PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcello Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Gonzalez
vs
Bell

204 cm
21
265 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

190 cm
24
265 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcello Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Bell!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Gonzalez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bell defends it easily.
Bell postures up.
Bell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Gonzalez has his foot on Bell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bell works his way back into a safe position though.
Gonzalez is trying to keep Bell in close.
Gonzalez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bell avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez scoring with strikes but Bell is staying in there.
Bell is trying to escape the mount.

Gonzalez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell wants to hold on but Gonzalez pushes him away.
Bell tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Gonzalez has hold of Bell's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bell manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bell tries to lock up and control but Gonzalez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Gonzalez has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Bell is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcello Gonzalez!