PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Brexit (ranked 6600 p4p, 501 weight class) and Renato Augusta (ranked 6659 p4p, 507 weight class). Renato Augusta is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Brexit
vs
Augusta

180 cm
26
183 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

189 cm
19
194 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Brexit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Augusta!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brexit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brexit throws a sloppy head kick and Augusta moves out of range easily.
Augusta wants to counter the offense by Brexit and move into the clinch position.
Augusta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brexit is fending him off so far but Augusta persists. Nope, Brexit circles away and we're back to standing.
Brexit is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Augusta.
Augusta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brexit shoots in looking for a takedown but Augusta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brexit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Augusta dives in for a single leg takedown but Brexit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tommy Brexit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Augusta.
Augusta leaves Brexit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Augusta tries for a takedown but Brexit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brexit cracks Augusta with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brexit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brexit cracks a nice hook into Augusta's ribs.
Brexit lands a jab to Augusta's midsection.
Augusta fails with the takedown.
Tommy Brexit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brexit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Augusta swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Augusta is defended easily by Brexit.
Brexit stuns Augusta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brexit leaves Augusta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brexit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Augusta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brexit lands a lovely overhand right.
Brexit falls off balance throwing a combination

and Augusta counters by moving into the clinch.
Brexit wants to break free but Augusta has control.
Brexit stalling.
Brexit is looking to control Augusta's arms but Augusta gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brexit has his back to the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brexit trying to land knees to the body.
Brexit is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Augusta is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Our sources have told us that Brexit has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Brexit wants to get back to striking at distance but Augusta won't allow it.
Brexit is pushing Augusta up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Augusta prevents Brexit from breaking the clinch.

Augusta has picked Brexit up - he's going for a ride! Augusta dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Augusta wants to work for an arm triangle but Brexit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Augusta decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brexit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brexit is breathing heavily.
Augusta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brexit counters with a nice body shot.
Augusta tries for a takedown but Brexit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brexit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Augusta shoots in for a takedown but Brexit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brexit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Augusta throws a big counter head kick but Brexit avoids it with no problem.
Brexit tries to bum rush Augusta with a series of wild strikes but Augusta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Augusta tries to counter it with a takedown but Brexit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brexit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Augusta misses with a takedown attempt
and Brexit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Augusta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brexit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Augusta somewhat.
Brexit wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Brexit is looking to wear down Augusta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brexit misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brexit.
Augusta wants to counter the offense by Brexit and move into the clinch position.
Augusta throws a body shot but no joy.
Brexit fails to land the takedown.

Augusta drives through and clinches with Brexit against the cage.
Brexit is looking to control Augusta's arms but Augusta gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brexit has his back to the cage.

Augusta pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Augusta is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Good work by Brexit as he checks the leg kick.
Brexit scores with a jab. Augusta acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Brexit.
Augusta looks for a takedown but Brexit sprawls well.
Brexit darts in looking for a takedown but Augusta gets double underhooks and turns Brexit into the cage.
Brexit moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Brexit looks to land a combination but Augusta avoids it well.
Augusta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brexit as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brexit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Augusta gets a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Augusta has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Brexit uses from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brexit cracks Augusta with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Augusta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brexit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brexit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Augusta can do to turn this around?
Brexit trying to control the position from guard on top but Augusta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Augusta managing to control the position.
Brexit trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Augusta trying to keep a closed guard but Brexit is proving a slippery customer.

Augusta is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Brexit frees his head nicely. Oh but Augusta has switched to an armbar! Brexit is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Renato Augusta!