PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackjan Tio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theo Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackjan Tio has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Tio
vs
Bell

219 cm
26
292 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

195 cm
19
290 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jackjan Tio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Theo Bell!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tio is defended easily by Bell.
Bell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tio with a body shot.
Bell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A lazy left from Tio finds it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell jabs at Tio's body.
Tio fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tio moves out of range as Bell throws a body kick.
Tio shoots in for a takedown but Bell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackjan Tio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bell tries to clinch up but Tio circles away and keeps his distance.
Tio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bell swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Bell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Bell goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tio has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bell but great work by Tio.
Bell bucks up and tries to throw Tio off but instead Tio has got his back!

Tio looking for the choke from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tio really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Tio working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bell is trying to get back to his feet but Tio has full control of the position and if anything, Bell has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tio trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Tio is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bell has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell wants to get back to his feet.
We've been informed that Bell has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tio punches the canvas rather than the man.
Tio wants to control but Bell is keeping busy.
Tio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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.
Tio misses with an elbow to the head.
Bell wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bell has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Tio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackjan Tio dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bell throws a shot to the body.

Bell moves into the clinch successfully.
Bell wants to stall.

Bell decides to pull guard.
Bell is looking to stand up but Tio isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackjan Tio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Tio from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tio is standing up over Bell. Bell looks to escape but Tio dives into side control.
Tio wants to stand but Bell has his arm trapped.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tio is looking to take a break and control but Bell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bell wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tio wants to stand but Bell has his arm trapped.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Bell pushes Tio up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bell can't find room to land a body shot as Tio controls the action.

Bell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Tio moves into the clinch.
Bell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Bell decides to pull guard.
Bell is looking to stand back up but Tio counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bell.
Bell is refusing to be controlled, as Tio sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tio wants to free his trapped foot but Bell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tio is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tio wants to control the pace but Bell is squirming around nicely.

That's four 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.
Poor strikes thrown by Tio there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bell tries to buck Tio off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Theo Bell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Tio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Bell wants to clinch.

Bell shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tio is controlling Bell's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell wants to get back to his feet.
Bell throws a strike but Tio avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell throws a strike but Tio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Tio has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bell is proving hard to escape from.
Tio prevents Bell from getting back to his feet.
Tio is looking to work some ground and pound but Bell has wrist control.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Tio from controlling successfully.
Bell wants to stand and escape but Tio is having none of it.
Bell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tio trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tio is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Tio drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bell!

Bell wants to stand but Tio has his arm trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell wants to take a breather but Tio manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bell.
Bell wants to stand and escape but instead Tio has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Bell keeping moving, preventing Tio from controlling successfully.
Bell wants to get back to his feet but Tio passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tio is looking to take a break and control but Bell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bell defending well though.
Tio not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bell is trying to stand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tio shoots in looking for a takedown but Bell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jackjan Tio.
I think Tio has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackjan Tio!