PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bell
vs
Hendricks

178 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
19
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Full Mount Clothing
Nordic Battle Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Xavier Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell is looking to clinch.
Bell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bell doesn't manage to clinch there - Hendricks circles away.
Bell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Bell misses its intended target.

Hendricks darts in and clinches Bell up against the cage.

Hendricks gets control of Bell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hendricks will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bell wants to get up but he can't break Hendricks's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hendricks holds on and takes a little breather.
Hendricks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hendricks wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hendricks is proving hard to escape from.
Bell postures up.
Hendricks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hendricks controlling Bell's posture.
Bell is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Hendricks pushes Bell off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Hendricks clinches with his opponent.

Hendricks pulls guard successfully.
Hendricks thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hendricks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hendricks trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bell is one step ahead there.

Hendricks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bell wants to stand but Hendricks has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hendricks is pulling down on Bell's head. It's preventing any offense from Bell, at least for the moment.

Hendricks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Hendricks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bell swats away the attempt to clinch by Hendricks.
Bell thuds his right hand into Hendricks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hendricks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bell.
Bell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hendricks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Hendricks scores a takedown into full mount!

Hendricks stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Bell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hendricks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hendricks.
Bell closes the distance looking to clinch

and Hendricks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Hendricks jumps into guard, dragging Bell to the mat.
Hendricks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Hendricks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bell tries to kick Hendricks off but Hendricks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Hendricks decides to stand up.
Hendricks tries to clinch there but Bell circles away.
Hendricks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Xavier Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Hendricks.
Hendricks shoots in for a double leg but Bell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Hendricks with that takedown attempt.
Bell swinging wilding here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hendricks has closed the distance and engaged Bell in a clinch.

Hendricks gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hendricks trying to control from half guard but Bell is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hendricks decides to stand up.
Hendricks throws a one two combo.
Hendricks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hendricks walks into a straight right hand from Bell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Hendricks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Hendricks thuds his shin into the meat of Bell's side.
Bell closes the distance looking to clinch

and Hendricks counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hendricks is tying to control. Bell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hendricks not doing much here.
Hendricks tries to pass to full mount but Bell defends it.
Bell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hendricks on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks is looking to take a break and control but Bell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bell is trying to stand back up but Hendricks is controlling him
Bell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bell tries to get out of the position.
Bell won't allow Hendricks to pass to mount.
Hendricks winds up and cracks Bell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Well, if Hendricks is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bell is staying active underneath Hendricks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendricks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bell throws a series of punches but Hendricks moves out of range.
Bell avoids the head kick by Hendricks.
Xavier Bell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hendricks misses with a takedown attempt - Bell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hendricks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell misses with a combination

and Hendricks counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hendricks pushes down on Bell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hendricks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bell scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hendricks manages to mount him!
Hendricks scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Bell trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bell is looking to improve his position but Hendricks isn't that keen on the idea.
Hendricks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Hendricks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hendricks has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Hendricks!