PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Allen Beltran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vesa Keskinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Beltran
vs
Keskinen

193 cm
24
194 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

210 cm
24
204 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Allen Beltran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vesa Keskinen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beltran throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Keskinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beltran tries to clinch up

and Keskinen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Keskinen.
Keskinen scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Allen Beltran has been cut.
Beltran is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Keskinen is defending well for now.
Keskinen tries to score a body lock takedown but Beltran shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Beltran tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Keskinen avoids it.
Beltran content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Keskinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beltran tries to clinch there but Keskinen circles away.
Keskinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beltran wants to clinch up but Keskinen keeps it at a distance.

Beltran has Keskinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Beltran is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Beltran.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Keskinen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Keskinen keeping full guard, as Beltran tries to pass.
Keskinen seems keen to control Beltran's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beltran accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beltran trying to control the position from guard on top but Keskinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beltran tries to free his leg and advance position but Keskinen is retaining full guard.
Beltran throwing strikes from guard but Keskinen blocks nicely.

Keskinen looking for a guillotine here but Beltran defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltran loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beltran controls from within his opponent's guard.
Beltran postures up.
Keskinen keeping moving, preventing Beltran from controlling successfully.

Beltran gets to his feet. Keskinen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Allen Beltran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beltran tries to clinch up but Keskinen circles away and keeps his distance.

Keskinen tries to keep at a distance but Beltran has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Keskinen being controlled against the cage.

Keskinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keskinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Beltran - that will leave a mark!
Keskinen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beltran as he avoids it easily.
Beltran is looking to clinch.
Keskinen shoots in but no luck this time.
Allen Beltran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vesa Keskinen.
Keskinen looks winded!

Keskinen has closed the distance and engaged Beltran in a clinch.
Beltran slowing the pace effectively.
Keskinen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Beltran.
Keskinen wants to take the fight to the mat but Beltran manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen tries to pull guard but Beltran holds him up against the cage and eventually Keskinen drops back down to his feet.
Keskinen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beltran connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beltran leaning against his opponent.
Beltran is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Keskinen gets underhooks to prevent Beltran's takedown attempt.

Beltran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keskinen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beltran avoids it really well and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Beltran has Keskinen up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Allen Beltran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Allen Beltran's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Keskinen gets tackled into the cage by Beltran. Beltran maintains the clinch.
Beltran is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Keskinen is defending well.
Keskinen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Beltran using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Keskinen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Beltran pressing his opponent against the cage.
Beltran can't break the clinch.
Beltran trying to land knees to the body.
Keskinen jumps guard but Beltran stands there with Keskinen around his waist. Keskinen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Beltran is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran throws a knee to the head but misses.

Keskinen jumps guard and drags Beltran to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Keskinen wants to get back to his feet but Beltran is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Beltran has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Keskinen is proving hard to escape from.

Keskinen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beltran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beltran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Keskinen keeping full guard, as Beltran tries to pass.
Beltran wants to get up but he can't break Keskinen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beltran is one step ahead there.
Beltran wants to stand and escape but instead Keskinen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Beltran wants to stand but Keskinen is controlling the position.

Beltran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Keskinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beltran wants to get back to his feet but Keskinen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Keskinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Keskinen controlling from the top position.
Keskinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beltran works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Keskinen wants to control from the top but Beltran keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Vesa Keskinen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Keskinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Beltran.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beltran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beltran wants to clinch up but Keskinen keeps it at a distance.
Keskinen lands a leg kick that knocks Beltran off balance momentarily.
Keskinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Beltran fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Keskinen, pushing him back against the cage.
Beltran trying to stall but Keskinen improves his position.
A left hand lands to the body for Beltran.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Allen Beltran will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Allen Beltran's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Keskinen shoots in looking for a takedown but Beltran manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Keskinen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Beltran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beltran shoots in and drives through. Keskinen sprawls well.
Beltran misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Beltran bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Beltran tries to clinch up.
Keskinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beltran's waist but Beltran gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Keskinen off to one side.
Keskinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keskinen.

Beltran tries to keep at a distance but Keskinen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Keskinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beltran is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen Beltran. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Beltran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran leaves Keskinen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Keskinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Beltran fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Keskinen is defended easily by Beltran.
Beltran is looking to clinch but Keskinen is avoiding it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Keskinen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Beltran is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltran fails to pull guard.
Keskinen managing to block the knees to the body from Beltran.
Beltran effectively controlling the action here.
Keskinen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Beltran is defending well for now.
Beltran pushes off an throws an elbow but Keskinen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Beltran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Allen Beltran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Keskinen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Keskinen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beltran just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Beltran obliges.
Beltran lands an elbow inside.
Keskinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Keskinen letting Beltran take a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beltran is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Keskinen is keeping busy.
Beltran scores a nice knee to the body.
Beltran drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Keskinen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Beltran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Allen Beltran has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Beltran is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Beltran is looking to take this one to the mat.
Keskinen lands a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen lands an elbow inside.

Keskinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beltran fails with the takedown.
Keskinen with a nice cross.
Keskinen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beltran sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Keskinen somewhat.
Keskinen circles away from the clinch attempt.

Keskinen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Beltran, pushing him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Keskinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keskinen tries to pull guard but Beltran holds him up against the cage and eventually Keskinen drops back down to his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Keskinen as Beltran tries to tie him up.

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 Allen Beltran.
Well Beltran 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight for Allen Beltran!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Allen Beltran!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Allen Beltran!

Allen Beltran wins by unanimous decision!