PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between DJ Augustus (ranked 6378 p4p, 518 weight class) and Gordon Cummins (ranked 20992 p4p, 601 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Augustus
vs
Cummins

187 cm
25
192 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

177 cm
25
190 lbs
6 - 9 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DJ Augustus !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Gordon Cummins!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cummins tries to sprawl but Augustus drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Cummins kicks off Augustus and gets to his feet.
Cummins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Augustus .
As Cummins tries to get set, Augustus tries to push him back and clinch up but Cummins manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Cummins. No joy for Augustus on that attempt.
Augustus slips a jab and a cross from Cummins.
Cummins connects with a body shot.
Augustus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Augustus slips a jab from Cummins.
Cummins throws a shot to the body.
Cummins throws a hook to the side of Augustus 's head but Augustus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Cummins tries to keep at a distance but Augustus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Augustus slowing the pace effectively.

Cummins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cummins misses with a right hand
and Augustus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cummins thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummins connects with a crisp jab.
Augustus shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Augustus . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cummins scores with a jab.
Cummins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Augustus under the eye.
Augustus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Augustus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cummins stuns Augustus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cummins throws a lazy right hand but Augustus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Augustus closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Augustus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cummins is defending well for now.
Cummins tries to break free but Augustus pushes him back against the cage.

Cummins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cummins misses with a straight left.
Gordon Cummins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cummins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Augustus tries to clinch there but Cummins circles away.
Augustus shoots in and drives through. Cummins sprawls well.
Cummins throws a shot from downtown. Augustus moves away and avoids it.
Augustus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cummins as he avoids it easily.
Augustus goes for a double leg but Cummins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cummins continues to drive forward.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Augustus is defended easily by Cummins.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Augustus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cummins is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cummins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cummins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Augustus moves out of range of the strikes.
Augustus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cummins avoids it really well and circles away.

Augustus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Augustus is looking to take a break and control but Cummins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Augustus throwing shots but Cummins is blocking nicely.
Cummins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Augustus .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cummins pushes Augustus off looking to stand but Augustus dives back in and keeps control.
Augustus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cummins looks like he's trying to stand up.
Augustus moves into full mount! Cummins won't be happy about that!
Cummins is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Augustus punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Augustus looking to control but Cummins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cummins's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Augustus is working for a guillotine from mount but Cummins frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Cummins dominated that round.
That's time! Augustus 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Augustus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Augustus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cummins throws a hook but Augustus avoids it easily.
Augustus attempts a counter takedown but Cummins avoids it well and moves away.
Cummins swings for the body but Augustus moves out of range.
Augustus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Augustus tries to counter with a takedown but Cummins is quick to defend against it.
Gordon Cummins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horrible takedown attempt by Augustus or perhaps it was just good defense by Cummins, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus shoots in looking for a takedown but Cummins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Augustus 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A punch combination from Cummins misses.
Augustus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cummins is fending him off so far but Augustus persists. Nope, Cummins circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Cummins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Augustus . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cummins.
Augustus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cummins.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Cummins misses.
Augustus looks to clinch
and Cummins counters with a stiff right hand.
Augustus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cummins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
DJ Augustus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Augustus lands a body shot.
Cummins misses the shot to the body.
Cummins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Augustus tries to counter by clinching up but Cummins breaks away and moves out of range.

Augustus looking to score a takedown here. Cummins is defending well but Augustus drives through and ends up in Cummins's guard.
Augustus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cummins is keeping the position for now.
Cummins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cummins being controlled here, momentarily.
Augustus won't allow Cummins to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Augustus 's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Augustus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cummins is trying to stand back up but Augustus is controlling him

Cummins kicks off Augustus and gets to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Augustus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cummins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Augustus is in Cummins's guard.
Cummins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Augustus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cummins is keeping the position for now.
Augustus with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Augustus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Augustus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Augustus wants to control from the top but Cummins keeps moving.
Augustus passes Cummins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Cummins manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Cummins leaves Augustus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cummins throws a hook to the side of Augustus 's head but Augustus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice sprawl there from Cummins as Augustus shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cummins lands a glancing blow to the side of Augustus 's head.
Cummins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Augustus is looking to clinch but Cummins is avoiding it.
Cummins looks to land a combination but Augustus avoids it well.
Cummins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut there from Cummins.
Augustus staying out of range there.
Augustus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cummins as he jumps to the side.
Cummins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Augustus .
Cummins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Augustus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cummins's waist but Cummins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Augustus off to one side.

Cummins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Augustus to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cummins wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Augustus manages to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Cummins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.

Cummins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Augustus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cummins avoids it really well and circles away.
Augustus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Augustus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Augustus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cummins swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Augustus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Augustus . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cummins scores with a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummins misses with a looping right.
It looked like Augustus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

A jab-cross combination lands for Cummins and sends Augustus crashing to the mat! Cummins follows him down to the mat - Augustus regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Augustus is rocked!

Cummins gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Oh Augustus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cummins connects with a superb combination that knocks Augustus out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Cummins before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Augustus !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gordon Cummins!
A relieved looking Gordon Cummins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.