PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caeser Augustus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Major Lazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lazer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Major Lazer - Pon De Floor. Major Lazer told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Augustus
vs
Lazer

182 cm
39
183 lbs
25 - 18 - 1

190 cm
34
200 lbs
23 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Fast

Modern Wear Apparel

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Caeser Augustus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Major Lazer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Augustus dodges the punch combination from Lazer.

Augustus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lazer is trying to defend but Augustus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Augustus wants to control but Lazer is keeping him busy.
Lazer wants to improve his position but Augustus is controlling well.
Lazer is staying active underneath Augustus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Augustus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Augustus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Augustus 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazer has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lazer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Augustus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lazer pinned against the cage. Lazer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lazer looks to land a combination but Augustus avoids it well.

Lazer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Augustus to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Augustus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Augustus taking a breather here.
Augustus wants to control but Lazer is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Augustus swings around for an armbar but Lazer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Augustus's guard.

Augustus is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Lazer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Augustus closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lazer's guard.
Augustus looking to pass the guard.
Lazer wants to stand but Augustus is controlling the position.
Augustus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've been hearing that Augustus has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Augustus trying to control the position from guard on top but Lazer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Augustus sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lazer wants to clinch.

Lazer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Augustus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Augustus trying to control but Lazer is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caeser Augustus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sloppy strikes from Lazer. Those never looked like landing.

Augustus shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Augustus showed some decent athleticism there.
Augustus content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Augustus not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lazer darts in looking for a takedown but Augustus gets double underhooks and turns Lazer into the cage.
Augustus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Augustus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lazer can do to turn this around?

Excellent takedown into side control there by Augustus.

Augustus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lazer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Augustus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lazer keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Augustus wants to control but Lazer is keeping him busy.
Caeser Augustus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Augustus or perhaps it was just good defense by Lazer, which made it look bad.
Augustus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Augustus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Augustus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lazer as he avoids it easily.
Lazer misses with a series of wild punches.
Augustus slips under a jab from Lazer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazer slaps away a takedown attempt from Augustus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caeser Augustus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lazer misses with a series of wild punches.

Augustus gets a takedown into half guard.
Augustus wants to pass to mount but Lazer is defending the position.
Augustus content to control rather than advance.
Augustus is trying to control. Lazer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustus not doing much here.
Augustus is trying to control. Lazer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lazer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Augustus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

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

Augustus looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lazer keeping moving, preventing Augustus from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caeser Augustus dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Augustus shoots in looking for a takedown. Lazer tries to sprawl out of it but Augustus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lazer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lazer throws a right and a left that Augustus avoids nicely.
Augustus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lazer pinned against the cage. Lazer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Lazer feints and as Augustus raises his hands in defense, Lazer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lazer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazer throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lazer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Augustus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lazer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lazer working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lazer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lazer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lazer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Augustus avoids it really well and circles away.
Augustus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lazer sprawls well. Lazer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Augustus gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caeser Augustus. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Augustus dives in and scores a takedown into Lazer's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lazer keeping moving, preventing Augustus from controlling successfully.
Augustus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Augustus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Augustus throws a strike but Lazer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Augustus working a defensive guard here.
Lazer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lazer won't allow Augustus to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Augustus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Augustus is looking to take a break and control but Lazer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Augustus passes to full mount!
Lazer wants to hold on but Augustus pushes him away.
Augustus controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Augustus looking to control but Lazer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Augustus thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Augustus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lazer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Major Lazer just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Augustus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lazer throws a jab but it's blocked by Augustus.
Augustus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Augustus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lazer's waist but Lazer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Augustus off to one side.
Lazer throws a series of punches but Augustus moves out of range.
Caeser Augustus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Augustus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lazer is fending him off so far but Augustus persists. Nope, Lazer circles away and we're back to standing.
Augustus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lazer sprawls well. Lazer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Augustus gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caeser Augustus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lazer closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Caeser Augustus has been cut.

Augustus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lazer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Augustus throws an elbow that misses. Lazer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Augustus's guard. Nice move by Lazer!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazer throws an elbow that misses. Augustus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lazer's guard. Nice move by Augustus!
Lazer can't keep his opponent in guard - Augustus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Augustus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lazer trying to hold on to Augustus's head to control him but Augustus postures up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Augustus dives in for a single leg takedown but Lazer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lazer misses with a double jab.

Augustus drives through with a takedown into guard.
Augustus trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lazer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Lazer prevents Augustus from getting back to his feet.
Lazer throwing strikes but missing.
Augustus looking for a sweep. Not yet Augustus, not yet.
Lazer looking to pass the guard.
Lazer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazer postures up in Augustus's guard and throws a big left but Augustus blocks it.
Lazer throws a big elbow that misses.
Lazer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lazer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lazer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Augustus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lazer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lazer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lazer scores with a one two! Augustus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Augustus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Augustus is rocked!

Lazer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Augustus kicks Lazer off and gets back to his feet.
Oh Augustus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lazer throws a right hand that Augustus ducks under and follows up with a left that Augustus also avoids with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Augustus as Lazer shoots in.
Augustus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Major Lazer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Augustus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lazer as he jumps to the side.

Augustus drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lazer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Augustus looking to sit in guard and control but Lazer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lazer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lazer stopping the sweep attempt from Augustus.
Augustus seems to have got his legs back now.
Lazer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Augustus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Augustus keeping moving, preventing Lazer from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Augustus trying to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lazer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Augustus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Major Lazer dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Caeser Augustus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Lazer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Augustus.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Augustus is defended easily by Lazer.
Lazer throws a right and a left that Augustus avoids nicely.
Lazer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lazer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Augustus.
Lazer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Augustus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lazer feints the counter takedown.
Lazer misses with a two punch combination.
Augustus feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Augustus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lazer is trying to defend but Augustus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Augustus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lazer is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Augustus passes to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Augustus.
Augustus in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lazer tries to escape but Augustus is in control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Augustus wants to control but Lazer is keeping him busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lazer throws a right and a left that Augustus avoids nicely.
Lazer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Augustus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lazer looks to land a combination but Augustus avoids it well.

Augustus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lazer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Augustus is stalling in the full guard.
Lazer wants to sweep here but Augustus controlling him for the moment.
Augustus stands and throws Lazer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Augustus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lazer keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Augustus is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

Augustus tries for a kimura but Lazer is defending well.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Augustus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lazer to the ground. Augustus is now in Lazer's guard.

Lazer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Augustus off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Augustus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caeser Augustus. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Augustus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazer is trying to improve his position.
Augustus trying to control the position but Lazer is working away.
Lazer tries to escape but Augustus is in control.

Augustus is trying to get an arm triangle but Lazer is defending well.
Augustus is staying tight to Lazer's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Augustus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lazer keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Major Lazer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lazer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Caeser Augustus!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Major Lazer!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Caeser Augustus!

Caeser Augustus wins by split decision!
A pretty intense looking Caeser Augustus took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
Major Lazer was interviewed post fight and said 'thanks for all the love guys'.