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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between DJ Augustus (ranked 157 p4p, 23 weight class) and Casper Timmermans (ranked 284 p4p, 43 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Casper Timmermans was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Red Belt
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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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Augustus !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Casper Timmermans!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Augustus shoots in and drives through. Timmermans sprawls well.
Timmermans now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Timmermans throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Augustus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Timmermans connects with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Timmermans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Augustus moves out of range of the body kick.
Augustus shoots for a double leg takedown but Timmermans sprawls well. He's pushed Augustus 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Timmermans throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range.
Augustus shoots for a takedown but Timmermans saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Augustus . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Timmermans.
Timmermans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Augustus has a takedown stuffed.
Timmermans connects with a good right hand that stumbles Augustus . Augustus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Timmermans misses with a double jab.
Timmermans looks to score with a jab to the body but Augustus is just out of range.
Augustus shoots in but no luck this time.
Augustus fails with the takedown.
Casper Timmermans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans's corner calls for a 1-2. Timmermans obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Augustus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Timmermans moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Augustus doesn't manage to clinch there - Timmermans circles away.
Timmermans thumps Augustus with a low kick.
Augustus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Augustus shoots for a double leg takedown but Timmermans sprawls well. He's pushed Augustus 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Augustus shoots in looking for a takedown. Timmermans tries to sprawl out of it but Augustus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Timmermans manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Augustus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Timmermans tries to avoid it but Augustus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Timmermans to the ground. Timmermans escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Augustus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Timmermans sprawls well. Timmermans wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Augustus gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Augustus or perhaps it was just good defense by Timmermans, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustus tries to clinch up.
We've been informed that Timmermans has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Timmermans keeps Augustus at a distance using the push kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Augustus or perhaps it was just good defense by Timmermans, which made it look bad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Augustus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Timmermans.
Timmermans lands a jab to the nose.
Timmermans fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Augustus on the side of the head.
Augustus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Augustus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Timmermans.
Augustus has a takedown stuffed.
A good leg kick by Timmermans.
Augustus misses with a takedown attempt - Timmermans sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Timmermans throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus shoots in but no luck this time.
Augustus slips under a jab.
Augustus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Timmermans. Timmermans obviously looking to wear him down.
Timmermans lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Timmermans connects with a solid leg kick.
Augustus tries for a takedown but Timmermans sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Augustus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Augustus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Timmermans is fending him off so far but Augustus persists. Nope, Timmermans circles away and we're back to standing.
Timmermans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Augustus .
Nice sprawl there from Timmermans as Augustus shoots in.
Timmermans misses the shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Augustus or perhaps it was just good defense by Timmermans, which made it look bad.
Timmermans fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Augustus .
Timmermans connects with a nice looking jab.
Augustus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Timmermans's waist but Timmermans gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Augustus off to one side.
Timmermans looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Timmermans lands a nice hook to Augustus 's body. Augustus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Timmermans lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Timmermans defends it nicely.
Augustus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Timmermans scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Timmermans throws a nice outside leg kick.
Augustus shoots in and drives through. Timmermans sprawls well.
Augustus walks into a jab.
Augustus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Timmermans misses with a looping left.
Timmermans punishes Augustus 's body with a nice straight punch.
Augustus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Augustus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Timmermans.
Jab from Timmermans.
Augustus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Timmermans was well out of range. Poor timing from Augustus .
No luck for Augustus with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casper Timmermans dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Timmermans with a hook.
Augustus avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Timmermans misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Timmermans.
Timmermans stuffs the takedown attempt from Augustus . Augustus gets slowly back to his feet.
Timmermans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Timmermans.
Timmermans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Augustus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans leaves Augustus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Augustus . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Augustus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Timmermans tries to avoid it but Augustus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Timmermans to the ground. Timmermans escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Timmermans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Augustus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Timmermans lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Augustus is defended easily by Timmermans.
Augustus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Timmermans napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Augustus wants to control but Timmermans is keeping him busy.
Timmermans is holding Augustus down, trying to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Augustus throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Timmermans works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Timmermans has hold of Augustus 's hands but Augustus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustus trying to pass the guard but Timmermans defending well.
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.
Timmermans keeping control of the position.
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 throwing shots but Timmermans is blocking nicely.
Timmermans is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Augustus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans tries to get to full guard but Augustus has control of the leg.
Timmermans won't allow Augustus to pass to mount.
Timmermans is trying to maintain the position but Augustus is very close to passing his half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Timmermans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Augustus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Augustus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Timmermans is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans is not content to let Augustus control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Timmermans is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casper Timmermans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Timmermans lands a body shot.
Augustus lands with a shot to the body.
Timmermans lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Augustus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Timmermans defends it nicely.
Timmermans looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Timmermans throws a nice looking combination but Augustus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Augustus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Augustus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Timmermans tries to avoid it but Augustus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Timmermans to the ground. Timmermans escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Augustus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Timmermans connects with a right hand. Augustus shakes it off.
Timmermans lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Timmermans sprawls well. Timmermans 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 DJ Augustus . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Augustus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Timmermans's waist but Timmermans gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Augustus off to one side.
Augustus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Augustus shoots in for a takedown but Timmermans shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Timmermans. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Timmermans wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Timmermans.
Timmermans lands with a straight right. Augustus didn't see that one coming.
Augustus is looking to wear down Timmermans with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Timmermans lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Timmermans lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Augustus has a takedown stuffed.
Timmermans connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Augustus momentarily.
Timmermans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Timmermans looks to land a combination. Augustus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timmermans's corner calls for a 1-2. Timmermans obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Augustus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Timmermans.
Timmermans bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Augustus 's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Augustus or perhaps it was just good defense by Timmermans, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Augustus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Timmermans but Timmermans pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd cheers as Timmermans lands an impressive looking overhand right. Augustus doesn't seem phased though.
Augustus is rocked!
Augustus shoots in for a double leg but Timmermans sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Timmermans lands a slapping body shot.
Augustus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Augustus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oh Augustus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Timmermans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Augustus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Augustus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Augustus with a poor takedown
and Timmermans counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Timmermans cracks Augustus with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Augustus tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Timmermans pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Augustus is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Casper Timmermans!
Casper Timmermans seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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