PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Textmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Textmark
vs
Bell

182 cm
26
222 lbs
13 - 13 - 1

185 cm
30
218 lbs
20 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Justin Textmark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Russell Bell!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Textmark needs to keep his hands up - Bell had a free shot at his head there.

Textmark fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bell sprawls well initially but Textmark persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bell manages to get to full guard.
Textmark sitting in guard here, content to control.
Textmark won't allow Bell to sweep him here.
Textmark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Textmark from controlling successfully.
Bell is pulling down on Textmark's head to control his posture.
Textmark is pushing down on Bell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bell is fighting to maintain full guard but Textmark has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Textmark is pressing down on Bell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bell is holding on for now.

Textmark is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Textmark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Textmark is pressing down on Bell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bell is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Textmark throwing shots but Bell is blocking nicely.
Bell is pressing down on Textmark's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Textmark passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Textmark working away.
Bell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Textmark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Textmark thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bell trying to remain calm as Textmark controls from the top position.
The strikes coming from Textmark are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Textmark is trying to get an arm triangle but Bell is defending well.

Textmark stands up and beckons Bell to his feet.
Textmark just misses with a punch to the body.
Textmark takes a swing at Bell's ribcage but misses.

Textmark dives in and scores a takedown into Bell's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Textmark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Textmark stands and throws Bell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bell is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Textmark tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bell tries to bench press Textmark off him but Textmark keeps the position.

Textmark is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bell has escaped the position, nice work there.

Textmark is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Textmark throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Textmark is in Bell's guard.
Textmark throwing strikes but missing.
Textmark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Textmark thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Textmark drops back looking for a leg! Bell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bell manages to kick Textmark off! Textmark jumps back into Bell's guard.
Textmark tries to stand but Bell is controlling from the bottom.
Textmark trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Textmark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Textmark trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bell's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Textmark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Textmark landing with the ground and pound.
Textmark trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bell has his hands on Textmark's head, controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Textmark trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.

Textmark has gone for a leg lock! Bell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Textmark's guard.

Textmark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Textmark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Textmark is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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.
Bell trying to control but Textmark is working from the bottom.

Bell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Textmark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bell has managed to get both his arms back between Textmark's legs - danger averted.
Textmark wants to improve his position but instead Bell has moved into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Textmark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bell pulls his head out easily.

Textmark looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Textmark dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bell catches Textmark with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Textmark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Textmark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Textmark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Textmark connects with a right hand. Bell shakes it off.

Textmark shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Textmark was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bell bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Textmark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Textmark working for a triangle but Bell defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell sitting in guard here, content to control.

Textmark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Textmark wants to sweep here but Bell controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Textmark controls Bell momentarily but Bell frees himself.

Bell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Textmark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Textmark pulls Bell in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Textmark keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.

Textmark is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Textmark has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bell regains guard immediately.
Russell Bell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Textmark won't allow Bell to get back to his feet.
Bell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Justin Textmark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Textmark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bell's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Textmark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Textmark 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Justin Textmark!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Justin Textmark!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Justin Textmark!

Justin Textmark wins by unanimous decision!