PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Twiggy BigBranch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Beltran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Twiggy BigBranch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

BigBranch
vs
Beltran

169 cm
30
142 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

171 cm
27
120 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Twiggy BigBranch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Beltran!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Beltran as BigBranch shoots in.
Beltran throws out a loose jab but BigBranch uses good head movement to avoid it.
BigBranch is looking to counter punch.
Beltran looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Beltran misses with a body kick.
BigBranch is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
BigBranch lands a jab to Beltran's midsection.
Beltran looks to land a left hand but BigBranch moved out of range nicely.
BigBranch moves out of range as Beltran strikes.
Beltran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but BigBranch moves away.
Beltran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from BigBranch misses the target.
Beltran staying out of range there.
Beltran tried to score with a low kick but BigBranch checks it.
Beltran throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and BigBranch counters with a straight right hand.
Twiggy BigBranch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BigBranch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beltran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BigBranch.
Nice defenses there by BigBranch.
It looked like BigBranch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Beltran.
Beltran lands with a nice body punch.
Beltran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
BigBranch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Beltran is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran defends well against a solid takedown attempt from BigBranch.
Beltran only half commits to the counter leg kick.
BigBranch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beltran defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twiggy BigBranch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
BigBranch needs to keep his hands up - Beltran had a free shot at his head there.
Beltran throws a predictable looking body shot

and BigBranch counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
BigBranch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
BigBranch is working for takedown but Beltran is calmly controlling the position for now.
Beltran misses with some punches.
BigBranch stalling.
Beltran swings wildly with an uppercut but BigBranch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beltran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
BigBranch keeps control of Beltran as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
BigBranch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BigBranch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
BigBranch can't find room to land a body shot as Beltran controls the action.
Beltran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
BigBranch is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Beltran works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Beltran lands with a right to the head.
Beltran's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
BigBranch throws a head punch that misses.
BigBranch throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
BigBranch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Beltran.
BigBranch is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Beltran misses with some punches.

Beltran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beltran throws a big shot that misses.
Beltran throws a lazy body kick
and BigBranch counters with a low kick, right behind Beltran 's knee.

BigBranch scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Beltran is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BigBranch working the head and body with strikes.
BigBranch works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
BigBranch trying to control the action but Beltran is working from the bottom.
Beltran is trying to improve his position.
Beltran throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
An elbow from BigBranch crashes against the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beltran is trying to control BigBranch's posture but BigBranch avoids it.
BigBranch in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Beltran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
BigBranch sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Beltran is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
BigBranch working the body and head with strikes.
BigBranch throws a strike aimed at the side of Beltran's head but Beltran avoids it well.
Beltran tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but BigBranch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BigBranch working the head and body with strikes.

Beltran is rocked!
Beltran controls the position for a moment.
BigBranch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beltran keeps working.
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 Twiggy BigBranch will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

BigBranch avoids the body shot from Beltran.
BigBranch fires out a quick counter leg kick but Beltran just manages to avoid it.
BigBranch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
BigBranch goes for a double leg but Beltran avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Beltran continues to drive forward.
Beltran with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Beltran throws a low kick but it's checked well by BigBranch.
Beltran looks to throw the jab but BigBranch is out of range.
Beltran cracks the inside of BigBranch's front leg.
BigBranch misses with a leg kick
and Beltran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
BigBranch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beltran.
BigBranch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beltran's calf.
BigBranch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beltran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by BigBranch. BigBranch obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice shot lands for BigBranch.
Beltran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BigBranch manages to avoid it.
BigBranch takes one to the chin there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Beltran.
Beltran lands a nice shot that snaps BigBranch's head back.
Beltran checks a leg kick.
BigBranch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twiggy BigBranch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from BigBranch.
BigBranch throws a big shot that misses.
Beltran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by BigBranch.
Beltran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but BigBranch moves away.
Beltran misses with a low kick.
BigBranch throws a jab but it's blocked by Beltran.
BigBranch throws a leg kick but Beltran sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Beltran throws a leg kick but BigBranch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Beltran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BigBranch lands a nice shot to the body.
Beltran will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Beltran throws a leg kick
and BigBranch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
BigBranch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beltran was well out of range. Poor timing from BigBranch.
BigBranch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beltran.
Carlos Beltran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beltran throws an overhand right that lands on BigBranch's shoulder, as BigBranch tries to avoid the shot.
Beltran is looking to score with low kicks.
As Beltran tries to get set, BigBranch tries to push him back and clinch up but Beltran manages to avoid the attempt.
BigBranch goes for a double leg but Beltran avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Beltran continues to drive forward.
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!
BigBranch connects with a looping right hand.
BigBranch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beltran fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches BigBranch on the side of the head.
Beltran connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beltran cracks BigBranch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Beltran throws a body shot but no joy.
BigBranch throws a leg kick
enabling Beltran to counter with a crisp jab.
Beltran checks a leg kick nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BigBranch connects with a crisp jab.
Beltran walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Carlos Beltran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
BigBranch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
BigBranch seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Beltran takes a swing at BigBranch's ribcage but misses.
BigBranch throws a hook to the side of Beltran's head but Beltran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beltran tests BigBranch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beltran misses with a hook. BigBranch ducked under it nicely.
Beltran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
BigBranch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
BigBranch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beltran tries to land a leg kick but BigBranch saw it coming and moves away.
BigBranch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beltran just misses with a punch to the body.
BigBranch has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Beltran was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beltran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BigBranch.
Beltran pivots, looking for a leg kick but BigBranch is out of range and Beltran settles back down.
BigBranch is looking to counter the offense by Beltran and move into the clinch.
That kick from BigBranch tenderised Beltran's leg. Beltran is trying to keep his angry face on.
BigBranch tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BigBranch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beltran scores with the left hand. BigBranch knows he should have avoided that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from BigBranch.
BigBranch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beltran momentarily.
BigBranch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Beltran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BigBranch.
BigBranch throws a body punch but Beltran moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Beltran misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Beltran lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and BigBranch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from BigBranch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Beltran looks to score with a jab to the body but BigBranch is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Beltran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

BigBranch cracks a nice hook into Beltran's ribs.
BigBranch throws a shot from downtown. Beltran moves away and avoids it.
BigBranch checks a low kick from Beltran.
BigBranch lands a head kick. Beltran smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Beltran's corner calls for a 1-2. Beltran obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beltran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
BigBranch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
BigBranch moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beltran, as that shot connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by BigBranch.
Beltran takes a swing at BigBranch's ribcage but misses.
BigBranch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Beltran is still on wobbly legs! Can BigBranch finish him?
Beltran misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beltran avoids the body shot from BigBranch.
Beltran seems to have recovered his senses.
Beltran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran lands a nice hook to BigBranch's body. BigBranch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
BigBranch throws a body shot but no joy.
Beltran misses with a looping right.
Beltran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BigBranch manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Beltran.
BigBranch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beltran.
Donk. BigBranch catches Beltran right on the button with a cross.
Beltran stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from BigBranch.
BigBranch with a nice cross.
Beltran misses with a kick to the body.
BigBranch throws a shot from downtown. Beltran moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Beltran.
Beltran scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
BigBranch moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beltran tried to score with a low kick but BigBranch checks it.
Beltran connects with a good right hand that stumbles BigBranch. BigBranch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Beltran checks the leg kick nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Beltran misses the target.
Beltran lands with a cross.
Beltran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
BigBranch throws a jab when Beltran was well out of range.
Beltran's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Beltran ducks under a wild hook from BigBranch.
BigBranch misses with an uppercut. Beltran saw that one coming.
Beltran throws a solid leg kick but BigBranch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Beltran.
BigBranch just misses with a punch to the body.
Beltran throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
BigBranch blocks a head kick by Beltran.
BigBranch half committed to a counter leg kick.
BigBranch takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beltran moves forwards but BigBranch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
BigBranch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Beltran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch lands to the side of Beltran 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Beltran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
BigBranch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beltran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
BigBranch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beltran throws a leg kick which misses BigBranch's front leg but catches the back leg as BigBranch tries to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Beltran checks a leg kick.
Beltran avoids the body shot from BigBranch.
BigBranch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Beltran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Beltran goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
BigBranch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beltran has time to react.
A clash of legs there as Beltran blocks the low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BigBranch misses with a looping left.
Beltran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BigBranch.
Beltran lands a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Beltran.
BigBranch feints and then cracks Beltran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beltran down.
BigBranch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
BigBranch shoots and misses
and Beltran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beltran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beltran pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slow jab from Beltran misses its intended target.
Beltran lands a front kick.
BigBranch defending well as Beltran loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like BigBranch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Beltran.
Beltran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from BigBranch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carlos Beltran.
I think Beltran has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Carlos Beltran!
Carlos Beltran decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.