PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marlo Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristofa NappyNaps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bell
vs
NappyNaps

200 cm
26
180 lbs
8 - 3 - 1

185 cm
27
185 lbs
11 - 4 - 1

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Marlo Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kristofa NappyNaps!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell swats away the attempt to clinch by NappyNaps.
NappyNaps tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bell swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Bell moves into the clinch successfully.
NappyNaps tries a knee to the head but Bell blocks it.
Bell looking to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by NappyNaps.
Nice body punch from Bell.
Bell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Bell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
NappyNaps drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bell looks to land a combination but NappyNaps avoids it well.
Bell cracks NappyNaps with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
NappyNaps clinches but Bell breaks the clinch

and Bell counters by moving into the clinch.
NappyNaps prevents the takedown attempt.
NappyNaps is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bell is defending well for now.
Bell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
NappyNaps creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bell's defenses.

It looks like Marlo Bell has been cut.
Bell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
NappyNaps tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bell.
Bell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. NappyNaps fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
NappyNaps tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and NappyNaps takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
NappyNaps gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bell.
Kristofa NappyNaps is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
NappyNaps tries to clinch but Bell moves away
and Bell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
NappyNaps looks to clinch

and Bell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bell.
The referee calls for Bell to work.
Bell scores with a hook to the body.
Bell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. NappyNaps is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlo Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
NappyNaps's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
NappyNaps crunches a lovely knee into Bell's ribcage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bell controlling the action here for a moment.

Bell breaks from the clinch.
Bell jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bell circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bell counters with a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bell closes the distance and clinches.
Bell leaning against his opponent.
Bell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Bell has picked NappyNaps up - he's going for a ride! Bell dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
NappyNaps wants to get back to his feet.
NappyNaps tries to get to full guard but Bell has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell throwing shots but NappyNaps is blocking nicely.
Bell is nestled in close to NappyNaps, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
NappyNaps is trying to stand back up but Bell is controlling him
NappyNaps looks gassed!
NappyNaps tries to get to full guard but Bell has control of the leg.
Bell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
NappyNaps is staying active underneath Bell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bell thows a huge punch but NappyNaps dodges it nicely.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Bell.
Bell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Bell there.
Bell stops NappyNaps from getting back to his feet.
NappyNaps wants to control but Bell is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Bell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, NappyNaps has managed to free his arm - good work.
NappyNaps is trying to stand up here but Bell is controlling him well.
NappyNaps is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bell throws a strike but NappyNaps avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
NappyNaps looking to control.
Bell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
NappyNaps wants to get back to his feet but Bell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

NappyNaps pushes Bell off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bell cracks NappyNaps with a good jab.
Bell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps NappyNaps's head backwards.
Bell is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bell with a hook.
Bell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with NappyNaps, pushing him back against the cage.
NappyNaps tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bell avoids it.
Bell being controlled against the cage.
Bell avoiding damage as NappyNaps throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marlo Bell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marlo Bell's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bell is trying to maintain a safe position but NappyNaps gets an underhook and turns Bell into the cage.
NappyNaps throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
NappyNaps is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bell is defending well for now.
Bell is trying to stall.
NappyNaps with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bell takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bell stalls.
Bell is trying to break the clinch but NappyNaps is controlling him.
Bell managing to block the knees to the body from NappyNaps.
NappyNaps tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bell avoids it.
NappyNaps keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bell's efforts to push away.
Bell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
NappyNaps lands an elbow that stopped Bell in his tracks for a moment.
Bell lands a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
NappyNaps being controlled against the cage.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bell looking to stall.
Bell blocks an elbow strike from NappyNaps.

That's one minute gone in the round.
NappyNaps crunches a lovely knee into Bell's ribcage.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bell avoiding damage as NappyNaps throws knees to the body.
Bell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
NappyNaps lands a nice elbow.
Bell lands a body punch in the clinch.
NappyNaps is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by NappyNaps.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section.
NappyNaps landing knees to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bell.
Bell scores with a hook to the body.
Bell'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.
Bell avoiding damage as NappyNaps throws knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Bell.
Bell will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning NappyNaps up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by NappyNaps as Bell tries to tie him up.
Nice elbow from NappyNaps.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
NappyNaps lands an elbow that stopped Bell in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from NappyNaps.
Bell wants to break the clinch but can't.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body.
Bell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
NappyNaps tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bell avoids it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by NappyNaps as Bell tries to tie him up.
NappyNaps lands an elbow just above Bell 's eye.
Bell avoiding damage as NappyNaps throws knees to the body.
NappyNaps misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bell.
NappyNaps misses with an elbow over the top.
NappyNaps is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bell is defending well for now.
Bell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt NappyNaps or not.
Bell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bell avoids the elbow strike from NappyNaps, against the cage.
NappyNaps's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bell wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hook to the body lands for Bell.
Bell is trying to drag NappyNaps to the mat but NappyNaps just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Bell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
NappyNaps takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
NappyNaps darts in trying to clinch
and Bell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
NappyNaps tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Bell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
NappyNaps misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bell.
Still in the clinch, Bell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Bell - that landed with a thud.
Bell pushes NappyNaps back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
NappyNaps throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
NappyNaps tries to land knees in the clinch but Bell avoids the damage to the body.
NappyNaps has Bell pressed against the cage, preventing Bell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hook to the body lands for Bell.
Bell lands with a short shot to the head.
NappyNaps unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bell is trying to break free.
NappyNaps crunches a lovely knee into Bell's ribcage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell tries for a takedown but NappyNaps manages to get underhooks.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the body.
Bell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A left hand lands to the body for Bell.
NappyNaps missing with knees to the body.
Bell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bell avoids the elbow strike from NappyNaps, against the cage.
A short right from Bell.
Bell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short body shot lands from Bell as the two fighters clinch.
Bell blocks the elbow strike.
Bell cracks NappyNaps with a nice body shot.
NappyNaps landing knees to the body.
Bell lands a nice shot to the body.
NappyNaps tries to land knees in the clinch but Bell avoids the damage to the body.
Bell leaning against his opponent.
NappyNaps lands an elbow inside.
Bell trying to stall but NappyNaps improves his position.
NappyNaps tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bell avoids it.
NappyNaps keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bell's efforts to push away.

Bell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
NappyNaps darts in trying to clinch
and Bell counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kristofa NappyNaps will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marlo Bell's cut.
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!

Bell cracks NappyNaps with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bell scores with a crisp jab that stopped NappyNaps in his tracks.
NappyNaps on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bell thows a body shot but no joy.
Bell circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
NappyNaps tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bell jabs at NappyNaps's body.
NappyNaps needs to keep his hands up - Bell had a free shot at his head there.
NappyNaps clinches but Bell breaks the clinch
and Bell counters with a stiff right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bell.
NappyNaps takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bell connects with a good right hand that stumbles NappyNaps. NappyNaps circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bell throws the left hand but NappyNaps avoids the punch easily.
Bell moves in looking to clinch but NappyNaps pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
NappyNaps tries to clinch but Bell moves away
and Bell counters with a nice uppercut.
Bell just misses with a punch to the body.
Bell lands a nice shot that snaps NappyNaps's head back.
NappyNaps wants to clinch but Bell slips to the side
letting Bell counter with a right hand.
Bell is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
NappyNaps clinches but Bell breaks the clinch
and Bell counters with a nice body shot.
Bell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before NappyNaps has time to react.
NappyNaps wants to clinch
and Bell counters with a stiff right hand.
Bell circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Bell counter with a right hand.
Bell swings for the body but NappyNaps moves out of range.
NappyNaps tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Bell counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell is trying to force a seperation but NappyNaps has the dominant position.
Bell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down NappyNaps.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by NappyNaps.
NappyNaps lands a knee to the body.
Bell wants to get back to striking at distance but NappyNaps won't allow it.
NappyNaps tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
NappyNaps has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bell managing to block the knees to the body from NappyNaps.
A right hook to the body lands for Bell.
NappyNaps trying to stall but Bell improves his position.
Bell digs a right hand into NappyNaps's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on NappyNaps's gas tank.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by NappyNaps as Bell tries to tie him up.

Bell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
NappyNaps takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marlo Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
NappyNaps ducks right into an uppercut from Bell.
Bell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
NappyNaps walks into a stiff left hand from Bell.
Bell scores with a jab to the jaw.
NappyNaps takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping NappyNaps at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
NappyNaps tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Bell counters by clinching up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Bell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bell throws a shot to the body.
NappyNaps tries to clinch but Bell moves away
and Bell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
NappyNaps keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bell misses the jab.
Bell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
NappyNaps blocks a jab.
NappyNaps closes the distance but Bell moves to the side

and Bell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bell tries to stall but NappyNaps uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
NappyNaps stalls.
A right handed body shot lands from Bell.
Bell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by NappyNaps as Bell tries to tie him up.
NappyNaps is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bell is defending well for now.
Marlo Bell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
NappyNaps tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good body shot from Bell.
Bell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bell looking to slow down the pace here.
Bell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
NappyNaps misses with an elbow over the top.
Bell digs a right hand underneath NappyNaps's ribcage. NappyNaps let out a lung full of air as it connected.
NappyNaps looking to stall.

Bell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
NappyNaps tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marlo Bell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

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