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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Belvedere IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Street Cred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Belvedere IV might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Trae Tha Truth - Inkredible. Cred is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Stronger. Street Cred struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Augustus Belvedere IV had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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167 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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170 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Augustus Belvedere IV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Street Cred!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cred doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Belvedere IV counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Street Cred seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cred dodges the punch combination from Belvedere IV.
Cred with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belvedere IV counters with a left and a right that stings Cred.
Belvedere IV moves in looking to clinch but Cred pushes him off.
Cred shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Belvedere IV makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Augustus Belvedere IV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Street Cred.
Cred shoots and misses
and Belvedere IV counters with a left and a right that stings Cred.
Cred with a poor takedown
so Belvedere IV counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Belvedere IV slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Belvedere IV wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cred keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belvedere IV decides to stand back up.
Belvedere IV lands a body shot.
Cred misses with a takedown attempt
and Belvedere IV counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cred misses with a takedown attempt
and Belvedere IV counters with a two punch combo.
Cred looks gassed!
Belvedere IV throws a right and a left that both miss.
Belvedere IV swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Belvedere IV works the jab nicely.
Cred misses with a takedown attempt
and Belvedere IV counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
No joy there for Belvedere IV, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Belvedere IV throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Belvedere IV. Those never looked like landing.
Belvedere IV misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cred shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Cred was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Belvedere IV is looking to improve his position but Cred isn't that keen on the idea.
Belvedere IV sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Belvedere IV keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere IV trying to hold on to Cred's head to control him but Cred postures up.
Belvedere IV wants to improve his position but Cred is controlling well.
Cred seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cred wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belvedere IV keeps working.
Cred is working for a submission of some sort.
Cred throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augustus Belvedere IV dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cred gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Belvedere IV counters with a one-two to the body.
Cred with a poor takedown
and Belvedere IV counters with a two punch combo.
Augustus Belvedere IV is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cred drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cred trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belvedere IV is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cred postures up in Belvedere IV's guard and throws a big left but Belvedere IV blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cred in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cred wants to control from the top but Belvedere IV keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cred loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cred pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belvedere IV is keeping the position for now.
Cred trying to control the position from guard on top but Belvedere IV is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Belvedere IV swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cred takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Belvedere IV lands a nice hook to Cred's body. Cred takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Belvedere IV fails to land with a series of punches.
Cred misses with a takedown
and Belvedere IV counters with a low kick, right behind Cred 's knee.
Augustus Belvedere IV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Street Cred.
Cred misses with a takedown attempt
and Belvedere IV counters with a one-two to the body.
Cred is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere IV swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cred has his takedown stuffed
and Belvedere IV holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Belvedere IV is struggling to control the position.
Belvedere IV scores with a hook to the body.
Belvedere IV scores a nice knee to the body.
Belvedere IV lands a nice uppercut.
Belvedere IV pushes Cred back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Belvedere IV stalls.
Belvedere IV lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Belvedere IV.
Belvedere IV softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cred avoids the elbow strike from Belvedere IV, against the cage.
Cred takes a shot to the head.
Belvedere IV lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cred.
Belvedere IV gets through Cred's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Belvedere IV pressing his opponent against the cage.
Belvedere IV lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Belvedere IV misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belvedere IV is working Cred over against the cage.
Belvedere IV fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Belvedere IV scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augustus Belvedere IV dominated that second round.
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 misses with a wild combination.
Belvedere IV misses with a jab, cross combination.
Belvedere IV throws a right and a left that both miss.
Belvedere IV works over Cred's head and body with a nice combination.
Belvedere IV lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cred circles away quickly and effectively.
Cred gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cred takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cred gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Belvedere IV counters with a one-two to the body.
Cred takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belvedere IV throws a right and a left that Cred avoids nicely.
Belvedere IV throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Belvedere IV lands a glancing blow to the side of Cred's head.
A nice combination there by Belvedere IV.
Belvedere IV feints a jab promting Cred to slip. Belvedere IV then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cred slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Belvedere IV throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cred.
Belvedere IV is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cred has his takedown stuffed
and Belvedere IV counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Augustus Belvedere IV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Street Cred.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Belvedere IV. Those never looked like landing.
Cred with a poor takedown
and Belvedere IV counters with a one-two to the body.
Belvedere IV scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Belvedere IV swinging wildly here.
Cred misses with a takedown
and Belvedere IV counters with a three punch combo that has Cred backing up. Cred nods at Belvedere IV to acknowledge the strikes.
Belvedere IV fails to land with a series of punches.
Belvedere IV rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cred moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cred misses with a takedown attempt
and Belvedere IV counters with a three punch combo that has Cred backing up. Cred nods at Belvedere IV to acknowledge the strikes.
Belvedere IV buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere IV pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cred back to the cage. Belvedere IV follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Belvedere IV shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cred eats them both and turns towards Belvedere IV to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Belvedere IV fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cred looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Belvedere IV misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Belvedere IV. Those never looked like landing.
Belvedere IV lands with a nice body punch.
Cred shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Belvedere IV counters with a series of strikes. Cred will be more careful next time no doubt.
Belvedere IV misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere IV throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Belvedere IV misses with a double jab.
Cred has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Belvedere IV misses with a wild combination.
Cred gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Belvedere IV counters with a left and a right that stings Cred.
Belvedere IV scores with a one two! Cred had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Belvedere IV fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cred misses with a takedown
and Belvedere IV counters with a series of strikes. Cred will be more careful next time no doubt.
Street Cred has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belvedere IV misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Augustus Belvedere IV showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Belvedere IV 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augustus Belvedere IV!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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