PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Beltran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dead Man. Carlos Beltran has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Beltran
vs
Blake

171 cm
25
137 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

160 cm
22
144 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System
Conviction

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Milwaukee's Best 160 (80% laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Beltran!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William Blake!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake misses with a looping left.
Blake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beltran delivers a nice body kick.
Beltran has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lebowski MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Beltran misses the shot to the body.
Blake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beltran.
Beltran tries a head kick but it misses.
Beltran takes a swing at Blake's ribcage but misses.
Blake drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Beltran defends it well.
Beltran misses with a hook to the body
and Blake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beltran moves away from the strike by Blake.
Blake walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Beltran throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blake misses with a takedown
and Beltran counters with a head kick. That will keep Blake thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Beltran scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blake in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beltran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blake manages to avoid it.
Blake lands a nice hook to Beltran's body. Beltran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Carlos Beltran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Blake there.
Beltran with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Beltran just misses with a punch to the body.
Beltran throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blake blocks a head kick by Beltran.
A shot to the body from Beltran misses
and Blake counters with a straight right hand.
Beltran fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blake has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blake misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Beltran misses its target.
Beltran darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beltran misses with an uppercut
and Blake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beltran takes a swing at Blake's ribcage but misses.
Blake appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blake doesn't manage to clinch there - Beltran circles away.
It looked like Beltran was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blake.
Blake misses the body punch
enabling Beltran to counter with a crisp jab.
Beltran is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beltran misses with a wild body shot.
Beltran moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A low kick from Beltran is predictable there
and Blake counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Blake cracks Beltran with a right hand to the side of the head.
Beltran is looking to wear down Blake with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Beltran looks to throw the jab but Blake is out of range.
Blake throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beltran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blake throws out a counter right but Beltran avoids it with no problem.
Blake takes one to the side of the head.
Beltran throws an off balance right hand
and Blake counters with a straight right hand.
Beltran scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beltran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blake.
Blake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blake bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Beltran's head backwards.
Beltran paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake scores with a punch to the head.
Blake misses the jab.
Beltran appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Beltran does it's job there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Beltran - that will leave a mark!
Blake throws a body punch but Beltran moves out of range.
Beltran throws a shot to the body.
Beltran lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Beltran misses.
Beltran misses the shot to the body.
Beltran scores with a jab.
A jab from Blake does it's job there.
Beltran scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blake in his tracks.
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 lazy uppercut

and Blake counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Beltran!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Beltran can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake landing strikes.
Blake in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Blake working away.
Blake misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beltran tries to improve position but can't.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Blake working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Blake throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Blake tries to move to mount but Beltran blocks the move with his legs.
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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Blake drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Blake slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Beltran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beltran working a defensive guard but Blake manages to pass into side control anyway.

Blake looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake cracks Beltran with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Beltran is squirming around, avoiding Blake's attempts to control the action.
Beltran is looking to get to half guard.
Beltran wants to hold on but Blake pushes him away.
Blake trying to control but Beltran is having none of it.
Beltran regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltran has hold of Blake's hands but Blake slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Blake thows a huge punch but Beltran dodges it nicely.
Blake moves into full mount! Beltran won't be happy about that!

Blake wants to finish this one by submission but Beltran is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Blake.
Beltran takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Beltran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blake is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Beltran can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Beltran is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oh Beltran is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beltran regains half guard.

Blake is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Blake is working for a kimura but Beltran is defending it quite comfortably.
Beltran seems to have got his legs back now.
Beltran tries to get to full guard but Blake has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Blake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beltran moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blake throws a strike but Beltran rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beltran trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom.
Blake has momentary wrist control but Beltran slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Blake 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.

Beltran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blake moves away.
Blake looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Blake fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Beltran sprawls well initially but Blake persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beltran wants to control but Blake is keeping busy.
Blake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beltran wants to control but Blake passes into side.
Beltran prevents Blake from moving into mount.
Beltran is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blake off and has taken his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran doesn't have the hooks in and Blake manages to turn into his guard.
Blake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blake trying to control the position from guard on top but Beltran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beltran working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blake.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran pulls Blake in close to prevent any damage.
Beltran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beltran is trying to keep Blake in close.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Beltran is keeping the position.
Blake is looking to work some ground and pound but Beltran has wrist control.
Beltran avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Blake postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Beltran is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Blake, into his guard.

William Blake has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blake is on top in guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blake content to stall in guard here.
Blake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beltran is keeping the position for now.
Beltran is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake trying to control but Beltran is working from the bottom.
Blake pushes down on Beltran's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Beltran is defending against the submission attempts here by Blake.
Blake is trying to control the action in half guard but Beltran is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Blake wants to work for an arm triangle but Beltran is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beltran trying to control but Blake postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Beltran manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Beltran keeping full guard, as Blake tries to pass.
Blake trying to control but Beltran is working from the bottom.
Blake postures up in Beltran's guard and throws a big left but Beltran blocks it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beltran tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blake postures up in Beltran's guard and throws a big left but Beltran blocks it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Blake really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Beltran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beltran throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blake changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Blake digs a good body shot into Beltran's ribs.
A shot to the body from Beltran misses
and Blake counters with a straight right hand.
Beltran throws a leg kick but Blake sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blake feints the counter takedown.
Blake throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beltran counters with a stiff right hand.
Beltran takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beltran manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blake blocks a head kick by Beltran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran misses with a hook

and Blake counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beltran seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beltran is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beltran content to stall in guard here.
Beltran wants to control from the top but Blake keeps moving.
Blake trying to control the position here.
Blake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blake is trying to keep Beltran in close.
Beltran scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Beltran has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Beltran wants to control from the top but Blake keeps moving.

Blake has his feet on Beltran's thighs here. He's pushed Beltran off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Beltran screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). William Blake!
William Blake is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath William Blake thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.