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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Sims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conan Beltran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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270 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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189 cm
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275 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Sims!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conan Beltran!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beltran tries to clinch but Sims is having none of it.
Beltran throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Mark Sims has been cut.
Sims keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beltran.
Sims misses with a looping left.
Sims clinches but Beltran breaks the clinch
enabling Beltran to counter with a crisp jab.
Conan Beltran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beltran clinches but Sims breaks the clinch
and Sims counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beltran kicks off Sims and gets to his feet.
Beltran keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Beltran is looking to clinch but Sims is avoiding it.
Beltran throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beltran lands with a hook. Sims tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Beltran dives in and grabs Sims's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sims pushes down on Beltran's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims looks to clinch
and Beltran holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Beltran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sims throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Beltran counters with a straight right hand.
Beltran misses with a two punch combination.
Beltran wants to clinch.
Beltran misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sims is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beltran sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Beltran blocks a head kick by Sims.
Beltran tries to bum rush Sims with a series of wild strikes but Sims uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sims moves into the clinch successfully.
Sims goes for a takedown in the clinch but Beltran prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sims manages to break the clinch.
Sims slips a jab and a cross from Beltran.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sims swats away the attempt to clinch by Beltran.
Beltran shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sims makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sims throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beltran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sims.
Sims scores with a jab.
Beltran fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sims throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sims tries to clinch up.
Beltran misses with a takedown attempt
and Sims counters with a nice double leg into side control. Beltran won't be happy with that.
Sims is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Beltran will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beltran parries the strikes from Sims easily there. Sims is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Beltran to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sims moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Beltran is trying to control Sims's posture but Sims avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sims is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sims wants to control but Beltran is keeping him busy.
Sims working the head with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beltran struggling a bit here.
Beltran is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Conan Beltran will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mark Sims'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.
Sims scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sims is looking to stall here but Beltran recovers full guard.
Sims throws and elbow that misses. Beltran uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sims's guard. Nice move by Beltran!
Beltran working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sims keeping moving, preventing Beltran from controlling successfully.
Beltran wants to stand but Sims is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran stands up and waves to Sims to follow him.
Danga de danga de dang - Sims scores with a four punch combination!
Beltran darts in trying to clinch
and Sims counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sims advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sims scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sims is taking a breather. Beltran says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Beltran wants to improve his position but Sims is controlling well.
Sims is trying to control. Beltran wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sims thows a huge punch but Beltran dodges it nicely.
Beltran is in trouble now - Sims has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beltran wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Sims landing strikes from the mount.
Sims trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Beltran tries to hold on but Sims postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sims throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Sims breaks from Beltran's wrist control and lands an elbow.
BOOM! Sims connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sims working the ground and pound effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sims dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Sims dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Sims's cut.
That's time! Sims's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Sims gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Beltran takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A right-left combo lands from Beltran.
Beltran fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sims, pushing him back against the cage.
Beltran is trying to break free.
Beltran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Conan Beltran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by Sims or perhaps it was just good defense by Beltran which made him look bad.
Beltran slaps away a takedown attempt from Sims, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sims wants to clinch up but Beltran keeps it at a distance.
Beltran slips under a jab.
Beltran keeps the fight on the outside.
Sims has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beltran tries to break the clinch but Sims is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran working hard to break the clinch.
Beltran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Beltran drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beltran prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sims drops down looking for an ankle pick but Beltran pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sims tries for a takedown but Beltran sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sims tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beltran swivels and escapes.
Beltran closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Beltran fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beltran tries to clinch
and Sims counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beltran wants to stand and escape but Sims is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sims preventing the sweep.
Beltran is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sims trying to move into half guard but instead Beltran has managed to sweep!
Beltran trying to control but Sims is working from the bottom.
Beltran wants to stand but Sims is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sims has his hands on Beltran's head, controlling the position.
Sims wriggles free and stands up.
Beltran misses with a hook.
Sims misses with a body shot
and Beltran counters by moving into the clinch.
Beltran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beltran looks to land a combination but Sims avoids it well.
Sims ducks right into an uppercut from Beltran.
Beltran tries to clinch but Sims moves out of range.
Sims tries to clinch up.
Beltran misses with a wild combination.
Beltran shoots for a takedown but Sims saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters circling - Beltran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beltran tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sims counters with a shoot takedown. Beltran fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sims trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Conan 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Conan Beltran!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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