PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marlo Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iron City (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bell
vs
City

200 cm
24
191 lbs
5 - 1 - 1

198 cm
25
193 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Balco Boys - Hilo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Marlo Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iron City!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Bell. No joy for City on that attempt.
Iron City seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
City misses with a hook.
Bell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A nice combination there by City.
Bell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as City throws out the jab.
City shoots in but no luck this time.
Bell misses with an uppercut.
City just misses with a punch to the body.
Bell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bell scores with a body shot.
City swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bell throws an overhand right that lands on City's shoulder, as City tries to avoid the shot.
Bell throws a big shot that misses.
Danga de danga de dang - City scores with a four punch combination!
Good standup being displayed there by Bell as he connects with a hook.
City throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bell misses with the combination.
Bell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bell misses the jab.
City takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
City misses with a double jab
and Bell counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
City tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bell was well out of range. Poor timing from City.

That's one minute gone in the round.
City throws a jab but it's blocked by Bell.

City fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bell sprawls well initially but City persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bell controlling the position for now.

City is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bell is just riding it out for now. City eventually gives up the hold.

City is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time City.

City is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
City looks gassed!
Bell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
City missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bell controlling the position well.
Bell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for City on the ground.
Bell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. City is working away from the top position though.

City is trying to work for a kimura but Bell is defending well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
City closes the distance and clinches up with Bell, looking for a takedown. City pushes Bell against the cage but Bell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marlo Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iron City.
Bell needs to keep his hands up - City had a free shot at his head there.
City keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
City looks to score with a jab to the body but Bell is just out of range.
City throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bell's waist but Bell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing City off to one side.
City fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big left from Bell misses.
Bell throws a looping overhand right but City ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bell.
Bell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
City looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bell connects with a good right hand that stumbles City. City circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bell, as that shot connected.
City misses with a looping left.
Bell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches City on the side of the head.
Bell connects with a single shot there.
City staying out of range there.
Bell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from City.
Bell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bell cracks City with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bell throws a shot to the body.
Bell looks to throw the jab but City is out of range.
City swings for the body but Bell moves out of range.
City takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bell throws a jab but it's blocked by City.
City swings and misses with a hook to the body.
City throws a looping overhand right but Bell ducks down to avoid it.
City misses with a series of wild punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bell staying out of range there.
City takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
City takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
City has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bell finds it's way round the side to connect with City's head.
City takes a body punch but keeps moving.
City shoots in for a double leg but Bell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
City throws a shot from downtown. Bell moves away and avoids it.
Bell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bell scores with a jab.
Bell moves out of range as City strikes.
Marlo Bell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bell lands a nice shot that snaps City's head back.
Bell blocks the body kick.
Bell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
City takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bell looks to land a combination. City sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
City walks into a left hand.
Bell throws a good cross that connects.
Bell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bell is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marlo Bell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
City ducks under a wild hook from Bell.
Bell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bell throws a combination that misses
and City counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
City walks into a straight right hand from Bell.
Nice shot by Bell.
Bell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
City walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice defenses there by City.
Bell throws a combination. City tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bell looks to land a right hand but City moved out of range.
Bell jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
City has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
City moves away from the strike by Bell.
Bell scores with a nice head shot.
Bell ducks under a wild hook from City.
Bell lands a jab to the head.
City thows a left - swing and a miss!
City throws a sloppy body shot
and Bell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bell ducks under a wild hook from City.
City displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bell throws out the jab.
City thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bell.
Bell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
City is breathing heavily.
Bell misses with a series of wild punches.
Bell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from City.
No joy there for City, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
City ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bell moves away.
Bell lands with an overhand left.
City looks to throw the jab but Bell is out of range.
City looks to score with a jab to the body but Bell is just out of range.
Good shot there by Bell.
A punch combination from Bell misses.
Bell avoids the body shot from City.
A jab from Bell finds it's way through City's defenses.
Bell ducks under a wild hook from City.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bell!
City uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bell.
Bell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bell lands a nice looking body shot.
Marlo Bell is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
City misses with a hook to the body
enabling Bell to counter with a crisp jab.
City throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from City misses
enabling Bell to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - City throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
City lands a slapping body shot.
City throws a lazy right hand but Bell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping City at a distance.
Bell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bell lunges at City with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by City's hand.
Bell throws a nice looking combination but City bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
City throws a body punch but Bell moves out of range.
City swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from City.
Bell throws a body punch but City moves out of range.
City misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bell.
City takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bell throws out a loose jab but City uses good head movement to avoid it.
City swings for the body but Bell moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Bell as he connects with a hook.
Bell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that City can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Bell.
Jab by Bell.
Bell jabs at City's body.
City throws a looping overhand right but Bell ducks down to avoid it.
City misses with a body shot.
Bell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jab from Bell.
City shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and City takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bell punishes City's body with a nice straight punch.
City takes one to the side of the head.
Bell lands a body shot.
City fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bell manages to avoid it.
Bell swinging wildly here.
Bell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bell.
Bell throws a lazy right hand but City sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
City misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Bell as he connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
City tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bell lands a right hook to the body.
Bell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bell scores with a crisp jab that stopped City in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bell staying out of range there.
Bell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
City has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bell finds it's way round the side to connect with City's head.
Bell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as City throws out the jab.
Bell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bell lands a jab to City's midsection.
Bell misses with a looping right.
City displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bell throws out the jab.
City scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
City misses the body punch
letting Bell counter with a right hand.
City missing with a left hand there. Bell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right-left combo lands from Bell.
City takes a shot right to the bread basket.
City ducks under a wild hook from Bell.
Bell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Bell misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marlo Bell dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

City misses with a straight right.
Bell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as City backs up against the cage.
City throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bell lands with a good body shot.
City throws a leg kick but Bell moved away.
Bell scores with a punch to the head.
Bell throws a lazy right hand but City sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bell misses with a body shot.
City rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
City uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bell.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts City, as that shot connected.
City shoots in for a takedown but Bell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
City takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bell scores with a nice right hand.
A combination from Bell does no damage.
Bell avoids the head kick by City.
City takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bell scores with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps City's head backwards.
City takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
City throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bell counters with a series of strikes. City will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bell scores with a three punch combo!
Bell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
City walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bell works City's body with a nice hook.
City takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bell throws out a powerful jab.
Bell scores with the left hand. City knows he should have avoided that one.
Bell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of City's head.
Bell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
City looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bell lands a head shot.
Bell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Iron City has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
City takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
City takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
City moves forwards but Bell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
City throws a sloppy head kick and Bell moves out of range easily.
City misses the jab.
Bell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but City circles away quickly and effectively.
City takes one to the side of the head.
City loads up on a big right hand but Bell slips the punch.
City takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A punch lands to the side of City 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bell sizes up City with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bell scores with the left hand. City knows he should have avoided that one.
City misses with a combination
and Bell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bell.
City takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A cross from Bell lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bell.
Bell lands a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bell ducks under a wild hook from City.
City swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Bell to counter with a crisp jab.
City lands a nice looking body shot.
A big left from Bell misses.
Bell lands a slapping body shot.
Bell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
City doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

City is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bell's half guard.
Bell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of City's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take City's back!
City tries to break free.
Will Bell go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
City wants to escape the position.
City is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bell is riding his opponent, not letting City buck him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell lands an elbow to the side of the head.
What can City do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Marlo Bell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bell lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Bell controls the action.
Bell throwing sloppy strikes.
Bell is landing with strikes from the back.
Bell is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bell doesn't have the hooks in and City manages to turn into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
City throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
City throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bell trying to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marlo Bell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marlo Bell!