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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Beltran (ranked 3275 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvo Penaali (ranked 5406 p4p, 0 weight class). Penaali is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Immortal Technique - Obnoxius. Arvo Penaali has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
19 - 12 - 0 |
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140 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 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
36 - 25 - 2, fighting out of New York, Arvo Penaali!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beltran tries to clinch but Penaali moves out of range.
Beltran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beltran drives through and clinches with Penaali against the cage.
Beltran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Penaali decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Penaali controlling the action here.
Penaali is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Beltran is staying active underneath Penaali, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Penaali throwing shots but Beltran is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Penaali keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Beltran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beltran slips under a jab from Penaali.
Beltran fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Penaali to the ground. Beltran is now in Penaali's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penaali has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Beltran is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Penaali.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penaali manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Penaali wants to improve his position but Beltran is controlling well.
Penaali is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penaali trying to control but Beltran postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penaali looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Penaali trying to control but Beltran postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Penaali is refusing to be controlled, as Beltran sits in half guard.
Penaali is looking for a sweep. Beltran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beltran seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Penaali manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Beltran tries to clinch there but Penaali circles away.
Beltran darts in trying to clinch
and Penaali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beltran takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beltran tries to clinch there but Penaali circles away.
Penaali gets tackled into the cage by Beltran. Beltran maintains the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Beltran breaks from the clinch.
Beltran is looking to clinch but Penaali is avoiding it.
Beltran tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Penaali makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Beltran scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Penaali doesn't seem bothered though.
Penaali tries to keep at a distance but Beltran has taken the fight into the clinch.
Penaali prevents a takedown attempt there.
Penaali tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Beltran gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Penaali regains guard.
Penaali is wriggling around but Beltran manages to pass to half guard.
Beltran stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Penaali to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penaali shoots in for a double leg but Beltran sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Penaali stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Penaali wants it to stay on the feet.
Beltran instigates a clinch.
Penaali gets control of Beltran's arms and successfully pulls guard. Penaali will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Penaali throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Beltran escapes and throws Penaali's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Penaali is looking for a sweep.
A control attempt from Penaali but he's now mounted!
Beltran landing strikes, looking to finish!
Penaali is trying to reverse the position but instead Beltran has taken his back - oops!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Beltran controlling the positon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Beltran dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Beltran instigates a clinch.
Penaali is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beltran gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Penaali gets control of Beltran's arms and successfully pulls guard. Penaali will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Penaali looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Beltran puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Beltran lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Beltran prevents Penaali from improving his position.
Beltran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penaali can do to turn this around?
Beltran stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penaali throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beltran counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Beltran shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Penaali pinned against the cage. Penaali gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Beltran tries to clinch but Penaali is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penaali misses the shot to the body.
Beltran gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Penaali counter with a right hand.
Penaali blocks a head kick by Beltran.
A head kick by Beltran misses
and Penaali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Penaali keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Beltran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beltran throws a half hearted mid kick.
Penaali is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Penaali scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beltran doesn't seem bothered though.
Penaali misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Beltran, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beltran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penaali.
Penaali misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Beltran was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Penaali looks to score with a jab to the body but Beltran is just out of range.
Beltran shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Penaali but Penaali pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Penaali misses.
Beltran fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Penaali. Beltran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beltran looks for the body kick but Penaali saw that one coming.
Penaali wants to counter with a clinch but Beltran pushes him away.
Beltran looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Penaali!
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!
Penaali tries to bench press Beltran off him but Beltran keeps the position.
Beltran has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Beltran tries to close the distance and clinch but Penaali swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Penaali clobbers Beltran with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Penaali blocks a head kick by Beltran.
Penaali 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penaali fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beltran avoids it really well and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Beltran misses the target.
Penaali has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Penaali is breathing heavily.
Penaali throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beltran stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Penaali slips a jab and a cross from Beltran.
Penaali throws the left hand but Beltran avoids the punch easily.
Beltran throws a head kick but Penaali moves out of range.
Penaali blocks a head kick by Beltran.
Penaali fails to land with a series of punches.
Penaali circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beltran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Beltran.
Beltran stands up and beckons Penaali to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beltran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Penaali paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Penaali 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 tries to clinch up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penaali loads up on a big right hand but Beltran slips the punch.
Beltran shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Penaali's guard.
Penaali wants to get back to his feet but Beltran is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Penaali has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beltran can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Beltran trying to control but Penaali is working from the bottom.
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 Carlos Beltran will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Beltran gets a takedown into half guard.
Penaali has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Beltran is on him like a limpet, forcing Penaali back against the cage.
Beltran pulls Penaali into guard.
Penaali is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Penaali is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Penaali trying to control but Beltran is working from the bottom.
Penaali cracks Beltran with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran wriggles free and stands up.
Carlos Beltran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beltran tries for a takedown but Penaali circles away easily
and Penaali counters with a right hand to the body.
Beltran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beltran shoots in for a double leg but Penaali sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Penaali tries to bum rush Beltran with a series of wild strikes but Beltran uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beltran scores with a three punch combo!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Beltran as Penaali shoots in.
Penaali throws an overhand right that lands on Beltran's shoulder, as Beltran tries to avoid the shot.
Penaali lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penaali cracks Beltran with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Beltran throws a head kick that half lands.
Beltran shoots in for a takedown but Penaali shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Beltran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltran has Penaali up against the cage in a clinch.
Beltran gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Penaali is looking to improve his position.
Penaali manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beltran preventing the sweep.
Penaali not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Carlos Beltran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beltran is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Penaali looking for a guillotine here but Beltran defends easily.
Beltran decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four 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.
Penaali avoids a punch combination nicely.
Penaali is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beltran with a body shot.
Beltran tries to clinch but Penaali is having none of it.
Arvo Penaali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beltran misses with a head kick.
Beltran instigates a clinch.
Penaali misses with a punch on the inside.
Beltran breaks from the clinch.
Beltran changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Penaali looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Beltran stands 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 Carlos Beltran.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beltran, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous 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.
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