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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Game (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bell is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Remember the Name-Fort Minor. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Game!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Bell!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell swats away the attempt to clinch by Game.
Bell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Game shoots in but Bell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Game gets the takedown into side control.
Game is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bell is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Game is controlling him well.
Bell regains half guard.
Bell controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Game tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Bell looking for submissions off his back.
Game looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Game in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Game trying to control the action but Bell is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bell misses with a head kick.
Game moves into range and clinches up with Bell.
Bell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bell throws a nice looking combination but Game bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bell gets caught flat footed, as Game shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Game controls the pace.
Bell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Game stopping the sweep attempt from Bell.
Bell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bell has his foot on Game's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Game works his way back into a safe position though.
Bell looks gassed!
Bell working a defensive guard here.
Bell is looking to sweep but instead, Game has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bell trying to control here.
Bell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Game is working away from the top position though.
Game seems to be working for a kimura but Bell defends the submission attempt.
Game works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Game avoids the attempt from Bell to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Game dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Game shoots in and drives through. Bell sprawls well.
Bell misses with a body kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Game.
Bell manages to get back to half guard.
Bell is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Game jumps into side control!
Game goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Game but great work by Bell.
Bell grinds an elbow into Game's temple.
Bell decides to stand back up.
Bell scores with a one two! Game had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bell throws a series of punches but Game avoids them all with ease.
Bell is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Game is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Game scores with a takedown into Bell's guard.
Game trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Game from controlling successfully.
Game is looking to stand up but Bell won't let him.
Game trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Game drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Game jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Game wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Game looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Game stopping the sweep attempt from Bell.
Bell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Game passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Game working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bell manages to get back to half guard.
Bell wants to get back to full guard.
Bell looking for submissions off his back.
Bell is pressing down on Game's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four 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 bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Game's guard.
Bell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bell wants to control from the top but Game keeps moving.
Game working for a triangle but Bell defends it easily.
Game working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Game tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that The Game will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bell tries to bum rush Game with a series of wild strikes but Game uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bell throws a series of punches but Game avoids them all with ease.
Bell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Game tries to clinch up.
Game shoots for a double leg takedown but Bell sprawls well. He's pushed Game's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bell misses with a few strikes there.
Bell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bell misses with a double jab.
Bell scores with a sloppy right hand. Game should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Game looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Game seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell pushes Game off looking to stand but Game dives back in and keeps control.
Bell won't allow Game to pass to mount.
Game is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bell looking for submissions off his back.
Bell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Game. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bell looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Game looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Game is trying to work for a kimura but Bell is defending well.
Bell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bell.
Bell wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Game is now in half guard.
Bell missing with punches from the bottom.
Game is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell looks like he's trying to stand up.
Game is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Bell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bell kicks off Game and gets to his feet.
Game shoots in for a double leg but Bell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bell throws a looping overhand right but Game ducks down to avoid it.
Bell throws a right and a left that Game avoids nicely.
Bell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bell looks to land a combination but Game avoids it well.
That's four 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.
Game instigates a clinch.
Game is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Game. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Game jumps into guard, dragging Bell to the mat.
Bell has gone for a leg lock! Game slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bell's guard.
Game tries to free his leg and advance position but Bell is retaining full guard.
The Game overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Game doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Game manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bell looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Game puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Game showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Game, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Game!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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