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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
The Chosen
Date: Jul 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Connected throws a hook but Beltran blocks it.#TD2#
Beltran shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Connected is trying to defend but Beltran finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Connected has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beltran is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Connected looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Beltran tries to pass to full mount but Connected defends it.
Beltran is thwarting Connected 's attempts to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Connected tries to roll over but Beltran keeps him under control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beltran throws a half hearted mid kick.
Connected shoots in and drives through. Beltran sprawls well.
Connected throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Connected throws a big shot that misses.
Connected is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beltran sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Connected with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Connected . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Beltran as Connected shoots in.
Beltran motions for Connected to come forward. Beltran throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Beltran shoots in and bounces Connected off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Connected is breathing heavily.
Beltran wants to control from the top but Connected keeps moving.
Beltran works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beltran controlling the pace.
Connected looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jez Beltran dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Beltran with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Connected fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Connected closes the distance and clinches up with Beltran, looking for a takedown. Connected pushes Beltran against the ropes but Beltran circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beltran is defended easily by Connected .
Connected has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Beltran counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Connected . 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.
Connected is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Beltran has Connected pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Beltran pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Connected tumbling to the mat - Beltran dives into Connected 's guard.
Beltran would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Beltran connects with a couple of short punches.
Beltran slips nicely into half guard.
Connected has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beltran is working away from the top position though.
Beltran seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Beltran's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Beltran tries to stand and escape but Connected is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Connected is defending against the submission attempts here by Beltran.
Beltran trying to pass the guard but Connected defending well.
Connected is trying to stand up here but Beltran is controlling him well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beltran controlling the pace.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Beltran drops an elbow to the side of Connected 's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jez Beltran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Connected 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Connected shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Connected shoots in looking for a takedown but Beltran manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Connected 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Beltran goes for a double leg but Connected avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Connected continues to drive forward.
Beltran tries a head kick but it misses.
Connected doesn't manage to clinch there - Beltran circles away.
Beltran dives in for a single leg takedown but Connected sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#CL#
Connected has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Connected escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beltran stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beltran wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Connected . 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.
A combination from Beltran does no damage.
Connected is looking to counter the offense by Beltran and move into the clinch.
Beltran fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Connected swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Beltran shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Connected manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1##SUB#
Connected working for submissions but it's allowed Beltran to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Connected is trying to control but Beltran passes into side control!
Beltran tries to advance to mount but Connected denies him.
Beltran wants to lay and pray for a moment but Connected keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beltran tries to get to his feet but Connected is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Beltran in his guard.
Connected controls Beltran momentarily but Beltran frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beltran stays in close to Connected 's body and controls the position.
Connected looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jez Beltran really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4##CL2#
Beltran closes the distance and pushes Connected back into the ropes.
Connected tries for a takedown but Beltran manages to get underhooks.
Beltran is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Connected is keeping busy.
Beltran drops down looking for an ankle pick but Connected pulls his leg out and moves away.
Beltran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Beltran closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Connected breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Beltran shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Beltran showed some decent athleticism there.
Beltran is taking a breather. Connected 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.#T1#
Connected tries to roll over but Beltran keeps him under control.
Connected trying to control here.
Connected is refusing to be controlled, as Beltran sits in half guard.
Connected is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Connected on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Connected manages to get to full guard.
Beltran landing some decent shots from guard.
Connected working a defensive guard here.
Connected keeping moving, preventing Beltran from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beltran passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jez Beltran dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Connected 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Beltran closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2#
Beltran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Connected clinches up against the ropes.#TD2#
Beltran has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Connected is trying to keep an underhook but Beltran manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Connected is not content to let Beltran control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connected trying to control but Beltran postures up.
Beltran wants to take a breather but Connected is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Beltran lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Beltran trying to control the action but Connected is working from the bottom.
Connected moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jez Beltran has got the better of the ground game so far.
Connected trying to strike off his back.
Beltran is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Connected throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Connected plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
Connected has closed the distance and engaged Beltran in a clinch.
#T2#
Beltran drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Connected fails to pull guard.
Connected wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beltran has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Connected breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Beltran drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Beltran is standing up over Connected . Connected looks to escape but Beltran dives into side control.
#REVR#
Connected is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jim Connected has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jez Beltran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Connected wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jez Beltran.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Jez Beltran!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Jez Beltran!
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight for Jez Beltran!
Jez Beltran wins by unanimous decision!
Jez Beltran is the new featherweight champion!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Hernandez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Connected is able to avoid easily.#TD#
Hernandez shoots in and gets a takedown into Connected 's guard.
Connected looking for a sweep. Not yet Connected , not yet.
Hernandez wants to pass the guard but Connected is keeping the position.
Connected controlling Hernandez's posture.
Connected not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Connected is looking for a triangle but Hernandez pushes his legs off easily.
Hernandez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Connected looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Connected controlling Hernandez's posture.
Connected 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Connected drives through and clinches with Hernandez against the cage.
#BC2#
Connected pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Connected has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Connected works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T2#
Hernandez tries to strike from the bottom.
Connected is pushing down on Hernandez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hernandez is fighting to maintain full guard but Connected has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connected throwing shots but Hernandez is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hernandez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Connected postures up.
Connected controlling from the top position.
Connected working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Connected is looking to work some ground and pound but Hernandez has wrist control.#T3#
Connected controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Hernandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Connected doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Connected manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Connected is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Connected darts in and clinches Hernandez up against the cage.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#BC2#
Connected breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Connected scores with a hook to the body. Hernandez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Connected drives through and clinches with Hernandez against the cage.
Connected is looking to take this one to the mat.
Connected dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Connected .
Hernandez gets underhooks to prevent Connected 's takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernandez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Connected tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hernandez smiles and moves away.
Rodrigo Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Connected .
Hernandez blocks a head kick by Connected .
Hernandez is looking to counter the offense by Connected and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Connected dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Connected stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Connected wants it to stay on the feet.
Connected goes for a double leg but Hernandez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hernandez continues to drive forward.
Connected showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hernandez.
Hernandez fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Hernandez tries to keep at a distance but Connected has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Hernandez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hernandez moves in looking to clinch but Connected pushes him off.
Connected throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Connected is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hernandez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Connected shoots for a takedown but Hernandez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rodrigo Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Connected .
Hernandez tries for a takedown but Connected sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Connected .
Connected has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Connected looks for a takedown but Hernandez sprawls well.
Rodrigo Hernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Connected as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Connected has managed to clinch.
Connected has Hernandez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hernandez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hernandez is trying to drag Connected to the mat but Connected just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Connected is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
Connected wants to take the fight to the mat but Hernandez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Connected manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Connected is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hernandez trying to control the action but Connected is working from the bottom.
Hernandez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Connected tries to buck Hernandez off but Hernandez is having none of it.#T3#
Connected is not content to let Hernandez control the position.
You can see the frustration on Connected 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Hernandez tries for a kimura but Connected is defending well.
Hernandez working away.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Connected gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Connected pushes Hernandez off looking to stand but Hernandez dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Hernandez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jim Connected has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hernandez trying to pass the guard but Connected defending well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 Rodrigo Hernandez will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Connected goes for a double leg but Hernandez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hernandez continues to drive forward.
No luck for Hernandez with that takedown attempt.
Connected looks to land a body kick but Hernandez moved away.
Hernandez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Connected defends it nicely.
Hernandez slaps away a takedown attempt from Connected , before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connected throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Connected has closed the distance and engaged Hernandez in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hernandez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Connected gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connected jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hernandez walks away with a smile on his face. Connected gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Connected throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Connected tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hernandez swivels and escapes.
Connected fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hernandez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2#
Hernandez blocks a head kick by Connected .
Connected fails with a takedown attempt.
Hernandez shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hernandez.
Connected shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hernandez as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Connected .#T3##TD#
Hernandez gets a takedown into half guard.
Connected is trying to stand back up but Hernandez is controlling him
Connected regains full guard. Nicely done.
Connected pulls Hernandez in close to prevent any damage.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Connected keeps moving. #T4#
Connected is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Connected has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hernandez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Connected looking for a sweep. Not yet Connected , not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses.
Hernandez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Connected is out of range.
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 Rodrigo Hernandez.
I think Hernandez 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Beltran swats away the attempt to clinch by Connected .
Connected shoots in looking for a takedown. Beltran tries to sprawl out of it but Connected 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. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Beltran.
Connected wants to get back to his feet but Beltran is dominant here and he's now got Connected 's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Beltran looking for the choke but no joy.
Beltran throwing damaging strikes from the back! Connected could be in trouble here!
#T1#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Connected trying to control the position but Beltran manages to sink in the hooks.
Beltran just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Connected turns into Beltran and is now in his guard.
Beltran wants to get back to his feet but Connected is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Beltran wants to sweep here but Connected controlling him for the moment. #T2#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Beltran can do anything to dispel that myth.
Connected wants to control from the top but Beltran keeps moving. #SUB2#
Connected avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Connected trying to control the position from guard on top but Beltran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Connected engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Beltran wants to sweep here but Connected controlling him for the moment.
Connected slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Beltran.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beltran is concentrating on defense, preventing Connected from advancing position.
Beltran is not content to let Connected control the position.
Connected throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Connected wants to control but Beltran is keeping him busy. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Connected shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beltran as he jumps to the side.
Beltran falls off balance throwing a combination
and Connected counters with a slapping leg kick.
Connected fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Beltran is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Connected . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connected lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Connected .
Connected shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beltran defends it nicely.
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 Jim Connected will probably get the nod.
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#
Connected throws a head kick that misses.
Connected shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beltran as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Connected has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beltran dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Beltran's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Connected wants to break free but Beltran has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connected keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Beltran's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Beltran pulls guard successfully.
Connected trying to move into half guard but instead Beltran has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Beltran showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Beltran postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Beltran advances to half guard.
Connected tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Beltran prevents Connected from improving his position.
Beltran content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Connected wants to control but Beltran is keeping busy.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Beltran in particular looking to stall.
Beltran passes the guard and advances to mount!
Connected can't escape the position.
Connected is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB2#
Beltran looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Beltran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Connected tries to hold on but Beltran pushes him away.
Beltran connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Connected is bucking up trying to escape but Beltran cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Beltran avoids the attempt from Connected to control.#SUB2#
Beltran looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Beltran lands with some strikes.#T4#
Beltran unloading with bombs!
Beltran controlling the position easily from mount.
Connected wants to hold on but Beltran pushes him away.
Beltran looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beltran is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jez Beltran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Connected fails to land the takedown.
Connected shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Connected .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Connected . That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Connected moves into the clinch.#BC#
Connected breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Beltran clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran takes a knee right on the jaw!
Connected goes for a takedown attempt but Beltran pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Beltran looking to score a takedown here. Connected is defending well but Beltran drives through and ends up in Connected 's guard.#T1#
Connected has momentary wrist control but Beltran slips an elbow through the middle.
Beltran scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Beltran wants to get up but he can't break Connected 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Beltran is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Connected looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beltran is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Beltran's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Beltran postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Beltran not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Connected 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Connected closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beltran circles away.
Beltran misses with a low kick.#TD2#
Beltran drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Connected sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
Beltran controlling the pace.
Beltran wants to get back to his feet.
Beltran performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Beltran is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Connected trying to control from the bottom.
Beltran controlling the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Connected is looking for a sweep. Beltran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Connected gets caught flat footed, as Beltran shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Beltran 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!
Jez Beltran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jez Beltran!
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