PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stringer Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

James
vs
Bell

178 cm
25
178 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

184 cm
26
175 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, James James!
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, Stringer Bell!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James misses with an uppercut
and Bell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bell slips under a jab.
James misses with a hook

and Bell counters with a single leg into guard. James didn't expect that.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
James is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James drops an elbow to the side of Bell's head.
James has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bell regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from James.
Bell keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
James throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
James is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
James tries to stand but Bell is controlling from the bottom.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bell can't keep his opponent in guard - James advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bell is trying to stand back up but James is controlling him
James is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James working Bell over with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

James seems to be looking for submissions.
Bell tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
Bell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
James scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
James wants to get back to his feet.
James with the ground and pound but Bell uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from James's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
James scoring with punches to the head and body.
James sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bell's guard.
Bell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bell regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from James.
James postures up in Bell's guard and throws a big left but Bell blocks it.
James trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James postures up and lands a big shot to Bell's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Bell is retaining full guard.
James scoring with punches to the head and body.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bell is keeping the position for now.
James is working hard here to advance position.
Bell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James throws a strike but Bell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James James dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bell walks into a stiff left hand from James.
Bell throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
James tries to move into range but Bell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
James James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bell moves out of range as James strikes.
James misses with a head kick.
Bell scores with a jab to the jaw.
James misses with a hook.
Bell misses with a combination

and James counters by moving into the clinch.

James drags the fight down to the ground.
Bell looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
James is trying to control the position but Bell postures up.
Bell lands a couple of digs.
James lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bell!
James throws some wild stikes that Bell manages to avoid easily.
James thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
James lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bell hang on?
James landing punches.
Bell is in a horrible position here. James smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Bell is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bell takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bell is still in real trouble! Can James finish him?
James lands a big shot to the head and Bell winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). James James!