PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adriano Auzier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiger Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Auzier comes to the cage accompanied by Champion it's Back!. Tiger Jackson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Adriano Auzier's chin.

Auzier
vs
Jackson

175 cm
21
168 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adriano Auzier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiger Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Auzier shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Auzier misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jackson is pressing down on Auzier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Auzier is holding on for now.
Auzier gets back to full guard.
Auzier is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Auzier trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Auzier is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Auzier keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Auzier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Auzier off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adriano Auzier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Auzier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Auzier feints and as Jackson raises his hands in defense, Auzier changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Auzier 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.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson controls Auzier momentarily but Auzier frees himself.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Auzier controlling him for the moment.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Auzier drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jackson dives on top into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Auzier keeps moving.
Auzier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.

Auzier is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jackson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Auzier is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Auzier wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Auzier tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Auzier is looking to take this one to the mat.

Auzier works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Auzier is breathing heavily.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Auzier drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jackson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jackson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jackson!

Auzier tries to improve position but can't.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Auzier is looking to reverse the position.
Auzier is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Auzier is pushing Jackson's head away, looking to escape. Jackson manages to hold on to the position though.
Auzier dodges the ground and pound from Jackson.
Auzier is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Auzier gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Auzier is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Auzier is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Auzier wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Auzier moves into full guard.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Auzier's head.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Auzier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Auzier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiger Jackson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Auzier darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Auzier into the cage.
Auzier is looking to take this one to the mat.

Jackson pulls guard effortlessly.
Auzier postures up.

Auzier drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jackson dives on top into guard.

Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Auzier is keeping the position for now.
Jackson won't allow Auzier to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Auzier is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Tiger Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Auzier.
Auzier seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Auzier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Auzier keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Auzier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Auzier is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Auzier manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Auzier can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adriano Auzier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Auzier looking for a takedown.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Auzier wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Auzier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.

Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Auzier drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Auzier off! Auzier jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Auzier controlling him for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Auzier drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Auzier off! Auzier jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Auzier tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Auzier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Auzier drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Auzier off! Auzier jumps back into Jackson's guard.

Auzier drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Auzier jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Auzier looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Auzier forces his way into half guard.

Auzier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
Jackson wants to control but Auzier is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Auzier is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Auzier is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Auzier passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jackson!
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 Adriano Auzier will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.

Auzier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jackson leaves Auzier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Auzier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adriano Auzier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Auzier.

Jackson has Auzier up against the cage in a clinch.
Auzier avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.

Jackson decides to pull guard.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Auzier drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Auzier jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.

Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Auzier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Jackson is tightening it up a little... Auzier has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Auzier reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Auzier taps out! Nice BJJ there by Jackson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tiger Jackson!
Tiger Jackson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Adriano Auzier spoke after the fight, saying 'Me desculpem voltarei melhor ! prometo'.