PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Augustin Cauchy (ranked 1787 p4p, 1238 weight class) and Deontay DJ (ranked 205 p4p, 149 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying DJ's choice of entrance music: Lil Scrappy - No Problem. Deontay DJ is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Cauchy
vs
DJ

225 cm
30
287
11 - 6 - 0

193 cm
22
255
7 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Brooklyn Apothecary
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Augustin Cauchy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deontay DJ!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cauchy misses with a low kick as DJ jumps back.
Cauchy moves out of range of the body kick from DJ.
DJ just misses with a punch to the body.
Cauchy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
DJ misses with a hook
and Cauchy counters with a straight right hand.

Cauchy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cauchy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Cauchy moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, DJ has worked his arm free - good work by DJ!

Cauchy tries for a kimura but DJ is defending well.

Cauchy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, DJ has escaped the position, nice work there.

Cauchy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DJ gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
DJ is looking to control Cauchy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DJ avoid being mounted?
DJ wants to get back to his feet.

Cauchy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
DJ is trying to stand.
Cauchy trying to pass the guard but DJ defending well.

DJ is defending against the submission attempts here by Cauchy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cauchy stops DJ from getting back to his feet.
Cauchy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cauchy wants to control but DJ is keeping him busy.
DJ is looking to escape.
Cauchy wants to pass the guard but DJ is defending well.
DJ is not content to let Cauchy control the position.
DJ is looking to escape.
Cauchy is pressing down on DJ's thigh, looking to free his foot. DJ is holding on for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cauchy works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cauchy seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but DJ is holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DJ is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Cauchy looking to secure an arm triangle but DJ defends it well.

Cauchy goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now DJ is on top in guard.

Cauchy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DJ doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DJ manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DJ stopping the sweep attempt from Cauchy.
Cauchy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
DJ tries to free his leg and advance position but Cauchy is retaining full guard.

Cauchy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead DJ passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cauchy wants to improve his position but DJ is controlling well.
DJ seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
DJ wants to take a breather but Cauchy is having none of it.
DJ prevents Cauchy from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cauchy wants to get back to full guard but DJ has passed into side control.
Cauchy manages to work his way to half guard, despite DJ's best efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cauchy throws a hook but DJ blocks it.
Cauchy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cauchy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cauchy. That's going to slow DJ down.
Deontay DJ is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DJ circles away from the clinch attempt.
DJ tries to clinch but Cauchy is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from DJ. Cauchy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cauchy misses with a looping left.
DJ throws a big counter head kick but Cauchy avoids it with no problem.
DJ pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DJ uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cauchy.
DJ throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cauchy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cauchy lands a leg kick that knocks DJ off balance momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DJ on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
DJ throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Augustin Cauchy has been cut.
DJ moves forwards but Cauchy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by DJ.
DJ checks a low kick from Cauchy.
DJ looks to throw a body kick
and Cauchy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cauchy throws a big shot that misses.
DJ moves into range and connects with a jab.
DJ tries to move into range but Cauchy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Augustin Cauchy is winning the standup battle so far.
Cauchy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. DJ checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
DJ pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cauchy back to the cage. DJ follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DJ tries to clinch but Cauchy moves out of range.
Cauchy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and DJ has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Cauchy misses.
DJ is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
DJ throws a right and a left that Cauchy avoids nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from DJ.
DJ misses with a few strikes there.
DJ lands a right hook to the body.
Cauchy lands an overhand right.
DJ is looking to clinch.
Cauchy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
DJ pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DJ throws a head kick but Cauchy moves out of range.
DJ stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cauchy.
DJ misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DJ looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DJ looks for the body kick but Cauchy saw that one coming.
Augustin Cauchy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cauchy avoids the head kick by DJ.
DJ throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cauchy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cauchy lands with a right hand.
DJ has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cauchy finds it's way round the side to connect with DJ's head.
A jab from DJ misses.

Cauchy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cauchy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DJ swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DJ is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
DJ is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cauchy is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cauchy looking to pass the guard.
Cauchy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cauchy passes DJ's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
DJ is trying to stand back up but Cauchy is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cauchy trying to mount his opponent but DJ defends it.

Cauchy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DJ defends it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Cauchy is working for a submission of some sort.
DJ tries to kick Cauchy off but Cauchy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Augustin Cauchy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Augustin Cauchy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Cauchy blocks a head kick by DJ.
DJ throws a sloppy head kick and Cauchy moves out of range easily.
DJ throws a nice head kick!
DJ slips a straight right by Cauchy.
DJ fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
DJ tries a head kick but it misses.
DJ throws a lazy head kick
and Cauchy counters with a thumping low kick.
DJ checks a leg kick.
DJ now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
DJ throws a body punch but Cauchy moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cauchy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. DJ checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cauchy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DJ.
A little feinted left hand from Cauchy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
DJ on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cauchy connects with a good right hand that stumbles DJ. DJ circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cauchy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but DJ checks it well.

Cauchy moves into the clinch successfully.
Cauchy scores with a hook to the body.
DJ can't break the clinch.
Cauchy misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Cauchy fails to land.
Cauchy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables DJ to keep the fight standing.
Cauchy wants a takedown but no success here.
Cauchy jumps guard but DJ stands there with Cauchy around his waist. Cauchy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augustin Cauchy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cauchy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Cauchy tightens his grip and picks DJ up, before dumping him to the ground. DJ manages to land in guard.
Cauchy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DJ is keeping the position for now.
DJ is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cauchy is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cauchy looking to pass the guard.
Cauchy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cauchy throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing DJ to regain full guard.
Cauchy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Cauchy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but DJ manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cauchy has DJ in his guard.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cauchy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but DJ has passed into side control.
DJ wants to stand but Cauchy has his arm trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cauchy tries to improve position but can't.
DJ wants to stand but Cauchy is controlling his arm.
Cauchy tries to buck DJ off but DJ is having none of it.
Cauchy is working hard here to advance position.
DJ trying to control the action but Cauchy is working from the bottom.
Cauchy is looking to reverse the position.
Cauchy is trying to work for a sweep but DJ has mounted him!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

DJ is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Cauchy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cauchy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cauchy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cauchy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
DJ defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cauchy.
Augustin Cauchy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DJ takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cauchy blocks a head kick by DJ.
DJ lands a jab to the head.
DJ looks to land a combination but Cauchy avoids it well.
Cauchy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DJ.
DJ throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cauchy counters with an outside leg kick.
Deontay DJ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DJ cracks Cauchy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Deontay DJ.
I think Cauchy 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!