PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Austin
vs
Cooper

181 cm
18
151 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

175 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Zipp Zapp

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 - 1, 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, Billy Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Cooper. No joy for Austin on that attempt.
Austin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Austin tries to sprawl but Cooper drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Austin is pressing down on Cooper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Austin pulls Cooper in close to prevent any damage.
Cooper lands a couple of elbows.
Austin has control of Cooper's left arm, preventing Cooper from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooper preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Austin is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooper is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Austin dives into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooper bucks up and tries to throw Austin off but instead Austin has got his back!
Cooper wants to get back to his feet.
Cooper looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Austin.
Austin connects with a big shot to the side of Cooper's head.
Cooper is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Austin lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper trying to get back to his feet but Austin is in full control for now.
Austin lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Cooper hold on?!
Cooper wants to get back to his feet.
Austin scores with strikes from the back.
Austin lands with a hammerfist to the side of Cooper's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Austin connects with a big shot to the side of Cooper's head.
Cooper is trying to get back to his feet but Austin has full control of the position and if anything, Cooper has just worked his way into a worse spot.
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 Mauricio Austin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Austin stuffs the takedown.

Cooper closes the distance and pushes Austin back into the cage.

Austin decides to pull guard.
Cooper wants to stand and escape but instead Austin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Cooper wants to stand and escape but Austin is having none of it.
Austin is working Cooper over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Austin 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.
Cooper is breathing heavily.
Austin postures up and lands a big shot to Cooper's brow.
Austin cracks Cooper with a solid left hand.
Cooper is looking to stand up but Austin isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin stays in close to Cooper's body and controls the position.
Cooper is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Austin dives into side control.
Austin remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Cooper taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper is looking to get back to his feet here but Austin is keeping cool and he's managed to take Cooper's back.
Cooper is covering up but some of the strikes from Austin are getting through and doing damage.
Austin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Austin punches Cooper on the ear.
Cooper holding both Austin 's hands and preventing any damage.
Can Cooper hold on?! Austin is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Mauricio Austin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin controls the action.
Cooper holding both Austin 's hands and preventing any damage.
Austin scores with punches and elbows.
Cooper is trying to get back to his feet but Austin has full control of the position and if anything, Cooper has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Cooper wants to get back to his feet.
Austin loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Cooper hold on?
Austin lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Austin is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Cooper. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Austin cracks Cooper with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Cooper from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Austin is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Cooper up.
Austin cracks Cooper with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Cooper from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cooper closes this distance looking for a takedown but Austin circles away.

Cooper scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Austin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Austin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cooper is one step ahead there.
Austin managing to control the position.
Cooper is looking to advance position but Austin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Cooper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Austin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin won't let Cooper get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Austin with the ground and pound from mount.
Austin controlling the pace for now.
Austin working Cooper over with strikes here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Austin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cooper is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Austin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Austin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Austin lands a heavy elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin scoring with strikes but Cooper is staying in there.
Cooper is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Austin wants to take his opponent's back but Cooper doesn't allow it.
Austin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Austin lands a couple of good shots and Cooper has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin is landing with strikes. Cooper can't take much more of this.
Cooper is trying to stand back up.
Austin scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Cooper is looking for a way out.
Austin scores with punches to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooper is taking damage to the body and head.
Cooper holding both Austin 's hands and preventing any damage.
Billy Cooper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mauricio Austin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Austin trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cooper doesn't escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio Austin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Austin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauricio Austin!