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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aleksey Viktorov (ranked 1424 p4p, 3548 weight class) and Dominique Bell (ranked 85 p4p, 180 weight class). Viktorov's entrance music is Lyube - Davay Za. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksey Viktorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominique Bell!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Viktorov is trying to keep Bell in close.
Bell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Viktorov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viktorov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell trying to control but Viktorov is working from the bottom.
Bell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bell is pushing down on Viktorov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Viktorov is fighting to maintain full guard but Bell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Viktorov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bell.
Viktorov is trying to control but can't.
Bell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bell trying to control the action but Viktorov is working from the bottom.
Viktorov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Viktorov is looking to get back to full guard here but Bell has managed to pass to side control instead.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Viktorov is trying to work for a sweep but Bell has mounted him!
Bell pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Bell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Viktorov is looking to escape.
Bell is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Viktorov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Viktorov shrugs it off.
Bell avoids the attempt from Viktorov to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Bell has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bell manages to capitalize on a mistake by Viktorov to take his back!
Bell looking to break Viktorov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Viktorov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bell will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bell is looking for the choke from the back position but Viktorov is controlling his hands well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Viktorov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bell looking for the choke but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell is not going to allow Viktorov to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bell's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Bell biding his time, controlling Viktorov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bell working for the choke.
Bell struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominique Bell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Viktorov is looking to clinch but Bell is avoiding it.
Viktorov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Viktorov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Viktorov jumps guard.
Viktorov keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
Viktorov has his foot on Bell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bell works his way back into a safe position though.
Viktorov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell trying to control but Viktorov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell wants to pass the guard but Viktorov is keeping the position.
Bell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bell trying to control but Viktorov is working from the bottom.
Viktorov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Viktorov looking for subs off his back but Bell has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bell is looking for a kimura but Viktorov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bell to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bell is trying to control the action in half guard but Viktorov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viktorov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bell passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bell avoids the attempt from Viktorov to control.
Viktorov is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell wants to control the pace but Viktorov is squirming around nicely.
Viktorov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Viktorov wants to control but Bell is having none of it.
Viktorov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bell has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Viktorov is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dominique Bell!
Dominique Bell very nearly forgot to thank Vegan Gains amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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