PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gino Schneider (ranked 24867 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Bell (ranked 6183 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Schneider
vs
Bell

202 cm
20
278 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

200 cm
24
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gino Schneider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Bell!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Schneider drives through and clinches with Bell against the cage.
Schneider prevents Bell from breaking the clinch.
Bell wants to break free but Schneider has control.

Schneider manages to pull guard.
Bell tries to stand but Schneider is controlling from the bottom.
Bell passes Schneider's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bell is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schneider is looking for a sweep. Bell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bell wants to stand but Schneider has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schneider wants to control but Bell is keeping busy.

Schneider manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A low kick from Bell is predictable there

and Schneider counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Schneider content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Schneider trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schneider loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schneider throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schneider with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Schneider is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Schneider trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.

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

Bell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Bell gets to his feet - Schneider follows without any prompting.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneider tries to clinch up but Bell circles away and keeps his distance.
Bell misses with the combination.
Schneider changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bell throws a right hand that Schneider ducks under and follows up with a left that Schneider also avoids with ease.
Bell looks winded!
Bell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A shot to the liver by Bell. Beautiful body shot.
Bell misses with a two punch combination.
Schneider is looking to clinch but Bell is avoiding it.
Bell misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell scores with a three punch combo!
The fight stays on the outside here - Schneider looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Schneider rushes Bell and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schneider with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Schneider trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Schneider preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Bell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

No joy there for Bell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schneider was well out of range. Poor timing from Bell.
Bell throws a head kick but Schneider moves out of range.
Bell jabs Schneider to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bell feints and then cracks Schneider's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schneider down.
Bell scoring well with a low kick there.
Schneider tries to close the distance and clinch but Bell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schneider tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bell is breathing heavily.
Schneider fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Bell. Those never looked like landing.
Schneider doesn't manage to clinch there - Bell circles away.
Gino Schneider is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schneider at a distance.
Bell looks to land a combination but Schneider avoids it well.

Schneider clinches up against the cage.
Schneider scores with a shot to the side of Bell's head.
Schneider is trying to pull guard but Bell has him pressed against the cage.
Schneider tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bell's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Bell fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Schneider keeps control of Bell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Schneider stalling the fight.
Bell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Schneider prevents Bell from breaking the clinch.
Schneider keeps control of Bell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Bell decides to pull guard.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Schneider from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell wants to hit a switch here but Schneider passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bell there!
Schneider pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Schneider wants to finish this one by submission but Bell is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Schneider.

Schneider is working for a guillotine from mount but Bell frees his head quite easily.
Schneider wants to control the pace but Bell is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Schneider is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bell can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schneider can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bell is looking to escape.
Bell felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bell is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Bell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Schneider fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bell misses with a combination

and Schneider counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Schneider is trying to stall.

Bell has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Schneider is trying to keep an underhook but Bell manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Bell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schneider doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schneider moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell being controlled here momentarily.

Schneider has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schneider is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Bell gets to his feet. Schneider looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bell throws a left and a right that both miss

so Schneider counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Schneider drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bell manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Schneider has Bell in his guard.

Bell is looking to stand up but Schneider won't let him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schneider is on top in guard.

Schneider drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bell dives on top into guard.

Bell sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneider pulls Bell in close to prevent any damage.
Schneider has a closed guard, preventing Bell from standing up.
Schneider is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bell wants to stand but Schneider has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bell postures up.
Schneider wants to sweep but no luck.
Schneider wants to improve his position but instead Bell has moved into half guard.

Bell decides to stand up.
Bell throws a nice looking combination but Schneider bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schneider appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Schneider dodges the punch combination from Bell.
Schneider changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schneider tries to clinch but Bell moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Bell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Bell!
A very excited looking Samuel Bell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.