PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ebanij Nasos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conan Beltran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nasos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Military Soviet Hymn . Conan Beltran has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nasos
vs
Beltran

220 cm
28
270 lbs
20 - 16 - 0

189 cm
27
275 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ebanij Nasos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conan Beltran!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Beltran enables Nasos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Beltran manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Beltran wants to get back to his feet but Nasos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Beltran wants to sweep here but Nasos controlling him for the moment.
Beltran wants to stand and escape but Nasos is having none of it.
Beltran is pulling down on Nasos's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nasos wants to control from the top but Beltran keeps moving.
Nasos looking to pass the guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nasos shoots and misses
and Beltran counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran misses with a right hand
and Nasos counters with a low kick, right behind Beltran 's knee.
Nasos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nasos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beltran tries to avoid it but Nasos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beltran to the ground. Beltran escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beltran scores with a jab to the head.

It looks like Ebanij Nasos has been cut.
Nasos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beltran throws a right hand that misses

and Nasos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Nasos wants to work for an arm triangle but Beltran is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nasos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beltran looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nasos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Beltran!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nasos goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Beltran is on top in guard.

Nasos is looking for a triangle but Beltran pushes his legs off easily.
Beltran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nasos looking to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Beltran is looking to stand up but Nasos won't let him.
Beltran trying to control but Nasos is working from the bottom.
Nasos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beltran accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beltran takes a swing at Nasos's ribcage but misses.
Nasos throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nasos tries to clinch but Beltran moves away
and Beltran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nasos avoids the body shot from Beltran.
Beltran tries a low kick but Nasos avoids it.
Beltran lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Beltran tries to bum rush Nasos with a series of wild strikes but Nasos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beltran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nasos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beltran throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nasos.
Beltran misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beltran circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nasos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasos tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Beltran counters with a one-two to the body.
Good exchange - Beltran coming out on top.
Nasos fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ebanij Nasos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beltran misses with a double jab

and Nasos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nasos is breathing heavily.
Beltran is looking to escape.
Nasos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beltran is concentrating on defense, preventing Nasos from advancing position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nasos trying to mount his opponent but Beltran defends it.
Beltran trying to control but Nasos postures up.
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 Ebanij Nasos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ebanij Nasos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nice defenses there by Nasos.
Beltran throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nasos tries to clinch up
and Beltran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nasos tries for a takedown but Beltran circles away easily
and Nasos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beltran throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nasos.
Nasos shoots in looking for a takedown. Beltran tries to sprawl out of it but Nasos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Beltran manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Beltran might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nasos misses with a takedown
and Beltran counters with a left and a right that stings Nasos.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ebanij Nasos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nasos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beltran as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beltran throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nasos.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Beltran misses the target.
Ebanij Nasos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nasos with a poor takedown
enabling Beltran to counter with a crisp jab.
Beltran throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nasos.
Nasos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beltran tries to avoid it but Nasos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beltran to the ground. Beltran escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A cross from Beltran lands.
Beltran just misses with a punch to the body.
Beltran throws a series of punches but Nasos avoids them all with ease.
Beltran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beltran misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beltran misses with a double jab.
Nasos shoots in looking for a takedown. Beltran tries to sprawl out of it but Nasos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Beltran manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Beltran misses with a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltran misses with a wild combination.
Nasos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beltran but Beltran pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nasos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Beltran counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nasos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beltran paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nasos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the liver by Beltran. Beautiful body shot.
Beltran throws a one two combo.
Beltran getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Beltran changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beltran misses with a wild combination.
Beltran misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nasos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beltran.
Nasos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Beltran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beltran lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Beltran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nasos manages to avoid it.
Nasos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Beltran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beltran throws a head kick but Nasos moves out of range.
Ebanij Nasos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beltran bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nasos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beltran swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beltran.
Nasos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beltran.
Nasos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beltran circles away.
Nasos looks to clinch
and Beltran counters with a three punch combo that has Nasos backing up. Nasos nods at Beltran to acknowledge the strikes.
Nasos looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nasos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Nasos is rocked!
Beltran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nasos moves away.

Beltran sends Nasos crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Beltran is motioning to the referee to let Nasos up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Nasos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beltran lands with a hook. Nasos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Beltran fakes the body blow, causing Nasos to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Nasos goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conan Beltran!