PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alex Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Beltran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Carlos Beltran was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Bailey
vs
Beltran

172 cm
27
145 lbs
11 - 4 - 1

171 cm
29
142 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
Voodoo Nutrition

Bullet Proof System

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Beltran!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.