PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Jimenez (ranked 0 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!

Bell
vs
Jimenez

184 cm
20
166 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

168 cm
25
166 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Highland Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Juan Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jimenez forces Bell back against the cage and clinches.
Jimenez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bell is trying to pull guard but Jimenez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jimenez lands a knee to the head.
Jimenez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jimenez lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Jimenez.
Bell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jimenez connects with a knee to the head.
Jimenez scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jimenez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jimenez can't find room to land a body shot as Bell controls the action.
Jimenez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jimenez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bell blocks it with crossed arms.
Jimenez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jimenez scores with a knee to the head.
Jimenez connects with a knee to the head.
Jimenez misses with a knee to the head.
Jimenez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bell is trying to pull guard but Jimenez has him pressed against the cage.
Jimenez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jimenez misses with a knee to the head.
Jimenez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jimenez lands a nice knee to the body.
Bell is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez crunches a lovely knee into Bell's ribcage.
Jimenez scores with a knee to the head.
Jimenez connects with a knee to the head.
Jimenez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Jimenez.
Jimenez working Bell over with knees to the body.
Jimenez lands a knee to the body.
Jimenez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jimenez tries to land a knee to the head but Bell blocks with his arms.
Jimenez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jimenez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jimenez lands a damaging elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jimenez keeps control of Bell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jimenez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bell blocks it with crossed arms.
Jimenez is pressed up against the cage. Bell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jimenez down to the mat. Jimenez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Jimenez drives through and clinches with Bell against the cage.
Jimenez connects with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez lands with a left to the head.
Jimenez with a knee to the head.
Jimenez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jimenez landing knees to the head.
Jimenez lands a good knee to the midsection. Bell won't want to take too many of those.
Jimenez tries to land a knee to the head but Bell blocks with his arms.
Bell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jimenez avoids it.
A knee to the head by Jimenez.
Bell is looking for a takedown.
Bell tries to pull guard but Jimenez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jimenez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bell's face.
Jimenez lands a knee to the head.
Bell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jimenez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bell takes an elbow to the forehead.
A knee to the head by Jimenez.
Jimenez lands a good knee to the midsection. Bell won't want to take too many of those.
Jimenez scores a nice knee to the body.
Bell wants a takedown but no success here.
Jimenez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jimenez.
Jimenez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jimenez scores with a knee to the head.
Jimenez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Jimenez.
Jimenez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jimenez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jimenez with a knee to the head.
Jimenez connects with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jimenez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jimenez scores a nice knee to the body.
Bell misses with a punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Jimenez.
Jimenez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jimenez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Jimenez.
Bell wants to take the fight to the mat but Jimenez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jimenez connects with a knee to the head.
Jimenez lands a good knee to the midsection. Bell won't want to take too many of those.
Jimenez lands a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jimenez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jimenez smiles and moves away.
Bell looks to throw the jab but Jimenez is out of range.

Jimenez has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Jimenez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jimenez drives through and clinches with Bell against the cage.
Jimenez scores a nice knee to the body.
Jimenez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jimenez smiles and moves away.

Jimenez forces Bell back against the cage and clinches.
Jimenez working Bell over with knees to the body.
Bell trying to control the position but instead, Jimenez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bell into the cage.
Jimenez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bell takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez scores a nice knee to the body.
Jimenez landing knees to the head.
Jimenez connects with a knee to the head.
Bell looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jimenez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez tries a knee to the head but Bell blocks it.
Jimenez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jimenez with a knee to the head.
Jimenez connects with a knee to the head.
Bell tries to pull guard but Jimenez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jimenez landing knees to the body.
Jimenez lands a knee to the head.
Jimenez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jimenez has Bell pressed against the cage, preventing Bell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jimenez lands a good knee to the midsection. Bell won't want to take too many of those.
Juan Jimenez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jimenez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jimenez with a knee to the head.
Jimenez lands an elbow that stopped Bell in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bell missing with knees to the body.
Jimenez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jimenez scores a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bell blocks it with crossed arms.
Bell is working for takedown but Jimenez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jimenez is pressed up against the cage. Bell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jimenez down to the mat. Jimenez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Jimenez rushes Bell and presses him up against the cage.
Jimenez lands a right hand.
Jimenez looking to throw knees to the head but Bell is blocking nicely.
Jimenez scores with a knee to the head.
Jimenez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bell can't get the takedown.
Jimenez lands a nice knee to the body.
Bell has Jimenez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jimenez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jimenez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jimenez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jimenez lands an elbow that stopped Bell in his tracks for a moment.
Bell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jimenez smiles and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jimenez has managed to clinch.
Jimenez connects with a knee to the head.
Jimenez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jimenez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jimenez misses with a knee to the head.
Jimenez connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Jimenez.
Bell is trying to drag Jimenez to the mat but Jimenez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jimenez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bell takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez working Bell over with knees to the body.
Jimenez lands a knee to the head.
Jimenez scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jimenez lands a knee to the head.
Bell wants to get back to striking at distance but Jimenez won't allow it.
Jimenez lands a knee to the head.
Jimenez connects with a knee to the head.
Jimenez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jimenez lands a nice knee to the body.
Jimenez misses with a knee strike.
Jimenez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Jimenez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bell is trying to drag Jimenez to the mat but Jimenez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jimenez obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Jimenez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jimenez moves into the clinch.
Jimenez crunches a lovely knee into Bell's ribcage.
Jimenez connects with a knee to the head.
Bell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bell wants a takedown but no success here.
Jimenez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jimenez tries to land a knee to the head but Bell blocks with his arms.
Knees to the body from Jimenez.
Jimenez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bell's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jimenez prevents it.
Jimenez connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jimenez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jimenez is pressed up against the cage. Bell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jimenez down to the mat. Jimenez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jimenez closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez with a knee to the head.
Jimenez misses with a knee to the head.
Jimenez connects with a knee to the head.
Jimenez looking to throw knees to the head but Bell is blocking nicely.
Jimenez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jimenez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jimenez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jimenez looking to throw knees to the head but Bell is blocking nicely.
Jimenez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bell's efforts to push away.
Bell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jimenez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jimenez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jimenez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jimenez landing knees to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jimenez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jimenez scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jimenez scores a nice knee to the body.
Jimenez keeps control of Bell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jimenez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
David Bell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimenez misses with a knee strike.
Bell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jimenez smiles and moves away.

Jimenez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jimenez landing knees to the head.
Bell jumps guard but Jimenez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jimenez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jimenez pulls his leg out and moves away.

Bell gets tackled into the cage by Jimenez. Jimenez maintains the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jimenez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jimenez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jimenez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jimenez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bell.
Jimenez connects with a knee to the head.
Jimenez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jimenez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jimenez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bell's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bell takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jimenez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez lands an uppercut.
Bell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Juan Jimenez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A knee to the head by Jimenez.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jimenez.
Jimenez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jimenez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Jimenez.
Jimenez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jimenez lands with a right to the head.
Jimenez tries to land a knee to the head but Bell blocks with his arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jimenez.
Jimenez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jimenez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jimenez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Jimenez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jimenez 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 David Hoff scores the fight 24:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 24:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Jimenez!
A victorious Juan Jimenez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.