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Event:
FCL 72 - Pike vs Sarinnen
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Elofsson.
Elofsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beltran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Elofsson at a distance.
Beltran misses with a body shot.
Elofsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Beltran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Elofsson.
Elofsson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big left from Elofsson misses.
Beltran let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Beltran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elofsson.
It looked like Elofsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beltran works the jab nicely.
Elofsson throws a lazy right hand but Beltran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Elofsson throws a right hand that misses
and Beltran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Lars Elofsson has been cut.
Beltran slips a straight right by Elofsson.
A jab from Beltran finds it's way through Elofsson's defenses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beltran darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Elofsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beltran misses with a two punch combination.
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 to throw the jab but Elofsson is out of range.
Beltran takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Beltran looks to land a left hand but Elofsson moved out of range nicely.
Beltran misses the jab.#T1#
Elofsson misses with an uppercut.
Beltran looks to throw the jab but Elofsson is out of range.
Elofsson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lars Elofsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beltran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beltran has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Elofsson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Elofsson misses with an uppercut
and Beltran counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Elofsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Beltran counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Beltran. That snapped Elofsson's head back.
Beltran misses with an uppercut.
Beltran drops Elofsson with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Elofsson! Beltran dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Beltran!
Mike Beltran is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Mike Beltran 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. |
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Event:
FCL 68 - Beltran vs Elofsson
Date: Dec 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Elofsson connects with a body shot that sends Beltran's belly button to the back.
Elofsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beltran.
Beltran gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Elofsson.#CUT2#It looks like Mike Beltran has been cut.
Lars Elofsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elofsson throws out a powerful jab.
Elofsson tries to bum rush Beltran with a series of wild strikes but Beltran uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Elofsson lands a slapping body shot.
Elofsson throws a shot from downtown. Beltran moves away and avoids it.
Beltran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#KD2#
Elofsson sends Beltran crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Elofsson is motioning to the referee to let Beltran up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Elofsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elofsson shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Beltran takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Elofsson sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Beltran bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lars Elofsson!
Lars Elofsson is the new super heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
FCL - 65
Date: Nov 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Outlaw throws a right hand that misses
and Beltran counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Outlaw thinking.
A telegraphed right hand from Outlaw misses the target.
Outlaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beltran scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Beltran lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Outlaw misses with a shot to the body
letting Beltran counter with a right hand.
Outlaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Beltran.
Outlaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Beltran.
Outlaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Outlaw looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Outlaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beltran counters with a left and a right that stings Outlaw.
Beltran definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Outlaw misses with an uppercut
and Outlaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beltran cracks a nice hook into Outlaw's ribs.
Beltran fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Outlaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Outlaw misses with a right hand
and Beltran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Outlaw misses with a looping left.
A cross from Beltran lands.
Outlaw misses with a hook. Beltran ducked under it nicely.
Beltran is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Beltran scores with a jab to the head.
Beltran is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Beltran slips a straight right by Outlaw.
Outlaw throws an off balance right hand
and Beltran counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Outlaw swings for the body but Beltran moves out of range.
Beltran moves out of range of the strikes.
Beltran dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Outlaw looks winded!
Outlaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Beltran. #KD#
Beltran drops Outlaw with a beautiful combination! Outlaw stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Beltran is looking for the KO!#ROC#Outlaw is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Onyx Outlaw has been cut.
Outlaw is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Beltran ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Outlaw out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Beltran!
Mike Beltran retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Mike Beltran thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
FCL - 57
Date: Oct 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Elofsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lars Elofsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beltran misses with a double jab.
Beltran lands a nice looking body shot.
Beltran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elofsson throws out the jab.
Beltran connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Beltran slips under a jab.
Beltran punishes Elofsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Beltran lands a really nice looking cross but Elofsson seems unphased.
#CUT2#It looks like Lars Elofsson has been cut.
Elofsson misses the jab.
Elofsson tries to bum rush Beltran with a series of wild strikes but Beltran uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A countering left hand to the body from Beltran misses.
Elofsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Good shot there by Beltran.
Beltran is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beltran misses with a body shot.
Elofsson misses with a double jab.
Beltran misses with a body shot.
Beltran looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Elofsson throws a hook to the side of Beltran's head but Beltran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice combination there by Elofsson.
#CUT#It looks like Mike Beltran has been cut.
Elofsson takes one on the button.
Beltran connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Elofsson missing with a left hand there. Beltran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elofsson avoids the body shot from Beltran.
Elofsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Elofsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beltran moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beltran.
Elofsson looks to land a right hand but Beltran moved out of range.
Beltran throws a series of punches but Elofsson avoids them all with ease.
Beltran slips under a jab from Elofsson.
Beltran throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Elofsson misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beltran. Elofsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beltran. Elofsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elofsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beltran manages to avoid it.
Elofsson cracks Beltran with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Elofsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beltran now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Elofsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beltran is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Elofsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Beltran misses with an uppercut
and Elofsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beltran moves out of range of the strikes.
Elofsson throws a lazy right hand but Beltran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Elofsson takes a swing at Beltran's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Beltran.
Beltran blocks a jab.
Elofsson takes one to the chin there.
Elofsson scores with a jab.
Beltran just misses with a punch to the body.
Beltran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elofsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beltran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Elofsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Elofsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Beltran connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Elofsson scrambles back to his feet.
Elofsson looks to land a right hand but Beltran moved out of range.
Beltran has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Beltran ducks under a wild hook from Elofsson.
Elofsson looks to throw the jab but Beltran is out of range.
Beltran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elofsson throws out the jab.
Beltran is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Elofsson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Elofsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beltran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elofsson.
Beltran lands a nice hook to Elofsson's body. Elofsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Elofsson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Beltran's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Elofsson slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Elofsson misses its intended target.
Beltran is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Beltran misses the jab.
Elofsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Mike Beltran's cut even more.
Beltran is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Beltran cracks Elofsson with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Elofsson falls to his knees and Beltran doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Beltran!
Mike Beltran is the new super heavyweight champion!
Mike Beltran thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
FCL - 47
Date: Aug 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Kaveri slips a jab from Beltran.
Kaveri drops down looking for a counter takedown but Beltran sprawls and moves away.
Kaveri dives in for a single leg takedown but Beltran sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kaveri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Kaveri lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB#
Kaveri is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Beltran defends it well. #SUB#
Kaveri is working for a kimura but Beltran is defending it quite comfortably.
#SU#
Kaveri postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Beltran to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaveri misses with a left hand
and Beltran counters with a series of strikes. Kaveri will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fighters circling - Kaveri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beltran scores with a hook to the body. Kaveri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Kaveri avoids the body shot from Beltran.
Beltran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaveri.
Beltran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaveri throws out the jab. #T1#
Beltran slips under a jab.
Kaveri ducks under a wild hook from Beltran.
Beltran ducks under a wild hook from Kaveri.
Beltran connects with a looping right hand.
Kaveri throws a leg kick
and Beltran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mike Beltran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaveri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beltrans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Beltran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaveri tries for a takedown but Beltran sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab from Beltran.#CUT2#It looks like Matto Kaveri has been cut.
Kaveri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beltran avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matto Kaveri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beltran loads up on a big right hand but Kaveri slips the punch.
A slow jab from Beltran misses its intended target.
Beltran looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Beltran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beltran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaveri.
Kaveri fails to land the takedown.
Beltran cracks Kaveri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaveri shoots in for a takedown but Beltran shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Kaveri.
Kaveri is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Beltran paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circling - Kaveri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beltran scores with a jab to the head.
Beltran jabs Kaveri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kaveri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beltran.
The crowd cheers as Beltran lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kaveri doesn't seem phased though.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Beltran has knocked Kaveri down with a huge combo! Beltran steps away and waves a wobbly Kaveri back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Kaveri is rocked!
Kaveri is breathing heavily.
Beltran misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beltran throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kaveri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beltran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beltran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beltran scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#Matto Kaveri's cut is getting worse.
Kaveri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beltran lands an overhand right.#T3#
Kaveri misses with a hook
and Kaveri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Kaveri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Beltran lands a big uppercut and Kaveri crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kaveri looks OK. Beltran waves Kaveri back to his feet!
Kaveri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beltran as he avoids it easily.
Kaveri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kaveri defending well as Beltran loads up on a big left hand.
Kaveri seems to have got his legs back now.
A shot to the liver by Beltran. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beltran dips to his left and cracks Kaveri with an uppercut!
Kaveri swings widly with a right hand
and Beltran counters with a left to the body.
Beltran connects with a right hand. Kaveri shakes it off.
Kaveri looks up at the clock. Bad move! Beltran lands a right hand from hell, dropping Kaveri. Beltran pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Beltran!
Our winner, Mike Beltran, 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. |
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Event:
FCL - 37
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Beltran misses with a lunging right hand
and Daugherty counters with a straight right hand.
Beltran misses with a body shot.
A big left from Beltran misses.
Beltran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Daugherty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beltran connects with a good right hand that stumbles Daugherty. Daugherty circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Beltran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daugherty moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daugherty! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daugherty swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beltran throws a body punch but Daugherty moves out of range.
Daugherty throws out a counter right but Beltran avoids it with no problem.
Daugherty connects with a jab.
Beltran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Daugherty has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Beltran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beltran misses with a hook
and Daugherty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daugherty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beltran.
Beltran definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Beltran loads up on a big right hand but Daugherty slips the punch.
Daugherty only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mike Beltran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beltran throws a body punch but Daugherty moves out of range.
Daugherty looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beltran throws a jab when Daugherty was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daugherty! But no joy.
Beltran fails to land with a series of punches.
Beltran throws a body punch but Daugherty moves out of range.
Beltran scores with a nice right hand.
#T2#
Beltran swings away with a body shot that misses
and Daugherty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beltran connects with a right hand. Daugherty shakes it off.
Daugherty loads up on a big right hand but Beltran slips the punch.
Beltran misses with a jab to the body
and Daugherty counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Daugherty avoids the body shot 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 throws a lazy uppercut
and Daugherty counters with a stiff right hand.
Beltran ducks under a wild hook from Daugherty.
Daugherty moves forwards but Beltran connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Beltran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Daugherty releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Beltran rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daugherty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beltran misses with a hook
and Daugherty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Beltran fails to land with a series of punches.
Beltran swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beltran misses the shot to the body.
Daugherty now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Beltran misses with a right hand
and Daugherty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beltran throws a body punch but Daugherty moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Beltran misses
letting Daugherty counter with a right hand.
Beltran ducks under a wild hook from Daugherty.
Beltran throws an off balance right hand
enabling Daugherty to counter with a crisp jab.
Beltran stuns Daugherty with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Beltran misses with an uppercut
and Daugherty counters with a stiff right hand.
Daugherty throws a hook but Beltran avoids it easily.#T4#
Beltran throws a poor cross that misses
and Daugherty counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Daugherty misses with a looping right.
Beltran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daugherty.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beltran's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Daugherty connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beltran scrambles back to his feet.
Beltran misses with a double jab.
Daugherty misses with the combination.
Beltran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beltran looks to score with a jab to the body but Daugherty is just out of range.
Beltran throws a right hand that misses
letting Daugherty counter with a right hand.
Beltran throws a right hand that misses
and Daugherty counters with a stiff right hand.
Daugherty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamari Daugherty dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Daugherty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beltran.
Beltran swings for the body but Daugherty moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daugherty! But no joy.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Beltran might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Beltran throws an off balance right hand
and Daugherty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beltran throws a right and a left that Daugherty avoids nicely.
Beltran misses with a wild body shot.
Beltran swings for the body but Daugherty moves out of range.
It seemed like Daugherty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good exchange - Beltran coming out on top.
Daugherty 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.
Beltran misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran throws an off balance right hand
and Daugherty counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beltran thinking.
A left and a right from Beltran both land. Nice combination. #T1#
Beltran misses with a jab to the body
enabling Daugherty to counter with a crisp jab.
Beltran connects with a jab.
Beltran throws an off balance right hand
and Daugherty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daugherty throws a poor cross that misses
and Daugherty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beltran throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Daugherty looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beltran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daugherty lands a right hook to the body.
Beltran misses with a combination
and Daugherty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daugherty slips a jab and a cross from Beltran.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daugherty! But no joy.
Daugherty moves out of range as Beltran strikes.#T2#
Daugherty defending well as Beltran loads up on a big 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.
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!
Daugherty misses with an uppercut.
Beltran throws a body punch but Daugherty moves out of range.
Beltran misses with a shot to the body
and Daugherty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daugherty looks to throw the jab but Beltran is out of range.
Daugherty lands an overhand right.
Daugherty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beltran misses with a body shot
and Daugherty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daugherty slips under a jab from Beltran.
Beltran misses with an uppercut
and Daugherty counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Daugherty throws a looping overhand right but Beltran ducks down to avoid it.
Beltran lands a nice shot to the body.
Daugherty moves out of range of the strikes.
Beltran misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Daugherty counters with a stiff right hand.
Beltran misses with a straight right.
Beltran looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Beltran misses with an uppercut
enabling Daugherty to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beltran. Daugherty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daugherty scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Beltran feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Daughertys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Beltran misses with an uppercut. Daugherty saw that one coming.#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Beltran.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Daugherty, as that shot connected.
Daugherty avoids the body shot from Beltran.
Beltran rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daugherty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Beltran there.
Daugherty throws a jab when Beltran was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Beltran.
Beltran throws a right hand that misses
and Beltran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daugherty avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beltran fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kamari Daugherty will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Daugherty scores with a nice strike.
Beltran throws a looping overhand right but Daugherty ducks down to avoid it.
Daugherty throws a fast counter high kick but Beltran manages to duck under it in time.
Beltran misses the body punch
and Daugherty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beltran throws the left hand but Daugherty avoids the punch easily.
Daugherty avoids the body shot from Beltran.
Beltran scores with a sloppy right hand. Daugherty should have avoided that one.
Kamari Daugherty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beltran throws a jab but it's blocked by Daugherty.
Beltran lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daugherty circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daugherty avoids the body shot from Beltran.
Good standup being displayed there by Beltran as he connects with a hook.
Beltran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daugherty. #T1#
Jab from Daugherty.
Beltran throws a shot from downtown. Daugherty moves away and avoids it.
Daugherty throws a hook but Beltran blocks it.
Beltran is looking to counter punch.
Beltran misses with a hook.
Daugherty tries a head kick but it misses.
Beltran missing with a left hand there. Daugherty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daugherty was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Beltran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beltran blocks a jab.
A punch combination from Beltran misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Beltran misses the target.
Daugherty is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Daugherty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beltran.
Beltran was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Beltran misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Daugherty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beltran misses with a hook.
It seemed like Daugherty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daugherty avoids the body shot from Beltran.
Beltran scores with a hook.
Beltran throws a lazy right hand but Daugherty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beltran throws a lazy uppercut
and Daugherty counters with a straight right hand.
Daugherty lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beltran throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick from Daugherty misses.
Daugherty thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Beltran throws a looping overhand right but Daugherty ducks down to avoid it.
Beltran throws an overhand right that lands on Daugherty's shoulder, as Daugherty tries to avoid the shot.
Beltran misses with a hook to the body
and Daugherty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beltran ducks under a wild hook from Daugherty.
Beltran misses with a left hand
and Daugherty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beltran misses the body punch
and Daugherty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beltran misses with a hook
and Daugherty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beltran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daugherty.
Daugherty looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beltran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Beltran misses the target.
Daugherty is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beltran with a body shot.#T4#
Beltran throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Daugherty to counter with a crisp jab.
Daugherty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beltran ducks under a wild hook from Daugherty.
A jab lands there for Daugherty.
Beltran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beltran misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Daugherty misses.
Beltran digs a good hook to Daugherty's body.
Daugherty thuds a left hand into Beltran's body.
Mike Beltran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamari Daugherty is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Daugherty moves away from the strike by Beltran.
Daugherty looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamari Daugherty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Daugherty 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamari Daugherty! |
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Event:
FCL - 32
Date: May 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Beltran misses with a wild combination.
Beltran throws a nice looking combination but Ryokale bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beltran definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ryokale takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Rudo Ryokale has been cut.
Ryokale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beltran moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beltran avoids the head kick by Ryokale.
Beltran looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryokale is just out of range.
Ryokale misses with a low kick.
Beltran throws a big counter combination but Ryokale scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Beltran throws a shot from downtown. Ryokale moves away and avoids it.
Ryokale misses with a straight left.
Beltran connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from Ryokale.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran lands a jab to Ryokale's midsection.
Beltran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beltran darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beltran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beltran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ryokale.
A jab lands there for Beltran.#T1#
Ryokale throws a right and a left that Beltran avoids nicely.
Beltran swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rudo Ryokale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryokale swinging wildly here.
Ryokale ducks under a wild hook from Beltran.
Beltran is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ryokale misses the body punch
and Ryokale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beltran moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#Ryokale is rocked!
Ryokale switches off momentarily and Beltran cracks him with a monster right hand! Ryokale topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Beltran dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Beltran!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Beltran!
Mike Beltran decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CCC 21 : Hernandez vs Romero
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Beltran misses with a hook.
Igwe throws a jab when Beltran was well out of range.
It looked like Beltran was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Igwe.
Igwe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beltran scores with a punch to the head.
Igwe misses with a hook. Beltran ducked under it nicely.
Igwe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beltran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beltran defending well as Igwe loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Beltran was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Igwe.
Igwe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beltran in his tracks. #CUT2#It looks like Mike Beltran has been cut.
Beltran swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Igwe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Igwe with a jab.
Igwe has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Igwe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Beltran fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Igwe lands with a light punch inside.
Igwe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Igwe swings wildly with an uppercut but Beltran uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Igwe has a couple of punches blocked by Beltran.
Igwe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Igwe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beltran definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Igwe misses with the head strike.
Beltran has a couple of punches blocked by Igwe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beltran.
Beltran blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Igwe breaks the clinch.
Beltran moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Igwe misses with a hook
and Beltran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beltran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Igwe.
Beltran staying out of range there.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Beltran. That snapped Igwe's head back.
Beltran tries to bum rush Igwe with a series of wild strikes but Igwe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Igwe swings widly with a right hand
and Beltran counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beltran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Igwe.
Igwe misses with a hook.
Beltran falls off balance throwing a combination
and Igwe counters with a nice uppercut.
Beltran looks to score with a jab to the body but Igwe is just out of range.
Igwe throws a big shot that misses.
Beltran throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Igwe crashing down! Igwe tries to stagger back to his feet but Beltran just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Igwe asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Beltran!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Beltran thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CCC 9: Bartosiński vs Kuznecov
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
TJ misses with a looping right.
Beltran changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Beltran throws a leg kick but TJ sees it coming and moves out of range.
Beltran lands with a straight right. TJ didn't see that one coming.
Beltran definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
TJ lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beltran circles away quickly and effectively.
TJ misses with a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by TJ.
TJ throws a lazy head kick
and Beltran counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
TJ shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
TJ loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
TJ throws a big elbow that misses.
Beltran is adopting a defensive guard.
Beltran wants to sweep but no luck.
Beltran looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
TJ works over Beltran with some ground and pound from guard.
TJ throws a big right hand that misses.
Beltran seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
TJ trying to control but Beltran is working from the bottom.
Beltran managing to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 scores with a jab.
Beltran with a nice cross.#T2#
TJ misses with a wild body shot.
Beltran attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
TJ works the jab nicely.
Beltran dips to his left and cracks TJ with an uppercut!
Beltran circles away from the clinch attempt.
TJ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
TJ looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from TJ misses.
It looked like Beltran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
TJ takes a swing at Beltran's ribcage but misses.
TJ looks winded!
The fighters circling - TJ throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beltran appears to be looking for a big counter.
Beltran lands with a nice combination. TJ backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Louis TJ has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beltran lands with a right that hurts TJ. TJ looks to clinch but Beltran throws a short knee that drops TJ. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Mike Beltran!
A relieved looking Mike Beltran thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
HZN 3 Lancaster v Tenryu
Date: Jan 19, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Igbko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Igbko looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Beltran trying to control here.
Beltran tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Beltran controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Igbko wants to control but Beltran is keeping him busy.
Beltran wants to get back to full guard.
Beltran really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Igbko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beltran is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Beltran is looking to control Igbko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beltran avoid being mounted?
Igbko is trying to control the action in half guard but Beltran is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran manages to get to full guard.
Igbko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Beltran controls Igbko momentarily but Igbko frees himself.
Igbko has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Beltran has his hands on Igbko's head, controlling the position.
Beltran keeping full guard, as Igbko tries to pass.
Igbko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Igbko looking to pass the guard.
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.
Beltran seems keen to control Igbko's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Beltran scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Benny Igbko has been cut.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beltran throws a right and a left that both miss.
Igbko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beltran, as that shot connected.
Mike Beltran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beltran tried to score with a low kick but Igbko checks it.
Beltran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Igbko at a distance.
Beltran moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Beltran looks for the body kick but Igbko saw that one coming.
Igbko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Beltran lands with a straight right. Igbko didn't see that one coming.
Beltran lands an overhand right.
Igbko avoids a kick to the body.
Beltran connects with a good right hand that stumbles Igbko. Igbko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Beltran tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beltran jabs Igbko to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Beltran. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beltran.
Mike Beltran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD2#
Beltran lands a big right hand that sends Igbko crashing to the mat! Beltran stays standing though and waves Igbko back to his feet!#ROC2#Igbko is rocked!
Igbko walks into a jab.
Oh Igbko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice inside leg kick there by Beltran. That's going to slow Igbko down.
Beltran lands a nice shot to the body.
Beltran cracks Igbko with a hook to the temple - Igbko is on wobbly legs here! Beltran swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Igbko falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Beltran wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike Beltran!
Mike Beltran decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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