stcharles looks for a takedown but Austin sprawls well.

Stcharles closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stcharles lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Austin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stcharles controls the pace.
Stcharles preventing the sweep.
Austin pulls Stcharles in close to prevent any damage.
Austin'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.
Austin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stcharles controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tommy Stcharles.

Stcharles scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Austin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stcharles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Austin keeps working.
Austin can't do much from the bottom here.
Austin is not content to let Stcharles control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Stcharles is figuring out what he wants to do next.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Austin wants to improve his position but Stcharles is controlling well.
Stcharles trying to control the action but Austin is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tommy Stcharles was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice takedown defense from Austin. No joy for Stcharles on that attempt.
Mauricio Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Stcharles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stcharles looking to score a takedown here. Austin is defending well but Stcharles drives through and ends up in Austin's guard.
Austin keeping moving, preventing Stcharles from controlling successfully.
Austin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Austin keeping moving, preventing Stcharles from controlling successfully.
Stcharles is stalling in the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tommy Stcharles was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Stcharles throws a poor cross that misses

and Austin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Austin.
Stcharles throws an elbow but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stcharles manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Stcharles has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Austin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Stcharles.
Stcharles looks winded!
You can see the frustration on Stcharles's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Austin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stcharles tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Austin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Stcharles dominated that round.
That's time! Austin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Stcharles clinches.
Austin goes for a takedown attempt but Stcharles pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stcharles misses with a head kick.
Stcharles misses with a takedown attempt - Austin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Austin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Stcharles shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Austin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Austin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stcharles's best efforts.
Austin wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stcharles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stcharles prevents Austin from improving his position.
Stcharles controlling the pace.
Austin is trying to control but can't.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Tommy Stcharles hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Austin looking to score a takedown here. Stcharles is defending well but Austin drives through and ends up in Stcharles's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stcharles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stcharles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Austin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mauricio Austin wasn't doing enough on the ground.
No luck for Stcharles with that takedown attempt.
Stcharles is breathing heavily.
Stcharles tried to score with a low kick but Austin checks it.

Austin drives through with a takedown into Stcharles's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stcharles is trying to keep Austin in close.
Stcharles wants to sweep here but Austin controlling him for the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tommy Stcharles was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Stcharles tries for a takedown but Austin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mauricio Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Stcharles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stcharles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Austin gets tackled into the cage by Stcharles. Stcharles maintains the clinch.
Austin wants a takedown but no success here.
Stcharles stops a takedown attempt from Austin.
Stcharles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stcharles is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Austin to keep the fight standing.
Austin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Austin pulls guard successfully.
Austin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Austin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mauricio Austin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Austin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stcharles sprawls well initially but Austin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stcharles wants to get back to full guard.
Austin trying to control the action but Stcharles is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Stcharles wants to control but Austin is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Austin darts in looking for a takedown but Stcharles gets double underhooks and turns Austin into the cage.
Stcharles tries to pull guard but Austin holds him up against the cage and eventually Stcharles drops back down to his feet.

Stcharles pulls guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stcharles looking for a guillotine here but Austin defends easily.
Stcharles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stcharles has control of Austin's left arm, preventing Austin from doing any damage.
Stcharles controls Austin momentarily but Austin frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Stcharles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Austin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stcharles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Austin.
Stcharles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tommy Stcharles has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin works over Stcharles with some ground and pound from guard.
Austin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stcharles can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stcharles is looking to sweep but instead, Austin has passed into half guard.
Austin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Austin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stcharles manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stcharles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Austin defends well.
Stcharles wants to control the position but Austin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Austin prevents Stcharles from standing back up.
Austin is keen to just control but Stcharles is a slippery customer.
Stcharles wants to improve his position but Austin is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tommy Stcharles.
Well Stcharles has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!