PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Belvedere IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belvedere IV's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Trae Tha Truth - Inkredible. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Belvedere IV
vs
Sanchez

179 cm
20
167 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
162 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Hellbent, Inc.™

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 - 0 - 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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Julio Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez has his takedown stuffed
and Belvedere IV counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sanchez has his takedown stuffed
and Belvedere IV counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt

and Belvedere IV counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Augustus Belvedere IV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belvedere IV can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Belvedere IV is leaning against Sanchez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Belvedere IV stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right hand to the body from Belvedere IV.
Sanchez is working for takedown but Belvedere IV is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belvedere IV lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Belvedere IV misses with some punches.
Belvedere IV lands a body shot in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Belvedere IV misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Belvedere IV.
Belvedere IV misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Belvedere IV.
Belvedere IV prevents the takedown attempt.
Belvedere IV is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sanchez is keeping busy.
Belvedere IV can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Belvedere IV misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Belvedere IV prevents it.
Belvedere IV stalling against the cage.
Belvedere IV throws a head punch that misses.
Belvedere IV is pressed up against the cage. Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Belvedere IV down to the mat. Belvedere IV avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Belvedere IV moves into the clinch.
Sanchez being controlled against the cage.
Belvedere IV lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Belvedere IV pressing his opponent against the cage.
Belvedere IV gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Belvedere IV lands with a short shot to the head.
Belvedere IV lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere IV tries to stall but Sanchez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Belvedere IV cracks Sanchez with a nice body shot.
Belvedere IV misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belvedere IV can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Belvedere IV is trying to stall.
Belvedere IV tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez dodges an elbow strike from Belvedere IV.
Belvedere IV doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez wants a takedown.
Belvedere IV trying to land knees to the body.
Belvedere IV misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Belvedere IV just stands there and leans against the cage.
Belvedere IV misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Belvedere IV goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Belvedere IV missing with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A body shot lands from Belvedere IV.

Sanchez tightens his grip and picks Belvedere IV up, before dumping him to the ground. Belvedere IV manages to land in guard.
Sanchez trying to control but Belvedere IV is working from the bottom.
Belvedere IV is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Belvedere IV gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Belvedere IV controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Sanchez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Augustus Belvedere IV dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sanchez shoots and misses
and Belvedere IV counters with a three punch combo that has Sanchez backing up. Sanchez nods at Belvedere IV to acknowledge the strikes.
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belvedere IV counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt

and Belvedere IV moves into the clinch.
Augustus Belvedere IV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Sanchez.
Belvedere IV tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Belvedere IV back against the cage.
Belvedere IV scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Belvedere IV gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Belvedere IV is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Belvedere IV pulls his leg out and moves away.
Belvedere IV throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sanchez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belvedere IV moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Belvedere IV fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanchez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Belvedere IV counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanchez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Belvedere IV counters with a right hand to the body.
Sanchez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Belvedere IV counters with a three punch combo that has Sanchez backing up. Sanchez nods at Belvedere IV to acknowledge the strikes.
Belvedere IV fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere IV misses with a combination

and Sanchez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belvedere IV trying to control the position here.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Belvedere IV keeps moving.
Belvedere IV looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Belvedere IV keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Julio Sanchez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sanchez has his takedown stuffed
enabling Belvedere IV to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt
and Belvedere IV counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belvedere IV swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Belvedere IV tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt
and Belvedere IV counters with a two punch combo.
Sanchez misses with a takedown
and Belvedere IV counters with a two punch combo.
Sanchez has his takedown stuffed
and Belvedere IV counters with a one-two to the body.
Augustus Belvedere IV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belvedere IV throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez shoots and misses
and Belvedere IV counters with a good low kick that Sanchez was not able to check.
Sanchez misses with a takedown
and Belvedere IV counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Belvedere IV circles away easily
and Belvedere IV counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Belvedere IV fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt
and Belvedere IV counters with a three punch combo that has Sanchez backing up. Sanchez nods at Belvedere IV to acknowledge the strikes.
Belvedere IV throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Belvedere IV does no damage.
No joy there for Belvedere IV, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Belvedere IV misses with a series of wild punches.
Belvedere IV misses with a few strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere IV swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Belvedere IV misses with a double jab

so Sanchez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Belvedere IV keeps moving.

Sanchez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Belvedere IV dives on top into guard.

Sanchez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belvedere IV is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Sanchez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sanchez is trying to keep Belvedere IV in close.
Belvedere IV has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Belvedere IV avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Augustus Belvedere IV.
I think Belvedere IV has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Julio Sanchez!