PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Atlas Kivi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augustus Belvedere IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kivi's entrance music is Metallica - Ride the Lightning. A fine choice. Belvedere IV is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Young Forever - JAY Z | Mr. Hudson. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Kivi
vs
Belvedere IV

175 cm
32
160 lbs
22 - 14 - 1

179 cm
33
167 lbs
20 - 11 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Perkele!

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Atlas Kivi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Augustus Belvedere IV!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belvedere IV blocks a jab.
Kivi looks to land a body kick but Belvedere IV moved away.
Kivi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belvedere IV manages to avoid it.
Belvedere IV takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kivi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kivi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belvedere IV.
Belvedere IV misses with a leg kick.
Belvedere IV tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kivi.
Belvedere IV misses with a looping right.
Kivi 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belvedere IV just misses with a punch to the body.
Belvedere IV takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kivi slips under a jab from Belvedere IV.
Belvedere IV looks to score with a jab to the body but Kivi is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belvedere IV avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Belvedere IV swings widly with a right hand

and Kivi counters with a single leg into guard. Belvedere IV didn't expect that.
Kivi wants to control from the top but Belvedere IV keeps moving.
Kivi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kivi stops Belvedere IV from standing up.
Kivi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belvedere IV swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belvedere IV keeping moving, preventing Kivi from controlling successfully.
Kivi prevents Belvedere IV from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivi works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Kivi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kivi is keen to just control but Belvedere IV is a slippery customer.
Kivi stops Belvedere IV from getting back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Belvedere IV looks like he's trying to stand up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kivi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belvedere IV.
Belvedere IV thuds a left hand into Kivi's body.
Kivi lands the left hand.
Kivi checks a leg kick.
Atlas Kivi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere IV scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Kivi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kivi throws a head kick that Belvedere IV semi-blocks.
Kivi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Belvedere IV misses the target.
Belvedere IV misses with a hook. Kivi ducked under it nicely.
Belvedere IV throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Belvedere IV paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

It looks like Atlas Kivi has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Kivi. That snapped Belvedere IV's head back.
Belvedere IV throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kivi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belvedere IV manages to avoid it.
Augustus Belvedere IV is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kivi scoring well with a low kick there.
Belvedere IV moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belvedere IV misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kivi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere IV misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kivi.
Kivi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Belvedere IV blocks the body kick.
Kivi staying out of range there.
Kivi lands a nice shot that snaps Belvedere IV's head back.
Kivi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Belvedere IV sprawls well. Belvedere IV wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kivi gets slowly back to his feet.
Kivi tries to clinch but Belvedere IV is having none of it.
Belvedere IV moves forwards but Kivi connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Kivi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Belvedere IV did well to prevent Kivi getting side control.
Belvedere IV tries to kick Kivi off but Kivi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atlas Kivi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Atlas Kivi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kivi slips a jab from Belvedere IV.
Kivi's corner calls for a 1-2. Kivi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Kivi. Beautiful body shot.
Belvedere IV swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Belvedere IV throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kivi counter with a right hand.
Kivi throws a hook but Belvedere IV avoids it easily.
Belvedere IV misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kivi just misses with a punch to the body.
Belvedere IV misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belvedere IV blocks the body kick.
Kivi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A big left from Belvedere IV misses.
Kivi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belvedere IV can do to turn this around?
Belvedere IV tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belvedere IV sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kivi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kivi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kivi throws a jab when Belvedere IV was well out of range.
Belvedere IV throws a hook to the side of Kivi's head but Kivi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Belvedere IV lands a glancing blow to the side of Kivi's head.
Kivi connects with a single shot there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kivi. That's going to slow Belvedere IV down.
Kivi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Belvedere IV as he avoids it easily.
Belvedere IV takes a swing at Kivi's ribcage but misses.
Kivi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kivi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kivi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belvedere IV.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Belvedere IV avoids it really well and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kivi swings for the body but Belvedere IV moves out of range.
Belvedere IV uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kivi.
Belvedere IV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kivi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kivi, right into the meat.
Atlas Kivi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kivi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kivi lands with a hook. Belvedere IV tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kivi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Belvedere IV on the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Kivi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kivi scores with a jab.
A head kick misses from Kivi.
Jab by Belvedere IV.
Kivi throws a body punch but Belvedere IV moves out of range.

Kivi drives through with a takedown into Belvedere IV's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kivi wants to control from the top but Belvedere IV keeps moving.
Belvedere IV wants to stand up but Kivi is controlling him.
Kivi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Belvedere IV is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kivi is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kivi trying to control the position from guard on top but Belvedere IV is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kivi prevents Belvedere IV from getting back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kivi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belvedere IV.
Kivi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Belvedere IV's head.
Kivi scores with a hook to the body. Belvedere IV takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Belvedere IV slips under a jab from Kivi.
Kivi lands with a cross.
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!
Belvedere IV scores with a jab.
Belvedere IV slips under a jab from Kivi.
Belvedere IV's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kivi just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atlas Kivi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Atlas Kivi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kivi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Belvedere IV sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kivi somewhat.
Belvedere IV uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kivi.
Belvedere IV ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kivi moves away.
Belvedere IV misses the shot to the body.
Belvedere IV throws a leg kick but Kivi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kivi 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 Belvedere IV has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Belvedere IV and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kivi throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivi thows a leg kick but Belvedere IV checks it
enabling Belvedere IV to counter with a crisp jab.
Kivi lands a jab to Belvedere IV's midsection.
Kivi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kivi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Belvedere IV sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivi cracks a nice hook into Belvedere IV's ribs.
Kivi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kivi misses with an uppercut. Belvedere IV saw that one coming.
Kivi needs to keep his hands up - Belvedere IV had a free shot at his head there.
Belvedere IV avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Belvedere IV pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kivi is out of range and Belvedere IV settles back down.
Belvedere IV pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kivi back to the cage. Belvedere IV follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Belvedere IV wants to slow Kivi down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters circling - Belvedere IV throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kivi darts in looking for a takedown but Belvedere IV gets double underhooks and turns Kivi into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atlas Kivi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belvedere IV wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Kivi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Belvedere IV tries to sprawl but Kivi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Atlas Kivi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belvedere IV is trying to stand back up but Kivi is controlling him
Belvedere IV is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Belvedere IV blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kivi.
Kivi wants to control but Belvedere IV is keeping him busy.
Kivi stops Belvedere IV from getting back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Belvedere IV lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kivi circles away quickly and effectively.
Belvedere IV misses with a wild body shot.
Belvedere IV takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere IV keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Belvedere IV uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kivi.
Belvedere IV throws a head kick that misses

so Kivi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kivi looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belvedere IV is looking to stand up but Kivi isn't so interested in that idea.
Belvedere IV has momentary wrist control but Kivi slips an elbow through the middle.
Kivi won't allow Belvedere IV to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kivi tries to free his leg and advance position but Belvedere IV is retaining full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kivi lands a nice shot that snaps Belvedere IV's head back.
Kivi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belvedere IV moves away.
Kivi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Belvedere IV. That did some damage!
A big left from Kivi misses.
Kivi throws an off balance right hand
and Belvedere IV counters with a head kick.
A low kick from Kivi misses
and Belvedere IV counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kivi slips under a jab from Belvedere IV.
Belvedere IV lands with an uppercut that bounces Kivi off the cage and back into range.
Belvedere IV takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Belvedere IV looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Atlas Kivi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Atlas Kivi'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!

Belvedere IV uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kivi.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kivi, as that shot connected.
Kivi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belvedere IV.
The fighters circling - Kivi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Kivi pushes Belvedere IV up against the cage in a clinch.
Belvedere IV takes a shot to the head.
Belvedere IV is trying to force a seperation but Kivi has the dominant position.

Belvedere IV escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kivi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belvedere IV moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Belvedere IV misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Kivi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kivi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belvedere IV with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kivi to score with a decent uppercut.
Belvedere IV has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Belvedere IV counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kivi's knee momentarily.
Belvedere IV pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Belvedere IV takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A combination from Belvedere IV does no damage.
Kivi connects with an inside leg kick.
Belvedere IV misses with a straight right.
A punch lands to the side of Belvedere IV 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kivi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belvedere IV.
Kivi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Belvedere IV pinned against the cage. Belvedere IV gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kivi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere IV throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kivi connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab lands there for Belvedere IV.
Kivi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!

Kivi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kivi throwing shots but Belvedere IV is blocking nicely.
Belvedere IV won't allow Kivi to pass to mount.
Belvedere IV is trying to stand.
Kivi is looking to take a break and control but Belvedere IV is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belvedere IV wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kivi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Belvedere IV defending well though.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kivi digs a good hook to Belvedere IV's body.
Belvedere IV throws a leg kick but Kivi sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big right from Kivi misses.
Kivi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belvedere IV.
Kivi throws a looping overhand right but Belvedere IV ducks down to avoid it.
Kivi throws a leg kick but Belvedere IV checks it.
Kivi darts in trying to clinch
and Belvedere IV counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere IV misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kivi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Belvedere IV avoids the body shot from Kivi.
Belvedere IV gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Atlas Kivi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Belvedere IV tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Belvedere IV throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Belvedere IV misses.
Belvedere IV tries to bum rush Kivi with a series of wild strikes but Kivi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kivi slips a straight right by Belvedere IV.
Augustus Belvedere IV has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belvedere IV misses with a hook
and Kivi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atlas Kivi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kivi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 40:36
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 40:36
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 40:36

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atlas Kivi!
An out of breath Atlas Kivi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Augustus Belvedere IV stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's at times like this, one must reach deeply into his soul,challenge his heart, feel new courage, endure the fuck pain and say 'FUCK ISLAM AND MOHAMMED WAS A PEDOPHILE''.