PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Augusto (ranked 5129 p4p, 5215 weight class) and Eric Djemba (ranked 554 p4p, 560 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Augusto
vs
Djemba

187 cm
18
189
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eduardo Augusto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Djemba!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Augusto is defended easily by Djemba.
Djemba drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Augusto defends it well.
Augusto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Djemba is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Augusto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Eduardo Augusto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augusto goes for a double leg but Djemba avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Djemba continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Augusto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Augusto fails to land the takedown.
Djemba with the counter takedown but Augusto avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Augusto wants to clinch.
Djemba with the counter takedown but Augusto avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Augusto misses its intended target.

Augusto gets the takedown into side control.
Augusto trying to control the position but Djemba is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djemba is looking for a sweep.

Augusto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Djemba, who protects the arm well.
Augusto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Djemba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Djemba is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Djemba is trying to control Augusto's posture but Augusto avoids it.
Djemba is trying to improve his position.
Augusto trying to control the action but Djemba is working from the bottom.
Djemba is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djemba gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Augusto looking to control but Djemba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Augusto seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Djemba is holding on tight.
Djemba tries to lock up and control but Augusto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Augusto with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Djemba is desperately trying to improve his position but Augusto has a good base and remains in mount.
Augusto is looking to work his way around to Djemba's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Djemba can't escape the position.
Augusto seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Djemba is holding on tight.
Djemba is in all sorts of trouble here.

Augusto looking for a guillotine from mount but Djemba is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djemba tries to hold on but Augusto postures up.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Augusto looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Augusto avoids the attempt from Djemba to control.
Djemba is working to get back to half guard.
Djemba looks winded!

Djemba defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Augusto.

Augusto looking to secure an arm triangle but Djemba defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Djemba wants to control but Augusto is having none of it.
Augusto fails to advance to Djemba's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Augusto dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Augusto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Augusto lands in his opponent's guard.
Augusto is stalling in the full guard.
Djemba keeping full guard, as Augusto tries to pass.
Augusto trying to control the position from guard on top but Djemba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eduardo Augusto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augusto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Djemba swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Djemba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Djemba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Augusto is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Augusto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Djemba swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Djemba looking for a guillotine here but Augusto defends easily.

Augusto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Djemba looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Augusto trying to control but Djemba is working from the bottom.

Djemba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Augusto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Eric Djemba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Djemba is breathing heavily.

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.
Augusto tries to free his leg and advance position but Djemba is retaining full guard.
Augusto is pushing down on Djemba's leg trying to pass to half guard. Djemba is fighting to maintain full guard but Augusto has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Augusto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Djemba actively working from the bottom here.
Augusto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Djemba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djemba is trying to control but can't.
Augusto has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Augusto looking to control but Djemba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Augusto with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Augusto takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Djemba tries to roll but Augusto sticks to his back.

Augusto is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Djemba defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Augusto tries to keep control of the position but Djemba is staying busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Djemba defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Augusto looking for the RNC.

Djemba preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Augusto.
What can Djemba do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

Augusto working for a choke but Djemba is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Djemba staying busy and making it hard for Augusto to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Djemba wants to escape the position.

Augusto working for the choke.
Eduardo Augusto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Augusto tries to keep control of the position but Djemba is staying busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Augusto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Augusto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 20:18
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 20:18
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 20:18

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Augusto!