PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Bell (ranked 2630 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khamed Al Khabbib (ranked 4806 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Bell
vs
Al Khabbib

176 cm
31
300 lbs
12 - 17 - 0

194 cm
31
300 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greg Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Khamed Al Khabbib!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell misses with a head kick.
Bell lands a glancing blow to the side of Al Khabbib's head.

It looks like Khamed Al Khabbib has been cut.

Bell looking to score a takedown here. Al Khabbib is defending well but Bell drives through and ends up in Al Khabbib's guard.

Al Khabbib throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Al Khabbib looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell wants to pass the guard but Al Khabbib is keeping the position.
Bell is working hard here to advance position.
Bell has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bell is fighting to break Al Khabbib's control of his arms but Al Khabbib is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Al Khabbib's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Khabbib is trying to control the position but Bell postures up.
Bell postures up in Al Khabbib's guard and throws a big left but Al Khabbib blocks it.
Bell stays in close to Al Khabbib's body and controls the position.
Al Khabbib looking to control.
Bell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bell looks to land a combination but Al Khabbib avoids it well.
Al Khabbib avoids the head kick by Bell.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bell.
Greg Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Bell.
Bell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Khabbib was well out of range. Poor timing from Bell.
Al Khabbib gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Khabbib at a distance.

Bell feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Al Khabbib sprawling to the canvas! Al Khabbib rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bell finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Bell jumps guard and drags Al Khabbib to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Al Khabbib looking to improve position, pressing down on Bell's thigh with his hand. Bell seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Al Khabbib paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Al Khabbib's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Bell picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Greg Bell!
An out of breath and clearly excited Greg Bell thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).