Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PL MMA 32 Joe vs Williams
Date: Apr 22, 2020

#R1#
Oddie throws a head kick but Beltran moves out of range.
Beltran doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Oddie counters with a big head kick but Beltran shrugs it off.
Carlos Beltran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oddie throws a right hand that Beltran ducks under and follows up with a left that Beltran also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Oddie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Oddie showed some decent athleticism there.
Oddie is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Oddie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Oddie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beltran doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Oddie.
Oddie tries to pass to full mount but Beltran defends it. #T1#
Beltran is looking to escape.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Oddie wants to free his trapped foot but Beltran is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Oddie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Beltran is just riding it out for now. Oddie eventually gives up the hold.
Oddie performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Oddie wants to take a breather but Beltran is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beltran has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Oddie pushes Beltran up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Beltran is trying to drag Oddie to the mat but Oddie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Beltran. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Oddie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Oddie does it's job there.
Beltran shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oddie pinned against the cage. Oddie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oddie moves out of range of the strikes.
Oddie throws a head kick that misses.
Beltran looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Beltran looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Oddie is pulling down on Beltran's head. It's preventing any offense from Beltran, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Beltran avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4##SUB2#
Oddie has an active guard here but Beltran has managed to pass into half guard.
Oddie moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Oddie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Beltran passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oddie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Oddie dominated that round.
That's time! Beltran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Oddie throws a head kick that misses.
Beltran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Oddie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beltran. Beltran circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oddie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oddie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Beltran moves into range and clinches up with Oddie.#TD#
Beltran works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Oddie manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oddie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Beltran can't get the takedown.
Beltran is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Oddie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Oddie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oddie stops a takedown attempt from Beltran.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Beltran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beltran fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oddie stops a takedown attempt from Beltran.
Beltran is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Oddie is defending well.#BC2#
Oddie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Oddie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Beltran was covering up waiting for the punch and Oddie finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Beltran has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Oddie has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
Oddie lands an uppercut.
Beltran looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Oddie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beltran shoots in looking for a takedown but Oddie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beltran's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Beltran shoots in looking for a takedown but Oddie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beltran's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oddie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oddie misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Oddie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beltran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oddie backwards. #BC2#
Oddie manages to break the clinch.
Beltran throws a lazy head kick
and Beltran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Oddie.
Beltran has his takedown stuffed
and Beltran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Beltran is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beltran with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Oddie to score with a decent uppercut.
Oh Beltran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beltran pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Oddie clinches with his opponent. #T2#
Beltran is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Oddie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Oddie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beltran backwards. #BC2#
Oddie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Beltran with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Oddie moves into the clinch successfully.
Beltran seems to have got his legs back now.
Beltran is working for takedown but Oddie is calmly controlling the position for now.
Beltran is trying to drag Oddie to the mat but Oddie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Oddie breaks from the clinch.
Oddie swats away the attempt to clinch by Beltran.
Beltran fails with the takedown
and Oddie counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Oddie circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Beltran to the canvas! Beltran doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Oddie keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Oddie!
Our winner, Bill Oddie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PL MMA 26 Rossi vs Dagestanski
Date: Apr 01, 2020

#R1#
Beltran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Petiot shoots in for a takedown but Beltran shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Beltran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Petiot shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Beltran clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Petiot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Petiot tries to keep at a distance but Beltran has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Petiot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Petiot gets tackled into the cage by Beltran. Beltran maintains the clinch.
Petiot changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Beltran fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Carlos Beltran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcel Petiot.#CL#
Beltran closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran can't get the takedown.
Beltran is looking for a takedown.
Beltran misses with a punch on the inside.
Beltran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beltran has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Petiot is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Beltran is trying to pull guard but Petiot has him pressed against the cage.#T1##TD#
Beltran turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Petiot is trying to buck Beltran off.
Petiot tries to bench press Beltran off him but Beltran keeps the position.
Beltran in the domination position with Petiot hanging on.
Petiot is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Petiot looking for a sweep but Beltran has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Petiot is working to get back to half guard.
Petiot is trying to stand.#T2#
Beltran sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Petiot wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Beltran controlling from the full mount.
Petiot manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Petiot is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Beltran is looking to take a break and control but Petiot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petiot wants to control but Beltran is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petiot is trying to stand back up but Beltran is controlling him
Petiot moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Beltran is looking to work some ground and pound but Petiot has wrist control.
Beltran stopping the sweep attempt from Petiot.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Beltran throws the left hand but Petiot avoids the punch easily.
Carlos Beltran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beltran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Petiot drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Beltran defends it well.
Beltran throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Petiot counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Petiot decides to pull guard.
Petiot wants to hit a switch here but Beltran passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Petiot there!
Beltran trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petiot throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petiot really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Petiot wants to hold on but Beltran pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Beltran dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Beltran shoots for a takedown but Petiot saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Beltran looking to score a takedown here. Petiot is defending well but Beltran drives through and ends up in Petiot's guard.
Petiot looking to control but Beltran passes into half guard.
Petiot taking some punishment here, with Beltran in his half guard. #SUB2#
Petiot actively working from the bottom here.
Beltran missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petiot is trying to control but Beltran manages to pass to mount!
Beltran controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Petiot really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Petiot sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Petiot is looking for a sweep. Beltran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beltran looks to land a strike but Petiot avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Beltran slips nicely into half guard.#T2##SUB#
Petiot is defending against the submission attempts here by Beltran.
Petiot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beltran.
Petiot looks like he's trying to stand up.
Petiot keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beltran missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3##SU#
Beltran decides to return to a standing position. #CL#
Petiot tries to keep at a distance but Beltran has taken the fight into the clinch.
Beltran is trying to break the clinch but Petiot has him pressed against the cage.
Beltran prevents a body shot from Petiot. #TD2#
Petiot manages to pull guard.
Petiot is striking from the bottom but Beltran uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Petiot is looking for a sweep. Beltran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beltran landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Beltran landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Beltran missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
It looks like Beltran is going to stand back up. #SUB2#
Petiot has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Beltran escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Beltran!
Petiot bucks up and tries to throw Beltran off but instead Beltran has got his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petiot trying to control the action but Beltran just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Beltran dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Petiot shoots in looking for a takedown but Beltran manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Petiot's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marcel Petiot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petiot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beltran throws a big shot that misses.
Beltran fails with the takedown
and Petiot counters with a right hand to the body.
Beltran shoots in looking for a takedown but Petiot manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beltran's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Petiot 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.#CL2#
Petiot has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Petiot breaks from the clinch.
Beltran misses with a right hand
and Petiot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petiot shoots in looking for a takedown. Beltran tries to sprawl out of it but Petiot keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Beltran manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Beltran doesn't manage to clinch there - Petiot circles away.
Petiot was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Beltran rushes Petiot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Petiot stalling against the cage.
Petiot lands a body shot.
Beltran tries for a takedown but Petiot manages to get underhooks.
Petiot taking a breather.
Petiot tries to pull guard but Beltran forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Petiot can't get the takedown.
Beltran goes for a takedown in the clinch but Petiot prevents it.
Beltran tries for a takedown but Petiot manages to get underhooks.
Beltran is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Petiot gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Beltran tries for a takedown but Petiot manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Beltran has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Petiot is trying to keep an underhook but Beltran manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Petiot tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petiot tries to get to full guard but Beltran has control of the leg. #T2#
Petiot trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Beltran prevents Petiot from getting the reversal.
Petiot flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Petiot wants to hold on but Beltran pushes him away.
Beltran controlling his opponent.
Beltran trying to control but Petiot is having none of it. #T3#
Petiot tries to reverse the position but Beltran maintains control.
Carlos Beltran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beltran looking to control and managing it successfully.
Petiot can't escape the position.
Beltran controlling from the full mount. #T4#
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.
Petiot is trying desperately to improve position.
Petiot regains half guard.
Beltran is thwarting Petiot's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petiot is trying to stand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcel Petiot.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Beltran!
Carlos Beltran really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hardcore Nutrition 160Q ($150) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: PL MMA 20 Pinochet vs Mencken
Date: Mar 11, 2020

#R1#
Dhelan fails to land the takedown.
Beltran tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dhelan defends well and Beltran ends up having to push Dhelan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Dhelan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dhelan wants to control from the top but Beltran keeps moving.
Dhelan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dhelan looking to pass the guard.
Dhelan wants to control from the top but Beltran keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran keeping full guard, as Dhelan tries to pass.
Dhelan wants to control from the top but Beltran keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Dhelan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Beltran is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beltran tries to close the distance and clinch but Dhelan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dhelan digs a good hook to Beltran's body.
Beltran fails with a takedown attempt.
Dhelan misses with an uppercut. Beltran saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Beltran.#TD2#
Beltran closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beltran lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Dhelan has his foot on Beltran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beltran works his way back into a safe position though.
Dhelan wants to sweep but no luck.
Beltran loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Dhelan wants to sweep but no luck.
Dhelan trying to keep a closed guard but Beltran is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Beltran got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dhelan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beltran has managed to get both his arms back between Dhelan's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Dhelan looking for a guillotine here but Beltran defends easily.
Dhelan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dhelan is looking to sweep but instead, Beltran has passed into half guard. #SUB#
Dhelan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beltran pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Dhelan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beltran pulls his head out easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dhelan works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SUB#
Dhelan is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Beltran has his hands clasped together but Dhelan extends and breaks Beltran's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Dhelan.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zhan Dhelan!
Zhan Dhelan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: PL MMA 16 Sight vs Baccalieri
Date: Feb 26, 2020

#R1##TD#
Beltran changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Robson Kanu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Robson Kanu struggling a bit here.
Robson Kanu tries to improve position but can't. #SU#
Beltran decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Robson Kanu tries to bum rush Beltran with a series of wild strikes but Beltran uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robson Kanu throws a right hand that Beltran ducks under and follows up with a left that Beltran also avoids with ease.#CL#
Robson Kanu tries to keep at a distance but Beltran has taken the fight into the clinch.
Robson Kanu tries to circle away but Beltran has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Beltran turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Beltran manages to end up in side control.
Robson Kanu is looking to get back to his feet here but Beltran is keeping cool and he's managed to take Robson Kanu's back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robson Kanu is trying to get back to his feet but Beltran has full control of the position and if anything, Robson Kanu has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T1#
Robson Kanu tries to escape but Beltran has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Beltran lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Beltran is trying to stick to Robson Kanu's back but Robson Kanu is turning into Beltran. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Beltran's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Robson Kanu.
Robson Kanu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Robson Kanu trying to control the position from guard on top but Beltran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robson Kanu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Robson Kanu throws a big elbow that misses.
Robson Kanu trying to control but Beltran is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Beltran holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Robson Kanu throws an elbow that misses. Beltran uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Robson Kanu's guard. Nice move by Beltran!#REVR#
Beltran sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU#
Beltran stands up from Robson Kanu's guard - Beltran perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Beltran throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Robson Kanu was covering up waiting for the punch and Beltran finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Beltran is standing up over Robson Kanu. Robson Kanu looks to escape but Beltran dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##REVB#
Beltran in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Robson Kanu wants to control but Beltran postures up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Robson Kanu throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Beltran works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SU#
Beltran stands up and beckons Robson Kanu to his feet.
Robson Kanu misses with a body shot. #TD#
Beltran decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Robson Kanu is trying to escape back to his feet but Beltran uses the scramble to pass into side control. #ROC#
Robson Kanu is rocked!
Robson Kanu is still in real trouble! Can Beltran finish him?#SU#
Beltran stands up. #CL#
Beltran rushes Robson Kanu and presses him up against the cage.
Beltran lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Beltran has Robson Kanu pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Beltran pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Robson Kanu tumbling to the mat - Beltran dives into Robson Kanu's guard.
Beltran is standing up over Robson Kanu. Robson Kanu looks to escape but Beltran dives into side control. #REVB#
Beltran lands a strong strike to the head of Robson Kanu. That's dazed him! Beltran looking to finish here. Robson Kanu is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Beltran lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Beltran!
Carlos Beltran took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: PL MMA 13 Montana vs Gaston
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
Beltran fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Huchkov avoids it really well and circles away.
Beltran ducks under a wild hook from Huchkov.
Beltran drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Huchkov defends it well.
Nice sprawl there from Huchkov as Beltran shoots in.
Beltran takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Beltran dives in for a single leg takedown but Huchkov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Matel Huchkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Beltran.
Huchkov throws a shot to the body.
Huchkov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Beltran takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Huchkov lands with a kick to the temple. Beltran shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Huchkov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beltran.
Huchkov avoids the body shot from Beltran.
A swing and a miss from Huchkov.
Huchkov connects with a body shot that sends Beltran's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Beltran gets a takedown into half guard.
Beltran wants to stand but Huchkov has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T1#
Beltran wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huchkov keeps working.
Beltran wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Huchkov uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Huchkov wants to stand but Beltran is controlling the position.
Huchkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Huchkov, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beltran throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Huchkov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SU2#
Beltran stands and steps away. Huchkov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Huchkov looks to land a right hand but Beltran moved out of range.#TD2#
Beltran is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Huchkov's half guard.#SU2#
Beltran stands up and beckons Huchkov to join him on the feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Beltran.
Beltran checks the leg kick.
Huchkov lands a jab to the head.
Beltran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Huchkov.
Huchkov tests Beltran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beltran lands a right hook to the body. #T3##CL2#
Beltran has managed to clinch.
Huchkov is trying to break the clinch but Beltran has him pressed against the cage.
Huchkov is trying to break the clinch but Beltran has him pressed against the cage.
Beltran drops down looking for an ankle pick but Huchkov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Beltran looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Huchkov is fending him off so far but Beltran persists. Nope, Huchkov circles away and we're back to standing.
Beltran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Huchkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Beltran. #TD2#
Beltran shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Beltran was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Huchkov regains half guard, as Beltran was trying to land strikes.
Huchkov is trying to stand up here but Beltran is controlling him well. #T4##SU2#
Beltran decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Beltran takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Beltran takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Beltran doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Huchkov catches Beltran with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beltran dives in and grabs Huchkov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Huchkov pushes down on Beltran's head and hops out.
Huchkov is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Beltran closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Beltran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Huchkov throws a leg kick but Beltran sees it coming and moves out of range.
Huchkov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Huchkov tries to clinch but Beltran moves out of range.
Beltran avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matel Huchkov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Beltran fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Huchkov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Beltran is looking to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Huchkov.
Beltran scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Beltran misses with a hook.
Huchkov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Huchkov. That's going to slow Beltran down.
Huchkov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Beltran's head backwards.
Huchkov throws a lazy right hand but Beltran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left lands for Huchkov.
Beltran walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A cross from Huchkov lands.
Huchkov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beltran has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huchkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Huchkov throws out a leg kick but Beltran moves out of range and Huchkov only half commits.
Huchkov lands a nice shot that snaps Beltran's head back. #CL2#
Beltran moves into the clinch.
Huchkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Beltran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beltran stalling the fight.
Huchkov is trying to push Beltran away but Beltran has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1##TD2#
Beltran has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Huchkov regains guard immediately.
Carlos Beltran has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beltran sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Huchkov's guard.
Huchkov pushes Beltran off looking to stand but Beltran dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Huchkov kicks off Beltran and gets to his feet.
Huchkov lands a slapping body shot.
Beltran staying out of range there.#TD2#
Beltran gets the takedown into side control. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beltran throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Huchkov wants to get back to his feet.
Huchkov tries to buck Beltran off but Beltran is having none of it.
Beltran working away.
Huchkov wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Beltran is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Huchkov's shoulder. That is not cool. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Huchkov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beltran under the eye.
A jab from Huchkov does it's job there.
Huchkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Huchkov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beltran's head.
Huchkov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beltran in his tracks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Beltran tries to close the distance and clinch but Huchkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beltran tries to close the distance and clinch but Huchkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Huchkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beltran doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beltran wants to clinch.
Huchkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beltran can do to turn this around?
Beltran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Huchkov.
Matel Huchkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huchkov keeps the fight on the outside.
Huchkov dips to his left and cracks Beltran with an uppercut!#T4#
Huchkov connects with an inside leg kick.
Beltran tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Huchkov defends well and Beltran ends up having to push Huchkov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huchkov wants to slow Beltran down by chopping away at his legs.
Huchkov lands with a straight right. Beltran didn't see that one coming.
Huchkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Beltran swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Huchkov lands with a shot to the body.
Beltran takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Huchkov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Beltran will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matel Huchkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Beltran.
Beltran tries to clinch up.
Beltran changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Huchkov tries to avoid it but Beltran manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Huchkov to the ground. Huchkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Huchkov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Huchkov throws a sloppy head kick and Beltran moves out of range easily.
Huchkov works Beltran's body with a nice hook.
Huchkov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beltran on the side of the head.
Huchkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Huchkov is looking to clinch.
Huchkov lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Huchkov. Beltran does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Beltran has managed to clinch.
Beltran jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Huchkov walks away with a smile on his face. Beltran gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matel Huchkov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Huchkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beltran takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Huchkov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beltran's sensitive parts.
Beltran checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Beltran on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Huchkov slaps away a takedown attempt from Beltran, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Huchkov drives through and clinches with Beltran against the cage. #BC#
Huchkov manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Huchkov.
Beltran checks a low kick from Huchkov.#TD2#
Beltran dives in and scores a takedown into Huchkov's guard.#ES#
Huchkov wriggles free and stands up.
Matel Huchkov is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Huchkov does it's job there.
Huchkov misses with a head kick.
Beltran doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Beltran fails with an attempt to clinch.
Huchkov keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Beltran has Huchkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Beltran has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Huchkov.
Huchkov slows down the pace here.
Huchkov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Beltran has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Huchkov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Beltran tries for a takedown but Huchkov manages to get underhooks.
Matel Huchkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Beltran.#BC#
Huchkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Huchkov, right into the meat.
Beltran's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Beltran throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Huchkov's waist but Huchkov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beltran off to one side.
Beltran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Huchkov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Beltran shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Huchkov as he jumps to the side.
Beltran moves forwards but Huchkov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Beltran tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Huchkov swivels and escapes.
Huchkov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Beltran dives in for a single leg takedown but Huchkov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Huchkov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice cross by Huchkov.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beltran takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#
Beltran is rocked!
Beltran on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Beltran is still on wobbly legs! Can Huchkov finish him?
Nice straight punches there by Huchkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Huchkov.
A jab from Huchkov does it's job there.
Huchkov tests Beltran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Huchkov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Carlos Beltran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huchkov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Huchkov is looking to chop away at Beltran's legs.
Huchkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Huchkov.
Huchkov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beltran.#CL2#
Huchkov gets tackled into the cage by Beltran. Beltran maintains the clinch.
Beltran seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Huchkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Huchkov.
Beltran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beltran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Huchkov there.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Beltran 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Beltran misses with a straight right.
Huchkov throws the left hand but Beltran avoids the punch easily.
Huchkov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #TD2#
Beltran throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Huchkov was covering up waiting for the punch and Beltran finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Huchkov has his feet on Beltran's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beltran.
Nice sprawl there from Huchkov as Beltran shoots in.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Huchkov tenderised Beltran's leg. Beltran is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beltran tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Huchkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Huchkov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Beltran looks to land a right hand but Huchkov moved out of range.
Beltran takes one on the button.
Beltran misses with a looping right.
Beltran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Huchkov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Huchkov.
Huchkov lands with a cross. #TD2#
Beltran feints and as Huchkov raises his hands in defense, Beltran changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Huchkov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Matel Huchkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Huchkov lands a shoulder strike.
Beltran has a couple of punches blocked by Huchkov.
A short right from Huchkov on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huchkov blocks an uppercut.
Huchkov tries to work over Beltran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Huchkov breaks the clinch.
Beltran tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matel Huchkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Huchkov, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matel Huchkov!
During a confident post fight interview, Matel Huchkov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PL MMA 8 Huchko vs Joe
Date: Jan 29, 2020

#R1##TD#
Beltran manages to get an easy takedown there - catching The Crab on his heels. He'll look to pass The Crab's guard now, I'm sure.
Beltran trying to control the position from guard on top but The Crab is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beltran in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Crab controlling the position.#SUB2#
The Crab working for a triangle but Beltran defends it easily.
Beltran wants to control from the top but The Crab keeps moving.
The Crab wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
The Crab looking for a guillotine here but Beltran defends easily. #SUB2#
The Crab has his foot on Beltran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beltran works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
The Crab had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beltran defends it easily.
Beltran has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
The Crab is looking for a triangle here but Beltran uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The Crab is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on The Crab's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The Crab manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Beltran controlling the position well.
The Crab sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beltran defending well though. #T2#
Beltran tries to kick The Crab off but The Crab keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The Crab stalling.
Beltran landing a few short strikes. #SUB2#
The Crab is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
The Crab is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The Crab throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
The Crab seems to be working for a kimura but Beltran defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
The Crab is working for a submission of some sort.
Beltran wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
The Crab looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
The Crab is trying to work for a kimura but Beltran is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beltran is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
The Crab is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beltran sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
The Crab is working for a kimura but Beltran is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Crab seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beltran does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry The Crab dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beltran.
Beltran scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #TD#
Beltran shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. The Crab manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
The Crab is looking for a triangle but Beltran pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beltran accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Crab looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
The Crab has his foot on Beltran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beltran works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
The Crab managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Beltran got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Crab has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beltran has managed to get both his arms back between The Crab's legs - danger averted.
The Crab trying to control the position. #SUB2#
The Crab has an active guard here but Beltran has managed to pass into half guard.
The Crab controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The Crab is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Beltran's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Beltran's back!#T2##SUB2#
The Crab is looking for the choke from the back position but Beltran is controlling his hands well.
Beltran can't escape the position. #SUB2#
The Crab is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Beltran wants to get back to his feet.
The Crab avoiding Beltran 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
The Crab is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Beltran is defending well though. The Crab let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Beltran showing good submission defense here.
Well, with The Crab on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Beltran is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T3##SUB2#
The Crab has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
The Crab has got his arm under Beltran's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Beltran has spun round into The Crab's guard beautifully! Well done that man! #SUB2#
The Crab is looking for a triangle here but Beltran uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Henry The Crab has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU#
Beltran decides to stand back up.
The Crab fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Beltran lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Henry The Crab has been cut.
The Crab shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jab from Beltran.
The Crab will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carlos Beltran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
Beltran tries to bum rush The Crab with a series of wild strikes but The Crab uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
The Crab looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Beltran!
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!#SUB2#
The Crab goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Beltran has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for The Crab but great work by Beltran.
The Crab is looking for a sweep.
The Crab is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Beltran off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
The Crab looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
The Crab looking for the choke but no joy.
The Crab is breathing heavily.
Beltran is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Beltran dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henry The Crab'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
The Crab avoids the head kick by Beltran. #TD2#
The Crab fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Beltran sprawls well initially but The Crab persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
The Crab is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Beltran defends it well.
The Crab is pressing down on Beltran's thigh, looking to free his foot. Beltran is holding on for now.
Beltran regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from The Crab. #SUB2#
The Crab drops back, looking for a kneebar! Beltran looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Beltran looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Beltran! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab is looking to regain half guard here but Beltran keeps moving and retains side control.
The Crab felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Beltran gets to mount! The Crab was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The Crab regains half guard.
The Crab trying to hold on to Beltran's head to control him but Beltran postures up.
The Crab is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
The Crab actively working from the bottom here.
The Crab wants to control but Beltran is keeping busy. #T2#
The Crab moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
The Crab 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 scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
The Crab had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beltran defends it easily.
The Crab wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB2#
The Crab 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.
The Crab pulls Beltran in close to prevent any damage. #SU#
Beltran stands and steps away. The Crab gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Beltran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Crab paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Crab displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beltran.
Beltran stuffs the takedown.
Beltran with a poor takedown
letting The Crab counter with a right hand. #TD2#
The Crab closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Beltran quickly recovers to half guard.#T4#
Beltran is looking to get back to is feet but The Crab passes into side control. #SUB2#
The Crab working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The Crab takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beltran dodges the ground and pound from The Crab.
Beltran pushes The Crab away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, The Crab gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The Crab works to advance to full mount. Beltran defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2#
The Crab goes for an armbar but Beltran turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Beltran.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beltran trying to control the position from guard on top but The Crab is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Henry The Crab.
I think The Crab 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry The Crab!
Henry The Crab thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PL MMA 4 Huchakov vs Beltran
Date: Jan 15, 2020

#R1#
Beltran walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Beltran takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Huchkov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL#
Beltran clinches up against the cage.
Huchkov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Huchkov wants to get back to striking at distance but Beltran won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Huchkov fails to land.
Beltran avoids a wild elbow strike from Huchkov.#BC2#
Huchkov manages to break the clinch.
Huchkov cracks Beltran with a good jab.
Huchkov throws a looping overhand right but Beltran ducks down to avoid it.
Beltran misses with a head kick.
Huchkov misses with a low kick.
Beltran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huchkov manages to avoid it.
Huchkov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huchkov lands a jab to the head.
Huchkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Huchkov cracks Beltran with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Huchkov lands a jab to Beltran's midsection.
Huchkov scores with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Beltran, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Huchkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab from Huchkov.
Beltran takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Huchkov enables Beltran to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Huchkov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Huchkov seems keen to control Beltran's posture.#T1#
Beltran won't allow Huchkov to get back to his feet. #SU#
Beltran gets to his feet - Huchkov follows without any prompting.
Huchkov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beltrans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Huchkov looks to land a left hand but Beltran moved out of range nicely.
Huchkov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beltran under the eye.
The fighters circling - Huchkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Huchkov tries to get set, Beltran tries to push him back and clinch up but Huchkov manages to avoid the attempt.
Beltran shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Huchkov as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Beltran closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Huchkov quickly recovers to half guard.
Huchkov pushes Beltran off but Beltran dives into side control. #T2#
Huchkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Beltran working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Huchkov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Huchkov pushes Beltran off but Beltran dives into side control. #T3#
Huchkov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Beltran off and has taken his back!
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 is keeping busy.
Huchkov throwing sloppy strikes.
Huchkov trying to control momentarily.
Beltran is taking damage to the body and head.
Huchkov throws a series of strikes and Beltran wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Huchkov content just to control the position here.
A nice elbow there by Huchkov.
Huchkov throws some wild stikes that Beltran manages to avoid easily. #T4#
Huchkov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Huchkov controlling the pace for now.
Huchkov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Huchkov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Huchkov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Beltran?
Huchkov avoids the attempt from Beltran to control.
Huchkov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huchkov misses with a head shot.
Huchkov thowing shots but they're missing.
Poor strikes thrown by Huchkov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matel Huchkov dominated that round.
That's time! Beltran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Beltran cracks Huchkov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Beltran fails with a takedown attempt.
Beltran shoots in and drives through. Huchkov sprawls well.
Huchkov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beltrans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Huchkov lands a leg kick that knocks Beltran off balance momentarily.
Huchkov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Beltran keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Huchkov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Huchkov works the jab nicely.
Matel Huchkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Huchkov connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huchkov catches Beltran with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC2#
Beltran is rocked!
Huchkov misses the jab.
Oh Beltran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice shot by Huchkov.
A swing and a miss from Huchkov.
Beltran seems to have got his legs back now.
Huchkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beltran fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Beltran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huchkov scores with a head kick. Beltran tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Huchkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Huchkov connects with a body shot that sends Beltran's belly button to the back.#T1#
Huchkov lands a nice shot to the body.
Huchkov punishes Beltran's body with a nice straight punch.
Huchkov scores with a nice strike.
A cross from Huchkov lands.
Matel Huchkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huchkov scores with a jab to the head.
Beltran shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Huchkov sprawls well. Huchkov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beltran gets slowly back to his feet.
Beltran throws a series of strikes that have Huchkov backpedaling. #CUT#
It looks like Matel Huchkov has been cut.
Huchkov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beltran's sensitive parts.
A chopping leg kick lands by Huchkov.
Beltran takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Huchkov.
Huchkov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Huchkov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Huchkov cracks a nice hook into Beltran's ribs.
Beltran missing with a left hand there. Huchkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Huchkov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Huchkov lands a nice shot that snaps Beltran's head back. #T2##CL#
Beltran clinches.
Huchkov is trying to force a seperation but Beltran has the dominant position.
Beltran has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Huchkov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Huchkov breaks the clinch.
Beltran closes this distance looking for a takedown but Huchkov circles away.
Huchkov lands a slapping body shot.
Huchkov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Huchkov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Huchkov throws a right hand that Beltran ducks under and follows up with a left that Beltran also avoids with ease.
Beltran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Huchkov.
Beltran changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Beltran shoots for a double leg takedown but Huchkov sprawls well. He's pushed Beltran's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Huchkov scores with a jab. Beltran acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Huchkov scores with a sloppy right hand. Beltran should have avoided that one.
Beltran closes this distance looking for a takedown but Huchkov circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Huchkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Beltran takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Huchkov tests Beltran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Huchkov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Huchkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beltran has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Huchkov.#T3#
Huchkov is looking to clinch.
Beltran is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Beltran shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Huchkov as he jumps to the side.
Huchkov throws out a counter right but Beltran avoids it with no problem.
Huchkov lands a lovely overhand right.
Beltran gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Huchkov.
Horrible takedown attempt by Beltran or perhaps it was just good defense by Huchkov, which made it look bad.
Huchkov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Huchkov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beltran's calf.
Huchkov with a hook.
Beltran shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Huchkov throws out a counter right but Beltran avoids it with no problem.
Beltran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Huchkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Huchkov cracks Beltran with a right hand to the side of the head.
Beltran changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Huchkov tries to avoid it but Beltran manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Huchkov to the ground. Huchkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Huchkov instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Huchkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Huchkov lands with a right hand. #T4#
Beltran misses with a takedown attempt - Huchkov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beltran takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beltran walks into a left hand.
Huchkov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Beltran walks into a straight right hand from Huchkov.
Beltran throws a head kick that misses.
Beltran shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
BOOM! Huchkov lands a beautiful left hook that drops Beltran. Beltran tries to recover but Huchkov is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Beltran lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matel Huchkov!
Matel Huchkov is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking Matel Huchkov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2019

#R1#
And Win G ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beltran moves away.
Nice defenses there by Beltran.
And Win G sets himself, and Beltran steps forward looking for the clinch! And Win G avoids it this time.
And Win G misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Beltran moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Beltran has And Win G pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Beltran pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending And Win G tumbling to the mat - Beltran dives into And Win G's guard.#SU2#
Beltran gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And Win G throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Beltran tries to counter it with a takedown but And Win G pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And Win G misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Win G looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Beltran shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. And Win G manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Beltran seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SU2#
Beltran decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Beltran slips a jab and a cross from And Win G.
And Win G swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beltran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from And Win G. #TD2#
Beltran feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SU2#
Beltran stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And Win G throws a series of punches but Beltran avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Beltran moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Beltran jumps guard.
And Win G is looking to stand up but Beltran won't let him.
Beltran wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Beltran controlling And Win G's posture.
Let's hope that Beltran has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And Win G is looking to stand up but Beltran won't let him.
Beltran wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And Win G wants to stand but Beltran is controlling his posture from full guard.
And Win G wants to stand and escape but instead Beltran has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beltran is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3##SU2#
Beltran decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And Win G misses with a hook. Beltran ducked under it nicely.
And Win G sets himself, and Beltran steps forward looking for the clinch! And Win G avoids it this time.
Beltran avoids the body shot from And Win G. #TD2#
Beltran throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. And Win G tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Beltran is in And Win G's guard.
Beltran with a nice head shot there.
And Win G knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beltran on the ground.
Beltran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. And Win G is keeping the position for now.
Beltran slips nicely into half guard.#T4##SU2#
Beltran stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #KD2#
Beltran bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops And Win G! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#
And Win G is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like I Just Fight And Win G has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beltran accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oh And Win G is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beltran controlling from the top position.
And Win G seems to have got his legs back now.#SU2#
Beltran stands up from And Win G's guard - Beltran perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Beltran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on I Just Fight And Win G's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Beltran has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beltran taking a breather.
And Win G gets underhooks to prevent Beltran's takedown attempt.
Beltran is trying to drag And Win G to the mat but And Win G just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Beltran goes for a takedown attempt but And Win G pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
I Just Fight And Win G has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Beltran.
Beltran scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
And Win G throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Beltran looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And Win G tries to kick Beltran off in order to stand up. Beltran Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T1#
And Win G tries to escape but Beltran is in control.
Beltran scores with a couple of short elbows.#SU2#
Beltran decides to stand back up. Beltran steps back and let's And Win G get back to his feet.#CL2#
Beltran has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Beltran breaks from the clinch.
Beltran lands a nice leg kick that just misses And Win G's sensitive parts. #TD2#
Beltran scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Beltran thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed And Win G's head. #SU2#
Beltran decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Beltran looking to score a takedown here. And Win G is defending well but Beltran drives through and ends up in And Win G's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beltran showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU2#
Beltran gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And Win G throws a body punch but Beltran moves out of range.
And Win G throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Win G will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
I Just Fight And Win G is winning the standup battle so far.
And Win G swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Beltran gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
And Win G explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
A punch combination from And Win G misses. #T3#
Beltran dances in with a quick combination. And Win G is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Beltran snaps And Win G's head back. And Win G stumbles backwards against the cage. Beltran steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with And Win G's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. And Win G just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carlos Beltran!
Carlos Beltran very nearly forgot to thank Sully's Bar & Grill amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2019

#R1##TD#
Beltran looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rollins is trying to maintain the position but Beltran is very close to passing his half guard.
Rollins holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rollins is looking for a sweep. Beltran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rollins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beltran.
Rollins is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Beltran gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T1#
Rollins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rollins wants it to stay on the feet.
Castor Rollins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beltran shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rollins counters with a nice leg kick.
Beltran throws a head kick but Rollins moves out of range. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Beltran.
Rollins manages to work his way to half guard, despite Beltran's best efforts.
Rollins preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rollins is looking to improve his position.
Rollins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rollins pulls Beltran in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Let's hope that Rollins has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rollins is trying to control the position but Beltran postures up.
Rollins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rollins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Beltran will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Rollins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rollins throws an elbow that misses. Beltran uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rollins's guard. Nice move by Beltran!#REVR#
Rollins wants to sweep here but Beltran controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Rollins has control of Beltran's left arm, preventing Beltran from doing any damage.
Rollins looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Beltran puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rollins is trying to get back to full guard.
Rollins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rollins pulls Beltran in close to prevent any damage.
Rollins working a defensive guard here.
Beltran stopping the sweep attempt from Rollins.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rollins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Beltran preventing the sweep.
Beltran missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beltran tries to free his leg and advance position but Rollins is retaining full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rollins is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beltran dives in for a single leg takedown but Rollins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Beltran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beltran misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rollins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #TD#
Beltran shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Beltran was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beltran working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Beltran dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Rollins thumps Beltran with a low kick.
Beltran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beltran gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rollins.
Beltran has his takedown stuffed
and Rollins counters with a right hand to the body.
Rollins blocks a jab.
Rollins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Beltran throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Beltran doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rollins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rollins misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beltran takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rollins misses with a series of wild punches.
Beltran fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rollins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Rollins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Beltran doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Rollins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Beltran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rollins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Beltran is defending well.
Beltran is working for takedown but Rollins is calmly controlling the position for now.
Beltran prevents a takedown attempt there.
Beltran has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rollins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Rollins has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Beltran is trying to keep an underhook but Rollins manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Beltran manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick there by Rollins.
Rollins slaps away a takedown attempt from Beltran, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Beltran closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rollins circles away.
Despite the aggression on Rollins's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Beltran shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rollins as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beltran throws a head kick but Rollins moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rollins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Beltran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beltran throws a head kick that misses
and Rollins counters with a three punch combo that has Beltran backing up. Beltran nods at Rollins to acknowledge the strikes.
Rollins leaves Beltran with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rollins lands with a kick to the ribs.
Beltran tries for a takedown but Rollins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rollins misses with the combination.
Beltran half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Rollins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Beltran takes the fight into the clinch.
Rollins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Beltran swings wildly with an uppercut but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Rollins has clasped his hands together around Beltran's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Beltran might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rollins landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rollins lands an elbow.
Rollins is looking to take a break and control but Beltran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Rollins seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T4#
Beltran taking a bit of punishment here - Rollins scoring with strikes.
Beltran is not content to let Rollins control the position.
Rollins connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Beltran some visible discomfort.
An elbow from Rollins crashes against the mat.
Rollins trying to control the action but Beltran is working from the bottom.
Rollins tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Castor Rollins 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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Beltran has closed the distance and engaged Rollins in a clinch.
Beltran is working for takedown but Rollins is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rollins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Beltran fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Beltran misses with a takedown attempt
and Rollins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rollins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Beltran tries to clinch up.
Rollins throws a series of punches but Beltran moves out of range.
Beltran changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rollins tries to avoid it but Beltran manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rollins to the ground. Rollins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Beltran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rollins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rollins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rollins wants it to stay on the feet.
Rollins unleashes a big counter combination but Beltran bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beltran throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Rollins counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Beltran!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rollins working the ground and pound from side control.#T1#
Beltran wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rollins looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Beltran is avoiding damage well.
Beltran takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rollins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beltran keeps working.
Rollins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rollins working the ground and pound but Beltran is defending the strikes.
Check out the look on Rollins's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rollins lands an elbow.
Rollins working the ground and pound but Beltran is defending the strikes.
Rollins trying to control the position but Beltran is working away.
Rollins creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Beltran sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T2#
Rollins takes a little break here. Beltran wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Rollins working the ground and pound but Beltran is defending the strikes.
Rollins is putting a hurting on Beltran here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rollins misses with the ground and pound.
Rollins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beltran keeps working.
Rollins throwing strikes but Beltran manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Rollins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Beltran performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rollins tries to get to full guard but Beltran has control of the leg. #T3#
Rollins is controlling Beltran's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rollins is looking to control Beltran's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rollins avoid being mounted?
Rollins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rollins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rollins has control of Beltran's left arm, preventing Beltran from doing any damage.
Beltran won't allow Rollins to sweep him here.
Beltran is looking to work some ground and pound but Rollins has wrist control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beltran stopping the sweep attempt from Rollins.
Rollins trying to control the position.
Rollins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Rollins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beltran defending well though.
Rollins lands with a punch from half guard.
Rollins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beltran keeps working.
Rollins working Beltran over with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rollins looks to land a strike but Beltran avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rollins stands up over Beltran, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Castor Rollins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rollins 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Castor Rollins!
A very excited looking Castor Rollins made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2019

#R1#
Beltran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Villa misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Beltran feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SU2#
Beltran gets to his feet - Villa follows without any prompting.
Villa throws the kick towards the body but Beltran avoids it.
Beltran feints the counter takedown.
Villa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Villa.
Villa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice straight punches there by Beltran. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beltran.#TD2#
Beltran gets the takedown into side control. #ROC2#
Villa is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beltran looks up at the clock and then as Villa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Beltran smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Oh Villa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Beltran stands up. #CL2#
Beltran closes the distance and pushes Villa back into the cage.#BC2#
Beltran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Villa seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Beltran shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Beltran scores with a big shot! Villa's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Villa! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Beltran!
An out of breath and clearly excited Carlos Beltran thanked Sully's Bar & Grill for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Beltran darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And Win G is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Beltran scores with a couple of nice shots.
Still in half guard, Beltran seems content to control.#SU2#
Beltran decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Beltran dives in and scores a takedown into And Win G's guard.
And Win G on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if And Win G tries to get out of the position.
And Win G is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Beltran sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU2#
Beltran stands up and waves to And Win G to follow him.
And Win G throws a looping overhand right but Beltran ducks down to avoid it.
Beltran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Beltran pushes And Win G up against the cage in a clinch.
Beltran wants a takedown.
Beltran is looking for a takedown up against the cage. And Win G gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Beltran has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. And Win G is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
I Just Fight And Win G has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Beltran.
And Win G wants to get back to striking at distance but Beltran won't allow it. #T2#
And Win G wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Beltran has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by And Win G after a bit of a struggle.
Beltran with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Beltran is looking for a takedown up against the cage. And Win G gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And Win G prevents a takedown attempt there.
Beltran goes for a takedown in the clinch but And Win G prevents it. #BC2#
Beltran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And Win G ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Beltran fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with And Win G, pushing him back against the cage.
Beltran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beltran looking for a takedown.
Beltran has And Win G pushed against the cage.
Beltran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Beltran jumps into guard, dragging And Win G to the mat. #T3#
Beltran looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And Win G wanted to stand there but Beltran had control of the position.
And Win G has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#ES2#
Beltran is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Beltran keeps the fight in the clinch, despite And Win G's efforts to push away.
Beltran keeps the fight in the clinch, despite And Win G's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Beltran pulls guard. #T4##ES2#
Beltran pushes And Win G off and scrambles back to his feet. #TD2#
Beltran scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU2#
Beltran stands up. #TD2#
Beltran shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beltran lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Beltran wants to work for an arm triangle but And Win G is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Beltran dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Beltran lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Beltran gets a clinch. #TD2#
Beltran successfully pulls guard.
And Win G tries to stand but Beltran is controlling from the bottom. #ES2#
Beltran has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes And Win G off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Beltran gets a double leg takedown into And Win G's guard.#ES#
And Win G wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
And Win G throws a big shot that misses.
And Win G throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beltran. #TD2#
Beltran feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Beltran makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SU2#
Beltran stands and steps away. And Win G gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1##CL2#
Beltran clinches up against the cage.
Beltran is looking to take this one to the mat.
Beltran digs a right hand underneath And Win G's ribcage. And Win G let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD2#
Beltran has hold of one of And Win G's legs. And Win G is fighting the takedown attempt but Beltran gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Beltran is standing up over And Win G. And Win G looks to escape but Beltran dives into side control. #REVR#
Beltran advances nicely into full mount.
Beltran controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And Win G is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
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 tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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!
#R3##TD2#
Beltran manages to get an easy takedown there - catching And Win G on his heels. He'll look to pass And Win G's guard now, I'm sure.
Beltran scoring with punches to the head and body.
Beltran landing with the ground and pound.
Beltran throwing strikes from guard but And Win G blocks nicely.
Beltran postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Beltran stands and steps away. And Win G gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1##TD2#
Beltran closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And Win G pushes Beltran away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Beltran gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SU2#
Beltran decides to stand up, so the ref orders And Win G to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Beltran gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beltran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beltran is trying to work for a single leg takedown but And Win G pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And Win G has had enough of the clinch but Beltran keeps him there for the moment.
Beltran is trying to drag And Win G to the mat but And Win G just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And Win G tries to break the clinch but Beltran is controlling the position. #TD2#
Beltran has hold of one of And Win G's legs. And Win G is fighting the takedown attempt but Beltran gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
And Win G is looking to stand back up but Beltran counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by And Win G. #T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Beltran connects with a nice short shot to And Win G's temple.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Beltran in particular looking to stall.#SU2#
Beltran postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for And Win G to stand up. #CL2#
Beltran clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
And Win G is trying to push Beltran away but Beltran has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Beltran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Beltran shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in And Win G's guard.
And Win G avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Beltran slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Beltran throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carlos Beltran is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU2#
Beltran stands up and waves to And Win G to follow him. #TD2#
And Win G gets caught flat footed, as Beltran shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU2#
Beltran gets to his feet - And Win G follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Beltran shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in And Win G's guard.#T4#
Beltran is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And Win G working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beltran.
Beltran trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beltran not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Beltran landing with the ground and pound. #ROC2#
And Win G is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Beltran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Beltran winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Beltran!
Carlos Beltran really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2019

#R1##TD#
Beltran throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Beltran is in Wins's guard.#SUB2#
Wins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beltran preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Wins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Beltran passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Wins looking for a kimura from the bottom but Beltran passes into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Beltran decides to stand back up.
Wins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beltran as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Beltran connects with a right hand. Wins shakes it off.#TD#
Beltran looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Beltran scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC#
Wins is rocked!#SU#
Beltran stands and steps away. Wins gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Beltran changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wins is still in real trouble! Can Beltran finish him?
Wins looks winded!
Beltran cracks Wins with a big elbow.
Wins is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Beltran is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Beltran content just to control the position here.
Wins is looking to improve his position but Beltran isn't that keen on the idea.
Wins seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Beltran controlling the pace for now.
Wins is working to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beltran controlling from the full mount.
Wins tries to reverse the position but Beltran maintains control.#T3#
Wins keeps trying to improve his position.
Beltran controlling the pace for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Beltran prevents Wins from getting the reversal.
Beltran controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Beltran dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Wins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Beltran is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SU#
Beltran gets to his feet. Wins looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Beltran shoots in and gets a takedown into Wins's guard.
Wins wants to improve his position but instead Beltran has moved into half guard.
Wins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1##SUB2#
Wins looking for subs off his back but Beltran has passed one foot through into half guard.
Wins is breathing heavily.#SU#
Beltran stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Wins to get to his feet.
Wins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Beltran sprawls well. Beltran wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wins gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Beltran fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wins, pushing him back against the cage.
Wins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Beltran avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2##BC#
Beltran breaks the clinch. #CL#
Beltran darts in and clinches Wins up against the cage.
Beltran stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD#
Beltran lands a takedown into guard.
Beltran is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Wins has an active guard here but Beltran has managed to pass into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Beltran connects with a nice short shot to Wins's temple.
Beltran scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Wins is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Beltran jumps into side control!
Beltran advances to full mount.
Beltran controlling from the full mount.
Carlos Beltran overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beltran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wins can do to turn this around?#T4#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beltran has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wins is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Beltran dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Beltran darts in and clinches Wins up against the cage.#TD#
Beltran has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wins clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wins rolls, trying to escape but Beltran keeps control of the position.
Beltran is trying to stick to Wins's back but Wins is turning into Beltran. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Beltran's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wins.#SUB2#
Wins has gone for a leg lock! Beltran slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wins's guard.#REVR#
Beltran makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beltran lands a couple of elbows.#SU#
Beltran gets to his feet - Wins follows without any prompting. #T1##TD#
Beltran gets the takedown into side control.
Wins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU#
Beltran decides to stand back up. Beltran steps back and let's Wins get back to his feet.
Wins wants to stay close but Beltran steps back to make room for something. Wins seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Beltran and Wins drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Carlos Beltran!
Carlos Beltran really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: XF 27
Date: Sep 05, 2019

#R1#
Beltran connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Beltran pushes Mallone up against the cage in a clinch.
Beltran is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Beltran tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Beltran breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Beltran darts in and clinches Mallone up against the cage.#BC#
Beltran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Beltran catches Mallone right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Beltran moves into range and clinches up with Mallone.
Beltran is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mallone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Beltran wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Beltran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beltran tries for a takedown but Mallone manages to get underhooks.
Beltran is looking to take this one to the mat.
The referee calls for Beltran to work. #BC#
Beltran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##CL#
Beltran moves into the clinch.#TD#
Beltran has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mallone regains guard immediately.
Mallone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Beltran is controlling him. #SU#
Beltran stands and steps away. Mallone gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Beltran closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mallone did well to prevent Beltran getting side control.#SU#
Beltran decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Beltran throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL#
Beltran clinches up with Mallone and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
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!
Beltran wants to take the fight to the mat but Mallone manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mallone wants a takedown. #BC#
Beltran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Beltran moves into the clinch successfully.
Mallone tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Beltran tightens his grip and picks Mallone up, before dumping him to the ground. Mallone manages to land in guard.
Beltran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU#
Beltran stands and steps away. Mallone gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Beltran lands the left hand.
Mallone fails to land the takedown.
Beltran misses with a head kick. #T3##TD#
Beltran closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mallone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beltran is trying to control the action in half guard but Mallone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Beltran stops Mallone from getting back to his feet.
Beltran content to control rather than advance.
Beltran not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4##SU#
Beltran decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
Beltran gets a takedown into half guard.
Mallone scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Beltran manages to mount him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beltran controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Beltran dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Mallone gets tackled into the cage by Beltran. Beltran maintains the clinch. #TD#
Beltran gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Beltran trying to control the position from guard on top but Mallone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beltran content to stall in guard here. #SU#
Beltran stands up and waves to Mallone to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Beltran with that takedown attempt. #T1##KD#
A big head kick from Beltran and Mallone is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Mallone working a defensive guard here.
Beltran in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beltran trying to control the position from guard on top but Mallone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Beltran decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mallone, up you get!
Beltran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mallone can do to turn this around?#T2#
Mallone takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #TD#
Beltran looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beltran is looking to work some ground and pound but Mallone has wrist control.
Mallone wants to improve his position but instead Beltran has moved into half guard.
Beltran throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SU#
Beltran gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD#
Beltran scores with a takedown into Mallone's guard.
Mallone is wriggling around but Beltran manages to pass to half guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Beltran here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T3##REVB#
Carlos Beltran overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mallone is staying active underneath Beltran, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SU#
Beltran stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Beltran fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Beltran moves into the clinch.#T4##BC#
Beltran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mallone shoots in looking for a takedown. Beltran tries to sprawl out of it but Mallone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Beltran manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Beltran tries for a takedown but Mallone circles away easily
and Mallone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mallone stuffs the takedown attempt from Beltran. Beltran gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Beltran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beltran misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#KD#
Beltran lands a head kick that stumbles Mallone and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC#
Mallone is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jason Mallone has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beltran is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mallone is still in real trouble! Can Beltran finish him?#SU#
Beltran stands up from Mallone's guard - Beltran perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Beltran dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Mallone's cut.
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!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Beltran as Mallone shoots in.
Mallone seems to have recovered his senses.
Beltran fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Mallone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beltran cracks Mallone with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlos Beltran!
Carlos Beltran managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill, into his post fight interview.

Event: XF 20
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Beltran misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zeus lands a jab to Beltran's midsection.
Zeus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carlos Beltran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beltran shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zeus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zeus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been told by Zeus's head coaches at Rickys Weightlifting and Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zeus slips under a jab.
Beltran shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zeus pinned against the cage. Zeus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dredman Zeus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Beltran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeus swings for the body but Beltran moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beltran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zeus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Zeus scores with a nice head shot.
Beltran takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC#
Beltran is rocked!
Beltran fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zeus avoids it really well and circles away.
Beltran is still on wobbly legs! Can Zeus finish him?#KD#
Zeus feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Beltran sprawling to the canvas! Beltran rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Zeus finish him?!
Beltran fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beltran shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zeus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Beltran manages to circle out of the way.
Beltran seems to have recovered his senses.
Zeus jabs Beltran to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zeus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Zeus leaves Beltran with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#KD#
Zeus cracks Beltran with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Beltran looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Zeus finish him?
BOOM! Zeus lands a beautiful left hook that drops Beltran. Beltran tries to recover but Zeus is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Beltran lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dredman Zeus!
Dredman Zeus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: XF 14
Date: Jul 03, 2019

#R1#
Etxeberria takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Etxeberria looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beltran misses with an attempted mid kick.
Etxeberria misses with a wild body shot.
Etxeberria throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Etxeberria. Beltran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beltran now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Etxeberria scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Etxeberria ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Beltran.
Beltran tries for a takedown but Etxeberria circles away easily
and Etxeberria counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Etxeberria.
Etxeberria catches Beltran with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Beltran shoots in looking for a takedown but Etxeberria manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beltran's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Etxeberria looks to land a combination. Beltran sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#
Beltran is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Etxeberria swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beltran is still on wobbly legs! Can Etxeberria finish him?
Etxeberria connects with the punch.
A big right from Etxeberria misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beltran.
Kemen Etxeberria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Beltran.#T1#
Beltran throws a big shot that misses.
Beltran seems to have recovered his senses.
Etxeberria thuds a left hand into Beltran's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beltran. Etxeberria does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beltran doesn't manage to clinch there - Etxeberria circles away.
Etxeberria swings for the body but Beltran moves out of range.
Beltran connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Etxeberria's hands.
Beltran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Etxeberria scores with a nice strike.
Beltran misses with a series of wild punches.
As Beltran looks to move away, Etxeberria throws a big counter combo but Beltran just gets out of the way.
Beltran shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Etxeberria sprawls well. Etxeberria wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beltran gets slowly back to his feet.
Etxeberria fails with an attempt to clinch.
Etxeberria swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Beltran pushes Etxeberria up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Etxeberria lands an uppercut.#BC#
Etxeberria's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Etxeberria works over Beltran's head and body with a nice combination.
Etxeberria takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Etxeberria misses with an uppercut.
Beltran throws a left and a right that both miss
and Etxeberria counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Etxeberria moves into the clinch successfully.
Beltran is trying to break the clinch but Etxeberria is controlling him.#BC#
Etxeberria breaks the clinch.
Beltran shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Beltran looks to score with a jab to the body but Etxeberria is just out of range.
Beltran misses with a low kick.
Beltran takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Etxeberria walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Beltran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Etxeberria was well out of range. Poor timing from Beltran.
Kemen Etxeberria is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Etxeberria swinging wildly here.
Beltran is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Etxeberria connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Etxeberria scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beltran misses with an attempted mid kick.
Beltran tries a low kick but Etxeberria avoids it.
Etxeberria thuds a left hand into Beltran's body.
Carlos Beltran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Beltran clinches.
Etxeberria prevents Beltran from breaking the clinch.
Etxeberria has Beltran pressed against the cage, preventing Beltran from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Beltran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Etxeberria throws a body punch but Beltran moves out of range.
Beltran is looking to land body kicks.
Beltran misses with a body shot.
Beltran throws a right hand that Etxeberria ducks under and follows up with a left that Etxeberria also avoids with ease.
Beltran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beltran throws a hook to the side of Etxeberria's head but Etxeberria sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beltran tries to score a power double leg takedown but Etxeberria sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beltran somewhat.#T4#
Etxeberria works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beltran moves forwards but Etxeberria connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Beltran throws a half hearted mid kick.
Etxeberria is looking to clinch.
Etxeberria blocks a head kick by Beltran.
Etxeberria lands the left hand.
Etxeberria swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Beltran counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Beltran manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Etxeberria on his heels. He'll look to pass Etxeberria's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Etxeberria has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Beltran is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Etxeberria's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kemen Etxeberria dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Etxeberria throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beltran stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beltran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Beltran darts in and clinches Etxeberria up against the cage.
Etxeberria goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Etxeberria lands with a right to the head.
Beltran is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Etxeberria pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Etxeberria connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beltran. Beltran circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Etxeberria lands a jab.
Beltran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carlos Beltran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beltran wants to land a leg kick but Etxeberria is out of range.
Etxeberria with a jab.
Etxeberria bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kemen Etxeberria is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beltran closes this distance looking for a takedown but Etxeberria circles away.
Beltran misses with a jab, cross combination.
Etxeberria takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
BOOM! Etxeberria lands a beautiful left hook that drops Beltran. Beltran tries to recover but Etxeberria is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Beltran lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kemen Etxeberria!
A relieved looking Kemen Etxeberria thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: XF 7
Date: May 24, 2019

#R1#
Beltran wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beltran cracks a nice hook into Durnagoz's ribs.#CL#
Beltran clinches.
Durnagoz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Beltran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beltran looks to land a combination. Durnagoz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
It looks like Immamali Osman Durnagoz has been cut.
Beltran lands a head kick!
Durnagoz misses with a low kick.
Durnagoz misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've been hearing reports that Beltran has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Beltran feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durnagoz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Beltran is controlling him.
Beltran stands up over Durnagoz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Beltran working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Beltran stays in close to Durnagoz's body and controls the position. #T1##SU#
Beltran decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Durnagoz, up you get!
Beltran keeps the fight on the outside.
Beltran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Beltran lands a jab to the nose.
Durnagoz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Beltran. No joy for Durnagoz on that attempt.
Durnagoz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Beltran moves into range and clinches up with Durnagoz.#BC#
Beltran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Beltran closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Durnagoz quickly recovers to half guard.
Durnagoz looks winded!
Beltran drops an elbow to the side of Durnagoz's head. #SU#
Beltran decides to stand and escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Beltran lands a big head kick that sends Durnagoz tumbling to the mat! Beltran takes a step backwards and waves Durnagoz back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Durnagoz is rocked!#T2#
Beltran is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Durnagoz hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Carlos Beltran!
An out of breath and clearly excited Carlos Beltran thanked Sully's Bar & Grill for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2019

#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Beltran.
Vanatta tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Beltran slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
I really don't envy Vanatta right now.
Beltran really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Vanatta.
Beltran has the hooks in. Vanatta is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Vanatta trying to control the position but Beltran manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Beltran is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Vanatta defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Beltran lands shots from the back.
Beltran controlling from the back.
Beltran is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Beltran gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Beltran gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Beltran apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Vanatta tries to clinch but Beltran moves away #KD#
and Beltran counters with a crisp one two that drops Vanatta! Beltran thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Vanatta to his feet! Vanatta is in big trouble!#ROC#
Vanatta is rocked!#T2#
Vanatta looks to clinch
and Beltran counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Vanatta falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Carlos Beltran!
Carlos Beltran bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: XF 2
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Judah looks to land a left hand but Beltran moved out of range nicely.
Despite the aggression on Beltran's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Beltran closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Judah did well to prevent Beltran getting side control.#ES#
Judah kicks off Beltran and gets to his feet.
Judah lands a really nice looking cross but Beltran seems unphased.
The fighters circling - Judah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Judah tries a low kick but Beltran avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Judah misses the target.
Beltran tries to counter with a clinch but Judah shakes him off and moves away.
Judah throws a hook but Beltran blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beltran gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Judah lands with a good body shot.
Beltran blocks a jab.#T1#
Judah lands a nice looking body shot.
Judah connects with a right hand. Beltran shakes it off.
Decent striking displayed by Judah there.
Judah misses the shot to the body.
Beltran throws a counter combo.
Beltran takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Judah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Judah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beltran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Judah.
Beltran lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Judah scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Judah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beltran.
Judah misses the shot to the body.
Beltran wants to counter the offense by Judah and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Judah connects with a crisp jab.
Judah looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Judah throws a shot from downtown. Beltran moves away and avoids it.
Judah throws a lazy uppercut
and Beltran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Judah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Judah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beltran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beltran is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Elijah Judah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Judah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beltran manages to avoid it.
Beltran unleashes a big counter combination but Judah bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Judah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beltran.
Judah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Judah looks to throw the jab but Beltran is out of range.
Beltran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Judah backs off Beltran throws a huge counter combo but Judah manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Judah lands with a nice body punch.
Beltran blocks a jab.
Beltran steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Judah.
Judah throws a hook but Beltran blocks it.#CL2#
Beltran darts in and clinches Judah up against the cage.
Judah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Judah misses with some punches.
Beltran wants to take the fight to the mat but Judah manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Judah swings wildly with an uppercut but Beltran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beltran has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Judah after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Judah breaks the clinch.
Judah misses with a wild body shot.
Beltran defending well as Judah loads up on a big left hand.
Beltran walks into a jab.
Judah is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Judah.
A slow jab from Judah misses its intended target.
Judah ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Judah throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beltran stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Judah throws a hook but Beltran avoids it easily.
Beltran steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Judah.
Judah is looking to chop away at Beltran's legs.
Elijah Judah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beltran slips a jab from Judah.
Beltran checks the leg kick nicely there.
Beltran lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Judah connects with the punch.
Judah thuds his shin into the meat of Beltran's side.
Judah throws a series of punches but Beltran moves out of range.
Beltran wants to counter with a clinch but Judah pushes him away.
Beltran needs to keep his hands up - Judah had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah Judah dominated that round.
That's time! Judah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Judah. Beltran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beltran is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A bone on bone clash there as Beltran blocks the leg kick.
Beltran avoids the body shot from Judah.
Beltran throws a counter combo.
Some wild striking there from Judah.
Beltran defending well as Judah loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Beltran looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Judah trying to keep a closed guard but Beltran is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Judah 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.
Judah is working hard here to advance position.
Beltran throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Judah looking for a sweep. Not yet Judah, not yet.
Beltran in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Judah pulls Beltran in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Judah takes a swing at Beltran's ribcage but misses.
Judah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beltran unleashes a big counter combination but Judah bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beltran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Judah.
Judah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beltran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beltran with the counter takedown but Judah avoids it easily.
Judah tries to work over Beltran's front leg with a kick but Beltran checks it.
Judah lands with a nice body punch.
Beltran takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Despite the aggression on Beltran's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Beltran manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Judah on his heels. He'll look to pass Judah's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Judah is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Beltran presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Beltran has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Judah is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Beltran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beltran takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beltran moves out of range of the strikes.
That kick from Judah tenderised Beltran's leg. Beltran is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Judah with a nice cross.
Judah cracks a nice hook into Beltran's ribs.
Judah stuffs the takedown.
Judah throws out a leg kick but Beltran moves out of range and Judah only half commits.
Judah connects with a single shot there.
Beltran takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beltran slips a jab from Judah.
Beltran takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Judah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beltran can do to turn this around?
Judah uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beltran has time to react.
Judah throws a leg kick but Beltran sees it coming and moves out of range.
Beltran takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4##TD2#
Beltran closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beltran lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Judah seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Beltran must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beltran missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Judah looking to control.
Beltran is looking to work some ground and pound but Judah has wrist control.
Beltran looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah Judah dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Judah throws a shot from downtown. Beltran moves away and avoids it.
Judah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Judah scores with a hook to the body. Beltran takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Some wild striking there from Judah.
Judah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beltran circles away quickly and effectively.
Beltran lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Judah looks to land a right hand but Beltran moved out of range.
Beltran steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Judah.
Beltran misses with a takedown attempt - Judah sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah lands an overhand right.#T1#
Judah works Beltran's body with a nice hook.
Judah cracks Beltran with a right hand to the side of the head.
Beltran is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Judah.#ROC#
Beltran is rocked!
Judah throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beltran is still on wobbly legs! Can Judah finish him?
Elijah Judah is winning the standup battle so far.
Judah looks to land a right hand but Beltran moved out of range.
Judah misses with an uppercut. Beltran saw that one coming.
Judah throws a sloppy head kick and Beltran moves out of range easily.
Judah misses with a few strikes there.
Beltran throws a counter combo.
Beltran tries to clinch there but Judah circles away.
Beltran seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Judah takes the fight into the clinch.
Beltran lands with a left to the head.
Judah throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Judah swings wildly with an uppercut but Beltran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Judah digs a right hand underneath Beltran's ribcage. Beltran let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Beltran is working Judah over against the cage.
Judah blocks an uppercut.
Beltran with a knee to the head.
Judah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Beltran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beltran looking to stall.
Beltran lands a right hand.
Judah working aggressively here.
Judah is pressed up against the cage. Beltran has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Judah down to the mat. Judah avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Judah just misses with a punch to the body.
Beltran blocks the body kick.
Beltran is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fighters circle momentarily. Judah darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Judah connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Beltran changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Judah tries to avoid it but Beltran manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Judah to the ground. Judah escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Judah wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Elijah Judah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Beltran.
Judah misses with an uppercut. Beltran saw that one coming.
Judah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beltran.
Judah misses with a straight left.
Beltran's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Judah connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beltran scrambles back to his feet.
Judah looks to land a left hand but Beltran moved out of range nicely.
Judah throws a poor cross that misses
and Beltran counters with a series of strikes. Judah will be more careful next time no doubt.
Judah keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Judah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T4#
Judah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beltran was well out of range. Poor timing from Judah.
Judah throws a low kick, looking for Beltran's leg but Beltran calmly moves out of range.
A big left from Judah misses.
Judah throws a low kick, looking for Beltran's leg but Beltran calmly moves out of range.
Beltran throws a counter combo.
Judah misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Beltran's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A shot to the liver by Judah. Beautiful body shot.
Beltran blocks a jab.
Beltran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Judah.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Judah jabs at Beltran's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah Judah clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Beltran slips under a jab from Judah.
Beltran doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Judah misses its intended target.
Judah throws a body shot but no joy.
Beltran throws a counter combo.
Beltran is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Judah.
Judah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beltran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Judah wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah throws a leg kick but Beltran checks it.
Judah lands with a straight right. Beltran didn't see that one coming.
Judah lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Judah works Beltran's body with a nice hook.
Judah getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Beltran has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Judah.
A big left from Judah misses.
Judah will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good shot there by Judah.
Judah throws a looping overhand right but Beltran ducks down to avoid it.
Judah looks to land a right hand but Beltran moved out of range.
Beltran steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Judah.
Judah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beltran tries to counter by closing the distance.
Carlos Beltran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Judah throws a nice inside leg kick.
Beltran moves out of range as Judah strikes.#T2#
Beltran takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beltran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Judah sets himself, and Beltran steps forward looking for the clinch! Judah avoids it this time.
A jab from Judah misses.
Beltran is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Judah digs a good body shot into Beltran's ribs.
Judah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Beltran throws a counter combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Judah throws a body shot but no joy.
Beltran shoots in for a takedown but Judah shows good takedown defense.
Judah misses with a hook
and Beltran counters with a left and a right that stings Judah.
An inside leg kick from Judah misses.
Beltran is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Beltran takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Beltran slips a jab and a cross from Judah.
Beltran tries to counter by closing the distance.
Beltran shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Judah defends it nicely.
Judah lands a nice hook to Beltran's body. Beltran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Judah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beltran was well out of range. Poor timing from Judah.
Beltran replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Judah blocks it well.
Judah 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.
Beltran doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Judah throws a body punch but Beltran moves out of range.
As Judah backs off Beltran throws a huge counter combo but Judah manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Beltran takes one on the button.
Beltran has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Beltran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judah.
Judah sets himself, and Beltran steps forward looking for the clinch! Judah avoids it this time.#TD2#
Judah gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Beltran postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SU2#
Beltran gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Judah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beltran unleashes a big counter combination but Judah bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Judah loads up on a big right hand but Beltran slips the punch.
As Judah backs off Beltran throws a huge counter combo but Judah manages to avoid it all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Judah throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah Judah had his way with Carlos Beltran in that round.
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!
#R5#
Judah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beltran.
As Judah backs off Beltran throws a huge counter combo but Judah manages to avoid it all.
Judah misses with a straight left.
Judah scores with a jab.
Judah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beltran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Judah misses the target.
Beltran lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A slow jab from Judah misses its intended target.
Beltran is looking for the big counter here.
Judah misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah misses the shot to the body.
Beltran feints a counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Judah.
Judah lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Judah misses with a straight right. #T1#
Judah throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beltran counters with a two punch combo.
Judah throws a hook but Beltran avoids it easily.
Judah fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Judah tried to score with a low kick but Beltran checks it.
A jab from Judah misses.
Beltran tries to counter by closing the distance.
Judah throws a lazy right hand but Beltran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Judah jabs Beltran right on the nose. Beltran blinks but takes it well.
Judah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Judah throws a body punch but Beltran moves out of range.
Judah scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Judah.
Beltran blocks a jab.
Despite the aggression on Beltran's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Judah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beltran wants to counter with a clinch but Judah pushes him away.
Judah fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Judah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beltran blocks a jab.
Beltran slips a straight right by Judah.
Beltran tries to counter with a clinch but Judah shakes him off and moves away.
Judah missing with a left hand there. Beltran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Judah throws a looping overhand right but Beltran ducks down to avoid it.
Carlos Beltran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beltran moves out of range of the body kick.
Beltran is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Judah lands a nice shot to the body.
Judah misses with a body punch
and Beltran counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Judah tries to sprawl but Beltran drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Beltran not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Judah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beltran.
Judah wants to improve his position but Beltran is controlling well.
Beltran stops Judah from getting back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4##ES#
Judah manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Beltran keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Beltran.
Beltran has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Judah after a bit of a struggle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Judah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Judah wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Elijah Judah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beltran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beltran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beltran throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Beltran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Judahs head.
Beltran tries to work over Judah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Judah's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Judah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Judah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Judah.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elijah Judah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Judah, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:45
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah Judah!
Elijah Judah is the new bantamweight champion!
Elijah Judah decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2019

#R1##TD#
Beltran fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vizsla to the ground. Beltran is now in Vizsla's guard.
Vizsla is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Beltran is controlling him.
Vizsla is looking to stand back up but Beltran counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Vizsla.
Beltran slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Beltran is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vizsla doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beltran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran is controlling the pace. #T1#
Vizsla is trying to stand.
Beltran has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Beltran lands a nice shot to the head. #T2#
Beltran is landing with some decent strikes but Vizsla is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Vizsla looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Beltran sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Beltran is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Vizsla is trying to stand.
Vizsla regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Beltran decides to stand up. #CL#
Beltran moves into the clinch successfully. #T3##TD#
Beltran has hold of one of Vizsla's legs. Vizsla is fighting the takedown attempt but Beltran gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Vizsla has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Beltran off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Baka Vizsla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beltran throws a leg kick which misses Vizsla's front leg but catches the back leg as Vizsla tries to avoid it. #TD#
Beltran drives through with a takedown into Vizsla's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vizsla is looking to stand back up but Beltran counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Vizsla. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Beltran is looking for a kimura but Vizsla is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Beltran to get the leverage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Beltran in particular looking to stall.
Beltran wants to free his trapped foot but Vizsla is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Beltran passes the guard and advances to mount!
Beltran connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Beltran breaks from Vizsla's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beltran tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Beltran landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC#
Vizsla is rocked!
Beltran connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Beltran dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vizsla is still on wobbly legs! Can Beltran finish him?#TD2#
Vizsla pulls guard successfully.
Beltran is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vizsla seems to have recovered his senses.
Beltran in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beltran forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vizsla wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Beltran not doing much here.
Beltran looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vizsla with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vizsla is in trouble now - Beltran has advanced to mount!
Beltran controlling the position easily from mount. #T2##SUB#
Beltran working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Beltran controlling the pace for now.
Beltran lands a nice shot to the head.
Beltran tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee warns Vizsla that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Beltran pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
A big strike lands for Beltran! That's really hurt Vizsla and he's turned his back - Beltran keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Beltran jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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.
The defeated Baka Vizsla had this to say: 'I'm coming back with vengeance!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Beltran bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Hopkins's face as Beltran controls the position.
Hopkins is trying to get back to half guard.
Beltran landing a few strikes.
Beltran is chipping away with strikes.
Hopkins is working to avoid the ground and pound but Beltran connects with a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Beltran tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hopkins is looking for a sweep.
Beltran cracks Hopkins with an elbow. That is naaassty.
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!#SUB2#
Beltran is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hopkins looks calm but he's in trouble here. Beltran gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hopkins is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Beltran lets go of the hold and Hopkins can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Beltran!
Carlos Beltran was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: EFC Turturro vs Lambton
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Beltran fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Curran misses.
Beltran gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Curran.#TD#
Beltran shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Curran manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Curran looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Curran is looking for a triangle but Beltran pushes his legs off easily. #SU#
Beltran stands up and waves to Curran to follow him.
Curran shoots in looking for a takedown but Beltran manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Curran's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran throws out a loose jab but Beltran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beltran throws a big counter combination but Curran scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Curran dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beltran. That did some damage!
Curran throws the kick towards the body but Beltran avoids it.
Curran misses with a straight left.
Beltran ducks under a wild hook from Curran.#T1#
Curran takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Curran swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Beltran moves away from the strike by Curran.
Beltran stuffs the takedown attempt from Curran. Curran gets slowly back to his feet.
Beltran tries to counter with a takedown but Curran is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Curran shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Beltran is trying to defend but Curran finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Beltran keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beltran trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Curran manages to pass to mount!
Curran cracks Beltran with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Beltran takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beltran is desperately trying to improve his position but Curran has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Beltran gets back to half guard.
Beltran is looking for a sweep. Curran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Curran seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Beltran wants to get back to his feet.
Beltran trying to control but Curran postures up.
Beltran wants to improve his position but Curran is controlling well.
Beltran controlling the position for now.
Curran working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Curran lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Curran sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beltran defending well though.
Curran throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Curran is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Curran prevents Beltran from improving his position.
Curran missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beltran is trying to control but can't.
Curran winds up and cracks Beltran with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Beltran is looking for a sweep. Curran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Curran is nestled in close to Beltran, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Beltran avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Curran.
Curran is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Curran is looking for a kimura here.
Curran lands with a punch from half guard.
Curran winds up and cracks Beltran with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Curran has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Curran wants to free his trapped foot but Beltran is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Curran is looking for a kimura but Beltran is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Curran to get the leverage.
Curran prevents Beltran from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Curran dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Beltran closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Curran did well to prevent Beltran getting side control.
Beltran is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Beltran lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Curran works his way to full guard. Good work.
Beltran is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Curran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beltran is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Curran working for a triangle but Beltran defends it easily.
Curran keeping moving, preventing Beltran from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Curran looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Beltran passes into side control. #SUB#
Beltran is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Curran knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Curran gets back to half guard.
Curran is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Beltran's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Beltran's back!#T2#
Curran landing with strikes.
Curran scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Beltran is looking for a way out.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Curran. #ROC2#
Beltran is rocked!
Beltran is in bad spot here.
Curran cracks Beltran with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Beltran from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Beltran is trying to stand back up.
Curran avoiding Beltran 's attempts to control his hands.
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!
Curran punishes Beltran with strikes from the back mount. #T3#
Curran punches Beltran on the ear.
Oh Beltran is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Curran working for a choke but Beltran is defending well.
Beltran seems to have got his legs back now.
Beltran is really stuck here.
Beltran rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beltran wants to get back to his feet.
Curran working over Beltran with some ground and pound. Beltran looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Curran tries to pass to full mount but Beltran defends it. #T4#
Beltran punching from the bottom.
Curran missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Beltran wants to control but Curran is keeping busy.
Beltran gets full guard.
Beltran manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Curran manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Curran looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beltran is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Beltran wants to control from the top but Curran keeps moving.
Curran wants to sweep here but Beltran controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Curran 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Curran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beltran.
Curran scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beltran doesn't seem bothered though.
Curran works the jab nicely.#CL#
Beltran closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Curran misses with the head strike. #TD#
Beltran has Curran pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Beltran pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Curran tumbling to the mat - Beltran dives into Curran's guard.#SUB2#
Curran throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Curran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beltran is aware though and is defending well.
Curran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Curran is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1##ES#
Beltran pushes Curran off and gets back to his feet.
Mario Curran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carlos Beltran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Beltran scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Beltran gets to mount! Curran was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Beltran landing strikes, looking to finish!
Curran is wriggling around trying to escape. #SU#
Beltran stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #TD#
Beltran shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Beltran showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Beltran in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Curran wants to get back to full guard.
Curran gets back to full guard.
Beltran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beltran sitting in guard here, content to control.
Curran is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Curran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Curran working over Beltran with some ground and pound. Beltran looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Beltran wants to get back to full guard.
Curran tries to pass to full mount but Beltran defends it.
Beltran wants to control but Curran is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Curran is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beltran is trying to get back to full guard.
Curran working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Curran uses his free foot to push down on Beltran's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Beltran.
Beltran is desperately trying to improve his position but Curran has a good base and remains in mount.
Curran has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Beltran's face.
Curran working the ground and pound effectively.
Curran is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Beltran bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mario Curran is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Curran lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Curran postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mario Curran.
I've got Curran winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Curran!
After the fight, Mario Curran was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: EFC Blaze vs Kishimoto
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Hardy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beltran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beltran drops his hands momentarily and Hardy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beltran swinging wildly here.
Hardy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. Beltran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beltran falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hardy counters with a body kick.
Hardy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Beltran's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Beltran duly obliges.
Hardy cracks a nice hook into Beltran's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beltran lands a two punch combo. #ROC#
Hardy is rocked!
Beltran is looking to land body kicks.
Hardy is still on wobbly legs! Can Beltran finish him?
Nice cross by Hardy.
Hardy seems to have recovered his senses.
Hardy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hardy works the jab nicely.
Hardy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Beltran throws a series of punches but Hardy avoids them all with ease.
Beltran tries to clinch there but Hardy circles away. #T1#
Hardy dodges the punch combination from Beltran.
Hardy misses with a straight right.
Hardy throws a jab when Beltran was well out of range.#CL#
Beltran takes the fight into the clinch.
Hardy keeps control of Beltran as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Beltran breaks the clinch.
Beltran gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hardy swings for the body but Beltran moves out of range. #CL#
Beltran forces Hardy back against the cage and clinches.
Hardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hardy fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hardy.
Beltran working hard to break the clinch.
Beltran has had enough of the clinch but Hardy keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Beltran drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hardy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hardy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beltran or not.
Hardy trying to land knees to the body.
Hardy tries to work over Beltran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardy scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy tries a body shot but Beltran blocks it.
Beltran blocks a body shot from Hardy.
Beltran tries to break free but Hardy pushes him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hardy.
A left hand lands to the body for Hardy.
Hardy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hardy throws a head punch that misses.
Beltran wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3#
Hardy misses with a punch on the inside.
Beltran wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Beltran is trying to break free.
Beltran tries to break free but Hardy pushes him back against the cage.
Hardy tries a body shot but Beltran blocks it. #BC#
Beltran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beltran rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hardy dips to his left and cracks Beltran with an uppercut!
Hardy throws a hook but Beltran avoids it easily.
Hardy lands with a good body shot.
Hardy lands with an overhand left.
Beltran works over Hardy's head and body with a nice combination.
Beltran throws a series of punches but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy is looking to clinch.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beltran.
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!
Beltran misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
Hardy throws a series of punches but Beltran avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Hardy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Beltran, pushing him back against the cage.
Beltran jumps guard but Hardy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hardy misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hardy - that landed with a thud.
Beltran tries to break free but Hardy pushes him back against the cage.
Hardy stops a takedown attempt from Beltran.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Beltran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beltran has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Beltran controls his hands.
Hardy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hardy misses with a punch on the inside.
Beltran has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hardy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Beltran seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hardy can turn it around.
Hardy tries to throw a body punch but Beltran avoids it by throwing Hardy back against the cage.
Hardy gets through Beltran's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Hardy dominated that round.
That's time! Beltran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Beltran misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Hardy counters by clinching up.
Hardy lands an uppercut.
Beltran is trying to break the clinch but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
Beltran has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hardy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beltran is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hardy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Beltran controls the action.
Hardy misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran wants a takedown.
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beltran's elbow. #BC#
Beltran breaks from the clinch. #KD#
Beltran lands a left and a right that send Hardy crashing to the mat, dazed. Beltran thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beltran blocks a head kick by Hardy. #T1#
Beltran takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Beltran throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beltran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardy connects with a jab.#ROC2#
Beltran is rocked!
Carlos Beltran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beltran throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.
Beltran tries for a takedown but Hardy circles away easily
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Beltran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carlos Beltran is winning the standup battle so far.
Beltran takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Carlos Beltran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beltran looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beltran misses with a few strikes there.
Hardy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Beltran leaves his chin hanging out and Hardy seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Beltran crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacob Hardy!
Jacob Hardy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EFC Matusov vs Loogie
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Puno lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Beltran throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Puno.
Beltran takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD2#
Beltran closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Puno's guard.
Puno looking to control.
Beltran wants to control from the top but Puno keeps moving. #SUB#
Puno 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Puno is on top in guard. #REVR#
Puno throws a big elbow that misses.
Puno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Puno's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Puno preventing the sweep.
Puno in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Puno looking to pass the guard.
Puno is looking to work some ground and pound but Beltran has wrist control.
Puno advances to half guard.
Puno is looking to pass Beltran's guard but actually Beltran recovers to full guard.
Puno wants to control from the top but Beltran keeps moving.
Puno tries to free his leg and advance position but Beltran is retaining full guard.
Puno is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've been hearing that Puno has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Puno throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
Puno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Puno throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beltran works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Puno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Puno postures up in Beltran's guard and throws a big left but Beltran blocks it.
Puno trying to control but Beltran is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Puno's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Beltran avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beltran avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beltran is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Puno is looking to work some ground and pound but Beltran has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Beltran working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Puno.
Puno working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beltran's head.
Puno has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Puno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Puno trying to control but Beltran is working from the bottom.
Puno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Puno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Puno won't allow Beltran to get back to his feet.
Puno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beltran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beltran pulls Puno in close to his closed guard and prevents Puno from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Puno connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4##TD2#
Beltran closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Puno gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Puno is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Beltran's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Beltran's back!
Puno softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puno throws a series of strikes and Beltran wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Puno with a couple of short strikes.
Puno looking to finish with strikes here!
Beltran holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Puno tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Beltran tries to hold on but Puno postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyaf Daeland Puno dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Puno lands the left hand.
Puno scores with a hook.
Puno tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Beltran defends well and Puno ends up having to push Beltran into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Beltran takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Puno misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Puno fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Beltran to the ground. Puno is now in Beltran's guard.
Beltran wants to sweep but no luck.
Puno throws a big elbow that misses.
Beltran has Puno pulled in close to control his posture.
Puno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES2#
Beltran manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Puno scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Beltran sneaks out the side door and pushes Puno away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Tyaf Daeland Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puno scores with a hook.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Puno. Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beltran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Beltran. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Puno looking to score a takedown here. Beltran is defending well but Puno drives through and ends up in Beltran's guard.
Puno throws a strike but Beltran rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Beltran won't allow Puno to sweep him here.
Beltran trying to stand up but can't free himself from Puno's guard.
Beltran passes Puno's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tyaf Daeland Puno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Puno wants to control but Beltran is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puno tries to get to full guard but Beltran has control of the leg.
Puno blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beltran.
Beltran throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Puno makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Puno.
Beltran missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU2#
Beltran stands up and waves to Puno to follow him.
A combination from Beltran does no damage.
Nice shot lands for Puno.
Tyaf Daeland Puno is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Beltran as Puno shoots in.
Puno tests Beltran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beltran tries to clinch up.
Puno cracks Beltran with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Beltran moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Beltran takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Puno on the inside.
Puno is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beltran.
Beltran wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T3#
Puno lands an uppercut.
Puno throws a head punch that misses.
Beltran wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Beltran's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Puno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Puno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puno can't find room to land a body shot as Beltran controls the action.
Puno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beltran backwards.
Beltran fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Beltran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Puno lands with a hook. Beltran tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Puno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Puno moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Beltran throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Beltran shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4#
Nice jab there from Puno.
Puno is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Puno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beltran can do to turn this around?#TD#
Puno fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Beltran sprawls well initially but Puno persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Puno working over Beltran with some ground and pound. Beltran looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#
Beltran is rocked!
Beltran trying to control here.
Beltran is still in real trouble! Can Puno finish him?
Beltran blocking the ground and pound attempt from Puno.
Puno thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Beltran seems to have recovered his senses.
Puno with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Puno throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Puno looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Beltran with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puno wants to control but Beltran is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyaf Daeland Puno dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Beltran fails to land the takedown.
Carlos Beltran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beltran takes one to the side of the head.
Puno tests Beltran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Puno throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beltran on the side of the head.
Puno bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Beltran's head backwards.
Puno bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Puno scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Beltran misses with a double jab.
Puno tries for a takedown but Beltran sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Puno has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Beltran displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Puno scores with a decent looking hook.
Puno scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Puno lands a nice looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Beltran. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Puno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beltran.
Beltran throws a right hand that Puno ducks under and follows up with a left that Puno also avoids with ease.
Puno misses with a looping right.
Beltran shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Puno as he jumps to the side.
Beltran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Puno scores with the left hand. Beltran knows he should have avoided that one. #TD#
Puno looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Beltran has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Puno is working away from the top position though.
Puno missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beltran is trying to stand up here but Puno is controlling him well.
Puno winds up and cracks Beltran with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Beltran is looking to improve his position.
Beltran regains full guard. Nicely done.
Puno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Puno is working Beltran over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puno throws a big elbow that misses.
Puno throws a big elbow that misses.
Puno wants to control from the top but Beltran keeps moving.
Beltran utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Puno looking to sit in guard and control but Beltran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Beltran stopping the sweep attempt from Puno.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Puno is on top in guard. #REVR#
Puno stands up over Beltran, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Puno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Puno throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beltran works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Puno is looking to work some ground and pound but Beltran has wrist control.
Puno throws a big elbow that misses.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
Beltran wants to stand and escape but Puno is having none of it.
Puno will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Beltran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puno lands a couple of digs.
Puno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Puno throws a strike but Beltran rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Puno controls Beltran momentarily but Beltran frees himself. #SUB#
Puno has his foot on Beltran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beltran works his way back into a safe position though.
Beltran lands a couple of elbows.
Puno wants to sweep here but Beltran controlling him for the moment.
Puno working a defensive guard here.
Beltran trying to control the position from guard on top but Puno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyaf Daeland Puno clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Puno sizes up Beltran with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Beltran looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Puno drops down looking for a counter takedown but Beltran sprawls and moves away.
Puno bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Puno connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Puno scores with a jab to the head.
Puno misses with an uppercut. Beltran saw that one coming.
Beltran keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Puno shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beltran as he avoids it easily.
Beltran throws a sloppy head kick and Puno moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Puno uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beltran has time to react.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Puno.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puno scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Beltran to see if he's OK.#T1#
Beltran is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Puno has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Puno advances to mount.
Beltran avoids a series of strikes thrown by Puno.
Puno misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Puno misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Puno cracks Beltran with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyaf Daeland Puno!
Tyaf Daeland Puno retains his featherweight title!

Event: TWGC 23 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 18, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pops Maellard (ranked 1369 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Beltran (ranked 1156 p4p, 117 weight class). Carlos Beltran told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

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178 lbs

171 cm
38 yrs
145 lbs

Maellard

Beltran

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Pops Maellard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Carlos Beltran!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Beltran takes the fight into the clinch.
Beltran goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maellard prevents it.
Maellard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Beltran pulls his leg out and moves away.

Maellard rushes Beltran and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maellard wants a takedown.
Maellard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Beltran prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pops Maellard. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Maellard lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maellard (2) vs (0) Beltran
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maellard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maellard wants to pass the guard but Beltran is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maellard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maellard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beltran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maellard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maellard tries to free his leg and advance position but Beltran is retaining full guard.
Maellard is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beltran tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beltran keeping full guard, as Maellard tries to pass.
Beltran 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.
Maellard pushes down on Beltran's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maellard in particular looking to stall.
Maellard is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Beltran!
Score +3 for passing guard: Maellard (5) vs (0) Beltran

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maellard controlling his opponent.
Maellard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Maellard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beltran is looking to escape.
Beltran wants to control but Maellard is having none of it.
Beltran slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Beltran tries to get to full guard but Maellard has control of the leg.
Beltran trying to control but Maellard postures up.
Maellard is looking to take a break and control but Beltran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Maellard is trying to work for a kimura but Beltran is defending well.
Maellard slows the pace down in half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maellard trying to mount his opponent but Beltran defends it.
Maellard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Beltran won't allow Maellard to pass to mount.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Beltran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beltran is trying to control but can't.
Maellard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beltran does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maellard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Beltran is controlling Maellard's trapped leg to prevent Maellard from advancing to side control.
Maellard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Beltran is trying to get back to full guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Maellard is pressing down on Beltran's thigh, looking to free his foot. Beltran is holding on for now.
Well, if Maellard is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Beltran trying to control but Maellard postures up.
Maellard is stalling here. Beltran is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Maellard seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Beltran has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maellard (5) vs (4) Beltran

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Beltran working away.
Maellard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maellard is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Outer Heaven Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Maellard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Beltran's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Beltran wants to control but Maellard is keeping him busy.

Beltran is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Beltran is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maellard tries to roll over but Beltran keeps him under control.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Maellard is not content to let Beltran control the position.
Maellard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Beltran is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maellard defends it well.

Beltran is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maellard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maellard gets full guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Beltran stopping the sweep attempt from Maellard.
Beltran trying to control the position from guard on top but Maellard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Maellard 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.
Maellard working a defensive guard here.
Maellard can't keep his opponent in guard - Beltran advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maellard regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Beltran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maellard keeping moving, preventing Beltran from controlling successfully.
Beltran pushes down on Maellard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maellard is refusing to be controlled, as Beltran sits in half guard.
Maellard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maellard is positioning himself well to prevent Beltran advancing to mount.
Maellard manages to get to full guard.
Beltran trying to control but Maellard is working from the bottom.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Maellard is pulling down on Beltran's head to control his posture.
Maellard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beltran trying to control but Maellard is working from the bottom.
Maellard keeping full guard, as Beltran tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Maellard takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
A victorious Pops Maellard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TWGC 23 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 17, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Demian Azevedo (ranked 1089 p4p, 52 weight class) and Carlos Beltran (ranked 1148 p4p, 116 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

150 cm
27 yrs
130 lbs

171 cm
38 yrs
145 lbs

Azevedo

Beltran

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Demian Azevedo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Carlos Beltran!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Beltran closes the distance and clinches.
Azevedo fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Beltran wants the takedown. Azevedo is fighting it off but Beltran persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Azevedo's guard against the cage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Azevedo (0) vs (2) Beltran
Azevedo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Azevedo working for a triangle but Beltran defends it easily.
Beltran works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Azevedo is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Azevedo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Beltran looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo wants to sweep here but Beltran controlling him for the moment.
Beltran controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Beltran drops back, looking for a kneebar! Azevedo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Azevedo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Azevedo!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Azevedo (4) vs (2) Beltran
Azevedo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Beltran looking for a sweep but Azevedo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Azevedo (6) vs (2) Beltran

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo fails to move to back control.
Beltran reaches up and holds on to Azevedo to control the position.
Beltran tries to lock up and control but Azevedo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo is trying to control here but Beltran has managed to regain half guard.
Beltran is controlling Azevedo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Azevedo stalling away here and it's allowed Beltran to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Beltran keeping moving, preventing Azevedo from controlling successfully.
Azevedo wants to pass the guard but Beltran is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo is working hard here to advance position.
Beltran has Azevedo pulled in close to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beltran is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azevedo (6) vs (4) Beltran
Azevedo being controlled here, momentarily.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo wants to sweep here but Beltran controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beltran seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Azevedo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Azevedo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azevedo (8) vs (4) Beltran
Beltran is pressing down on Azevedo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Beltran is pulling down on Azevedo's head. It's preventing any offense from Azevedo, at least for the moment.
Azevedo looking to pass the guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Beltran is positioning himself well to prevent Azevedo advancing to mount.
Beltran won't allow Azevedo to pass to mount.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Beltran wants to get back to full guard.

Azevedo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Beltran preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Beltran is refusing to be controlled, as Azevedo sits in half guard.
Azevedo wants to pass the guard but Beltran is defending well.
Azevedo prevents Beltran from improving his position.
Azevedo is keen to just control but Beltran is a slippery customer.
Azevedo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Beltran knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Beltran is controlling Azevedo's trapped leg to prevent Azevedo from advancing to side control.
Let's hope that Beltran has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Beltran's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Azevedo is looking to advance position but Beltran won't allow it.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Beltran tries to get to full guard but Azevedo has control of the leg.
Azevedo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Beltran reverses the position - he's now on top in Azevedo's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azevedo (8) vs (6) Beltran
Beltran pushes down on Azevedo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Beltran trying to control the action but Azevedo is working from the bottom.
Beltran wants to pass to mount but Azevedo is defending the position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo tries to roll over but Beltran keeps him under control.

Beltran is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Azevedo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Azevedo gets full guard.
Beltran passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Azevedo (8) vs (9) Beltran

Beltran working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beltran tries to move into full mount but can't pass Azevedo's legs.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Beltran is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Azevedo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Beltran taking a breather here.

Beltran is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Azevedo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Azevedo regains half guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo is pressing down on Beltran's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Azevedo keeping moving, preventing Beltran from controlling successfully.
Beltran is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Beltran got a little sloppy there for a moment and Azevedo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beltran has managed to get both his arms back between Azevedo's legs - danger averted.
Beltran stopping the sweep attempt from Azevedo.
Beltran slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Azevedo (8) vs (12) Beltran
Azevedo is not content to let Beltran control the position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Azevedo (8) vs (14) Beltran
Beltran takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Beltran swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Azevedo is now in Beltran's guard. A big mistake from Beltran there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azevedo (10) vs (14) Beltran
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azevedo wants to pass the guard but Beltran is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Beltran wins on points by 14 to 10.
A very excited looking Carlos Beltran rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: TWGC 23 (145lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 09, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Zander Harland (ranked 5656 p4p, 491 weight class) and Carlos Beltran (ranked 1095 p4p, 111 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Harland might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to We Don't Know. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

165 cm
35 yrs
157 lbs

171 cm
38 yrs
145 lbs

Harland

Beltran

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Zander Harland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Carlos Beltran!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Harland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beltran pinned against the cage. Beltran gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Harland tries to keep at a distance but Beltran has taken the fight into the clinch.
Harland changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Beltran fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Beltran clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran wants a takedown.
Beltran is pressed up against the cage. Harland has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Beltran down to the mat. Beltran avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zander Harland. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Beltran has Harland up against the cage in a clinch.
Harland has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Beltran avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harland is trying to drag Beltran to the mat but Beltran just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Beltran gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Harland regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harland (0) vs (2) Beltran
Beltran must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beltran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beltran controls from within his opponent's guard.
Harland is controlling Beltran's posture.
Beltran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harland is keeping the position for now.
Harland wants to sweep here but Beltran controlling him for the moment.
Beltran wants to pass the guard but Harland is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harland keeping moving, preventing Beltran from controlling successfully.
Harland is adopting a defensive guard.
Beltran passes Harland's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Harland wants to get back to full guard.

Beltran is working for a kimura but Harland is defending it quite comfortably.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harland is concentrating on defense, preventing Beltran from advancing position.
Harland moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Harland wants to sweep but no luck.
Beltran tries to free his leg and advance position but Harland is retaining full guard.

Harland isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Beltran stacks Harland on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Beltran!
Score +3 for passing guard: Harland (0) vs (5) Beltran

Beltran is trying to get an arm triangle but Harland is defending well.
Harland is trying to control Beltran's posture but Beltran avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beltran controlling from side mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Harland's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Harland tries to bench press Beltran off him but Beltran keeps the position.
Harland is not content to let Beltran control the position.

Beltran tries for a kimura but Harland is defending well.
Harland is trying to control Beltran's posture but Beltran avoids it.

Beltran tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Harland manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (2) vs (5) Beltran

Harland is looking for a kimura but Beltran is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Harland to get the leverage.
Harland with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Beltran wants to sweep but Harland has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Harland (5) vs (5) Beltran

Harland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Harland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Beltran tries to bench press Harland off him but Harland keeps the position.

Harland is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Beltran is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Harland is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Beltran has escaped the position, nice work there.

Harland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Harland is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Beltran has escaped the position, nice work there.

Harland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Harland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Harland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Beltran knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Harland trying to control the position but Beltran is working away.

Harland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beltran is not content to let Harland control the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Harland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Harland controlling the position.
Harland trying to control the action but Beltran is working from the bottom.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Harland is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Beltran's shoulder. That is not cool.

Harland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Beltran tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harland wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Harland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Harland is trying to get an arm triangle but Beltran is defending well.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Beltran wants to control but Harland postures up.

Harland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Harland is looking to take a break and control but Beltran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Harland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Harland tries for a kimura but Beltran is defending well.

Harland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Harland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Harland is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Beltran has escaped the position, nice work there.
Beltran can't do much from the bottom here.

Harland swings around for an armbar but Beltran sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Harland's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (5) vs (7) Beltran
Beltran wants to pass the guard but Harland is keeping the position.
Harland trying to control the position here.
Beltran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harland swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Harland has control of Beltran's left arm, preventing Beltran from doing any damage.
Beltran wants to control from the top but Harland keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beltran controls from within his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Beltran wins on points by 7 to 5.
Carlos Beltran bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Zander Harland was interviewed post fight and said 'Just don't know what happened. I had it. It was mine for the taking.'.

Event: EFC Matusov vs Stanky
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Pocc shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beltran as he jumps to the side. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Beltran has knocked Pocc down with a huge combo! Beltran steps away and waves a wobbly Pocc back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Pocc is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Tusing Pocc has been cut.#TD2#
Beltran shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pocc napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Pocc throws Beltran to one side and escapes!
Oh Pocc is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Beltran gets caught flat footed, as Pocc shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Beltran pushes Pocc off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Beltran dances in with a quick combination. Pocc is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Beltran snaps Pocc's head back. Pocc stumbles backwards against the cage. Beltran steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Pocc's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Pocc just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carlos Beltran!
Carlos Beltran was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: TWGC 23 (145lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Steel (ranked 21481 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Beltran (ranked 1094 p4p, 110 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

155 cm
23 yrs
154 lbs

171 cm
38 yrs
145 lbs

Steel

Beltran

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; James Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Carlos Beltran!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Steel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beltran as he jumps to the side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Beltran leaves Steel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steel tries for a takedown but Beltran circles away easily

and Beltran moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beltran prevents a takedown attempt there.

Beltran works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Beltran

Steel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beltran is aware though and is defending well.
Beltran tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beltran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Beltran looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran sitting in guard here, content to control.

Steel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beltran trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.

Beltran avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beltran stays in close to Steel's body and controls the position.
Beltran looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltran postures up.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Beltran from controlling successfully.
Beltran's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Beltran trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.

Steel 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.
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel keeping full guard, as Beltran tries to pass.

Beltran is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Steel 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Steel 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 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.

Steel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beltran manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (2) Beltran
Steel wants to control from the top but Beltran keeps moving.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Beltran is keeping the position.
Beltran pulls Steel in close to prevent any damage.

Steel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Beltran manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Steel has Beltran in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (4) Beltran

Steel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Steel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beltran defends it easily.
Beltran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel pulls Beltran in close to prevent any damage.
Beltran's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Steel 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.

Steel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Beltran pushing down on Steel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
Steel gets back to full guard.
Beltran stays in close to Steel's body and controls the position.
Steel 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.
Steel is working hard here to advance position.
Beltran not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (4) vs (4) Beltran
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Beltran is retaining full guard.
Beltran trying to control the position here.
Beltran keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beltran swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Beltran keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Beltran seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Beltran keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Beltran holds on and takes a little breather.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Beltran.
Steel trying to control but Beltran is working from the bottom.
Steel won't allow Beltran to sweep him here.
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beltran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beltran manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (4) vs (6) Beltran

Steel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beltran tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Steel 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 sitting in guard here, content to control.

Steel 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.
Beltran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Beltran trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Beltran avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beltran showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steel wants to sweep here but Beltran controlling him for the moment.
Beltran pushes down on Steel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Beltran tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Beltran passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (4) vs (9) Beltran

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Beltran wants to control the pace but Steel is squirming around nicely.
Beltran is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Steel tries to lock up and control but Beltran gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Beltran trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steel can't escape the position.
Beltran controlling from the full mount.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Steel tries to hold on but Beltran pushes him away.

Beltran looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Steel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Steel tries to hold on but Beltran postures up.

Beltran is working for a guillotine from mount but Steel frees his head quite easily.
Beltran looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Beltran controlling the pace for now.
Steel is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beltran looking to control and managing it successfully.

Beltran looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Beltran wins on points by 9 to 4.
Carlos Beltran spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2018

#R1#
Falwell throws a head kick but Beltran moves out of range.
Falwell looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Falwell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Falwell misses #TD#
and Beltran counters with a single leg into guard. Falwell didn't expect that.
Beltran slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Beltran missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Falwell has momentary wrist control but Beltran slips an elbow through the middle.
Beltran chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Falwell is rocked!#SU#
Beltran gets to his feet - Falwell follows without any prompting.
Falwell is still on wobbly legs! Can Beltran finish him?
Falwell drops his hands for a split second and Beltran immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Falwell face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Beltran follows up with a right hand that knocks Falwell into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carlos Beltran!
Carlos Beltran bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Yahweh Falwell had this to say: 'Hasa diga eebowai. I guess I didn't pray hard enough, or maybe prayed too much. I bet if I trained more instead praying, I might have avoided getting KO'd. I guess it's God's will. But to quote George Carlin: "If it's God's will and he's going to do what he wants to anyway, why'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2018

#R1#
Credible just misses with a punch to the body.
Credible looks to land a right hand but Beltran moved out of range.#TD2#
Beltran changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Credible looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Beltran just content to control the position. #SU2#
Beltran stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Credible misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Beltran. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Beltran fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Credible sprawls well initially but Beltran persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beltran with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SU2#
Beltran stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T1#
Beltran thows a body kick. Credible tries to catch it but that hurt him. #TD2#
Beltran shoots in and bounces Credible off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Beltran connects with a couple of short punches.#SU2#
Beltran gets to his feet - Credible follows without any prompting.
Credible lands a nice hook to Beltran's body. Beltran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Credible finds it's way through Beltran's defenses.
Beltran throws a lazy right hand but Credible sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Beltran misses. #CL2#
Beltran closes the distance and pushes Credible back into the cage.#T2##TD2#
Beltran has Credible pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Beltran pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Credible tumbling to the mat - Beltran dives into Credible's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Beltran decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Credible is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beltran.
Beltran swinging wildly here. #TD2#
Beltran fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Credible to the ground. Beltran is now in Credible's guard.
Beltran sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Credible's guard.
Beltran sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Beltran seems to be working for a kimura but Credible defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Beltran is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Credible knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beltran on the ground.#SU2#
Beltran stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Credible to get to his feet. #TD2#
Beltran throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Credible tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Beltran is in Credible's guard.#SU2#
Beltran stands up from Credible's guard - Beltran perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Beltran closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Credible tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beltran's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Beltran - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Beltran blocks an uppercut.
Credible misses with a body punch.
Credible lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Beltran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Credible fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beltran manages to avoid it.
Beltran misses with a wild combination.
Credible avoids a punch combination nicely.
Credible tries to clinch but Beltran moves out of range.
Beltran throws a counter combo.
Credible misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Beltran dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Credible swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Justin Credible is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beltran misses the jab.
Credible was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beltran lands a high kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Justin Credible has been cut.
Beltran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Credible.
Credible tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Beltran looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Beltran sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Credible blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beltran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran lands strikes from half guard.
Carlos Beltran has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Beltran stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Credible to get to his feet. #T1#
Credible tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beltran throws a series of punches but Credible moves out of range.
Beltran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Beltran gets a clinch.
Credible working aggressively here.
Credible tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Beltran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beltran misses with a few strikes there.
Credible tries to close the distance and clinch but Beltran swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An inside leg kick from Credible misses. #TD2#
Beltran manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Credible on his heels. He'll look to pass Credible's guard now, I'm sure.
Beltran postures up in Credible's guard and throws a big left but Credible blocks it.
Beltran has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beltran trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beltran with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beltran showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2##SU2#
Credible is working an open guard so Beltran takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Beltran throws a series of punches but Credible avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Beltran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beltran misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Beltran moves into range and clinches up with Credible.#BC2#
Beltran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beltran misses with a hook. Credible ducked under it nicely.
Beltran misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beltran misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Beltran closes the distance and pushes Credible back into the cage.
Credible misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Credible.
Credible lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beltran backwards. #BC2#
Beltran manages to break the clinch. #KD2#
Beltran lands a left and a right that send Credible crashing to the mat, dazed. Beltran thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jab by Beltran.#ROC2#
Credible is rocked!
Carlos Beltran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beltran connects with a superb combination that knocks Credible out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Beltran before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Credible!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2018

#R1##KD#
Beltran lands a big head kick that sends Bokhorst tumbling to the mat! Beltran takes a step backwards and waves Bokhorst back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Maarten Bokhorst has been cut.
Beltran misses with a double jab
and Bokhorst counters with an inside leg kick.
Bokhorst connects with a nice looking jab.
Beltran fails to land the takedown.
Bokhorst with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Beltran, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bokhorst throws a jab but it's blocked by Beltran.
A telegraphed right hand from Bokhorst misses the target.
Beltran appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bokhorst throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beltran on the side of the head.
Bokhorst pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Some bone on bone action there as Beltran checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bokhorst lands with a nice body punch.
Beltran throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bokhorst misses with a leg kick
and Bokhorst takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bokhorst looks to throw the jab but Beltran is out of range.
Bokhorst walks into a jab.
Bokhorst scores with a jab.
Beltran throws a right hand that Bokhorst ducks under and follows up with a left that Bokhorst also avoids with ease.
Bokhorst is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1#
Bokhorst stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bokhorst misses with a straight right.
Bokhorst moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A combination from Beltran does no damage.
Beltran looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bokhorst is fending him off so far but Beltran persists. Nope, Bokhorst circles away and we're back to standing.
Beltran tries a head kick but it misses.
Bokhorst connects with a body shot.
Beltran fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Beltran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beltran takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Maarten Bokhorst is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beltran is breathing heavily.
Bokhorst keeps Beltran at a distance using the push kick.
Beltran throws a right and a left that Bokhorst avoids nicely.
Bokhorst lands a jab to the head.
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 nice looking combination but Bokhorst bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bokhorst with a jab.
Beltran walks into a straight right hand from Bokhorst.
Bokhorst looks to land a body kick but Beltran moved away.#T2#
Bokhorst fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC2#
Beltran is rocked!
Beltran moves out of range of the body kick from Bokhorst.
Oh Beltran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bokhorst wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beltran tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut lands for Bokhorst. That snapped Beltran's head back.
Beltran is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bokhorst sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Beltran swinging wildly here.
Bokhorst scores with a kick to the body.
Beltran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bokhorst clobbers Beltran with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Beltran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bokhorst fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bokhorst throws a body kick that misses.
Beltran moves out of range of the body kick from Bokhorst. #T3#
Beltran lands a leg kick that knocks Bokhorst off balance momentarily.
Beltran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bokhorst wants to counter the offense by Beltran and move into the clinch position.
Bokhorst avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beltran seems to have got his legs back now.
Bokhorst cracks a nice hook into Beltran's ribs.
Beltran takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beltran needs to keep his hands up - Bokhorst had a free shot at his head there.
Some wild striking there from Beltran.
Bokhorst throws a body kick that misses.
Beltran lands with a right hand.
A jab from Bokhorst does it's job there.
Beltran throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bokhorst goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Beltran avoids the body shot from Bokhorst.
Good standup being displayed there by Bokhorst as he connects with a hook.
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!
Bokhorst lands with a good body shot.
Beltran takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T4#
Bokhorst lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bokhorst throws the left hand but Beltran avoids the punch easily.
Bokhorst lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beltran's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Bokhorst gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bokhorst tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bokhorst scores with a hook to the body.
Bokhorst slows down the pace here.
Bokhorst lands with a short shot to the head.
Bokhorst digs a right hand into Beltran's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beltran's gas tank.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bokhorst has a couple of punches blocked by Beltran.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beltran.
Beltran wants to break free but Bokhorst has control.
Beltran drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bokhorst gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maarten Bokhorst dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maarten Bokhorst's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A good leg kick by Beltran.
Bokhorst swats away the attempt to clinch by Beltran.
Beltran throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beltran misses with a few strikes there.
Bokhorst swings for the body but Beltran moves out of range.
Beltran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good leg kick by Bokhorst there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice uppercut lands for Bokhorst. That snapped Beltran's head back.
Bokhorst scores with a nice head shot.
Beltran fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bokhorst slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Bokhorst missing with a left hand there. Beltran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crunch! Bokhorst slams his shin into Beltran's torso.
Beltran tries to close the distance and clinch but Bokhorst swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beltran lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bokhorst backs up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Bokhorst throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As Bokhorst looks to move away, Beltran throws a big counter combo but Bokhorst just gets out of the way.
Bokhorst listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beltran swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bokhorst thows a body kick. Beltran tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maarten Bokhorst seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Beltran.
Bokhorst tries to land a front kick but Beltran steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bokhorst throws a lazy right hand but Beltran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bokhorst pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beltran swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Beltran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bokhorst takes a swing at Beltran's ribcage but misses.
Beltran misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bokhorst lands a head kick!
Bokhorst changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Beltran on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bokhorst tries to land a front kick but Beltran steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bokhorst is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Beltran will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T2#
Beltran blocks a head kick by Bokhorst.
Beltran on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Beltran misses with a series of wild punches.
Bokhorst cracks Beltran with a hook to the temple - Beltran is on wobbly legs here! Bokhorst swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Beltran falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Bokhorst wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Maarten Bokhorst!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Maarten Bokhorst waved his t-shirt featuring HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2018

#R1#
Beltran avoids a kick to the body.
Bokhorst loads up on a big right hand but Beltran slips the punch.#CL#
Beltran has Bokhorst up against the cage in a clinch.
Bokhorst goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beltran is trying to break the clinch but Bokhorst is controlling him.
Beltran prevents a body shot from Bokhorst.
Bokhorst misses with a body punch.
Beltran wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beltran.
Bokhorst misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beltran working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokhorst swings wildly with an uppercut but Beltran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beltran blocks an uppercut.
Bokhorst's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beltran has had enough of the clinch but Bokhorst keeps him there for the moment.
Beltran can't break the clinch. #T1#
Bokhorst presses Beltran against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Beltran has had enough of the clinch but Bokhorst keeps him there for the moment.
Bokhorst misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bokhorst scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bokhorst throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beltrans head.
Bokhorst tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beltran's elbow.
Bokhorst looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bokhorst.
Beltran is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bokhorst is defending well.#TD#
Beltran is trying to trip Bokhorst. He has hold of a leg but Bokhorst is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Beltran persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Beltran wanted to stand there but Bokhorst had control of the position.
Bokhorst is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bokhorst is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Beltran working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beltran working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bokhorst looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Bokhorst is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beltran is aware though and is defending well.
Bokhorst 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.
Bokhorst is still trying to improve position.#SU#
Beltran stands and steps away. Bokhorst gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Beltran slips under a jab.
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!
Beltran misses with a series of wild punches.
Beltran throws a series of punches but Bokhorst avoids them all with ease.
Bokhorst throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beltran moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3#
Beltran needs to keep his hands up - Bokhorst had a free shot at his head there.
Beltran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bokhorst swings for the body but Beltran moves out of range.
Bokhorst lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Beltran chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bokhorst can pounce on him.
Beltran throws a right and a left that Bokhorst avoids nicely.
Bokhorst misses with a straight right.
Bokhorst fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beltran looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bokhorst lands a high kick!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Beltran avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A combination from Beltran does no damage.
Bokhorst lands with an uppercut that bounces Beltran off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bokhorst moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#
Beltran is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Bokhorst.
Oh Beltran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Beltran scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Beltran seems to have got his legs back now.
Bokhorst is trying to maintain the position but Beltran is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beltran working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Bokhorst wants to improve his position but Beltran is controlling well.
Bokhorst trying to hold on to Beltran's head to control him but Beltran postures up.
Beltran takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bokhorst is pressing down on Beltran's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SU#
Beltran stands up and waves to Bokhorst to follow him.
Bokhorst tries to land a leg kick but Beltran saw it coming and moves away. #CL#
Beltran moves into the clinch.
Bokhorst has a couple of punches blocked by Beltran. #BC#
Beltran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bokhorst swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beltran tries to clinch up but Bokhorst circles away and keeps his distance.
Beltran scores with a one two! Bokhorst had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Beltran throws a one two combo.
Beltran fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Beltran throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bokhorst tries to counter with a clinch but Beltran shakes him off and moves away.
Bokhorst slips a jab from Beltran.
Bokhorst lands with a nice combination. Beltran backs away looking to recover.
Bokhorst swings for the body but Beltran moves out of range.
Beltran throws a nice looking combination but Bokhorst bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bokhorst lands a lovely overhand right.
Bokhorst tries a head kick but it misses.
As Bokhorst looks to move away, Beltran throws a big counter combo but Bokhorst just gets out of the way.
Bokhorst tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bokhorst connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Beltran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Beltran!
Beltran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bokhorst.
A telegraphed right hand from Bokhorst misses the target. #T1#
Bokhorst throws a big shot that misses.
Bokhorst dips to his left and cracks Beltran with an uppercut!
A right-left combo lands from Beltran.
Beltran misses with a wild combination.
Beltran lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC#
Bokhorst is rocked!
Beltran throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bokhorst connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beltran on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Beltran throws a right and a left that Bokhorst avoids nicely.
Beltran misses with a body kick.
Beltran takes one to the side of the head.
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!
Bokhorst throws a head kick that misses.
Beltran appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Beltran shoots in and gets a takedown into Bokhorst's guard.#SUB2#
Bokhorst looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bokhorst keeping moving, preventing Beltran from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
Bokhorst 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 wants to control from the top but Bokhorst keeps moving.
Bokhorst utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bokhorst is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beltran is aware though and is defending well.
Beltran wants to stand and escape but instead Bokhorst has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Bokhorst not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bokhorst trying to control but Beltran is working from the bottom. #T3#
Bokhorst pushes down on Beltran's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Beltran is looking to control Bokhorst's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beltran avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Bokhorst is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beltran sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Bokhorst is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Beltran has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bokhorst looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bokhorst throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Beltran to regain full guard.
Bokhorst trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bokhorst in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bokhorst postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bokhorst cracks Beltran with a solid left hand.
Bokhorst looking to sit in guard and control but Beltran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bokhorst preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Bokhorst looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Beltran throws an elbow that misses. Bokhorst uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Beltran's guard. Nice move by Bokhorst!#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maarten Bokhorst will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Beltran walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bokhorst.
Bokhorst throws a looping overhand right but Beltran ducks down to avoid it.
Bokhorst tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beltran was well out of range. Poor timing from Bokhorst.
It looked like Beltran was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Crunch! Bokhorst slams his shin into Beltran's torso.
Beltran misses with a combination #CL2#
and Bokhorst moves into the clinch.
Beltran has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Bokhorst fails to land.
Bokhorst tries to throw a body punch but Beltran avoids it by throwing Bokhorst back against the cage.
Beltran is trying to break the clinch but Bokhorst has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokhorst misses with the head strike.
Bokhorst misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beltran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beltran is looking to break free of the clinch but Bokhorst has double underhooks.
Bokhorst gets through Beltran's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Bokhorst doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beltran makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Beltran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bokhorst walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Beltran checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Beltran was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Beltran uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bokhorst has time to react.
Beltran moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Beltran tries to bum rush Bokhorst with a series of wild strikes but Bokhorst uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bokhorst looks to score with a jab to the body but Beltran is just out of range.
Maarten Bokhorst is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Beltran!
Beltran fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bokhorst with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Bokhorst lands a high kick to the side of Beltran's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Bokhorst dives into guard, looking to finish.#CUT2#
It looks like Carlos Beltran has been cut.
Bokhorst trying to control the position from guard on top but Beltran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bokhorst throws a strike but Beltran rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Bokhorst throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Beltran looking to pass the guard.
Beltran postures up in Bokhorst's guard and throws a big left but Bokhorst blocks it. #SU#
Beltran stands and steps away. Bokhorst gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Beltran throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beltran misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beltran falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Bokhorst counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Bokhorst as he connects with a hook.
Bokhorst scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Beltran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beltran swinging wildly here.
Beltran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bokhorst.
Beltran throwing a counter right hand but Bokhorst manages to avoid it.
Bokhorst lands a glancing blow to the side of Beltran's head.
Beltran takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bokhorst thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beltran is looking for a counter combo.
Maarten Bokhorst seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bokhorst looks to score with a jab to the body but Beltran is just out of range.
Beltran takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bokhorst fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beltran on the side of the head.
Beltran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bokhorst dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bokhorst cracks Beltran with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bokhorst throws a hook but Beltran blocks it.
It looked like Beltran was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bokhorst slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bokhorst bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bokhorst looks to score with a jab to the body but Beltran is just out of range.#T4#
Bokhorst lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bokhorst lands a jab-cross combination.
Bokhorst lands a nice looking kick to the body. Beltran takes a step back to recover.
Carlos Beltran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beltran bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beltran fails to land with a series of punches.
Bokhorst throws a lazy body kick
and Beltran counters with a three punch combo that has Bokhorst backing up. Bokhorst nods at Beltran to acknowledge the strikes.
Bokhorst lands with an overhand left.
Bokhorst feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beltran's calf.
Beltran thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Beltran drives through with a takedown into Bokhorst's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Bokhorst is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Bokhorst 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maarten Bokhorst comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bokhorst 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
Beltran throws a right and a left that both miss.
Falwell looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#KD2#
Beltran drops Falwell with a beautiful combination! Falwell stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Beltran is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Falwell is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Yahweh Falwell has been cut.
Falwell tries a head kick but it misses.
Oh Falwell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beltran closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Falwell out cold! Falwell corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carlos Beltran!
Carlos Beltran was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Yahweh Falwell was interviewed post fight and said 'Hasa diga eebowai. I guess I didn't pray hard enough, or maybe prayed too much. I bet if I trained more instead praying, I might have avoided getting KO'd. I guess it's God's will. But to quote George Carlin: "If it's God's will and he's going to do what he wants to anyway, why'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2018

#R1#
Beltran takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Beltran drives through and clinches with Cassidy against the cage. #BC#
Cassidy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beltran misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beltran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cassidy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Beltran closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cassidy circles away.
Cassidy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beltran looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beltran lands a right hook to the body.
Beltran looks winded!
Cassidy connects with a single shot there.
Cassidy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cassidy.#ROC#
Beltran is rocked!
Lachlan Cassidy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Beltran looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Beltran is still on wobbly legs! Can Cassidy finish him?
Beltran chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cassidy can pounce on him.
Beltran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cassidy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Cassidy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Beltran, pushing him back against the cage.
Cassidy lands a body punch.
Cassidy misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Cassidy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beltran takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Cassidy with a strong takedown there and he's ended up in side control.
Cassidy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Cassidy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Beltran's legs. #T1#
Beltran trying to remain calm as Cassidy controls from the top position.
Cassidy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Beltran seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cassidy works to advance to full mount. Beltran defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Cassidy controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Further stalling from Cassidy.
Beltran is working to get back to half guard.
Cassidy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cassidy throws some wild stikes that Beltran manages to avoid easily.
Cassidy controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lachlan Cassidy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Beltran fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Beltran does no damage.
Cassidy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cassidy lands a slapping body shot.
Cassidy dodges the punch combination from Beltran.
Beltran throws a nice looking combination but Cassidy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cassidy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Cassidy closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Cassidy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Cassidy closes the distance and pushes Beltran back into the cage.
Beltran tries to break free but Cassidy pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Cassidy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body punch from Cassidy.
Cassidy lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beltran doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beltran is breathing heavily.
Cassidy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beltran takes a shot to the head.
Cassidy goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Cassidy scores with a shot to the side of Beltran's head.
Cassidy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beltran backwards. #BC#
Cassidy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Cassidy moves into the clinch successfully.
Beltran has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cassidy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cassidy lands a nice uppercut.
Cassidy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Cassidy manages to break the clinch.
Cassidy is looking to wear down Beltran with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cassidy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cassidy lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Beltran falls backwards - clearly groggy! Cassidy dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lachlan Cassidy!
Lachlan Cassidy took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Red Light Coffeeshop for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: DARE 65
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Lê scoring well with a low kick there.
Beltran looks to land a combination but Lê avoids it well.
Lê keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lê dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lê seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Beltran throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lê wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beltran steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lê. That one must have hurt.
No joy there for Beltran, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beltran tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lê.
Lê throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beltran stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Beltran shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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 wants to take a breather but Lê is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Beltran in particular looking to stall.
Beltran is nestled in close to Lê, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Beltran wants to stand up but Lê has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Beltran seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lê does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Beltran is controlling the pace.
Beltran thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lê moves into full guard.
Lê is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Beltran looking to sit in guard and control but Lê gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Beltran is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Beltran wants to sweep here but Lê controlling him for the moment.
Lê seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lê has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Beltran wants to stand but Lê is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beltran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lê misses the shot to the body.
Quân Lê is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beltran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beltran throws a right hand that Lê ducks under and follows up with a left that Lê also avoids with ease.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lê throws a jab but it's blocked by Beltran.
Lê turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Beltran lands a two punch combo.
Lê throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lê scores with a hook.#TD2#
Beltran scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beltran throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beltran looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Beltran thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lê's head.
Lê is holding on to half guard well.
Beltran thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lê's head.
Beltran missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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 Quân Lê will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lê thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Beltran's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lê throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lê stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lê. That's going to slow Beltran down.
Beltran defending well as Lê loads up on a big left hand.
Beltran shoots in but no luck this time.
Beltran misses with a double jab.
Beltran throws a series of punches but Lê avoids them all with ease.
Quân Lê seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lê cracks Beltran with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice shot by Lê.
Lê dips to his left and cracks Beltran with an uppercut!
Lê just misses with a punch to the body.
Lê thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Beltran if he has to take too many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beltran displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lê fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lê connects with a body shot.
Lê scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lê lands with a nice body punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Beltran staying out of range there.#T1##CL#
Lê takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Beltran has hold of one of Lê's legs. Lê is fighting the takedown attempt but Beltran gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lê being controlled here, momentarily.
Beltran working some strikes from top position.
Lê has control of Beltran's left arm, preventing Beltran from doing any damage.
Beltran postures up.
Beltran looking to sit in guard and control but Lê gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Beltran being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Beltran is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lê prevents Beltran from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Lê is stalling in the full guard.
Lê wants to control from the top but Beltran keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Beltran wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Beltran lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lê circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lê.
Beltran lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Beltran's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lê connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beltran scrambles back to his feet.
Beltran tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lê swivels and escapes.
Beltran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lê.
Beltran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lê. Lê obviously looking to wear him down.
Lê's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beltran under the eye.
Lê throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beltran on the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lê.
Beltran moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lê swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beltran.
Beltran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lê.
A lazy left from Lê finds it's target.#TD2#
Beltran drives through with a takedown into guard.
Beltran has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lê is proving hard to escape from.
Beltran trying to control but Lê is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê dominated that second round.
That's time! Lê's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Beltran scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Beltran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beltran unleashes a big counter combination but Lê bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lê tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Beltran is able to avoid easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beltran is defended easily by Lê.
Lê lands a nice hook to Beltran's body. Beltran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Beltran takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Beltran fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lê moves away from the strike by Beltran.
Carlos Beltran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lê lands with a good body shot.
Beltran takes one to the chin there.
Beltran with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lê counters with a nice low kick that buckles Beltran's knee momentarily.
Quân Lê has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Beltran.
Beltran misses with a few strikes there.
Beltran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lê misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Beltran scores with a jab. Lê acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Beltran throws a right and a left that Lê avoids nicely. #CL#
Lê gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beltran blocking some punches.
Beltran is trying to push Lê away but Lê has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Beltran tries to break free but Lê pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beltran.
Lê misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lê digs a right hand underneath Beltran's ribcage. Beltran let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Lê. #TD2#
Beltran has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lê is trying to keep an underhook but Beltran manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Beltran trying to control from half guard but Lê is working away.
Lê is controlling Beltran's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Beltran is trying to control. Lê wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Beltran not doing much here.
Beltran not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beltran wants to stand up but Lê is controlling the position.
Beltran perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Beltran wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lê keeps working. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice body kick there by Lê.
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!
Lê works Beltran's body with a nice hook.
Beltran on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Lê. No joy for Beltran on that attempt.
Beltran's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lê clobbers Beltran with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Beltran's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Beltran duly obliges.
Beltran takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Beltran tries to keep at a distance but Lê has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lê presses Beltran against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lê gets through Beltran's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lê lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beltran.
Beltran looking for a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Lê.
A short right from Lê.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Lê - that landed with a thud.
Lê misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lê misses with a punch on the inside.
Lê misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
A hook to the body from Lê.
A short right from Lê on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lê.
Lê lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Quân Lê has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Beltran looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lê lands a shot to the body.
Lê scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#
Beltran is rocked!
Beltran is trying to break free.
Beltran is still on wobbly legs! Can Lê finish him?
Lê misses with a punch on the inside.
Lê working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lê is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beltran can do to turn this around?
Lê lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beltran backwards.
A short body shot lands from Lê as the two fighters clinch.
Lê throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Lê.
Carlos Beltran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hand to the body from Lê.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quân Lê showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lê, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quân Lê!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Beltran shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jaeger is trying to defend but Beltran finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jaeger is trying to maintain the position but Beltran is very close to passing his half guard.
Beltran thows a huge punch but Jaeger dodges it nicely.
Jaeger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jaeger tries to get out of the position.
Beltran seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jaeger is looking to improve his position.
Jaeger is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaeger wants to get back to full guard.
Jaeger is trying to stand back up but Beltran is controlling him #T1#
Jaeger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beltran is working away from the top position though.
Beltran tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jaeger controls his leg.
Jaeger wants to control but Beltran is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jaeger pushes Beltran off looking to stand but Beltran dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Beltran scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jaeger wants to get back to full guard.
Jaeger is looking to control Beltran's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jaeger avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Beltran there. #T2#
Jaeger is trying to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Beltran decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Beltran throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jaeger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beltran thinking. #TD#
Jaeger fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Beltran to the ground. Jaeger is now in Beltran's guard.
Jaeger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jaeger wants to control from the top but Beltran keeps moving.
Jaeger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Jaeger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jaeger looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jaeger trying to control the position from guard on top but Beltran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#ES2#
Beltran uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jaeger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jaeger .
Beltran looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jaeger appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Beltran throws a head kick that misses.
Jaeger is looking to counter with a body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Beltran or perhaps it was just good defense by Jaeger , which made it look bad.
Jaeger seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Beltran misses with a double jab.
Beltran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A right-left combo lands from Beltran. #CUT2#
It looks like Eren Jaeger has been cut.
Jaeger fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eren Jaeger . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaeger darts in looking for a takedown but Beltran gets double underhooks and turns Jaeger into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaeger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Beltran, right into the meat. #TD2#
Beltran shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jaeger is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Beltran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eren Jaeger '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.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Beltran.
Jaeger tries to counter with a takedown but Beltran is quick to defend against it.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Beltran! Jaeger is out on his feet! Beltran rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Jaeger is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Jaeger is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Beltran!
Carlos Beltran tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2018

#R1#
Beltran tries to clinch but Penaali moves out of range.
Beltran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Beltran drives through and clinches with Penaali against the cage. #BC#
Beltran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
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.#ES#
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. #BC#
Beltran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beltran slips under a jab from Penaali.#TD#
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!#SUB2#
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.#T1#
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.#SUB2#
Penaali looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Penaali trying to control but Beltran postures up. #T2#
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. #ES2#
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.#T3#
Beltran tries to clinch there but Penaali circles away. #CL#
Penaali gets tackled into the cage by Beltran. Beltran maintains the clinch. #BC#
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. #CL#
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. #TD#
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. #REVB##SU#
Beltran stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Penaali to get to his feet. #T4#
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.#CL#
Beltran instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Penaali gets control of Beltran's arms and successfully pulls guard. Penaali will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
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.
#R2##CL#
Beltran instigates a clinch.
Penaali is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beltran gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
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?#SU#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.#TD#
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. #SU#
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.#T3#
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. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Beltran. #SU#
Beltran stands up and beckons Penaali to his feet. #T4#
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.#TD#
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. #SUB2#
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!
#R3##TD#
Beltran gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
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.#TD#
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.#T1##ES#
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.#T2##CL#
Beltran has Penaali up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Beltran gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Penaali is looking to improve his position.
Penaali manages to get to full guard. #T3#
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. #SUB2#
Penaali looking for a guillotine here but Beltran defends easily. #SU#
Beltran decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
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. #CL#
Beltran instigates a clinch.
Penaali misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Beltran breaks from the clinch. #TD#
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.#SU#
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.

Event: DUEL#162 Hoffman vs Munson
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Beltran takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beltran doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ho counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Ho bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ho taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Ho is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Beltran looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ho gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Beltran is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ho lets go of the hold and Beltran can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Li Kong Ho!
A victorious Li Kong Ho thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2018

#R1#
Darrow lands a right hook to the body.
Darrow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Darrow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beltran has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Beltran tries to work over Darrow's front leg with a kick but Darrow checks it.
Darrow takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Darrow moves into the clinch.
Beltran wants to break free but Darrow has control. #BC2#
Beltran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beltran throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Darrow misses with a straight left.
Darrow bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beltran's head.
Darrow lunges at Beltran with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beltran's hand.
Darrow connects with a right hand. Beltran shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Darrow there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick misses from Beltran.
Darrow misses with a wild body shot.
Darrow slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Beltran is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Beltran.
Beltran misses with a head kick.
Beltran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Darrow.#T1#
Darrow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Beltran moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Beltran swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Darrow counter with a right hand.
Darrow swats away the attempt to clinch by Beltran.
Darrow scores with a shot to the body.
Beltran wants to clinch up but Darrow keeps it at a distance.
Brochan Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darrow lands a leg kick that knocks Beltran off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Beltran clinches up with Darrow and pushes him back against the cage.
Darrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beltran misses with a knee to the head.
Darrow tries a body shot but Beltran blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beltran.
Darrow lands with a right to the head.
Beltran wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Darrow has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Beltran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Darrow misses with a straight right.
Darrow works Beltran's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beltran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Darrow. Darrow obviously looking to wear him down. #T2##CL2#
Beltran rushes Darrow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Darrow keeps control of Beltran as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
I was talking to Darrow's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Darrow dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Darrow breaks the clinch.
Beltran avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beltran lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Beltran misses with a low kick.
Darrow misses with a straight left.
Beltran has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darrow.
Darrow cracks Beltran with an open hand slap.
Beltran shoots in but Darrow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Darrow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Darrow has Beltran up against the cage in a clinch.
Darrow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Darrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darrow scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Beltran wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Beltran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Darrow throws a good cross that connects.
Beltran fails with an attempt to clinch.
Darrow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Beltran.#CL2#
Beltran has taken the fight to the clinch.
Darrow has Beltran pressed against the cage, preventing Beltran from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Darrow breaks the clinch.
Darrow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beltran.
Darrow blocks a leg kick.
Darrow lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Darrow.
Beltran scoring well with a low kick there.
Darrow throws a leg kick but Beltran checks it.
Beltran drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Darrow throws out a powerful jab.
Darrow lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Darrow misses.
Beltran is looking to clinch. #T4#
Darrow lands with a nice body punch.
Beltran with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Darrow to score with a decent uppercut.
Beltran's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Beltran throws a lazy right hand but Darrow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beltran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Darrow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Darrow lands a jab.
Darrow is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL2#
Beltran has Darrow up against the cage in a clinch.
Beltran wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Beltran tries to pull guard but Darrow won't allow it.
Beltran tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brochan Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Beltran.#BC#
Darrow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beltran tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Darrow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darrow slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Beltran scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC2#
Darrow is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Brochan Darrow has been cut.
Darrow keeps the fight on the outside.
Oh Darrow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Darrow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beltran tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Darrow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Darrow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Beltran is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brochan Darrow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brochan Darrow's cut.
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.
#R2#
Beltran tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Darrow to counter with a crisp jab.
Darrow seems to have got his legs back now.
Darrow lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Darrow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beltran can do to turn this around?
Beltran tries to bum rush Darrow with a series of wild strikes but Darrow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Darrow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Darrow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beltran at a distance.
Beltran lands a jab-cross combination.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Beltran! Darrow is out on his feet! Beltran rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Darrow is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Darrow is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Beltran!
In his post fight interview, Carlos Beltran started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2018

#R1#
Beltran takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sienly misses with a wild body shot.
Beltran tries to clinch up but Sienly circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Beltran darts in and clinches Sienly up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Beltran's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Beltran tries to circle away but Sienly has him pinned against the cage.
Sienly is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sienly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beltran.
Sienly goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Sienly manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Sienly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Sienly. No joy for Beltran on that attempt.
Beltran is looking to clinch.
Beltran fails with a takedown attempt.
Sienly seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sienly throws the left hand but Beltran avoids the punch easily.#T1##TD2#
Beltran drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Sienly has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Beltran off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Beltran drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Beltran defending well as Sienly loads up on a big left hand.
Sienly throws a hook but Beltran avoids it easily.
Beltran staying out of range there.#CL2#
Beltran clinches with his opponent.
Beltran wants to get back to striking at distance but Sienly won't allow it.
Beltran tries a body shot but Sienly blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sienly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beltran prevents a body shot from Sienly.
Sienly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Sienly.
Sienly misses with a body punch.
Sienly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beltran or not. #T2#
Sienly works on Beltran's body with a couple of short punches.
Beltran looks winded!
Sienly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beltran has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sienly swings wildly with an uppercut but Beltran uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sienly.
A short right from Beltran on the inside. #BC#
Sienly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beltran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beltran throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sienly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sienly lands with a good body shot.
Sienly throws a jab but it's blocked by Beltran.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Beltran. #TD2#
Beltran throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sienly was covering up waiting for the punch and Beltran finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sienly manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beltran.
Beltran blocking some punches.
Sienly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Beltran manages to break the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Beltran 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#
Beltran is rocked!#TD2#
Beltran is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sienly's half guard.#ES#
Sienly kicks Beltran off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beltran throws a head kick but Sienly moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beltran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sienly stuffs the takedown.
Kristof Sienly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Beltran.#T4#
Beltran looks to clinch
and Sienly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beltran is still on wobbly legs! Can Sienly finish him?#CUT#
It looks like Carlos Beltran has been cut.
Beltran takes a shot right to the bread basket.#KD#
Sienly catches Beltran napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Beltran to the canvas!
Beltran avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU#
Sienly stands up from Beltran's guard - Sienly perhaps looking for a knockout.
Carlos Beltran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Beltran or perhaps it was just good defense by Sienly, which made it look bad.
It looked like Sienly wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sienly lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Beltran has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Beltran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Sienly catches Beltran right on the button with a cross.
Sienly thuds a left hand into Beltran's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sienly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beltran moves away.#CL2#
Beltran closes the distance and clinches.
Beltran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Sienly.
Sienly can't find room to land a body shot as Beltran controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kristof Sienly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Beltran's cut.
That's time! Sienly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Beltran tries to clinch there but Sienly circles away.
Beltran seems to have recovered his senses.
Sienly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beltran can do to turn this around?
Sienly misses the shot to the body.
Sienly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beltran throws a counter combo.
Beltran blocks a jab.
Sienly takes a kick to the side of the head.
Beltran shoots in but no luck this time.
Sienly connects with a leg kick. Beltran looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sienly lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Beltran fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sienly, pushing him back against the cage.
Beltran is trying to break the clinch but Sienly is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beltran.
Sienly scores with a shot to the side of Beltran's head.
Beltran is trying to push Sienly away but Sienly has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Beltran's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Beltran wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sienly has him pressed against the cage.
Sienly displaying some good clinch control by pressing Beltran up against the cage.#T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beltran tries to break the clinch but Sienly is controlling the position. #BC2#
Beltran manages to break the clinch.
Beltran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sienly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beltran throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sienly.
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 Sienly.
Sienly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beltran moves away.#CL2#
Beltran clinches up with Sienly and pushes him back against the cage.
Sienly swings wildly with an uppercut but Beltran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sienly prevents Beltran from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Beltran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Beltran misses.
Beltran checks the leg kick.#T2#
Beltran shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sienly sprawls well. Sienly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beltran gets slowly back to his feet.
A big right from Sienly misses.
Beltran tries to clinch up.
Sienly went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sienly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beltran.
Sienly connects with a solid leg kick.
Beltran tries to clinch but Sienly moves away
and Sienly counters with a straight right hand.
Sienly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kristof Sienly is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beltran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sienly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beltran moves away.
Sienly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beltran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kristof Sienly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beltran throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beltran wants to clinch.#T3#
Beltran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beltran is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sienly jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sienly connects with a body shot.
No joy there for Beltran, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Sienly was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Beltran.
Beltran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beltran throws a head kick that half lands.
Beltran takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beltran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sienly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sienly bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beltran's head.
Beltran throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T4#
Beltran dives in for a single leg takedown but Sienly sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kristof Sienly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Beltran.
Beltran is breathing heavily.
Sienly finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beltran tries to clinch up but Sienly circles away and keeps his distance.
Beltran misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sienly throws a right hand that Beltran ducks under and follows up with a left that Beltran also avoids with ease.
Beltran fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sienly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Beltran's head backwards.
Beltran throws a head kick that Sienly semi-blocks.
Sienly missing with a left hand there. Beltran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sienly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beltran tries to clinch but Sienly is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Sienly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sienly moves into range and connects with a jab.
Beltran blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kristof Sienly dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Beltran's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sienly misses with a body shot.
Beltran looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sienly appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Beltran on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sienly stuffs the takedown attempt from Beltran. Beltran gets slowly back to his feet.
Sienly getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Beltran moves in looking to clinch but Sienly pushes him off.
Sienly went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Beltran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sienly.
Beltran is looking for the big counter here.
Sienly has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sienly leaves Beltran with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sienly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beltran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A punch combination from Beltran misses.
Sienly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beltran manages to avoid it.
Beltran walks into a jab.
Beltran is looking to clinch but Sienly is avoiding it.
Sienly connects with a crisp jab.
Beltran misses with a straight right.
Sienly fires out a quick counter leg kick but Beltran just manages to avoid it.
Sienly closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Beltran out cold! Beltran corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kristof Sienly!
A very excited looking Kristof Sienly made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2018

#R1#
Crunch! Beltran slams his shin into Old Fart's torso.
Old Fart doesn't manage to clinch there - Beltran circles away.
Old Fart tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Beltran counters with a three punch combo that has Old Fart backing up. Old Fart nods at Beltran to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
Beltran fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Old Fart to the ground. Beltran is now in Old Fart's guard.
Beltran looking to sit in guard and control but Old Fart gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Old Fart is looking to advance position but Beltran has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Old Fart can't escape the position.
Old Fart takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Old Fart controls the position.
Beltran controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Old Fart tries to hold on but Beltran pushes him away.
Old Fart really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Old Fart is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Beltran punishing his opponent with strikes.
Old Fart manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Old Fart tries to roll over but Beltran keeps him under control.#T2#
Beltran missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Beltran connects with a nice short shot to Old Fart's temple.
Old Fart trying to control here.
Beltran is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Old Fart tries to get to full guard but Beltran has control of the leg.
Well, if Beltran is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Beltran is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Old Fart has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Beltran content to control rather than advance.
Old Fart tries to roll over but Beltran keeps him under control.
Old Fart trying to control here.
Old Fart avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beltran. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Beltran lands with a punch from half guard.
Beltran has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Old Fart wants to improve his position but Beltran is controlling well.
Old Fart keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Old Fart tries to get to full guard but Beltran has control of the leg.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Beltran is working for a submission of some sort.
Beltran looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
#R2##TD#
Beltran drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Old Fart is trying to control Beltran's posture but Beltran avoids it.
Beltran wants to take a breather but Old Fart manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Beltran.
Beltran stopping the sweep attempt from Old Fart.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran trying to control the position from guard on top but Old Fart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carlos Beltran overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Old Fart working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Beltran won't allow Old Fart to sweep him here.
Beltran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Old Fart is keeping the position for now.
Old Fart 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.
Old Fart is trying to control the position but Beltran postures up. #SU#
Beltran gets to his feet. Old Fart looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #KD#
Beltran lands a big head kick that sends Old Fart tumbling to the mat! Beltran takes a step backwards and waves Old Fart back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Old Fart is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jeremy Old Fart has been cut.
Old Fart fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Old Fart doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Beltran holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Beltran lands a takedown into guard.
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!
Old Fart pulls Beltran in close to his closed guard and prevents Beltran from doing any damage or advancing position.#SU#
Beltran stands up from Old Fart's guard - Beltran perhaps looking for a knockout.
Beltran lands with a kick to the temple. Old Fart shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Carlos Beltran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Beltran looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Old Fart is fending him off so far but Beltran persists. Nope, Old Fart circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Beltran gets a takedown into half guard.
Old Fart gets full guard.
Beltran postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Beltran stopping the sweep attempt from Old Fart.
Old Fart looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Old Fart is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Beltran working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Old Fart's head.
Old Fart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beltran throwing strikes but missing.
Old Fart is adopting a defensive guard.
Old Fart looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Old Fart 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 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Old Fart is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Beltran dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Old Fart's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Old Fart with a lazy takedown attempt
and Beltran counters with a straight right hand.
Old Fart looks to clinch
and Beltran counters with a good, hard body kick but Old Fart shrugs it off.
Beltran shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Old Fart tries to keep at a distance but Beltran has taken the fight into the clinch.
Old Fart is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Beltran prevents the takedown attempt.
Carlos Beltran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Old Fart.
Old Fart looking to slow down the pace here.
Beltran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Old Fart can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Beltran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carlos Beltran is winning the standup battle so far.
Old Fart has a takedown stuffed.#T1##TD#
Beltran shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Old Fart napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Old Fart is letting Beltran control him for a moment.
Old Fart is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Beltran tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beltran has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Beltran slows the pace down. #T2#
Beltran lands a decent elbow from side control.
Old Fart prevents Beltran from moving into mount.
Old Fart tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Beltran wants to lay and pray for a moment but Old Fart keeps working.
Old Fart is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3#
Beltran misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Beltran gets to mount! Old Fart was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Beltran controlling the pace for now.
Carlos Beltran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Old Fart is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Beltran sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Old Fart is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beltran looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Beltran showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Beltran!
In his post fight interview, Carlos Beltran started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2018

#R1#
Altair throws a low kick, looking for Beltran's leg but Beltran calmly moves out of range.
Altair misses with a hook.
Altair swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Altair goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
Beltran closes the distance and pushes Altair back into the cage.#BC#
Beltran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Altair has closed the distance and engaged Beltran in a clinch.
Altair can't find room to land a body shot as Beltran controls the action.
Altair lands a body shot.
Altair is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Beltran gets control of Altair's arms and successfully pulls guard. Beltran will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Beltran wants to sweep here but Altair controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altair is fighting to break Beltran's control of his arms but Beltran is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Beltran wants to get back to his feet but Altair passes into half guard.
Beltran keeping control of the position.
Beltran wants to control the action here but instead Altair manages to pass to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beltran bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Beltran trying to control the position from guard on top but Altair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Beltran looking to pass the guard.
Altair is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Beltran is controlling him.
Beltran throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Altair works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beltran has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Altair is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Beltran dives into side control. #SU#
Beltran stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T3#
Altair scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Beltran shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Altair's guard.#ES2#
Altair is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Altair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beltran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Altair lands a body shot.
Altair is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Beltran breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Altair.
Beltran has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Beltran feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Beltran is standing up over Altair. Altair looks to escape but Beltran dives into side control. #T4##REVB#
Beltran tries to score with some ground and pound. Altair controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SU#
Beltran stands up. #CL2#
Altair clinches.
Beltran blocks a body shot from Altair.
Altair misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Beltran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anton Altair is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Altair moves into the clinch.
Altair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beltran's elbow.
Beltran blocking some punches.
Altair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Altair throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beltrans head.
Altair lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beltran backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Altair dominated that round.
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.
#R2##CL2#
Altair gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Beltran is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Altair pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Altair misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Altair.
Beltran is trying to maintain a safe position but Altair gets an underhook and turns Beltran into the cage.
Altair throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beltrans head.
Altair misses with a punch on the inside.
Beltran tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Altair smiles and moves away.
Altair fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beltran has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Beltran moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Carlos Beltran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altair scoring well with a low kick there.
Beltran swings for the body but Altair moves out of range.
Beltran takes one to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Altair looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beltran is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Altair.
Altair misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Beltran shoots in and drives through. Altair sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Beltran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Altair scores with a hook.
Altair scores with a head kick. Beltran tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Beltran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Altair scores with the left hand. Beltran knows he should have avoided that one.
Altair just misses with a punch to the body.
Altair tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beltran was well out of range. Poor timing from Altair.
Beltran moves out of range of the leg kick from Altair.#TD#
Beltran drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Altair sneaks out the side door and pushes Beltran away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Altair moves into the clinch.
Altair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Altair lands a hook that snaps the head of Beltran backwards. #T2#
Beltran throws an elbow that misses.
Altair prevents Beltran from breaking the clinch.
Beltran is leaning against Altair and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Altair.
Altair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beltran's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Altair on the inside.
Altair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beltran lands a body shot.
Altair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Altair has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beltran lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anton Altair seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Altair gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Beltran.
Altair struggles to land a body shot inside as Beltran controls his hands.
Beltran drops down looking for an ankle pick but Altair pulls his leg out and moves away. #T3#
Altair scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Altair looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anton Altair seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Altair scores with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Beltran.
Altair throws a shot to the body.
Beltran looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Beltran has taken the fight to the clinch.
Altair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beltran can't break the clinch.
Altair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Altair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Altair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Beltran tries a knee to the head but Altair blocks it.
Altair lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Altair.
Altair lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Altair tries to work over Beltran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beltran goes for a takedown attempt but Altair pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anton Altair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Altair fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Beltran is out of range. #CL#
Beltran clinches.
Beltran wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Beltran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Altair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beltran tries to break the clinch but Altair is controlling the position.
Beltran using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Altair has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Altair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beltran's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Altair lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beltran tries for a takedown but Altair manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Altair 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Altair moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Altair fails to land.
Beltran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Altair stalling the fight.
Altair swings wildly with an uppercut but Beltran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beltran tries to pull guard but Altair holds him up against the cage and eventually Beltran drops back down to his feet.
Altair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Altair scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Altair leaning his opponent against the cage.
Beltran prevents a body shot from Altair.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Beltran breaks the clinch.
Altair showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beltran. #T1#
No joy there for Altair, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Altair digs a good body shot into Beltran's ribs.
Altair throws a head kick that misses.
Beltran throws a sloppy head kick
and Altair counters with a three punch combo that has Beltran backing up. Beltran nods at Altair to acknowledge the strikes.
Altair misses with the combination.
Beltran stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Altair.
A big right from Altair misses.
Altair looks to score with a jab to the body but Beltran is just out of range.#CL#
Altair tries to keep at a distance but Beltran has taken the fight into the clinch.
Altair lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Altair digs a right hand underneath Beltran's ribcage. Beltran let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Beltran wants a takedown.
Altair misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Beltran fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Beltran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beltran has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Altair after a bit of a struggle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Altair.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Altair.
Beltran tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Altair just stands there and leans against the cage.
Beltran prevents a body shot from Altair.
Beltran blocking some punches. #TD#
Beltran manages to pull guard. #SU2#
Altair decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Beltran, up you get! #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Altair enables Beltran to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Altair manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Altair scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beltran darts in looking for a takedown but Altair gets double underhooks and turns Beltran into the cage.
Altair connects with a leg kick. Beltran looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Beltran walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Altair rushes Beltran and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Beltran blocks a body shot from Altair.
Beltran is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Altair is defending well.
Altair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beltran is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Altair to keep the fight standing.
Altair stalls.
Altair scores with a shoulder strike.
Altair misses with a punch on the inside.
Carlos Beltran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Altair lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beltran backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Altair.
Altair misses with a punch to the body.
Altair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Altair misses with a body punch.
Altair leaning his opponent against the cage.
Beltran blocking some punches.
Anton Altair is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Altair has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Altair slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch on the inside from Altair fails to land.
Beltran drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Altair gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Beltran has had enough of the clinch but Altair keeps him there for the moment.
Altair prevents Beltran from breaking the clinch.
Beltran misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Altair.
Beltran is trying to pull guard but Altair turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Beltran misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Altair comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Altair has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Altair!
In his post fight interview, Anton Altair started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Syn 576 - On The Verge
Date: May 04, 2018

#R1#
Brophy lands with an uppercut that bounces Beltran off the cage and back into range.
Brophy jabs at Beltran's body.
Beltran fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brophy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brophy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beltran manages to avoid it.
Beltran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beltran throws a lazy right hand but Brophy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brophy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Brophy throws a push kick but Beltran slaps the foot to one side.
Beltran appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Beltran shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brophy sprawls well. Brophy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beltran gets slowly back to his feet.
Beltran tries for a takedown but Brophy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Beltran moves into the clinch.
Brophy lands a hook that snaps the head of Beltran backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beltran.
Beltran prevents a body shot from Brophy.
Nice body punch from Brophy - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Brophy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beltran is trying to break the clinch but Brophy is controlling him.
Beltran blocking some punches. #TD2#
Beltran pulls guard effortlessly.
Beltran can't keep his opponent in guard - Brophy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Beltran felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Brophy tries to pass to full mount but Beltran defends it. #SUB#
Brophy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brophy wants to pass to mount but Beltran is defending the position.
Beltran works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brophy throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beltran utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Beltran keeping full guard, as Brophy tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Brophy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Beltran fails with the takedown
and Brophy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryan Brophy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Beltran.
Brophy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brophy wants it to stay on the feet.
Brophy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beltran is looking for the big counter here.
Good shot there by Brophy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brophy.
A head kick misses from Beltran.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brophy throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body kick from Beltran.#T3#
Beltran tries for a takedown but Brophy circles away easily
and Beltran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brophy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Beltran gets a clinch.
Brophy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beltrans head.
Brophy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beltrans head.
Brophy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brophy scores with a hook to the body.
Brophy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beltran blocks a body shot from Brophy.
Brophy can't find room to land a body shot as Beltran controls the action.
Brophy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beltran is looking to control Brophy's arms but Brophy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Beltran has his back to the cage.
Brophy lands a right hand.
Brophy lands a left hand.
Brophy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brophy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brophy misses with a punch to the body.
Beltran is trying to drag Brophy to the mat but Brophy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brophy misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brophy.
Brophy tries to work over Beltran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Beltran pulls Brophy into guard.
Brophy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brophy advances to half guard.
Brophy is looking to advance position but Beltran won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Brophy dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Beltran connects with a single shot there.
Nice shot by Beltran.
Brophy connects with a solid leg kick.
Beltran shoots for a takedown but Brophy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brophy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brophy loads up on a big right hand but Beltran slips the punch.
Beltran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brophy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brophy. Beltran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brophy fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Beltran shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Beltran avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brophy wants to sweep here but Beltran controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Beltran has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brophy is proving hard to escape from.
Brophy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Beltran shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brophy's guard.
Brophy wants to sweep here but Beltran controlling him for the moment.
Beltran wants to control from the top but Brophy keeps moving.
Brophy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beltran is one step ahead there.
Brophy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Brophy wants to sweep but no luck.
Beltran trying to control the position from guard on top but Brophy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brophy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beltran can do to turn this around?
Brophy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beltran takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brophy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beltran was well out of range. Poor timing from Brophy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beltran.
Brophy misses with a looping right.
Beltran looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Brophy lands a head kick!
Brophy cracks Beltran with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Beltran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brophy.
Beltran shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brophy sprawls well. Brophy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beltran gets slowly back to his feet.
Ryan Brophy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Beltran.
A head kick from Brophy lands but Beltran takes it in his stride.
Brophy misses with a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Beltran closes the distance and pushes Brophy back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brophy throws an elbow but misses.
Brophy tries to throw a body punch but Beltran avoids it by throwing Brophy back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Brophy fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Brophy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Brophy.
Brophy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brophy digs a good body shot into Beltran's ribs.
Beltran will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brophy scores with a leg kick.
Brophy misses with an uppercut. Beltran saw that one coming.
Brophy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brophy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Beltran tries to close the distance and clinch but Brophy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran tries to clinch but Brophy is having none of it.
Brophy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Brophy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Beltran checks a leg kick nicely.
Brophy keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Brophy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beltran.#CL2#
Beltran rushes Brophy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brophy has a couple of punches blocked by Beltran. #BC2#
Beltran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Beltran drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Brophy manages to get back to half guard.
Brophy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brophy wants to sweep but no luck.
Brophy wants to improve his position but instead Beltran has moved into half guard.
Brophy is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Carlos Beltran has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Beltran decides to return to a standing position.
Brophy swings for the body but Beltran moves out of range.
Brophy tries to clinch but Beltran is having none of it.
Beltran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brophy.
Brophy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beltran swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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!
A head kick misses from Brophy. #CL#
Brophy darts in and clinches Beltran up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Brophy. #T3##TD2#
Beltran tightens his grip and picks Brophy up, before dumping him to the ground. Brophy manages to land in guard.
Brophy wants to sweep here but Beltran controlling him for the moment.
Brophy keeping moving, preventing Beltran from controlling successfully.
Carlos Beltran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brophy wants to sweep but no luck.
Beltran keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brophy's head.
Beltran is stalling in the full guard.
Brophy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beltran's guard. #REVR##T4#
Brophy looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Beltran holds on and takes a little breather.
Brophy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beltran works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES2#
Beltran has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Brophy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Beltran wants to clinch
and Brophy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beltran.

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 Ryan Brophy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brophy, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Brophy!

Event: Syn 571 - The Undertow
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Smoochie Wallace lands with a slapping head kick.
Beltran slips under a jab.
Smoochie Wallace connects with a body shot that sends Beltran's belly button to the back.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beltran.
Smoochie Wallace lands a jab to the nose.
Smoochie Wallace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beltran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beltran throwing a counter right hand but Smoochie Wallace manages to avoid it.
Smoochie Wallace scores with a nice body kick.
Smoochie Wallace throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Beltran counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beltran content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Smoochie Wallace actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Smoochie Wallace actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Smoochie Wallace looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Smoochie Wallace looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Smoochie Wallace looking for submissions off his back.
Beltran wants to control but Smoochie Wallace is keeping him busy.
Beltran sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Beltran trying to control the action but Smoochie Wallace is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Smoochie Wallace actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Smoochie Wallace looking for submissions off his back.
Smoochie Wallace tries to roll over but Beltran keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Smoochie Wallace actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Smoochie Wallace actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Smoochie Wallace actively working from the bottom here.
Beltran perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Smoochie Wallace looking for submissions off his back.
Beltran prevents Smoochie Wallace from improving his position.#SUB2#
Smoochie Wallace actively working from the bottom here.
Beltran wants to take a breather but Smoochie Wallace is having none of it. #SUB2#
Smoochie Wallace actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
Smoochie Wallace looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smoochie Wallace wants to get back to full guard.
Beltran seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smoochie Wallace does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Beltran is really struggling to control Smoochie Wallace but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Beltran controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Smoochie Wallace is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beltran pulls his head out easily.
Smoochie Wallace is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Smoochie Wallace is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beltran pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Smoochie Wallace is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beltran pulls his head out easily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Smoochie Wallace looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Smoochie Wallace looking for submissions off his back.
Beltran winds up and cracks Smoochie Wallace with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smoochie Wallace has hold of Beltran's hands but Beltran slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Beltran content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smoochie Wallace wants to improve his position but Beltran is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smoochie Wallace works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Smoochie Wallace is looking for a triangle but Beltran pushes his legs off easily. #SU#
Beltran stands up and waves to Smoochie Wallace to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyroil Smoochie Wallace dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Beltran shoots in looking for a takedown. Smoochie Wallace tries to sprawl out of it but Beltran keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smoochie Wallace manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Beltran darts in looking for a takedown but Smoochie Wallace gets double underhooks and turns Beltran into the cage.
Smoochie Wallace with the counter takedown but Beltran avoids it easily.#TD#
Smoochie Wallace gets caught flat footed, as Beltran shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Smoochie Wallace 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.
Beltran wants to control from the top but Smoochie Wallace keeps moving.
Beltran trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smoochie Wallace's guard.#SUB2#
Beltran got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smoochie Wallace has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beltran has managed to get both his arms back between Smoochie Wallace's legs - danger averted.
Beltran has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Smoochie Wallace is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Smoochie Wallace has his foot on Beltran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beltran works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Smoochie Wallace has his foot on Beltran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beltran works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
Smoochie Wallace is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beltran defends well.
Beltran wants to control from the top but Smoochie Wallace keeps moving. #SUB2#
Smoochie Wallace throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Smoochie Wallace is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beltran defends well.
Beltran stays in close to Smoochie Wallace's body and controls the position.
Beltran postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smoochie Wallace keeping moving, preventing Beltran from controlling successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Beltran postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Smoochie Wallace has his foot on Beltran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beltran works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Smoochie Wallace 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. Oh but Smoochie Wallace is tightening it up a little... Beltran has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Beltran reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Beltran taps out! Nice BJJ there by Smoochie Wallace!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tyroil Smoochie Wallace!
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 558 - Hate By Design
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Smoochie Wallace misses the target. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beltran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beltran tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smoochie Wallace just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smoochie Wallace lands with a light punch inside.
Smoochie Wallace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace lands a left hand.
Beltran takes a shot to the head.
Smoochie Wallace misses with some punches.
Beltran prevents a body shot from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smoochie Wallace lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beltran backwards. #ROC2#
Beltran is rocked!
Smoochie Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Beltran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Beltran manages to pull guard.
Beltran seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smoochie Wallace throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beltran works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beltran is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Smoochie Wallace looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Beltran passes into half guard. #T1#
Beltran wants to control but Smoochie Wallace is keeping him busy.
Smoochie Wallace has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beltran winds up and cracks Smoochie Wallace with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smoochie Wallace gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Smoochie Wallace is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beltran is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beltran advances position into side control!#SUB#
Beltran tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smoochie Wallace is looking to reverse the position.
Smoochie Wallace is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Beltran's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Beltran is keen to just control but Smoochie Wallace is a slippery customer.#T2##SUB2#
Smoochie Wallace looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Smoochie Wallace looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smoochie Wallace is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Beltran's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Beltran's back!
Smoochie Wallace not allowing Beltran to control his hands.
Smoochie Wallace has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Beltran.
Smoochie Wallace scores with punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beltran manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Beltran.
Beltran working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smoochie Wallace.
Beltran avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smoochie Wallace lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Beltran 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.#T3#
Beltran is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smoochie Wallace is controlling him.
Smoochie Wallace scoring with punches to the head and body.
Beltran wants to stand and escape but Smoochie Wallace is having none of it.
Smoochie Wallace scoring with some ground and pound.
Smoochie Wallace lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smoochie Wallace working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smoochie Wallace is in close to Beltran's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Beltran doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Smoochie Wallace throws a strike but Beltran rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Smoochie Wallace throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Smoochie Wallace 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. #SU#
Beltran stands and steps away. Smoochie Wallace gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
Beltran takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smoochie Wallace pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Beltran back to the cage. Smoochie Wallace follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smoochie Wallace throws the kick towards the body but Beltran avoids it.
Smoochie Wallace checks a leg kick.
Smoochie Wallace scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beltran doesn't seem bothered though.
Smoochie Wallace displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beltran.
Smoochie Wallace looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smoochie Wallace pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smoochie Wallace looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smoochie Wallace looks to throw the jab but Beltran is out of range.
Smoochie Wallace shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Beltran eats them both and turns towards Smoochie Wallace to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Beltran misses with a head kick.
Beltran avoids the head kick by Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace connects with a body shot.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
Beltran staying out of range there.
Beltran changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyroil Smoochie Wallace dominated that round.
That's time! Beltran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Beltran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beltran rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smoochie Wallace moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beltran avoids the head kick by Smoochie Wallace.
Beltran shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smoochie Wallace defends it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Smoochie Wallace lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beltran doesn't seem phased though.
Smoochie Wallace looks to throw a body kick
and Beltran counters with a left to the body.
Beltran throws a series of punches but Smoochie Wallace moves out of range. #CL#
Beltran clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoochie Wallace working aggressively here.
Smoochie Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Beltran.
Our sources have told us that Beltran has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Smoochie Wallace working aggressively here.
Beltran looking for a takedown.
Smoochie Wallace has a couple of punches blocked by Beltran.
Come on Beltran - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T1#
Smoochie Wallace throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Beltran jumps into guard, dragging Smoochie Wallace to the mat.
Smoochie Wallace scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smoochie Wallace connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smoochie Wallace arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Beltran's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tyroil Smoochie Wallace!
A victorious Tyroil Smoochie Wallace thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn 555 - Alpha
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Fei Chung circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beltran has his takedown stuffed
and Fei Chung counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beltran fails to land the takedown.
Beltran tries for a takedown but Fei Chung circles away easily
and Fei Chung counters with a head kick. That will keep Beltran thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #ROC2#
Beltran is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Beltran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fei Chung lands a nice hook to Beltran's body. Beltran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Beltran shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fei Chung counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Beltran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fei Chung with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Beltran seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fei Chung throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Beltran shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fei Chung manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Our spies down at at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic inform us that Fei Chung has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Fei Chung looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beltran is one step ahead there.
Fei Chung is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Fei Chung sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Fei Chung is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Beltran works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Fei Chung controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fei Chung trying to control the position from guard on top but Beltran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Fei Chung slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Fei Chung is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fei Chung passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beltran is working to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Fei Chung there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Fei Chung tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Beltran is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fei Chung takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fei Chung is continuing to stall.
Beltran doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fei Chung tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wu Fei Chung dominated that round.
That's time! Beltran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Beltran walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fei Chung checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fei Chung throws the kick towards the body but Beltran avoids it.
Beltran seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Beltran shoots in but Fei Chung avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carlos Beltran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beltran shoots in for a takedown but Fei Chung shows good takedown defense.
Fei Chung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fei Chung.
Beltran throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Fei Chung counter with a right hand.
A big left from Fei Chung misses.
Beltran misses with a double jab
and Fei Chung 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 checks a low kick from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung misses with a leg kick.
Fei Chung uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beltran.#T1#
Fei Chung misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Beltran gets a double leg takedown into Fei Chung's guard.#SUB2#
Fei Chung looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beltran won't allow Fei Chung to sweep him here.
Fei Chung is trying to hold Beltran in close to prevent damage but Beltran has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Beltran is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Beltran seems to be working for a kimura but Fei Chung defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Fei Chung slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Beltran stopping the sweep attempt from Fei Chung.
Beltran throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beltran has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Beltran wants to control from the top but Fei Chung keeps moving.
Beltran wants to stand but Fei Chung has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fei Chung looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Fei Chung controlling Beltran's posture.
Fei Chung bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beltran's guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beltran is looking to stand up but Fei Chung isn't so interested in that idea.
Beltran lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fei Chung trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Fei Chung 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 Fei Chung.#T4#
Fei Chung tries to buck Beltran off but Beltran is having none of it.
Fei Chung is not content to let Beltran control the position.
Beltran working the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Beltran decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Beltran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beltran darts in looking for a takedown but Fei Chung gets double underhooks and turns Beltran into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Beltran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fei Chung scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wu Fei Chung will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Beltran with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fei Chung counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Fei Chung gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Fei Chung 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. Oh but Fei Chung is tightening it up a little... Beltran has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Beltran reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Beltran taps out! Nice BJJ there by Fei Chung!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Wu Fei Chung!
Our winner, Wu Fei Chung, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: gc119
Date: Oct 16, 2016

#R1#
Beltran throws a body kick that misses.
Bailey throws a big shot that misses.
Beltran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bailey.
Bailey's corner calls for a 1-2. Bailey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Beltran checks a leg kick.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beltran but Beltran pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bailey throws a leg kick but Beltran moved away.
Bailey tries to work over Beltran's front leg with a kick but Beltran checks it.
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beltran.
Bailey throws out a loose jab but Beltran uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailey is just out of range.
Bailey loads up on a big right hand but Beltran slips the punch.
Bailey wants to slow Beltran down by chopping away at his legs.
Bailey fails with the takedown.#T1#
Beltran misses with a body kick.
Bailey throwing a counter right hand but Beltran manages to avoid it.
Beltran scores with a jab.
Bailey throws out a loose jab but Beltran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beltran's sensitive parts.
Beltran slips a straight right by Bailey.
Bailey with a jab.
Carlos Beltran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beltran fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bailey.
Beltran lands with a good body shot.
Bailey misses with a kick to the body.
Beltran's coach down at LOD: Black Label was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Beltran's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Beltran scores with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Alex Bailey has been cut.
Bailey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bailey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Beltran.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beltran looks to throw the jab but Bailey is out of range.
Bailey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beltran scores with a jab to the jaw.
Beltran moves out of range as Bailey strikes.#T2#
Beltran throws a body kick that misses.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beltran moves away.
Bailey walks into a left hand.
Beltran takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beltran ducks under a wild hook from Bailey.
A solid body kick from Bailey.
A leg kick checked by Beltran.
Bailey backing away here, and Beltran unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bailey lunges at Beltran with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beltran's hand.
Bailey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beltran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beltran now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Beltran swings for the body but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey connects with a solid leg kick.
Beltran fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bailey tries to move into range but Beltran moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Beltran smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Beltran throws a hook to the side of Bailey's head but Bailey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Beltran checks the leg kick nicely there.
A punch combination from Bailey misses.
A nice side step and Beltran releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bailey throws a shot from downtown. Beltran moves away and avoids it.
Beltran replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bailey blocks it well.
Bailey scores with a leg kick.
Beltran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beltran with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Beltran slips under a jab from Bailey.
Beltran throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bailey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beltran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bailey.
Nice shot by Bailey.
Beltran lands a lovely overhand right.
Beltran lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beltran swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Beltran throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bailey half committed to a counter leg kick.
That kick from Beltran tenderised Bailey's leg. Bailey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bailey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beltran manages to avoid it.
Beltran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bailey.
Bailey takes one on the button.
Beltran is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bailey had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Beltran takes a swing at Bailey's ribcage but misses.
Bailey throws a chopping leg kick but Beltran manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Beltran misses with an uppercut.
Beltran fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bailey lets loose with a powerful body kick. Beltran will feel that in the morning.
Good standup being displayed there by Beltran as he connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Beltran as he checks the leg kick.
Bailey throws a body punch but Beltran moves out of range.
Beltran misses with a body kick.
Beltran with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Beltran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Bailey's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Beltran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bailey.
Bailey slips a jab from Beltran.
Beltran takes one to the side of the head.
Bailey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beltran throws out the jab.
Beltran blocks a leg kick.
Bailey misses with a straight right.
Bailey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carlos Beltran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Beltran.
Beltran misses the shot to the body.
Beltran looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailey is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beltran. Bailey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Bailey.
Bailey works Beltran's body with a nice hook.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bailey might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bailey with a jab.
Beltran misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Beltran throws a low kick but Bailey moves out of range easily.
Bailey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beltran throws out the jab.
Beltran takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bailey avoids a kick to the body.
Bailey misses with a wild body shot.
Alex Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beltran fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bailey on the side of the head.
Bailey connects with an inside leg kick.
Beltran lands with a nice body punch.
Beltran throws a shot from downtown. Bailey moves away and avoids it.
Bailey appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bailey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beltran. That did some damage!
Beltran dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Bailey misses.
Beltran slips under a jab from Bailey.
Bailey tries to move into range but Beltran moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey moves out of range as Beltran strikes.#T2#
Beltran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beltran throws an overhand right that lands on Bailey's shoulder, as Bailey tries to avoid the shot.
Beltran throws a nice head kick!
A chopping leg kick lands by Bailey.
Bailey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bailey misses with a looping right.
Bailey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bailey throws an overhand right that lands on Beltran's shoulder, as Beltran tries to avoid the shot.
Beltran connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bailey momentarily.
Beltran dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bailey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Beltran works Bailey's body with a nice hook.
Beltran smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bailey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bailey feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
Bailey walks into a left hand.
Beltran tries to score with a low kick but Bailey moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Bailey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Beltran.
Beltran misses with a straight left.
Beltran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bailey scores with a shot to the body.
Bailey 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.
Bailey tests Beltran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bailey moves out of range as Beltran throws a body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bailey.
Beltran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beltran lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bailey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beltran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beltran misses with a looping left.#T4#
Beltran scores with a shot to the body.
Beltran looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailey is just out of range.
Beltran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bailey was well out of range. Poor timing from Beltran.
Beltran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beltran manages to avoid it.
Bailey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bailey throws a jab but it's blocked by Beltran.
Beltran throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bailey moves out of range as Beltran throws a body kick.
Bailey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Beltran throws the kick towards the body but Bailey avoids it.
Bailey walks into a straight right hand from Beltran.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bailey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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.
The cut man is working on Alex Bailey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bailey looks to score with a jab to the body but Beltran is just out of range.
Bailey misses the shot to the body.
Beltran jabs at Bailey's body.
Beltran motions for Bailey to come forward. Beltran throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beltran. Bailey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beltran takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Beltran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bailey manages to avoid it.
Bailey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bailey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beltran misses with a shot to the body
and Bailey counters with a leg kick.
Beltran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bailey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Beltran.
A big right from Beltran misses.
Beltran throws a body punch but Bailey moves out of range.
Beltran throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bailey counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Beltran is rocked!
Beltran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bailey was well out of range. Poor timing from Beltran.#T1#
Beltran attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Beltran's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bailey motions for Beltran to come forward. Bailey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beltran follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Beltran scores with a jab to the body.
Bailey lands a leg kick that knocks Beltran off balance momentarily.
Beltran throws a good cross that connects.
Beltran takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Beltran lands with a hook. Bailey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bailey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beltran.
Beltran steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bailey. That one must have hurt.
Beltran slips a straight right by Bailey.
Beltran throws a looping overhand right but Bailey ducks down to avoid it.
Beltran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beltran jabs Bailey right on the nose. Bailey blinks but takes it well.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey lands a leg kick that knocks Beltran off balance momentarily.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Beltran.
Bailey lands with a hook. Beltran tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Beltran is still on wobbly legs! Can Bailey finish him?
Bailey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bailey scores with a sloppy right hand. Beltran should have avoided that one.
Bailey swings for the body but Beltran moves out of range.
Beltran lands a nice looking body shot.
Beltran connects with a right hand. Bailey shakes it off.
Bailey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A swing and a miss from Beltran.
Beltran seems to have recovered his senses.
Bailey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bailey sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Beltran swings for the body but Bailey moves out of range.
Beltran dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Beltran scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bailey doesn't seem bothered though.
Beltran closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bailey checks the leg kick.
Beltran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beltran throws a hook but Bailey blocks it.
Beltran throws a solid leg kick but Bailey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Beltran.
Alex Bailey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlos Beltran is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Beltran tests Bailey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beltran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bailey was well out of range. Poor timing from Beltran.
Bailey is looking to counter punch.
Bailey throws a jab when Beltran was well out of range.
Bailey tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Beltran is able to avoid easily.
Beltran scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bailey doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheers as Bailey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beltran doesn't seem phased though.
Beltran works Bailey's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Bailey swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Beltran counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey connects with a body shot that sends Beltran's belly button to the back.
Bailey tries to move into range but Beltran moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bailey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beltran lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Beltran works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Beltran.
Bailey with a lazy takedown attempt
and Beltran counters with a low kick, right behind Bailey 's knee.
Bailey swings for the body but Beltran moves out of range.
Beltran slips a jab from Bailey.
Beltran throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bailey.
Beltran misses the shot to the body.
Bailey darts in looking for a takedown but Beltran gets double underhooks and turns Bailey into the cage.
Bailey misses with a looping left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Beltran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beltran has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Beltran!
Carlos Beltran tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: gc117
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1#
Beltran throws a low kick but it's checked well by Troeng.
Troeng throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beltran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Troeng slips a straight right by Beltran.
Beltran moves away from the strike by Troeng.
It appears Beltran was looking to counter with a kick there.
Beltran misses with a head kick.
Troeng misses with an uppercut
and Beltran counters with a nice body kick.
Beltran takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Troeng throws a hook but Beltran blocks it.
Beltran throws a leg kick that misses.
Beltran misses with a kick to the body.
Beltran tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beltran loads up on a big right hand but Troeng slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A shot to the liver by Troeng. Beautiful body shot.
Beltran ducks under a wild hook from Troeng.
Troeng stuns Beltran with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Beltran misses with an uppercut
letting Troeng counter with a right hand.
Troeng 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.
Troeng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beltran half committed to a counter leg kick.
Troeng throws a combination that misses
letting Beltran counter with a right hand.
Tor Troeng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beltran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Beltran ducks under a wild hook from Troeng.
Beltran on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Troeng throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beltran thinks about countering with a body kick.
Troeng takes a swing at Beltran's ribcage but misses.
Troeng misses with a body shot
and Beltran counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Beltran throws a sloppy head kick
and Troeng counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beltran scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Troeng throws a leg kick
and Beltran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Troeng misses with a wild body shot.
Beltran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beltran fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Troeng checks it well. #T2#
Troeng moves out of range as Beltran throws a body kick.
Troeng misses the body punch
and Beltran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beltran scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Troeng misses with a jab to the body
and Beltran counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Troeng takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Troeng swings for the body but Beltran moves out of range.
Troeng lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beltran at a distance.
Troeng misses with a straight left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Troeng.
Beltran plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Beltran blocks a jab.
Troeng throws a low kick but Beltran moves out of range easily.
Nice body punch from Troeng.
Troeng misses with an uppercut
and Beltran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Troeng on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Troeng slips under a jab.#T3#
Troeng lands a nice hook to Beltran's body. Beltran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Troeng throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Beltran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That kick from Beltran tenderised Troeng's leg. Troeng is trying to keep his angry face on.
A shot to the body from Troeng misses
and Troeng takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beltran scores with a kick to the body.
Troeng misses with a looping left.
Troeng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beltran throws out the jab.
Beltran swings for the body but Troeng moves out of range.
Beltran ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Beltran moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Troeng waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beltran.
Troeng ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beltran moves away.
Beltran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Troeng misses with the combination. #T4#
Nice uppercut there from Beltran.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Troeng - just one landing.
Beltran looks to land a combination but Troeng avoids it well.
We've been informed that Troeng has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Troeng takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Beltran scores with the left hand. Troeng knows he should have avoided that one.
Troeng fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Beltran checks it well.
Troeng misses with a body punch
and Beltran counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Troeng thinking.
Troeng connects with a high kick.
Troeng walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Beltran checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A quick step to the side and Beltran tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beltran lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy body kick from Beltran
and Troeng counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Troeng throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beltran feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Troeng's calf.
Troeng with a nice cross.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Troeng misses the body punch
and Beltran counters with a straight right hand.
Troeng walks into a stiff left hand from Beltran.#ROC#
Troeng is rocked!
Beltran drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Troeng right on the button. Troeng goes down! Beltran follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Beltran gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Beltran!
A very excited looking Carlos Beltran rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: gc114
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Stove ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A leg kick checked by Stove.
Stove lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Beltran has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Black Label in the buildup to the fight.
Beltran connects with a body shot.
Stove walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Beltran connects with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Beltran.
Beltran misses with a shot to the body
and Stove makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Beltran misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stove.
Beltran smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Steffan Stove has been cut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Beltran.
Stove moves away from the strike by Beltran.
Carlos Beltran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Beltran connects with a single shot there.
Stove looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beltran misses with a shot to the body
and Stove counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beltran tries to land a leg kick but Stove saw it coming and moves away.
Stove was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stove has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Beltran.
Stove takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stove takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beltran scores with a shot to the body.
Stove fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Beltran throws a body kick that misses.
Beltran misses the body punch
letting Stove counter with a right hand. #T2#
Stove takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stove has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beltran.
Beltran misses with a lunging right hand
and Stove counters with a nice leg kick.
Beltran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stove sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stove is looking for the big counter here.
Stove throws a hook but Beltran avoids it easily.
And Beltran counters with a quick kick to the body but Stove blocks it.
Beltran throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stove is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Beltran connects with a crisp jab.
Beltran throws a body shot but no joy.
Stove doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beltran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stove was well out of range. Poor timing from Beltran.
Stove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stove is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Stove bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beltran misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Stove was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beltran misses with a body punch
and Stove counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Beltran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beltran swings for the body but Stove moves out of range.
Stove fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beltran.
Stove throws a series of punches but Beltran moves out of range.
Beltran lands the left hand.
Beltran throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Beltran jabs Stove to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Beltran swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stove cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Stove slips under a jab from Beltran.
Stove unleashes a big counter combination but Beltran bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A jab from Beltran misses.
Stove looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stove uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beltran.
Beltran throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stove throws a sloppy head kick and Beltran moves out of range easily.
Beltran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beltran swings widly with a right hand
and Stove counters with a thumping low kick.
Stove tests Beltran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stove bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stove swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A solid body kick from Beltran.
Stove defending well as Beltran loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Beltran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steffan Stove's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Stove is looking to chop away at Beltran's legs.
Beltran ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stove misses with a double jab
and Stove takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beltran throws a poor cross that misses
and Stove counters with a three punch combo that has Beltran backing up. Beltran nods at Stove to acknowledge the strikes.
Beltran lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beltran darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stove. That's going to slow Beltran down.
A jab from Beltran misses.
Beltran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stove can do to turn this around?
Beltran changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stove connects with a leg kick. Beltran looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Beltran thuds a left hand into Stove's body.
Stove slips under a jab from Beltran.
Stove defending well as Beltran loads up on a big left hand.
Beltran tests Stove's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beltran misses with a hook to the body
and Stove counters with a left to the body.
Beltran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beltran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beltran fakes the leg kick and cracks Stove in the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Stove might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Beltran has got the better of the exchanges.
Beltran scores with a sloppy right hand. Stove should have avoided that one.
A low kick from Beltran misses
and Stove counters with a stiff right hand.
Beltran throws a head kick that misses.
Stove throws out a counter right but Beltran avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Beltran connects with a jab.
Beltran clobbers Stove with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Stove cracks Beltran with a good jab.
Beltran missing with a left hand there. Stove was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stove was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Beltran throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stove has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Beltran lunges at Stove with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stove's hand.
Beltran misses with a jab to the body
and Stove counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Beltran misses with a head kick.
Beltran tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beltran throws a leg kick that misses.
Stove swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Beltran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stove.
Stove with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steffan Stove is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beltran tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beltran comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stove blocks a low kick nicely.
Beltran thows a leg kick but Stove checks it
and Stove counters with a low kick, right behind Beltran 's knee.
Stove bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beltran just misses with a punch to the body.
Stove connects with a body shot.
Beltran tries to land a front kick but Stove steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stove looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stove takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Beltran misses with a right hand
and Stove connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good work by Beltran as he checks the leg kick.
A punch combination from Stove misses.
Beltran scores with a sloppy right hand. Stove should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beltran throws a lazy right hand but Stove sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beltran throws a wild body kick that Stove sees coming a mile off.
Stove throws a right hand that Beltran ducks under and follows up with a left that Beltran also avoids with ease.
Beltran swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Beltran throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stove counters with an inside leg kick.
Stove misses with a left hand
and Beltran counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Beltran lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Beltran dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steffan Stove's cut.
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!
#R3#
Beltran uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stove has time to react.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Beltran - that will leave a mark!
Stove misses with a series of wild punches.
Beltran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stove at a distance.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Beltran here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Stove looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran throws a sloppy body shot
and Stove counters with a stiff right hand.
Stove lands with a straight right. Beltran didn't see that one coming.
Beltran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stove was well out of range. Poor timing from Beltran.
Stove looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beltran lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Stove walks into a left hand.
Stove misses with the combination.
Beltran was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stove looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beltran scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Beltran cracks Stove with a good jab.
Stove throws a right hand that Beltran ducks under and follows up with a left that Beltran also avoids with ease.
Jab from Beltran.
Beltran misses the shot to the body.
Stove closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T2#
Stove walks into a left hand.
Carlos Beltran is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beltran misses with a body shot.
Stove is looking for the big counter here.
Beltran throws a body kick that misses
and Stove cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beltran is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Beltran misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Stove to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Beltran is rocked!
Beltran lands with a straight right. Stove didn't see that one coming.
Oh Beltran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#ROC#
Stove is rocked!
Whack! Beltran lands a heavy head kick that drops Stove. The ref tackles Beltran to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Stove was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Carlos Beltran!
A less than humble Carlos Beltran misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Steffan Stove had this to say: 'Some devil possessions CANT be excorcised...'.

Event: gc109
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Beltran lands a right hook to the body.
Beltran takes one to the side of the head.
Troeng jabs at Beltran's body.
The crowd cheers as Beltran lands an impressive looking overhand right. Troeng doesn't seem phased though.
Beltran misses with a body kick.
Troeng ducks under a wild hook from Beltran.
And Troeng tries to counter it with a takedown but Beltran pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Troeng throws a front kick aimed at Beltran's knee but Beltran avoids it well.
Troeng shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Troeng takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beltran stuns Troeng with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Troeng swings widly with a right hand
and Beltran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beltran fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Troeng.
Beltran has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Black Label in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Troeng misses with an uppercut
and Beltran counters with a nice uppercut.
Beltran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Beltran was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Troeng.
A slow jab from Beltran misses its intended target.
Beltran pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Troeng connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beltran momentarily.
Beltran ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Troeng swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beltran lands a nice shot to the body.
Troeng takes a jab right on the kisser.
Beltran moves out of range of the leg kick from Troeng.
Beltran throws the left hand but Troeng avoids the punch easily.
Troeng drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Beltran defends it well.
A head kick misses from Beltran.
Troeng works Beltran's body with a nice hook.
Beltran scores with a kick to the midsection.
Troeng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beltran.
Beltran scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Troeng throws a looping overhand right but Beltran ducks down to avoid it.
Troeng avoids the body shot from Beltran. #T2#
Beltran bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Troeng throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beltran, as that shot connected.
Beltran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Troeng manages to avoid it.
Beltran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beltran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Troeng.
Troeng walks into a jab.
Troeng lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beltran circles away quickly and effectively.
Troeng slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beltran.
Troeng bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beltran's head.
Troeng throws a jab but it's blocked by Beltran.
Good exchange - Beltran coming out on top.#T3#
Troeng walks into a left hand. #ROC#
Troeng is rocked!
Troeng gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Carlos Beltran!
Carlos Beltran spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: gc105
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Alvarez clinches with his opponent.
The referee calls for Alvarez to work. #BC#
Beltran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvarez throws a right hand that misses
and Beltran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beltran lands with a good body shot.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beltran moves away.
Carlos Beltran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Beltran lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Beltran misses with a straight left.
Alvarez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beltran tries to move into range but Alvarez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alvarez throws a hook but Beltran avoids it easily.
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!
Alvarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beltran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvarez misses with the combination. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Beltran. Beautiful body shot.
Beltran misses the shot to the body.
Beltran misses with a wild body shot.
Beltran cracks Alvarez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Beltran throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Alvarez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Beltran won't be happy with that.
Beltran wants to control but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez looking to control but instead Beltran has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Beltran tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Alvarez is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
Beltran is looking for a sweep. Alvarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alvarez trying to mount his opponent but Beltran defends it.
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beltran keeps working. #SUB2#
Alvarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beltran doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alvarez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Alvarez prevents Beltran from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beltran regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Beltran is retaining full guard.
Beltran trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Beltran is keeping the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Alvarez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL2#
Alvarez has closed the distance and engaged Beltran in a clinch. #BC#
Beltran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beltran lands with a good body shot.
Alvarez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alvarez looks to land a left hand but Beltran moved out of range nicely.
Beltran is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Beltran walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alvarez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Beltran throws a body kick that misses.
And Alvarez tries to counter it with a takedown but Beltran pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Beltran just misses with a punch to the body.
Beltran takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eduardo Alvarez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Alvarez tries to clinch but Beltran moves out of range.
Beltran moves out of range as Alvarez strikes.
Beltran tries to land a front kick but Alvarez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alvarez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Beltran misses the jab.
Alvarez feints the counter takedown.
Beltran lets loose with a powerful body kick. Alvarez will feel that in the morning.
Beltran is looking to wear down Alvarez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Beltran connects with a right hand. Alvarez shakes it off.
Alvarez misses with a looping left.
Beltran lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez throws a right hand that misses
and Beltran counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A jab from Beltran misses.
Alvarez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alvarez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Beltran throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
Beltran lands with a nice body kick.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beltran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carlos Beltran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Beltran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alvarez at a distance.
Alvarez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beltran.
Alvarez thuds his right hand into Beltran's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beltran scores with a nice head shot.
Beltran misses with a body shot.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Beltran. #T2#
Beltran throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beltran tries a low kick but Alvarez avoids it.
Beltran misses with a head kick.
Beltran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvarez 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.
Alvarez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez wants to clinch up but Beltran keeps it at a distance.
Alvarez defending well as Beltran loads up on a big left hand.
Alvarez slips under a jab from Beltran.
Beltran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvarez stuns Beltran with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alvarez lands a body shot.
Beltran looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Beltran. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Alvarez connects with a body shot.
Alvarez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beltran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beltran swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Beltran misses with a low kick.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Beltran.
Beltran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvarez feints the counter takedown.
Beltran looks to throw the jab but Alvarez is out of range.
Alvarez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Beltran counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
Alvarez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alvarez has Beltran pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beltran manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Beltran tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Beltran back against the cage.
Alvarez prevents a body shot from Beltran.
Beltran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beltran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alvarez.
Alvarez stalling. #TD2#
Alvarez wants the takedown. Beltran is fighting it off but Alvarez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Beltran's guard against the cage.
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!
Beltran is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Eduardo Alvarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Beltran connects with a nice short shot to Alvarez's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Beltran lands a nice short elbow.
Beltran is nestled in close to Alvarez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Alvarez wants to control but Beltran is keeping busy.
Beltran lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Beltran dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Alvarez's corner calls for a 1-2. Alvarez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alvarez dips to his left and cracks Beltran with an uppercut!
Beltran looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely.
Beltran throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
And Alvarez tries to counter it with a takedown but Beltran pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Carlos Beltran is winning the standup battle so far.
Beltran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beltran drops his hands momentarily and Alvarez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alvarez slips a jab from Beltran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beltran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beltran on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice uppercut there from Beltran.#T1#
Beltran throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
Alvarez blocks a jab.
Beltran throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Beltran.
Alvarez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Alvarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alvarez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Beltran throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Beltran loads up on a big right hand but Alvarez slips the punch.
Alvarez lands a head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Alvarez misses the target.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Beltran throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut. Beltran saw that one coming.
Beltran motions for Alvarez to come forward. Beltran throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez with the counter takedown but Beltran avoids it easily.
Beltran has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alvarez finds it's way round the side to connect with Beltran's head.
Beltran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Beltran.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beltran manages to avoid it.
Alvarez slips a jab from Beltran.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Beltran misses the target.
Alvarez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beltran tries to move into range but Alvarez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A cross from Alvarez lands.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Alvarez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alvarez lands with a straight right. Beltran didn't see that one coming.
Alvarez misses with a looping left.
Alvarez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Beltran. That one must have hurt.
Beltran connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Beltran walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Beltran tries to keep at a distance but Alvarez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beltran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvarez wants a takedown.
Alvarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez goes for a takedown attempt but Beltran pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Beltran misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.#T4#
Alvarez slips under a jab.
Alvarez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Alvarez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alvarez.
Beltran throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Alvarez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alvarez.
Beltran tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alvarez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alvarez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beltran looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Alvarez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Beltran trying to control but Alvarez postures up.
Beltran wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Alvarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alvarez 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Alvarez!
A very excited looking Eduardo Alvarez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: gc101
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
Beltran scores with the left hand. Pedan knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pedan. Beltran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pedan misses with an uppercut.
Beltran misses with a body shot.
Alexander Pedan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beltran looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Beltran connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pedan doesn't manage to clinch there - Beltran circles away.
Beltran lands with a shot to the body.
Beltran lands an overhand right.
Beltran on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #KD2#
Pedan lands a big shot that drops Beltran! Can he finish him? #ROC2#
Beltran is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Carlos Beltran has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pedan wants to pass the guard but Beltran is keeping the position.
Oh Beltran is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Pedan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Pedan forces Beltran back against the cage and clinches.
Beltran seems to have got his legs back now.
Beltran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pedan swings wildly with an uppercut but Beltran uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Beltran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beltran makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Pedan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Beltran.
Beltran throws a shot to the body.
Beltran misses with a straight right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Beltran.
Beltran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pedan.
Pedan misses the jab.
Beltran was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pedan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beltran's sensitive parts.
Pedan throws a nice looking combination but Beltran bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beltran lands a jab to Pedan's midsection.
Pedan misses with a body shot.
Pedan missing with a left hand there. Beltran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pedan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beltran counters with an outside leg kick.
Beltran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Pedan moves into the clinch.#T2#
Pedan stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Pedan.
Pedan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Beltran as Pedan tries to tie him up.
Pedan misses with a body punch.
Beltran throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beltran. #BC2#
Pedan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Pedan misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Beltran.
Beltran scores with a sloppy right hand. Pedan should have avoided that one.
Beltran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pedan throws out the jab.
Beltran thuds his right hand into Pedan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beltran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pedan.
Beltran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pedan.
Beltran throws out a loose jab but Pedan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beltran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pedan.#T3#
Beltran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pedan.
Beltran throws the kick towards the body but Pedan avoids it.
Beltran lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pedan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Beltran to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Pedan is rocked!
Pedan tries to close the distance and clinch but Beltran swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pedan is still on wobbly legs! Can Beltran finish him?
Pedan tries to move into range but Beltran moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Beltran fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Pedan to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Pedan looks to clinch but Beltran throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Pedan taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Carlos Beltran!
A less than humble Carlos Beltran misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: hc97
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1#
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.#T1#
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 #CL#
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. #T2#
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. #BC2#
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. #TD#
BigBranch scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Beltran is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
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. #T4#
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. #ROC#
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!
#R2#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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!
#R3#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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.

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