PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Beltshazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Colston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Beltshazar
vs
Colston

180 cm
22
156 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

172 cm
21
148 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

GREEN!160
Arcticus University: London

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Beltshazar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Colston!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beltshazar throws a combination that misses

so Colston counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Colston postures up in Beltshazar's guard and throws a big left but Beltshazar blocks it.
Colston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Colston wants to control from the top but Beltshazar keeps moving.
Colston connects with a couple of short punches.
Colston postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Colston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Colston postures up in Beltshazar's guard and throws a big left but Beltshazar blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colston landing some decent shots from guard.
Colston is looking to work some ground and pound but Beltshazar has wrist control.
Colston lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Colston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Colston postures up in Beltshazar's guard and throws a big left but Beltshazar blocks it.
Colston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beltshazar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Colston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Colston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Colston distracts Beltshazar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Colston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beltshazar is on top in guard.

Beltshazar won't allow Colston to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Colston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beltshazar is one step ahead there.
Beltshazar trying to control but Colston is working from the bottom.
Colston 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.
Beltshazar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Beltshazar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colston wants to sweep but no luck.
Beltshazar postures up.

Beltshazar is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Colston is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Colston has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colston is looking to work some ground and pound but Beltshazar has wrist control.
Colston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beltshazar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Colston controls from within his opponent's guard.
Colston throws a big elbow that misses.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Beltshazar misses with a double jab

and Colston counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Colston.
Beltshazar wants to get back to his feet but Colston passes into half guard.

Colston prevents Beltshazar from improving his position.
Beltshazar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Colston.
Colston throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Colston lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Colston not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Colston not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beltshazar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Colston.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Colston dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Beltshazar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Colston counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Beltshazar!
Beltshazar manages to get back to half guard.
Colston missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beltshazar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Colston throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Colston trying to mount his opponent but Beltshazar defends it.
Colston not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colston thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Colston content to control rather than advance.
Colston wants to advance to full mount but Beltshazar doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltshazar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Colston postures up and lands a big shot to Beltshazar's brow.
Colston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Colston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Colston is in close to Beltshazar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Colston cracks Beltshazar with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colston is working Beltshazar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Colston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Colston throws a big right hand that misses.
Colston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Colston trying to control but Beltshazar is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colston distracts Beltshazar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Colston looking to sit in guard and control but Beltshazar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Colston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beltshazar.
Beltshazar won't allow Colston to sweep him here.
Beltshazar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beltshazar stopping the sweep attempt from Colston.
Colston trying to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Colston is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Beltshazar!

It looks like Mike Colston has been cut.
Beltshazar misses with a two punch combination.
Beltshazar lands a jab to the head.
Beltshazar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Colston counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Beltshazar!
Colston taking a breather here.
Beltshazar taking a bit of punishment here - Colston scoring with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beltshazar wants to control but Colston postures up.
Colston throws an elbow but Beltshazar slips to the side and avoids it well.
Colston sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Beltshazar is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Colston connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Beltshazar some visible discomfort.
Colston working the ground and pound from side control.

Beltshazar is rocked!
Beltshazar takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Oh Beltshazar is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Colston lands a strong strike to the head of Beltshazar. That's dazed him! Colston looking to finish here. Beltshazar is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Colston lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Colston!
A victorious Mike Colston thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Ryan Beltshazar had this to say: 'Im incredible...but everyone has a bad day sometimes...'.