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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Belvedere IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belvedere IV comes to the cage accompanied by Truth Theme. Powers has chosen Californication as his entrance music. Augustus Belvedere IV is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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179 cm
25
167 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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184 cm
23
168 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power |
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Augustus Belvedere IV! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jimmy Powers! The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Belvedere IV loads up on a big right hand but Powers slips the punch. Powers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Belvedere IV to score with a decent uppercut. Powers blocks a jab. Belvedere IV throws a head kick but Powers moves out of range.
Powers manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Belvedere IV on his heels. He'll look to pass Belvedere IV's guard now, I'm sure. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Powers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Belvedere IV wants to stand up but Powers is controlling him. Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Belvedere IV is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Powers stopping the sweep attempt from Belvedere IV. Powers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Belvedere IV works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Powers won't allow Belvedere IV to get back to his feet. Powers throwing strikes but missing. Powers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Belvedere IV has his hands on Powers's head, controlling the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. 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! Powers tries to free his leg and advance position but Belvedere IV is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Powers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Powers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Powers tries to free his leg and advance position but Belvedere IV is retaining full guard. Belvedere IV pulls Powers in close to prevent any damage. Belvedere IV is trying to control the position but Powers postures up. Belvedere IV is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Powers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Belvedere IV is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Belvedere IV holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Augustus Belvedere IV. Powers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A lazy left from Powers finds it's target. Powers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Powers misses with a double jab.
Belvedere IV throws a lazy right hand but Powers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Belvedere IV checks the leg kick nicely there.
Powers looks for the body kick but Belvedere IV saw that one coming. Powers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Belvedere IV can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Powers does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Powers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Belvedere IV's sensitive parts. Belvedere IV will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Powers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Belvedere IV ducks under a wild hook from Powers. Belvedere IV throws a hook to the side of Powers's head but Powers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Belvedere IV looks to score with a jab to the body but Powers is just out of range. Belvedere IV throws a push kick but Powers slaps the foot to one side. Belvedere IV throws out a leg kick but Powers moves out of range and Belvedere IV only half commits. Powers shoots for a takedown but Belvedere IV saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Belvedere IV looks to land a left hand but Powers moved out of range nicely. Belvedere IV pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Belvedere IV misses with a head kick.
Belvedere IV connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Belvedere IV looks to land a left hand but Powers moved out of range nicely. Belvedere IV avoids the body shot from Powers.
Belvedere IV lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Powers throws a sloppy head kick and Belvedere IV moves out of range easily. Belvedere IV misses with a looping right. Belvedere IV cracks Powers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Belvedere IV scores with a leg kick.
Powers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belvedere IV throws out the jab. Belvedere IV throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belvedere IV thuds a left hand into Powers's body. Powers throws a head kick that misses. Powers looks to throw the jab but Belvedere IV is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice body punch from Powers. Belvedere IV stuns Powers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Powers wants to slow Belvedere IV down by chopping away at his legs. Powers misses with the combination.
Belvedere IV uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Powers. Powers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belvedere IV. Powers defending well as Belvedere IV loads up on a big left hand. Powers moves away from the strike by Belvedere IV. Augustus Belvedere IV is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Belvedere IV connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Powers momentarily.
Powers on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Powers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Powers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Nice shot by Belvedere IV. Donk. Belvedere IV catches Powers right on the button with a cross. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augustus Belvedere IV dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Belvedere IV keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Belvedere IV slips a jab from Powers. Powers connects with a looping right hand.
Augustus Belvedere IV is winning the standup battle so far. Belvedere IV lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Powers at a distance.
Powers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belvedere IV throws a leg kick which misses Powers's front leg but catches the back leg as Powers tries to avoid it. Powers scores a takedown into full mount! Belvedere IV is trying desperately to improve position. Belvedere IV is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Belvedere IV is trying to escape the mount.
Belvedere IV wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Powers is in the full mount, landing strikes. Powers landing strikes from the mount. Powers lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Powers pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Powers scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Powers looking to control and managing it successfully. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Belvedere IV can't escape the position.
Powers landing strikes from the mount and Belvedere IV is in trouble!
Belvedere IV is rocked! Belvedere IV is desperately trying to improve his position but Powers has a good base and remains in mount. Belvedere IV tries to buck Powers off but he can't manage it. Powers with shots to the head and body - Belvedere IV looks very uncomfortable down there. Oh Belvedere IV is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Powers lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Powers pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Powers is working for a guillotine from mount but Belvedere IV frees his head quite easily.
Powers looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Belvedere IV covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Powers!
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hype
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pop
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