PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Belvedere IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Paxio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belvedere IV comes to the ring accompanied by Trae Tha Truth - Inkredible. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Belvedere IV
vs
Paxio

179 cm
22
167 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

169 cm
28
160 lbs
10 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

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Adam's NORTHERN WILD

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Augustus Belvedere IV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Paxio!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belvedere IV throws a combination. Paxio tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Paxio tries for a takedown but Belvedere IV circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Paxio misses with a takedown attempt
and Belvedere IV counters with a good low kick that Paxio was not able to check.
Paxio takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Paxio with a poor takedown
and Belvedere IV counters with a thumping low kick.
Augustus Belvedere IV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Paxio.
Paxio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belvedere IV counters with a low kick, right behind Paxio 's knee.
Belvedere IV lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paxio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Paxio looks gassed!
Paxio with a poor takedown
and Belvedere IV counters with a stiff right hand.
Belvedere IV throws a leg kick which misses Paxio's front leg but catches the back leg as Paxio tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Belvedere IV.
Paxio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Belvedere IV connects with a body shot.
Belvedere IV comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Belvedere IV's jab looks to have found its range, popping Paxio under the eye.
Belvedere IV lands a head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paxio fails with the takedown
and Belvedere IV counters with a low kick, right behind Paxio 's knee.
Belvedere IV jabs Paxio right on the nose. Paxio blinks but takes it well.
Belvedere IV scores with a jab.

Paxio is rocked!
Belvedere IV throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Paxio is still on wobbly legs! Can Belvedere IV finish him?
Paxio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belvedere IV counters with an inside leg kick.
Belvedere IV stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Belvedere IV is looking to slow Paxio down with leg kicks.
Thiago Paxio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paxio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Belvedere IV. Belvedere IV obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belvedere IV scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Paxio seems to have recovered his senses.
Crunch! Belvedere IV slams his shin into Paxio's torso.
Paxio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Belvedere IV can pounce on him.
Belvedere IV with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Belvedere IV is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Belvedere IV has Paxio up against the ropes in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Belvedere IV.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere IV lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paxio backwards.
Paxio takes a shot to the head.
Belvedere IV lands with a light punch inside.
Belvedere IV can't find room to land a body shot as Paxio controls the action.
Belvedere IV misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paxio.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paxio.
Belvedere IV misses with the head strike.
Belvedere IV leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Belvedere IV softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Belvedere IV lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere IV swings wildly with an uppercut but Paxio uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee calls for Belvedere IV to work.
A left hand lands to the body for Belvedere IV.
Belvedere IV working aggressively here.
Paxio is trying desperately to land a takedown but Belvedere IV is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Paxio.
Belvedere IV is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paxio is defending well for now.
Paxio is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Belvedere IV gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Belvedere IV throws a punch but it's blocked by Paxio.
Belvedere IV lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Thiago Paxio has been cut.
Belvedere IV can't find room to land a body shot as Paxio controls the action.
Paxio fails to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere IV stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Belvedere IV creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Belvedere IV working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Belvedere IV lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Belvedere IV misses with the head strike.
Belvedere IV is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Paxio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belvedere IV tries to stall but Paxio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belvedere IV misses with a body punch.
Belvedere IV goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Augustus Belvedere IV dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Paxio's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Paxio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Belvedere IV paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paxio has his takedown stuffed
and Belvedere IV counters with a nice body kick.
Belvedere IV lands a head shot.
Belvedere IV lets loose with a powerful body kick. Paxio will feel that in the morning.

Paxio shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Belvedere IV manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Paxio looking to pass the guard.
Belvedere IV looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paxio is one step ahead there.
Paxio is looking to advance position but Belvedere IV has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
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!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paxio wants to control but Belvedere IV is having none of it.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belvedere IV wants to get back to his feet but Paxio is holding on tight.
Paxio tries to hold on but Belvedere IV postures up.
Paxio manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Paxio wants to get back to full guard but Belvedere IV has passed into side control.
Belvedere IV wants to stand but Paxio has his arm trapped.
You can see the frustration on Paxio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Belvedere IV stands up.
Belvedere IV throws a one two combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere IV lands with a shot to the body.
Paxio fails with the takedown
and Belvedere IV cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Augustus Belvedere IV is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paxio is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paxio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belvedere IV counters with a right hand to the body.
Augustus Belvedere IV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Paxio.

Belvedere IV has managed to clinch.
Belvedere IV can't find room to land a body shot as Paxio controls the action.
Belvedere IV fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Belvedere IV misses with some punches.
Belvedere IV is working Paxio over against the ropes.
Belvedere IV swings wildly with an uppercut but Paxio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belvedere IV tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paxio's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Belvedere IV.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Belvedere IV.
Belvedere IV tries to work over Paxio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Belvedere IV misses with a punch to the body.
Belvedere IV lands a right hand.
Belvedere IV tries to throw a body punch but Paxio avoids it by throwing Belvedere IV back against the ropes.
Belvedere IV gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paxio.
A head punch on the inside from Belvedere IV fails to land.
Belvedere IV lands a body shot in the clinch.
Belvedere IV misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Belvedere IV.
Paxio is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Belvedere IV gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Paxio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belvedere IV can't find room to land a body shot as Paxio controls the action.
Paxio blocking some punches.
Belvedere IV stops a takedown attempt from Paxio.
Belvedere IV lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Paxio avoiding damage as Belvedere IV throws knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belvedere IV pushes Paxio back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Belvedere IV is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paxio can do to turn this around?
Belvedere IV lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belvedere IV lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Augustus Belvedere IV dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Paxio's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Good leg kick by Belvedere IV there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Belvedere IV works the jab nicely.
Paxio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belvedere IV counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Belvedere IV finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Belvedere IV circles away from the clinch attempt.

Paxio gets tackled into the ropes by Belvedere IV. Belvedere IV maintains the clinch.
Paxio prevents a body shot from Belvedere IV.
Belvedere IV lands a nice shot to the body.
Belvedere IV misses with a hook from the clinch.
Belvedere IV throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paxios head.
Paxio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Belvedere IV scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belvedere IV lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paxio backwards.
Belvedere IV tries to work over Paxio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Belvedere IV throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belvedere IV scores with a shoulder strike.
Paxio blocks a body shot from Belvedere IV.
Belvedere IV has a couple of punches blocked by Paxio.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Belvedere IV.
Belvedere IV swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Belvedere IV stalling the fight.
Belvedere IV fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paxio prevents a body shot from Belvedere IV.
Belvedere IV holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Belvedere IV lands a damaging elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere IV doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Belvedere IV looking to stall.
Belvedere IV lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Belvedere IV trying to land knees to the body.
Paxio is working for takedown but Belvedere IV is calmly controlling the position for now.
Belvedere IV tries to work over Paxio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Belvedere IV.
Paxio blocking some punches.
Belvedere IV stalling against the ropes.
Belvedere IV doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paxio blocks a body shot from Belvedere IV.
Belvedere IV lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Belvedere IV lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paxio backwards.
Paxio blocks a body shot from Belvedere IV.
A right hand to the body from Belvedere IV.
Belvedere IV misses with the head strike.
Belvedere IV softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Belvedere IV swings wildly with an uppercut but Paxio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belvedere IV misses with a hook from the clinch.
Belvedere IV lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paxio backwards.
Belvedere IV tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paxio's elbow.
Augustus Belvedere IV is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paxio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paxio wants to take the fight to the mat but Belvedere IV manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Augustus Belvedere IV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Paxio.
Belvedere IV pushes off an throws an elbow but Paxio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Paxio tries for a takedown. No joy.
Belvedere IV gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paxio.
Belvedere IV tries to work over Paxio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thiago Paxio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paxio tries to pull guard but Belvedere IV forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Augustus Belvedere IV showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Belvedere IV, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augustus Belvedere IV!