PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Belvedere IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belvedere IV comes to the cage accompanied by "Young Forever" JAY Z | Mr. Hudson. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Belvedere IV
vs
Rua

179 cm
31
167 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

172 cm
38
165 lbs
24 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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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 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Augustus Belvedere IV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Rua!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belvedere IV misses with an uppercut

and Rua counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Belvedere IV's guard now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rua won't allow Belvedere IV to get back to his feet.

Rua stands up and waves to Belvedere IV to follow him.
Belvedere IV cracks Rua with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rua staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belvedere IV throws a leg kick

and Rua counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Belvedere IV pushes Rua off but Rua dives into side control.
Belvedere IV is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rua has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Belvedere IV throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nice shot lands for Belvedere IV.
Belvedere IV swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Rua counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rua.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rua prevents Belvedere IV from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Belvedere IV scores with a sloppy right hand. Rua should have avoided that one.
Belvedere IV throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belvedere IV scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Belvedere IV throws a lazy right hand but Rua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Augustus Belvedere IV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua dodges the punch combination from Belvedere IV.
Belvedere IV throws a lazy right hand but Rua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua staying out of range there.
Belvedere IV swings away with a body shot that misses

and Rua counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belvedere IV is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Augustus Belvedere IV will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Belvedere IV tries to land a front kick but Rua steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Belvedere IV throws a leg kick

and Rua counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rua.
Belvedere IV is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rua is controlling him.

Rua decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pedro Rua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belvedere IV lands a lovely overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belvedere IV lands a really nice looking cross but Rua seems unphased.
Belvedere IV walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rua checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A punch combination from Belvedere IV misses.
Belvedere IV swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A cross from Belvedere IV lands.
Belvedere IV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belvedere IV tries to score with a low kick but Rua moves his leg out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belvedere IV.
Belvedere IV dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rua. That did some damage!
Belvedere IV missing with a left hand there. Rua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Belvedere IV throws a left and a right that both miss

and Rua counters with a nice double leg into side control. Belvedere IV won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belvedere IV wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere IV trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belvedere IV bucks up and tries to throw Rua off but instead Rua has got his back!
Belvedere IV trying to get back to his feet but Rua is in full control for now.
Pedro Rua has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rua gets to his feet! The crowd go wild in anticipation of a knockout!
Belvedere IV throws a jab but it's blocked by Rua.
Belvedere IV misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Belvedere IV.
Belvedere IV throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belvedere IV looks to land a body kick but Rua moved away.
Rua moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Augustus Belvedere IV dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Belvedere IV throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rua walks into a stiff left hand from Belvedere IV.
Belvedere IV lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Belvedere IV misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Belvedere IV misses with a body shot.
Belvedere IV swings for the body but Rua moves out of range.
Rua takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua checks a low kick from Belvedere IV.
Rua avoids the body shot from Belvedere IV.
Belvedere IV swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Belvedere IV throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rua stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Belvedere IV loads up on a big right hand but Rua slips the punch.
Belvedere IV misses with the combination.
Belvedere IV throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Augustus Belvedere IV is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere IV throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Rua decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Belvedere IV's guard.
Belvedere IV wants to stand up but Rua is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Belvedere IV is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Rua prevents Belvedere IV from breaking the clinch.
Belvedere IV is trying to push Rua away but Rua has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rua keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Belvedere IV's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Belvedere IV's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Belvedere IV is trying to break the clinch but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Belvedere IV is trying to break the clinch but Rua is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Belvedere IV breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Belvedere IV is predictable there

and Rua counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Rua stands and steps away. Belvedere IV gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belvedere IV misses with an uppercut

and Rua counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Belvedere IV's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua won't allow Belvedere IV to get back to his feet.
Belvedere IV wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rua manages to pass to side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua prevents Belvedere IV from standing back up.

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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augustus Belvedere IV!
In his post fight interview, Augustus Belvedere IV gave a big smile as he said 'Islam seeks to destroy each and every culture, this is what is does by design. 90% of pedophile convictions in the UK this year are muslim men against white girls.... NS'.