PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Beltran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Oketch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Beltran
vs
Oketch

171 cm
22
150 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

170 cm
21
150 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Perkele!
Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Beltran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Oketch!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oketch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beltran under the eye.
Oketch has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Beltran is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Beltran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oketch throws out the jab.
Beltran misses with a body shot.
Beltran jabs Oketch right on the nose. Oketch blinks but takes it well.
Oketch misses with a wild combination.
Beltran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beltran comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oketch slips a jab from Beltran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran needs to keep his hands up - Oketch had a free shot at his head there.
Oketch scores with a jab. Beltran acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Beltran takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beltran lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oketch lands a jab to the head.
Oketch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Beltran connects with a single shot there.
Beltran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oketch misses the jab.
Oketch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beltran.
Oketch cracks Beltran with an open hand slap.
Beltran fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circling - Beltran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beltran jabs Oketch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Beltran misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltran throws a body punch but Oketch moves out of range.
Oketch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Oketch closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Beltran's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Beltran is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Oketch creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Beltran sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Beltran tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oketch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Beltran is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Lebowski MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Beltran is trying to control Oketch's posture but Oketch avoids it.

Oketch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Beltran, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Beltran manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Beltran looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Oketch moves into full guard.
Beltran sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Oketch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beltran gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oketch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beltran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oketch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beltran's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Oketch is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Beltran wants to pass the guard but Oketch is keeping the position.
Beltran is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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 Carlos Beltran will probably get the nod.
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.

Oketch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oketch shoots for a double leg takedown but Beltran sprawls well. He's pushed Oketch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Beltran with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oketch shoots in but no luck this time.
Beltran connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oketch looks for a takedown but Beltran sprawls well.
Carlos Beltran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Oketch.
Oketch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oketch tries for a takedown but Beltran sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oketch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beltran moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beltran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oketch can do to turn this around?
Oketch slips a straight right by Beltran.
Beltran connects with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Beltran throws a hook but Oketch blocks it.
Beltran throws a body shot but no joy.
Beltran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oketch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beltran throws an overhand right that lands on Oketch's shoulder, as Oketch tries to avoid the shot.
Oketch with the counter takedown but Beltran avoids it easily.
Beltran connects with a body shot that sends Oketch's belly button to the back.
Oketch avoids the body shot from Beltran.
Oketch scores with a jab.
Beltran bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beltran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oketch moves away.
Oketch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beltran doesn't seem bothered though.
Oketch throws a combination that misses
and Beltran counters with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltran scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oketch 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 Oketch off to one side.
Beltran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oketch.
Beltran throws a body punch but Oketch moves out of range.
Oketch with the counter takedown but Beltran avoids it easily.
Beltran lands a jab to the nose.
Beltran with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A low kick from Oketch is predictable there
and Beltran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carlos Beltran is winning the standup battle so far.
Beltran lands a really nice looking cross but Oketch seems unphased.
Beltran scores with a jab to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beltran. Oketch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oketch shoots in for a takedown but Beltran shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oketch wants to clinch.
Beltran scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beltran misses the shot to the body.
Oketch lands the left hand.
Oketch misses with a hook. Beltran ducked under it nicely.
Oketch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oketch misses with an uppercut. Beltran saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beltran with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oketch avoids the body shot from Beltran.
Oketch 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.
Beltran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oketch was well out of range. Poor timing from Beltran.
Oketch 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.
Oketch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Beltran counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beltran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beltran misses with a right hand

and Oketch decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Beltran's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oketch trying to control but Beltran is working from the bottom.
Oketch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Beltran dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Oketch throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Beltran to counter with a crisp jab.
Oketch misses with a low kick.
Oketch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oketch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beltran sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oketch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oketch feints the counter takedown.
Beltran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Oketch tries to counter it with a takedown but Beltran pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Beltran is looking to wear down Oketch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Beltran defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oketch.
Beltran throws an ugly left hook that misses

so Oketch counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran working a defensive guard but Oketch manages to pass into side control anyway.
Oketch misses with the ground and pound.
Beltran is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Oketch off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beltran doesn't have the hooks in and Oketch manages to turn into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran is trying to keep Oketch in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Beltran holds on and takes a little breather.
Oketch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Oketch stands and throws Beltran's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Beltran is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Oketch's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Oketch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Oketch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Beltran regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Oketch.
Oketch trying to control the position from guard on top but Beltran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Beltran is looking for a triangle here but Oketch uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Oketch tries to advance to mount but can't.
Oketch working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oketch controlling the position from side mount.
Beltran takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Beltran can't do much from the bottom here.
Beltran gets back to half guard.
Beltran wants to get back to full guard.
Oketch content to control rather than advance.
Oketch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Beltran manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Beltran is trying to keep Oketch in close.
Oketch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oketch postures up in Beltran's guard and throws a big left but Beltran blocks it.
Oketch pushing down on Beltran's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Oketch is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Beltran is trying to keep Oketch in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oketch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beltran is keeping the position for now.
Beltran wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Oketch misses with a few strikes there.
Oketch misses with a looping left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beltran, as that shot connected.
A bone on bone clash there as Beltran blocks the leg kick.
Oketch misses with a takedown attempt
and Beltran counters with a right hand to the body.
Oketch misses with a straight left.
Beltran wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oketch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beltran swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oketch.
Oketch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Beltran swings for the body but Oketch moves out of range.
Carlos Beltran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran with a nice cross.
Beltran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oketch was well out of range. Poor timing from Beltran.
Beltran throws a shot from downtown. Oketch moves away and avoids it.
Carlos Beltran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oketch throws an off balance right hand
and Beltran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beltran digs a good hook to Oketch's body.
Beltran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beltran slips under a jab from Oketch.
Oketch fails with the takedown
and Beltran counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Beltran works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Beltran there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltran scores with a shot to the body.
Beltran bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oketch's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Oketch.
Beltran keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Beltran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beltran connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Beltran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oketch lands with a hook. Beltran tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Beltran. That snapped Oketch's head back.
Beltran digs a good hook to Oketch's body.
Beltran scores with a hook to the body. Oketch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beltran throws out a loose jab but Oketch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oketch tries to clinch up.
Oketch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Beltran scores with a body shot.
Beltran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oketch moves away.
Beltran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oketch manages to avoid it.
Beltran misses with a wild body shot.
Oketch feints the counter takedown.
Oketch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beltran circles away.
Carlos Beltran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Oketch.
Beltran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oketch walks into a straight right hand from Beltran.
Beltran swings for the body but Oketch moves out of range.
Oketch feints the counter takedown.
Oketch misses with a hook
and Beltran counters with a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beltran lands a slapping body shot.
Beltran takes a swing at Oketch's ribcage but misses.
Beltran connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oketch momentarily.
A big right from Beltran misses.
Oketch is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Beltran paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Beltran lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oketch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Beltran has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beltran there as he acknowledges the shot.
Beltran misses with a wild body shot.
Beltran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oketch manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Beltran had his way with Vincent Oketch in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Beltran swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Oketch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oketch lands a left hand.
Oketch swings wildly with an uppercut but Beltran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oketch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short uppercut from Beltran.

Beltran manages to break the clinch.
Beltran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oketch.
Jab by Beltran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oketch moves to clinch but Beltran breaks away
and Oketch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Beltran.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oketch walks into a jab.
Beltran walks into a jab.
Oketch misses with a left hand
and Beltran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oketch throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Beltran to counter with a crisp jab.
Beltran connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oketch momentarily.
Beltran fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Beltran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oketch staying out of range there.
Oketch defending well as Beltran loads up on a big left hand.
Oketch tries to clinch but Beltran moves away
and Beltran counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Beltran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oketch moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oketch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beltran.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oketch misses with a few strikes there.
Nice uppercut there from Beltran.
Oketch needs to keep his hands up - Beltran had a free shot at his head there.
Beltran lands a nice hook to Oketch's body. Oketch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Beltran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oketch manages to avoid it.
Oketch drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Beltran defends it well.
Beltran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oketch tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Oketch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oketch doesn't manage to clinch there - Beltran circles away.
Oketch takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oketch shoots in and drives through. Beltran sprawls well.
Beltran misses with an uppercut.
Beltran misses with a hook.
Vincent Oketch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oketch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Beltran cracks Oketch with a good jab.
Oketch dips to his left and cracks Beltran with an uppercut!
Oketch misses with an uppercut
and Beltran counters with a straight right hand.
Beltran misses with a straight left.
Beltran throws a looping overhand right but Oketch ducks down to avoid it.
Beltran misses with a hook

and Oketch counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beltran keeping full guard, as Oketch tries to pass.
Beltran trying to control the position.
Oketch landing with the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oketch postures up.
Oketch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Beltran showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beltran 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Beltran!
An out of breath Carlos Beltran thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.