PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Augusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Tussu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tussu is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Chocolate Salty Balls. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Slim Tussu enters the cage!

Augusto
vs
Tussu

180 cm
28
165 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

172 cm
21
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Augusto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slim Tussu!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Augusto.
Augusto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Tussu misses.
Augusto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Augusto scoring well with a low kick there.
Augusto throws a body kick that misses.
Augusto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Augusto throws a sloppy head kick and Tussu moves out of range easily.
Augusto throws a series of punches but Tussu avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tussu is defended easily by Augusto.
Augusto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tussu shoots in but no luck this time.
Augusto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tussu shoots for a takedown but Augusto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Antonio Augusto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slim Tussu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augusto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Augusto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Augusto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Augusto is looking to clinch.
Augusto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tussu's sensitive parts.
Augusto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tussu looks to score with a jab to the body but Augusto is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Augusto lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tussu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tussu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Antonio Augusto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Augusto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Augusto connects with a leg kick. Tussu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Augusto tries to clinch but Tussu is having none of it.
Augusto looks for the body kick but Tussu saw that one coming.
Augusto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tussu paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Augusto finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Augusto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tussu swats away the attempt to clinch by Augusto.
Tussu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tussu tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Tussu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Augusto sprawls well initially but Tussu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Augusto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Augusto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Augusto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tussu's head.
A head kick misses from Augusto.
Augusto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Augusto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Antonio Augusto is winning the standup battle so far.
Augusto throws a wild body kick that Tussu sees coming a mile off.
Augusto misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Augusto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Augusto slaps away a takedown attempt from Tussu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Augusto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tussu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Augusto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tussu.
Augusto throws a head kick but Tussu moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augusto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Augusto throws a head kick that misses.
Antonio Augusto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Tussu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Augusto did well to prevent Tussu getting side control.
Tussu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tussu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tussu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tussu working over Augusto with some ground and pound. Augusto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tussu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Augusto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tussu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Augusto 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tussu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tussu advances to half guard.
Tussu wants to free his trapped foot but Augusto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Augusto on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tussu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tussu wants to pass to mount but Augusto is defending the position.
Tussu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Augusto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tussu lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Augusto is looking for a triangle but Tussu pushes his legs off easily.
Tussu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tussu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tussu lands a couple of digs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tussu landing some decent shots from guard.
Tussu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tussu trying to control but Augusto is working from the bottom.
Tussu is looking to work some ground and pound but Augusto has wrist control.
Slim Tussu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tussu throws a big right hand that misses.
Tussu looking to sit in guard and control but Augusto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tussu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tussu keeping full guard, as Augusto tries to pass.
Augusto preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slim Tussu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Augusto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Augusto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tussu's hands.
Tussu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Augusto but Augusto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Augusto misses with a head kick.

Augusto closes the distance and clinches.
Tussu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Augusto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Augusto tries a knee to the head but Tussu blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Augusto misses with a knee strike.

Augusto has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tussu regains guard immediately.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tussu has Augusto pulled in close to control his posture.
Tussu wants to sweep here but Augusto controlling him for the moment.
Tussu keeping full guard, as Augusto tries to pass.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tussu pulls Augusto in close to prevent any damage.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Slim Tussu hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Augusto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tussu is out of range and Augusto settles back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tussu avoids the head kick by Augusto.
Tussu checks a leg kick nicely.
Tussu blocks a head kick by Augusto.
Augusto throws a sloppy head kick and Tussu moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Augusto.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augusto throws a hook but Tussu avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Augusto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Augusto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tussu.
Augusto tries to land a front kick but Tussu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Antonio Augusto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tussu looks for a takedown but Augusto sprawls well.
Antonio Augusto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slim Tussu.
Tussu fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tussu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Augusto's waist but Augusto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tussu off to one side.

Tussu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Augusto to the ground. Tussu is now in Augusto's guard.
Tussu stands up over Augusto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tussu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Augusto looking for a sweep. Not yet Augusto, not yet.
Tussu works over Augusto with some ground and pound from guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Antonio Augusto.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

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