PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hercules Belvedere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belvedere comes to the cage accompanied by Lupe Fiasco - Superstar. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Julius Kane was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Belvedere
vs
Kane

185 cm
21
180 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
173 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Balco Boys - Hilo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hercules Belvedere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Julius Kane!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belvedere takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Kane closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Belvedere to the mat! Belvedere manages to get full guard.
Kane not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Belvedere looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kane is one step ahead there.
Kane's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Kane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Belvedere has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kane has managed to get both his arms back between Belvedere's legs - danger averted.
Kane controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Belvedere looking for a guillotine here but Kane defends easily.
Kane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kane throws a big right hand that misses.
Kane sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belvedere trying to control the position.

Belvedere escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Belvedere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belvedere manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kane is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Belvedere trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Belvedere avoids the attempt from Kane to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kane can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kane might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Belvedere kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kane stops Belvedere from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kane is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Belvedere looking to secure an arm triangle but Kane defends it well.
Kane tries to control the position but Belvedere now has his back.
Belvedere tries to keep control of the position but Kane is staying busy.
Kane tries to escape but Belvedere has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Belvedere's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere has the hooks in. Kane is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Belvedere gets his hands free as Kane looks to control.
Belvedere trying to control.
Kane tries to break free.

Belvedere looking to break Kane's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kane remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Belvedere will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Belvedere. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Belvedere is hanging on to Kane's back as he tries to escape.
Kane trying to control the action but Belvedere just sinks the hooks in.
Belvedere is hanging on to Kane's back as he tries to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kane's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Belvedere's hands.

Belvedere looking for the choke from the back.
Belvedere is breathing heavily.
Kane trying to control the hands but Belvedere won't let him.
Kane controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Belvedere trying to control momentarily.
Kane is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Belvedere off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Belvedere is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Belvedere has the hooks in. Kane is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hercules Belvedere dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kane looks to score with a jab to the body but Belvedere is just out of range.
Kane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belvedere blocks a leg kick.
Kane misses with a head kick.
Kane throws the kick towards the body but Belvedere avoids it.
Belvedere checks the leg kick nicely there.
Julius Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane fails with a takedown attempt.
Kane throws a sloppy head kick and Belvedere moves out of range easily.
Kane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belvedere swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belvedere blocks a head kick by Kane.
Kane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Belvedere pinned against the cage. Belvedere gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kane tries to clinch there but Belvedere circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belvedere chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hercules Belvedere is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kane shoots in but Belvedere avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hercules Belvedere has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julius Kane.
Nice sprawl there from Belvedere as Kane shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from Kane as Belvedere shoots in.
Belvedere takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A head kick misses from Kane.
Kane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Belvedere swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Belvedere as he jumps to the side.
Belvedere looks to score with a jab to the body but Kane is just out of range.
Belvedere tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere swings for the body but Kane moves out of range.
Belvedere fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kane.
Kane misses with a takedown

and Belvedere counters by moving into the clinch.
Kane is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Belvedere has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Belvedere wants a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Belvedere drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kane trying to stall but Belvedere improves his position.
Kane tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Belvedere tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Belvedere has a couple of punches blocked by Kane.
Kane effectively controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Julius Kane.

Belvedere closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kane tries to stall but Belvedere uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kane is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Belvedere is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Belvedere seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Kane is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Kane is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kane holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Julius Kane.
Kane dodges the punch combination from Belvedere.
Belvedere looks to land a combination but Kane avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kane tries to clinch but Belvedere is having none of it.
Kane tries a head kick but it misses.
Belvedere shoots in and drives through. Kane sprawls well.
Kane fails to land the takedown.
Belvedere pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kane is out of range and Belvedere settles back down.
Kane fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Belvedere counters with an outside leg kick.
Kane is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Kane.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kane shoots in for a double leg but Belvedere sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kane throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hercules Belvedere dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Belvedere moves into the clinch successfully.
Belvedere is working for takedown but Kane is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kane is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Belvedere drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kane pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Belvedere circles away.
Kane tries a head kick but it misses.
Kane tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Belvedere counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Belvedere wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
Kane working a defensive guard here.

Belvedere got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belvedere has managed to get both his arms back between Kane's legs - danger averted.
Kane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belvedere passes into half guard.
Kane wants to control but Belvedere is keeping busy.
Kane is trying to get back to full guard.
Belvedere wants to free his trapped foot but Kane is holding on for dear life with his legs.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kane darts in trying to clinch

and Belvedere counters by clinching up.
Belvedere wants a takedown but no success here.
Hercules Belvedere is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hercules Belvedere. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kane is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Belvedere is keeping busy.
Kane controlling the action here for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kane looking for a takedown.
Kane is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Belvedere is keeping busy.
Kane looking for a takedown.
Belvedere is working for takedown but Kane is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kane leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kane is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Julius Kane.
Nice defenses there by Belvedere.

Belvedere fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kane, pushing him back against the cage.
Belvedere is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kane pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kane is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Belvedere is defending well for now.
Kane is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kane is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Belvedere has denied him.

That's four 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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Julius Kane.
Belvedere blocks a head kick by Kane.
Belvedere walks into a left hand.
Kane tries to clinch up

and Belvedere moves into the clinch.
Kane content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kane taking a breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hercules Belvedere showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Belvedere 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

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