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Event:
SMASH: White vs Cup
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
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.#SUB#
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. #T1#
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.#SUB2#
Bell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
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.
#SUB2#
Bell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
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. #SUB2#
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.#T3#
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!#SUB2#
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!#SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Bell looking for the choke but no joy. #T4#
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!#SUB2#
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.#R2#
Viktorov is looking to clinch but Bell is avoiding it.
Viktorov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Viktorov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Viktorov jumps guard.
Viktorov keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
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. #T1#
Bell wants to pass the guard but Viktorov is keeping the position.#SUB2#
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. #SUB#
Viktorov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Viktorov looking for subs off his back but Bell has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
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. #T2#
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.#SUB#
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.
#T3#
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.
#SUB2#
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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Event:
SMASH: Dilbrandt vs McQuirre
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alligator can pounce on him.
Alligator lands with a nice combination. Bell backs away looking to recover.
Bell fails with the takedown
and Alligator counters with a slapping leg kick.
Alligator tries to work over Bell's front leg with a kick but Bell checks it. #TD2#
Bell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
My spies in Danaher Death Squad inform me that Bell has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Alligator pulls Bell in to control the position.
Alligator keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
Bell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alligator swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alligator trying to control the position here.
Alligator is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bell's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Alligator looking to control.
Bell stays in close to Alligator's body and controls the position.
Bell wants to control from the top but Alligator keeps moving.
Bell stays in close to Alligator's body and controls the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Alligator pulls Bell in close to his closed guard and prevents Bell from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bell trying to control but Alligator is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Bell gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Bell is trying to work for a kimura but Alligator is defending well.
Bell trying to control the action but Alligator is working from the bottom.
Alligator is positioning himself well to prevent Bell advancing to mount. #T2#
Alligator is refusing to be controlled, as Bell sits in half guard.
Bell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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 works his way into full mount!
Alligator working to try and regain half guard.
Bell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It looks like Bell might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alligator can't escape the position.
#T3#
Bell wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Alligator is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alligator prevents Bell from taking his back.
Bell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Bell jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Alligator manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Alligator is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bell off and has taken his back!
Bell is trying to break free.
Alligator knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bell on the ground.
Alligator trying to control.
I would not like to be Bell right now.
#T4#
Alligator trying to control.
Bell can't escape the position.
Alligator is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bell tries to escape but Alligator has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bell breaks Alligator's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dominique Bell will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bell fails with a takedown attempt.
Bell shoots in but Alligator avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alligator leaves Bell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Black Alligator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominique Bell.
Bell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alligator sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alligator swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dominique Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alligator. Alligator obviously looking to wear him down.
Alligator connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bell. Bell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alligator pinned against the cage. Alligator gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alligator as he avoids it easily.
Alligator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alligator throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alligator looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alligator scoring well with a low kick there.
Bell misses with a takedown
and Alligator counters with a three punch combo that has Bell backing up. Bell nods at Alligator to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Bell has his takedown stuffed
and Alligator counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bell fails with the takedown
and Alligator makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alligator sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bell somewhat.
Bell shoots for a double leg takedown but Alligator sprawls well. He's pushed Bell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bell with a poor takedown
and Alligator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alligator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alligator is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bell can do to turn this around?
Bell is breathing heavily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Alligator.
Bell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alligator moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Alligator throws a leg kick but Bell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bell shoots and misses
and Alligator counters with an outside leg kick.
Alligator keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alligator connects with an inside leg kick.
Alligator lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bell.
Black Alligator is winning the standup battle so far.
Bell fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Bell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alligator manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Alligator uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T3#
A combination from Alligator does no damage.
Black Alligator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bell fails to land the takedown.
Bell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alligator counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bell looks for a takedown but Alligator sprawls well.
Alligator throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Bell dives in and scores a takedown into Alligator's guard.
Alligator is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bell wants to pass the guard but Alligator is keeping the position.
Alligator is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#ES#
Alligator pushes Bell off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alligator stuffs the takedown attempt from Bell. Bell gets slowly back to his feet.
Black Alligator is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4##TD2#
Bell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alligator to the ground. Bell is now in Alligator's guard.
Alligator wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #ES#
Alligator is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Alligator breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bell shoots in looking for a takedown but Alligator manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alligator is looking for a counter combo.
Bell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alligator defends well and Bell ends up having to push Alligator into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Bell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bell shoots in for a takedown but Alligator shows good takedown defense.
Bell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alligator but Alligator pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alligator works Bell's body with a nice hook.
Alligator feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Alligator dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Nice body kick there by Alligator.
Alligator throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice takedown defense from Alligator. No joy for Bell on that attempt.
Alligator keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bell fails with the takedown.
Black Alligator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominique Bell.
Bell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alligator misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bell.
Bell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alligator but Alligator pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alligator counters with a right hand to the body.
Alligator connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alligator lands a two punch combo.
#T1#
Alligator throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Alligator throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bell fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Bell closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Alligator quickly recovers to half guard.
Alligator tries to kick Bell off but Bell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Alligator wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alligator is working hard here to advance position.
Bell stops Alligator from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Alligator is defending against the submission attempts here by Bell.
Alligator is positioning himself well to prevent Bell advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Bell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Alligator is controlling Bell's trapped leg to prevent Bell from advancing to side control.
Bell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alligator keeps working.
Alligator desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Alligator makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alligator.
Alligator might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bell wants to control from the top but Alligator keeps moving.
Dominique Bell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alligator holds on and takes a little breather.
Bell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alligator swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Alligator can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bell controls the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Alligator is trying to control the position but Bell postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alligator misses with a body shot.
Alligator will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice takedown defense from Alligator. No joy for Bell on that attempt.
Bell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alligator pinned against the cage. Alligator gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Bell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alligator manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T4#
Bell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alligator swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bell postures up.
Alligator pulls Bell in close to his closed guard and prevents Bell from doing any damage or advancing position.#ES#
Alligator pushes Bell off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bell dives in for a single leg takedown but Alligator sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Alligator was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alligator but Alligator pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alligator swings for the body but Bell moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alligator jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alligator lands with a nice body punch.
Alligator leaves Bell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alligator feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Black Alligator showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alligator 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Black Alligator!
A relieved looking Black Alligator thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Juu Dyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Dominique Bell!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dyon sprawls well. Dyon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bell gets slowly back to his feet.
Dyon really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#TD#
Dyon shoots in and bounces Bell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dyon (2) vs (0) Bell
Bell is pulling down on Dyon's head. It's preventing any offense from Dyon, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell is trying to keep Dyon in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bell has his foot on Dyon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dyon works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Dyon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dyon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Dyon is really struggling to control Bell but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dyon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bell trying to control the position.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving. #SUB#
Dyon 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.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Dyon 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.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dyon trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Bell is trying to control the position but Dyon postures up. #T3#
Dyon trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Dyon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dyon 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.#SUB#
Dyon 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.
Dyon's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Dyon 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.
Bell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully. #T4#
Dyon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Dyon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Bell looking for a guillotine here but Dyon defends easily.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Bell trying to control the position.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving. #T5#
Bell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dyon trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bell looking for a guillotine here but Dyon defends easily.
#SUB#
Dyon drops back looking for a leg! Bell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bell manages to kick Dyon off! Dyon jumps back into Bell's guard.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving. #SUB#
Dyon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T6##SUB2#
Bell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dyon trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Bell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dyon trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Bell managing to control the position. #SUB#
Dyon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dyon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T7#
Dyon postures up.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
Bell trying to keep a closed guard but Dyon is proving a slippery customer.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Bell trying to control the position.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully. #T8#
Bell is trying to control the position but Dyon postures up. #SUB#
Dyon 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.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving. #SUB#
Dyon 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. #SUB#
Dyon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dyon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Dyon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dyon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dyon trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB2#
Bell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dyon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dyon has managed to get both his arms back between Bell's legs - danger averted.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Bell is trying to control the position but Dyon postures up.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving. #T10#
Dyon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dyon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dyon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dyon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving. #T11##SUB#
Dyon drops back looking for a leg! Bell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bell manages to kick Dyon off! Dyon jumps back into Bell's guard.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving. #SUB2#
Bell looking for a guillotine here but Dyon defends easily.
#SUB2#
Bell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dyon defends it easily.#SUB2#
Bell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dyon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bell is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12#
Dyon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dyon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Bell working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Dyon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dyon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bell trying to keep a closed guard but Dyon is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Dyon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dyon 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. #T14#
Dyon trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Bell is controlling Dyon's posture.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving. #SUB#
Dyon 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bell is trying to keep Dyon in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dyon takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
After the big win, Juu Dyon made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morales misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Bell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Morales on his heels. He'll look to pass Morales's guard now, I'm sure.
Bell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Morales trying to keep a closed guard but Bell is proving a slippery customer.
Bell is pushing down on Morales's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morales is fighting to maintain full guard but Bell has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Bell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Bell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morales defends it well. #SUB#
Bell has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Morales defend it? Bell steps over the head and cranks it - Morales is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dominique Bell!
Dominique Bell managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Vegan Gains, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CACC 63
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Felipe Feltre (ranked 992 p4p, 56 weight class) and Dominique Bell (ranked 1655 p4p, 96 weight class). Feltre comes to the ring accompanied by Someday Never Comes. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Felipe Feltre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Dominique Bell!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Feltre manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Feltre (0) vs (2) Bell
Feltre 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.
Bell has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Death Valley Training Facility. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bell drops back looking for a leg! Feltre is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Feltre manages to kick Bell off! Bell jumps back into Feltre's guard.
Feltre 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.
Bell wants to pass the guard but Feltre is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feltre keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
Bell being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feltre working a defensive guard here.
Feltre pulls Bell in to control the position.
Bell wants to pass the guard but Feltre is keeping the position.
Bell trying to control but Feltre is working from the bottom.
Bell looking to pass the guard.
Feltre seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bell wants to control from the top but Feltre keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feltre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Feltre has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bell should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Feltre has tightened it up now! Bell should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Felipe Feltre!
Felipe Feltre decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
CACC 54
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dominique Bell (ranked 1622 p4p, 100 weight class) and Bryson Pico (ranked 3491 p4p, 186 weight class). Pico has chosen Lowkey - G-Eazy as his entrance music. Bryson Pico has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Dominique Bell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Bryson Pico!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pico to the ground. Bell is now in Pico's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bell (2) vs (0) Pico
Pico keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
Pico working a defensive guard here.
Bell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pico working for a triangle but Bell defends it easily.
Pico told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Pico keeping full guard, as Bell tries to pass.
Pico keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pico is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bell has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bell is pushing down on Pico's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pico is fighting to maintain full guard but Bell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bell is keen to just control but Pico is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pico has a hand on Bell's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bell takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bell (5) vs (0) Pico
Bell is looking to work his way around to Pico's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Pico is looking to improve his position but Bell isn't that keen on the idea.
Pico tries to hold on but Bell pushes him away.
Pico has given up his back. Will we see Bell going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Bell (8) vs (0) Pico
Pico looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bell.
Pico is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bell gets his way!
Pico is really stuck here.
Bell struggling to keep hold of the position.
Bell working for a choke but Pico is defending well.
Pico rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pico is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bell pulls his head out easily.
Bell is looking to advance position but Pico won't allow it.
Pico is pressing down on Bell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bell (11) vs (0) Pico
Bell tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bell advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bell (13) vs (0) Pico
Bell controlling from the full mount.
Bell is working for a guillotine from mount but Pico frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Bell (16) vs (0) Pico
Bell controlling well, preventing Pico from escaping the position.
Bell tries to keep control of the position but Pico is staying busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
You can see the frustration on Pico's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bell is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Pico breaks Bell's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bell (16) vs (2) Pico
Bell keeping moving, preventing Pico from controlling successfully.
Pico won't allow Bell to sweep him here.
Bell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pico trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pico's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bell (18) vs (2) Pico
Pico working for a triangle but Bell defends it easily.
Bell wants to pass the guard but Pico is keeping the position.
Pico trying to keep a closed guard but Bell is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pico is keeping the position for now.
Bell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pico tries to roll over but Bell keeps him under control.
Bell tries to pass to full mount but Pico defends it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pico actively working from the bottom here.
Bell trying to pass the guard but Pico defending well.
Bell prevents Pico from improving his position.
Bell is trying to control. Pico wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bell is looking to advance position but Pico won't allow it.
Bell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pico does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pico looking for submissions off his back.
Bell is pressing down on Pico's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pico is holding on for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bell wants to control but Pico is keeping him busy.
Bell tries to pass to full mount but Pico defends it.
Pico looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pico is looking for a sweep. Bell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bell is trying to control. Pico wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pico looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pico looks winded!
Bell is trying to control the action in half guard but Pico is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bell wants to pass the guard but Pico is defending well.
Bell passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bell (21) vs (2) Pico
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bell trying to control the position but Pico is working away.
Pico stops Bell from passing to mount.
Bell has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pico! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bell (23) vs (2) Pico
Pico working to try and regain half guard.
Bell has hold of Pico's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pico manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bell seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Pico is holding on tight.
Pico is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bell wants to control the pace but Pico is squirming around nicely.
Pico is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pico gets back to half guard.
Bell trying to control from half guard but Pico is working away.
Pico is in trouble now - Bell has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bell (26) vs (2) Pico
Pico wants to control but Bell is having none of it.
Pico keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bell looking to control but Pico is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pico is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bell seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Pico is holding on tight.
Pico is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Bell has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bell (29) vs (2) Pico
Bell is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pico defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bell has the hooks in. Pico is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bell has got one arm under Pico's chin. This could be trouble... Pico trying to control the other hand but Bell gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Pico has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dominique Bell!
Dominique Bell really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Vegan Gains logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Bryson Pico was interviewed post fight and said 'The fans deserved a better performance from me. I will not let them down again.'. |
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Event:
CACC 46
Date: Jan 19, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dominique Bell (ranked 1572 p4p, 95 weight class) and Ono Kuronoa (ranked 1830 p4p, 108 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Dominique Bell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ono Kuronoa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kuronoa enables Bell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kuronoa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bell (2) vs (0) Kuronoa
Kuronoa managing to control the position.
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuronoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuronoa can't keep his opponent in guard - Bell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuronoa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuronoa is refusing to be controlled, as Bell sits in half guard.
Kuronoa is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuronoa actively working from the bottom here.
Bell is pressing down on Kuronoa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuronoa is holding on for now.
Bell prevents Kuronoa from improving his position.
Bell has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bell is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuronoa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kuronoa is looking to control Bell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuronoa avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell is looking to advance position but Kuronoa won't allow it.
Bell is keen to just control but Kuronoa is a slippery customer.
Bell works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bell (5) vs (0) Kuronoa
Bell goes for an armbar but Kuronoa turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kuronoa. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bell (5) vs (2) Kuronoa
Kuronoa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuronoa is one step ahead there.
Kuronoa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell is looking for a triangle but Kuronoa pushes his legs off easily.
Bell pulls Kuronoa in close to prevent any damage.
Kuronoa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuronoa defends it easily.
Bell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuronoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kuronoa pushing down on Bell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kuronoa moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bell. Score +3 for passing guard: Bell (5) vs (5) Kuronoa
Kuronoa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kuronoa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bell tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kuronoa presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bell (5) vs (7) Kuronoa
Kuronoa trying to control but Bell is having none of it.
Bell just holding on.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bell sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bell is refusing to be controlled, as Kuronoa sits in half guard.
Bell is looking for a sweep. Kuronoa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuronoa is looking to advance position but Bell won't allow it.
Bell looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kuronoa pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bell (5) vs (10) Kuronoa
Bell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bell trying to control but Kuronoa postures up.
Kuronoa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bell wants to improve his position but Kuronoa is controlling well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bell is pressing down on Kuronoa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bell trying to control the position.
Bell has his foot on Kuronoa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuronoa works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuronoa forces his way into half guard.
Kuronoa wants to take a breather but Bell is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa is looking for a kimura here.
Bell is refusing to be controlled, as Kuronoa sits in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bell is trying to get back to full guard.
Bell is working hard here to advance position.
Bell is looking to control Kuronoa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bell avoid being mounted?
Bell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuronoa controlling the action here.
Kuronoa seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bell is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ono Kuronoa! |
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Event:
CACC 39
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Takeya Aoki (ranked 2819 p4p, 160 weight class) and Dominique Bell (ranked 1536 p4p, 93 weight class). Aoki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Baka Survivor. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Dominique Bell!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bell closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aoki quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Bell
Aoki is staying active underneath Bell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bell wants to pass the guard but Aoki is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bell is working for a kimura but Aoki is defending it quite comfortably.
Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bell pulls his head out easily.
Bell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aoki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bell pulls his head out easily.
Bell wants to free his trapped foot but Aoki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bell trying to control from half guard but Aoki is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Bell has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Aoki is pressing down on Bell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aoki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bell defends it easily.
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bell passes Aoki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bell is working for a kimura but Aoki is defending it quite comfortably.
Aoki is pressing down on Bell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bell trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Bell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bell looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bell is one step ahead there.
Bell trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki being controlled here, momentarily.
Bell looking to pass the guard.
Bell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aoki 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell looking to pass the guard.
Bell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bell stopping the sweep attempt from Aoki.
Bell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aoki looking for a triangle here. Bell is fighting it but it looks tight! Aoki pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bell is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Takeya Aoki!
Our winner, Takeya Aoki, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 28
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kazuka Fuujin (ranked 118 p4p, 7 weight class) and Dominique Bell (ranked 2262 p4p, 134 weight class). Fuujin comes to the ring accompanied by a lot of Asian swag in this young man. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 14 losses; Kazuka Fuujin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Dominique Bell!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fuujin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bell somewhat.
Fuujin clinches up against the ropes.
Bell jumps guard but Fuujin stands there with Bell around his waist. Bell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fuujin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fuujin (2) vs (0) Bell
Fuujin pushing down on Bell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fuujin controlling the action here.
Bell is looking for a sweep. Fuujin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bell looking for subs off his back but Fuujin has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fuujin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bell is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell trying to control but Fuujin postures up.
Bell is looking to improve his position.
Bell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fuujin pulls his head out easily.
Bell is refusing to be controlled, as Fuujin sits in half guard.
Fuujin controlling the pace.
Bell tries to get to full guard but Fuujin has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell is still trying to improve position.
Fuujin uses his free foot to push down on Bell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bell. Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (5) vs (0) Bell
Bell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bell is squirming around, avoiding Fuujin's attempts to control the action.
Fuujin controlling the pace for now.
Fuujin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin looking to secure an arm triangle but Bell defends it well.
Bell is desperately trying to improve his position but Fuujin has a good base and remains in mount.
Fuujin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fuujin wants to control the pace but Bell is squirming around nicely.
Bell tries to improve his position but Fuujin has taken his back! Fuujin has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Bell tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Fuujin pushes Bell away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazuka Fuujin!
Kazuka Fuujin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 21
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Darian Cruz (ranked 22069 p4p, 283 weight class) and Dominique Bell (ranked 2218 p4p, 125 weight class). Cruz comes to the ring accompanied by System Of A Down - Aerials . Dominique Bell acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Dominique Bell!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bell fails to land the takedown.
Bell scores with a takedown into Cruz's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (0) vs (2) Bell
Cruz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cruz. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (0) vs (5) Bell
Bell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cruz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell tries to advance to mount but Cruz denies him.
Cruz tries to buck Bell off but Bell is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cruz regains half guard.
Cruz wants to control but Bell is keeping busy.
Cruz gets full guard.
Cruz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (5) Bell
Bell is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Bell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cruz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cruz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cruz (2) vs (9) Bell
Bell controlling well, preventing Cruz from escaping the position.
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Bell working for a choke but Cruz is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cruz is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bell gets his way!
Bell patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bell doesn't have the hooks in and Cruz manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (4) vs (9) Bell
Bell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cruz is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bell is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (4) vs (11) Bell
Cruz is trying to control the position but Bell postures up.
Bell has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Death Valley Training Facility. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bell's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (6) vs (11) Bell
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Bell is keeping the position.
Cruz passes into half guard.
Bell tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg.
Bell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cruz uses his free foot to push down on Bell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bell. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (9) vs (11) Bell
Cruz tries to take his opponent's back but Bell turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (9) vs (13) Bell
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (11) vs (13) Bell
Bell is pressing down on Cruz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (11) vs (15) Bell
Cruz wants to improve his position but Bell is controlling well.
Cruz gets back to full guard.
Bell trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bell defends it easily.
Cruz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bell won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
Bell drops back looking for a leg! Cruz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cruz manages to kick Bell off! Bell jumps back into Cruz's guard.
Bell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bell stands and throws Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (11) vs (18) Bell
Cruz gets back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bell works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (11) vs (21) Bell
Cruz is squirming around, avoiding Bell's attempts to control the action.
Cruz tries to reverse the position but Bell maintains control.
Cruz regains half guard.
Bell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bell is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cruz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bell preventing the sweep.
Bell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cruz's guard.
Cruz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cruz.
Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (13) vs (21) Bell
Cruz wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bell wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz is stalling in the full guard.
Cruz drops back looking for a leg! Bell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bell manages to kick Cruz off! Cruz jumps back into Bell's guard.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
Bell looking for a sweep. Not yet Bell, not yet.
Cruz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bell looking for a sweep. Not yet Bell, not yet.
Cruz trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bell working for a triangle but Cruz defends it easily.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Bell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Cruz trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Cruz postures up.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bell wants to sweep but no luck.
Bell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cruz defends well.
Cruz slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bell controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
Cruz passes Bell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cruz wants to control but Bell is keeping him busy.
Bell is pressing down on Cruz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cruz passes Bell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bell is refusing to be controlled, as Cruz sits in half guard.
Bell wants to get back to full guard.
Cruz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bell! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (16) vs (21) Bell
Cruz fails to take his opponent's back.
Bell is trying to escape the mount.
Bell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bell has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Cruz (19) vs (21) Bell
Cruz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bell knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bell for a finish.
Cruz tries to get the hooks in deep but Bell pushed the leg off.
Cruz looking for the choke but no joy.
Bell is trying to break free.
Cruz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bell knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bell for a finish.
Bell preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cruz.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Bell showing good submission defense here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bell tries to escape but Cruz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cruz doesn't have the hooks in and Bell manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (19) vs (23) Bell
Cruz working for a triangle but Bell defends it easily.
Bell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bell wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bell's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (21) vs (23) Bell
Bell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cruz won't allow Bell to sweep him here.
Bell working for a triangle but Cruz defends it easily.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bell is keeping the position for now.
Cruz 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.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
Cruz passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Bell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bell wins on points by 23 to 21.
An out of breath and clearly excited Dominique Bell thanked Vegan Gains for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Darian Cruz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Great to see this man back! It's pretty easy decision if you ask us.'. |
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Event:
CACC 13
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dominique Bell (ranked 2122 p4p, 107 weight class) and Antonio Brown (ranked 2145 p4p, 108 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Brown 's choice of entrance music: Michael Jackson- Don't stop til you get enough. Antonio Brown is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Dominique Bell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Antonio Brown !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bell showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bell (2) vs (0) Brown
Brown trying to control here.
Bell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Bell has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bell works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bell (5) vs (0) Brown
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brown slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell is thwarting Brown 's attempts to control the position.
Brown moves into full guard.
Bell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Bell is proving a slippery customer.
Bell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bell 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.
Bell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bell (8) vs (0) Brown
Brown tries to improve position but can't.
Bell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown struggling a bit here.
Brown prevents Bell from moving into mount.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bell is thwarting Brown 's attempts to control the position.
Brown told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Bell is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell is working for a submission of some sort.
Bell is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
Brown wants to control but Bell is keeping busy.
Bell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brown is just riding it out for now. Bell eventually gives up the hold.
Bell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bell looking to pass the guard.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bell (8) vs (2) Brown
Bell actively working from the bottom here.
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bell is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
Bell tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bell is working hard here to advance position.
Bell is not content to let Brown control the position.
Bell trying to control from the bottom.
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Bell is defending well.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Bell defends it.
Bell tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bell wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
Bell wants to get back to full guard.
Bell wants to sweep but Brown has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bell (8) vs (5) Brown
Bell manages to get back to half guard.
Bell trying to control here.
Bell is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown .
Bell is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Bell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bell gets back to full guard.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
Bell is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Brown has his hands clasped together but Bell extends and breaks Brown 's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dominique Bell!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dominique Bell thanked Vegan Gains for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CACC 5
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dominique Bell (ranked 2035 p4p, 114 weight class) and Elroy Clarks (ranked 1355 p4p, 77 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dominique Bell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Elroy Clarks!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bell fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Clarks. No joy for Bell on that attempt.
Clarks instigates a clinch.
Clarks works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bell (0) vs (2) Clarks
Bell has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bell has his foot on Clarks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clarks works his way back into a safe position though.
Bell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clarks defends it easily.
Clarks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bell wants to sweep here but Clarks controlling him for the moment.
Clarks controlling from the top position.
Clarks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bell is keeping the position for now.
Clarks trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clarks preventing the sweep.
My spies in Malmi Aitta inform me that Clarks has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clarks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clarks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell 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 is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clarks is aware though and is defending well.
Bell working for a triangle but Clarks defends it easily.
Clarks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Clarks's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clarks is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarks trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Clarks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clarks has managed to get both his arms back between Bell's legs - danger averted.
Bell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bell wants to sweep but no luck.
Bell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clarks is aware though and is defending well.
Bell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clarks is one step ahead there.
Clarks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bell wants to sweep but no luck.
Bell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clarks defends well.
Clarks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Clarks wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
Bell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clarks is aware though and is defending well.
Bell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bell (2) vs (2) Clarks
Clarks keeping full guard, as Bell tries to pass.
Clarks trying to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Clarks has his hands on Bell's head, controlling the position.
Clarks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clarks is controlling Bell's posture.
Bell forces his way into half guard.
Clarks wants to control but Bell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clarks is staying active underneath Bell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Clarks tries to roll over but Bell keeps him under control.
Bell is pressing down on Clarks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clarks is holding on for now.
Clarks tries to roll over but Bell keeps him under control.
Bell wants to work for an arm triangle but Clarks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clarks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Clarks gets back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Clarks is pulling down on Bell's head to control his posture.
More stalling from Clarks.
Bell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clarks is keeping the position for now.
Bell is looking to pass into half guard but Clarks pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Clarks is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bell (2) vs (4) Clarks
Bell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clarks controls the pace.
Bell has an active guard here but Clarks has managed to pass into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bell is pressing down on Clarks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clarks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clarks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bell looking for a guillotine here but Clarks defends easily.
Clarks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clarks has managed to get both his arms back between Bell's legs - danger averted.
Clarks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bell is keeping the position for now.
Clarks won't allow Bell to sweep him here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clarks controls the pace.
Clarks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Clarks is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bell (2) vs (7) Clarks
Clarks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bell wants to hold on but Clarks pushes him away.
Clarks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Clarks tries to control but Bell wriggling away.
Bell is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Clarks avoids the attempt from Bell to control.
Clarks tries to control but Bell wriggling away.
Clarks avoids the attempt from Bell to control.
Bell is squirming around, avoiding Clarks's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bell working to try and regain half guard.
Clarks controlling his opponent.
Bell tries to lock up and control but Clarks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bell is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Clarks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bell working to try and regain half guard.
Clarks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clarks prevents Bell from getting the reversal.
Clarks trying to control but Bell is having none of it.
Clarks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bell working to try and regain half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bell is squirming around, avoiding Clarks's attempts to control the action.
Clarks controlling his opponent.
Bell is looking to improve his position but Clarks isn't that keen on the idea.
Bell tries to hold on but Clarks pushes him away.
Bell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Clarks controlling the position easily from mount.
Bell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Clarks controlling his opponent.
Bell tries to hold on but Clarks postures up.
Clarks tries to control but Bell wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bell working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clarks wins on points by 7 to 2.
An out of breath Elroy Clarks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 1
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dominique Bell (ranked 1821 p4p, 103 weight class) and Marilson Coutinho (ranked 2318 p4p, 126 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dominique Bell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Marilson Coutinho!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Coutinho shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Coutinho was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bell (0) vs (4) Coutinho
Bell is looking for a sweep.
Bell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Coutinho's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bell is trying to control but can't.
Bell is trying to control but Coutinho manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bell (0) vs (7) Coutinho
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Coutinho takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Bell (0) vs (10) Coutinho
Bell tries to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell breaks Coutinho's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bell (2) vs (10) Coutinho
Coutinho working for a triangle but Bell defends it easily.
Bell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coutinho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bell stands and throws Coutinho's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bell (5) vs (10) Coutinho
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Coutinho rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bell's guard! Nice work there by Coutinho! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bell (5) vs (12) Coutinho
Coutinho passes Bell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bell wants to control but Coutinho is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coutinho pulls his head out easily.
Coutinho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coutinho pulls his head out easily.
Bell manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Coutinho's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bell (7) vs (12) Coutinho
Bell wants to control from the top but Coutinho keeps moving.
Bell postures up.
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Coutinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bell passes into half guard.
Bell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coutinho keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho makes his way to full guard, as Bell worked for a kimura.
Coutinho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bell wants to control from the top but Coutinho keeps moving.
Bell looking to pass the guard.
Bell is posturing up here but Coutinho has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bell tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bell has to tap! Slick submission there by Coutinho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marilson Coutinho! |
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Event:
EFC Zexi vs McCullen
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Bell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chugman.#TD2#
Chugman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Bell looking for submissions off his back.
Chugman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Bell trying to hold on to Chugman's head to control him but Chugman postures up.
#SUB#
Bell looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bell has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Chugman escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Chugman!
Bell is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Bell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bell is trying to improve his position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Chugman tries for a kimura but Bell is defending well.
Bell wants to control but Chugman postures up.
Bell's coaches at Death Valley Training Facility have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Bell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bell.#SUB#
Bell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chugman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bell looking for a sweep. Not yet Bell, not yet.
Bell wants to improve his position but instead Chugman has moved into half guard.
Bell is trying to maintain the position but Chugman is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Chugman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chugman.
Bell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chugman trying to control the pace.
Chugman prevents Bell from improving his position.
Chugman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Bell looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bell actively working from the bottom here.
Chugman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bell trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Chugman wants to work for an arm triangle but Bell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bell moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Chugman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Chugman closes the distance and pushes Bell back into the cage.
Chugman controlling the action here for a moment.
Bell jumps guard but Chugman stands there with Bell around his waist. Bell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chugman smiles and moves away.
Chugman slaps away a takedown attempt from Bell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominique Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bell or perhaps it was just good defense by Chugman, which made it look bad.
Chugman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bell moves away.#TD2#
Chugman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bell tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Chugman presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Chugman with shots to the head and body - Bell looks very uncomfortable down there. #T1#
A nice elbow there by Chugman.
Bell working to try and regain half guard.
Bell is working hard here to advance position.
Bell gets back to half guard.
Bell wants to control but Chugman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bell wants to get back to full guard but Chugman has mounted him!
Bell can't escape the position.
#T2#
Bell prevents Chugman from taking his back.
Chugman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bell tries to hold on but Chugman postures up.
Chugman content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chugman is trying to take his opponent's back.
Bell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chugman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Bell tries to improve his position but instead Chugman has taken his back!
Bell is trying to break free.
Chugman controlling from the back.
Bell trying to control the hands but Chugman won't let him.
Chugman controlling the position well here. Bell rolled but Chugman kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Bell right now.
Klaus Chugman has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Chugman just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bell is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Bell defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Chugman controlling the positon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bell tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Chugman 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Chugman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bell to the mat! Bell manages to get full guard.
Chugman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Bell is looking for a triangle here but Chugman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bell is looking to reverse the position.
Bell struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman tries to advance to mount but Bell denies him. #T1#
Chugman controls the position.
Chugman has control of an arm but Bell manages to advance to Chugman's back!#SUB#
Chugman is having to fend off submission attempts from Bell, who is looking to sink in the choke. Bell doesn't have the hooks in though and Chugman manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Bell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Bell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chugman is aware though and is defending well.
Chugman stays in close to Bell's body and controls the position. #T2#
Bell controlling Chugman's posture.
Bell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chugman keeps working.
Bell trying to pass the guard but Chugman defending well. #T3##SUB#
Bell wants to work for an arm triangle but Chugman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bell trying to mount his opponent but Chugman defends it.
Bell is looking to take a break and control but Chugman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chugman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bell tries to free his leg and advance position but Chugman is retaining full guard.
Bell won't allow Chugman to sweep him here.
Bell trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom.
Klaus Chugman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chugman is pulling down on Bell's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dominique Bell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Bell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Bell is looking for a triangle here but Chugman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that's the end of the fight!
Klaus Chugman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chugman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klaus Chugman!
An out of breath and clearly excited Klaus Chugman thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
EFC Dyon vs Maeda
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Bell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jorgensen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bell is in Jorgensen's guard.
Bell tries to free his leg and advance position but Jorgensen is retaining full guard.
Jorgensen seems keen to control Bell's posture.
Bell chips away with some ground and pound.
Jorgensen controlling the position.
Bell wants to pass the guard but Jorgensen is keeping the position.
Jorgensen has control of Bell's left arm, preventing Bell from doing any damage.
Jorgensen keeping full guard, as Bell tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell preventing the sweep.
Bell passes into half guard.
Jorgensen is trying to maintain the position but Bell is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Bell is looking for a kimura here.
Jorgensen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jorgensen is looking for a sweep. Bell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bell is trying to control the action in half guard but Jorgensen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bell passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jorgensen!
Jorgensen is looking to improve his position but Bell isn't that keen on the idea.
Bell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jorgensen is looking to escape.
Jorgensen can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Bell has control of Jorgensen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jorgensen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Bell has hold of Jorgensen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jorgensen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T2#
Jorgensen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jorgensen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bell throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jorgensen because Bell loaded up on that one. #SUB#
Bell looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bell thowing shots but they're missing.
Jorgensen prevents Bell from taking his back.
Jorgensen is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Poor strikes thrown by Bell there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bell wants to control the pace but Jorgensen is squirming around nicely.
Bell with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Jorgensen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bell winds up and cracks Jorgensen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jorgensen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jorgensen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bell manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Jorgensen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bell trying to keep a closed guard but Jorgensen is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bell is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Bell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jorgensen is keeping the position for now. #T4##SUB#
Bell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bell looking to pass the guard.
Jorgensen 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 wants to control from the top but Jorgensen keeps moving.
Jorgensen pulls Bell in close to his closed guard and prevents Bell from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jorgensen is avoiding damage well.
Jorgensen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
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.
#R2##TD2#
Jorgensen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Bell actively working from the bottom here.
Bell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jorgensen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jorgensen winds up and cracks Bell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bell wants to improve his position but Jorgensen is controlling well.
Bell is working hard here to advance position.
Bell is trying to control but can't.
Jorgensen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bell actively working from the bottom here.
Bell is trying is best to control the position here.
Jorgensen drops an elbow to the side of Bell's head.
Bell is looking to control Jorgensen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bell avoid being mounted?
Jorgensen slips a nice elbow through Bell's hands, connecting with Bell's forehead.#T1#
Jorgensen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bell wants to get back to full guard.
Jorgensen winds up and cracks Bell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bell is looking to control Jorgensen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bell avoid being mounted?
Dominique Bell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jorgensen lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Bell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jorgensen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bell.
Bell looking for a sweep. Not yet Bell, not yet.
Jorgensen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Bell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Bell looking for a guillotine here but Jorgensen defends easily.
Jorgensen connects with a couple of short punches.
Jorgensen is in close to Bell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bell trying to control the position.
Bell is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jorgensen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Jorgensen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jorgensen has managed to get both his arms back between Bell's legs - danger averted.
Jorgensen postures up and lands a big shot to Bell's brow.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Bell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Jorgensen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bell sneaks back into half guard.
Bell wants to get back to full guard.
Jorgensen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jorgensen working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Bell actively working from the bottom here.
Bell is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Death Valley Training Facility, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Jorgensen lands with a punch from half guard.
Bell tries to get to full guard but Jorgensen has control of the leg. #SUB#
Bell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jorgensen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Bell taking some punishment here, with Jorgensen in his half guard.
Jorgensen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Bell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jorgensen passes to full mount!
Jorgensen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jorgensen avoids the attempt from Bell to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee warns Bell that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jorgensen working the ground and pound effectively.
Jorgensen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#ROC2#
Bell is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrious Jorgensen 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Jorgensen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bell manages to get back to half guard.
Bell tries to get to full guard but Jorgensen has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Jorgensen.
Bell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jorgensen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jorgensen's back!
Jorgensen tries to escape but Bell has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Bell is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jorgensen is defending well though. Bell let's go of the attempt for now.
Jorgensen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jorgensen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Bell is looking for a kimura here.
Bell prevents Jorgensen from improving his position.#T1#
Jorgensen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bell is pressing down on Jorgensen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jorgensen is holding on for now.
Jorgensen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bell's back!
Jorgensen controlling well, preventing Bell from escaping the position.
Bell trying to control the position but Jorgensen manages to sink in the hooks.
Jorgensen loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Bell hold on?
Jorgensen controlling well, preventing Bell from escaping the position.
Jorgensen throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Bell!
Bell tries to escape the position.
Jorgensen lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Bell.
#T2#
Jorgensen cracks Bell with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Bell from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Jorgensen scores with punches from the back.
Jorgensen connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Bell to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bell tries to escape but Jorgensen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bell turns into Jorgensen and is now in his guard.
Jorgensen trying to control the position here.
Bell stopping the sweep attempt from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen is adopting a defensive guard.
Bell advances position into side control!#T3#
Jorgensen manages to get back to half guard.
Jorgensen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bell's back!
Jorgensen doesn't have the hooks in and Bell manages to turn into his guard.
Bell looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Jorgensen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bell has picked Jorgensen up and slammed him! Jorgensen can't keep hold of the triangle and Bell manages to pass to side control!
Bell working the ground and pound but Jorgensen is defending the strikes.
Jorgensen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jorgensen wants to control but Bell postures up.
Jorgensen sneaks back into half guard.
Jorgensen wants to get back to full guard.
Jorgensen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bell is looking to advance position but Jorgensen won't allow it. #T4#
Jorgensen tries to roll over but Bell keeps him under control.#SUB#
Bell is working for a kimura but Jorgensen is defending it quite comfortably.
Jorgensen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bell's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jorgensen lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen controlling well, preventing Bell from escaping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jorgensen lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Bell takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Bell can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demetrious Jorgensen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jorgensen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demetrious Jorgensen!
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Event:
EFC Orion vs Hepple
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Knox scores with a nice right hand.
Knox throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #TD#
Bell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Knox napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bell controlling the position.
Bell tries to score with some ground and pound. Knox controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bell working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bell working away.#SUB#
Bell has hold of Knox's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Knox tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Bell cranks the arm and Knox screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Knox, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dominique Bell!
Dominique Bell made sure to mention his sponsor, Vegan Gains in his post fight interview.
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Event:
WVT19 Bell v Marcell
Date: Jun 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Bell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marcell as he avoids it easily.
Bell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marcell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marcell sprawls well. Marcell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bell gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominique Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Marcell there.
Bell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marcell defends well and Bell ends up having to push Marcell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Marcell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bell's head.#TD#
Bell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Marcell keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
Marcell throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bell stopping the sweep attempt from Marcell.
Bell wants to pass the guard but Marcell is keeping the position.
Bell has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Marcell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bell is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB2#
Marcell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marcell keeping full guard, as Bell tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bell moves into full mount!
Marcell is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Bell has taken his back.
#SUB#
Bell has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Marcell is in real trouble here. Bell gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Marcell is tapping out! Bell wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dominique Bell!
Dominique Bell gave a mention to Vegan Gains in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
WVT16 Dabutt v Takeishi
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Griffin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bell tries to bench press Griffin off him but Griffin keeps the position.
Griffin scoring with punches from side control.
An elbow from Griffin crashes against the mat.
The strikes coming from Griffin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell struggling a bit here.
Bell is trying to get back to half guard.
Griffin lands a nice forearm strike.
Bell regains half guard.
Bell is looking for a sweep. Griffin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Griffin working over Bell with some ground and pound. Bell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Griffin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Griffin.
Bell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bell.
Bell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Griffin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Bell has his foot on Griffin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Griffin works his way back into a safe position though.
Griffin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Griffin working his ground and pound in the gym.
Bell has momentary wrist control but Griffin slips an elbow through the middle.
Griffin lands a couple of digs.#ROC2#
Bell is rocked!#SUB#
Bell is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Griffin has his hands clasped together but Bell extends and breaks Griffin's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, 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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Event:
WVT12 Carsara v Bell
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Bell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carsara but Carsara pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Carsara ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Bell out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fausto Carsara!
Fausto Carsara made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'give me the fuckin microphone!!! kamden jackson you are a motherfucker!!! come to WVT and fight with me fuckin coward!!!in a real mma org. with real rules. i'll broke your ass son of bitch!!!come on kamden!! i'm ready , come on!!! you can't run away forever!!!'.
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Event:
WVT8 Braddock v Brandis
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Kalani misses with a two punch combination.
Dominique Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bell misses with a takedown attempt
and Kalani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Dominique Bell has been cut.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Kalani moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Bell! Kalani continues to tee off on Bell, landing with a left and a right! Kalani connects with a right hand that leaves Bell sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Kalani!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Akamu Kalani!
Akamu Kalani really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that ZZ POPS logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
WVT5 Braddock v Hitme
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Bell shoots in and drives through. Liguy sprawls well.
Dominique Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Bell looking to score a takedown here. Liguy is defending well but Bell drives through and ends up in Liguy's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bell advances to half guard.
Bell is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Liguy! #SUB2#
Bell is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Liguy has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bell fails to move to back control. #SUB2#
Bell jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Liguy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Liguy and Bell has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liguy stops Bell from passing to mount.
Liguy manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Bell misses with a head shot. Liguy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Liguy 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 forces his way into half guard.
Bell is keen to just control but Liguy is a slippery customer.
Bell thows a huge punch but Liguy dodges it nicely.
Bell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Liguy is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Bell locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Liguy is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dominique Bell!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dominique Bell waved his t-shirt featuring Vegan Gains's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
WVT2 Brandis vs Bell
Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Brandis misses with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bell.
Bell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bell slips a straight right by Brandis.
Brandis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bell moves out of range of the strikes.
Bell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Brandis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fletch Brandis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominique Bell.
Brandis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bell circles away quickly and effectively.
Bell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brandis moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Dominique Bell has been cut.
Brandis missing with a left hand there. Bell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandis throws a body shot but no joy.
And Bell tries to counter it with a takedown but Brandis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bell shoots in but Brandis avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Bell looking to score a takedown here. Brandis is defending well but Bell drives through and ends up in Brandis's guard.
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brandis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bell has Brandis in his guard.#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Bell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Brandis escapes and throws Bell's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1#
Bell can't do much from the bottom here.
Bell is looking for a sweep.
Bell can't do much from the bottom here.
Bell manages to get back to half guard.
Bell tries to get to full guard but Brandis has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bell moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bell is looking for a triangle but Brandis pushes his legs off easily.
Bell 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.
Brandis wants to get up but he can't break Bell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Bell working for a triangle but Brandis defends it easily.
Bell wants to hit a switch here but Brandis passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bell there!
Brandis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Brandis controlling from the full mount. #SU#
Brandis get's back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice defenses there by Bell.
Brandis tries to bum rush Bell with a series of wild strikes but Bell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#KD#
Brandis lands a big uppercut and Bell crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bell looks OK. Brandis waves Bell back to his feet!#ROC#
Bell is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bell drops his hands momentarily. Brandis doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Bell staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Bell doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fletch Brandis!
Our winner, Fletch Brandis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
EMP Steve vs Gonza
Date: Mar 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Bell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jedrzejczyk misses with a straight right.
Bell fails to land the takedown.
Bell tries for a takedown but Jedrzejczyk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jan Jedrzejczyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominique Bell.
Jedrzejczyk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bell.
Bell fails with the takedown
and Jedrzejczyk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bell shoots in for a double leg but Jedrzejczyk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jedrzejczyk catches Bell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bell fails with a takedown attempt.
Bell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jedrzejczyk pinned against the cage. Jedrzejczyk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell shoots and misses
and Jedrzejczyk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jedrzejczyk lands the left hand.
Jedrzejczyk with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bell closes the distance and clinches up with Jedrzejczyk, looking for a takedown. Bell pushes Jedrzejczyk against the cage but Jedrzejczyk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jedrzejczyk!
#CUT#
It looks like Dominique Bell has been cut.
Jedrzejczyk lands a glancing blow to the side of Bell's head.#ROC#
Bell is rocked!#KD#
Jedrzejczyk drops Bell with a nice combination! Jedrzejczyk dives into Bell's guard, looking to finish!
Bell is still in real trouble! Can Jedrzejczyk finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Bell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jedrzejczyk defends it easily.#SU#
Bell is working an open guard so Jedrzejczyk takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jedrzejczyk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bell at a distance.
Jedrzejczyk punishes Bell's body with a nice straight punch.
Bell seems to have recovered his senses.
Bell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bell tries for a takedown but Jedrzejczyk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jedrzejczyk lands a head shot.
Bell shoots in for a takedown but Jedrzejczyk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jedrzejczyk scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Bell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jedrzejczyk's guard.
Jedrzejczyk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bell is controlling him.
Bell is pushing down on Jedrzejczyk's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jedrzejczyk is fighting to maintain full guard but Bell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bell stops Jedrzejczyk from getting back to his feet.
Jedrzejczyk is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at CrossFit Sydney that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Jedrzejczyk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bell on the ground.#SUB2#
Bell is looking for a kimura but Jedrzejczyk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bell to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jedrzejczyk is trying to stand back up but Bell is controlling him
#T2#
Jedrzejczyk tries to kick Bell off in order to stand up. Bell Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Jedrzejczyk tries to escape but Bell is in control. #ES#
Jedrzejczyk explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Jedrzejczyk is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Jedrzejczyk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jedrzejczyk's corner calls for a 1-2. Jedrzejczyk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jan Jedrzejczyk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jedrzejczyk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jedrzejczyk digs a good body shot into Bell's ribs.
Dominique Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jedrzejczyk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bell feints the counter takedown.
Bell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bell shoots for a double leg takedown but Jedrzejczyk sprawls well. He's pushed Bell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jedrzejczyk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bell shoots in but Jedrzejczyk avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Bell shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jedrzejczyk is looking to escape.#T3##SUB2#
Bell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jedrzejczyk defends it well. #SUB2#
Bell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jedrzejczyk tries to kick Bell off but Bell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES#
Jedrzejczyk manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A big left from Jedrzejczyk misses.
Nice cross by Jedrzejczyk.#TD2#
Bell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jedrzejczyk tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bell is in Jedrzejczyk's guard.#SUB2#
Bell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bell stops Jedrzejczyk from standing up.
Bell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Bell wants to control from the top but Jedrzejczyk keeps moving.
Bell wants to pass the guard but Jedrzejczyk is keeping the position.
Bell stops Jedrzejczyk from standing up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jedrzejczyk is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Jedrzejczyk gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bell wants to pass the guard but Jedrzejczyk is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bell stops Jedrzejczyk from standing up.
Bell passes Jedrzejczyk's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #ES#
Jedrzejczyk has one foot on Bell's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Jedrzejczyk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dominique Bell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jedrzejczyk lands with an overhand left.
Jedrzejczyk stuffs the takedown.
Jedrzejczyk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A slow jab from Jedrzejczyk misses its intended target. #TD2#
Bell dives in and scores a takedown into Jedrzejczyk's guard.#ES#
Jedrzejczyk manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jedrzejczyk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bell can do to turn this around?
Bell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Jedrzejczyk throws a nice looking combination but Bell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Jedrzejczyk. No joy for Bell on that attempt.
Jan Jedrzejczyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominique Bell.
Bell shoots in looking for a takedown. Jedrzejczyk tries to sprawl out of it but Bell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jedrzejczyk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jedrzejczyk lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bell tries for a takedown but Jedrzejczyk circles away easily
and Jedrzejczyk counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Bell ducks under a wild hook from Jedrzejczyk.
Nice defenses there by Bell.
Bell dives in for a single leg takedown but Jedrzejczyk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bell with a poor takedown
and Jedrzejczyk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jedrzejczyk counters with a straight right hand.
Bell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jedrzejczyk circles away.
Good exchange - Jedrzejczyk coming out on top.
Jedrzejczyk scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jedrzejczyk scores with a punch to the head.
Bell ducks under a wild hook from Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bell.
Nice uppercut there from Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jedrzejczyk lands a nice looking body shot.
Bell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jedrzejczyk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bell's hands.#T2#
Bell shoots in but no luck this time.
Jedrzejczyk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bell manages to avoid it.
Jedrzejczyk throws a shot from downtown. Bell moves away and avoids it.
Bell shoots in looking for a takedown but Jedrzejczyk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jedrzejczyk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bell.
Bell defending well as Jedrzejczyk loads up on a big left hand.
Bell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jedrzejczyk counters with a nice uppercut.
Dominique Bell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bell shoots and misses
and Jedrzejczyk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bell is breathing heavily.
Jedrzejczyk cracks Bell with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
Bell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jedrzejczyk to the ground. Bell is now in Jedrzejczyk's guard.#SUB2#
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 stops Jedrzejczyk from standing up.
Bell advances to half guard.
Jedrzejczyk tries to kick Bell off but Bell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Jedrzejczyk pushes Bell off, looking to escape but Bell dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Jedrzejczyk is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dominique Bell!
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Event:
EMP Gagnon vs Graves
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dee - that will leave a mark!
Dee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dee throws out a powerful jab.
Dee digs a good hook to Bell's body.
#TD2#
Bell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dee manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Dee scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bell shoots in for a double leg but Dee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bell under the eye.
Dee swings for the body but Bell moves out of range.
Bell fails to land the takedown.
Dee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dee wants it to stay on the feet.
Klay Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominique Bell.
Bell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Bell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dee wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dee manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Dee wants to control but Bell is keeping busy.
Dee controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Bell seems to be looking for submissions.
Dee won't allow Bell to pass to mount. #ES#
Dee kicks off Bell and gets to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A good leg kick by Dee.
Dee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Dee's head coaches at House of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dee stuffs the takedown attempt from Bell. Bell gets slowly back to his feet.
Bell shoots in but Dee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bell fails with the takedown
and Dee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice straight punches there by Dee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dee.
Dominique Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Dee moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dee stuffs the takedown.
Bell tries for a takedown but Dee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Klay Dee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dee stuffs the takedown.
Dee jabs Bell right on the nose. Bell blinks but takes it well.
Dee cracks Bell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dee lands a nice shot that snaps Bell's head back.
Dee scores with a jab.
Dee cracks Bell with a good jab.
Dee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dee lands a lovely overhand right.
Bell fails with the takedown.
Bell misses with a takedown attempt - Dee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dee is looking to counter punch.
Dee explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bell dives in for a single leg takedown but Dee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bell's head.
Bell misses with a takedown attempt - Dee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T3#
Dee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bell misses with a takedown attempt - Dee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dee scores with a kick to the body.
Good shot there by Dee.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dee. Bell shrugs it off though.
Bell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bell misses with a takedown attempt
and Dee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bell thinking.
Dee stuffs the takedown attempt from Bell. Bell gets slowly back to his feet.
Bell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dee counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Dee scores with a jab. Bell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dee with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Bell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dee!
Bell looks winded!#SUB2#
Bell is trying to get an arm triangle but Dee is defending well.
Dee is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bell asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4##ES#
Dee explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Dee is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bell.
Bell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Bell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dee looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Bell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dee has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bell in the domination position with Dee hanging on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dee is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klay Dee dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice body punch from Dee.
Bell has a takedown stuffed.
Dee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bell fails with the takedown.
Dee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bell can do to turn this around?
Dee lunges at Bell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bell's hand.
Dee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bell shoots in looking for a takedown but Dee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Klay Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominique Bell.
Bell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dee scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bell fails with a takedown attempt.
Bell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dee tries to avoid it but Bell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dee to the ground. Dee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dee.
Bell shoots in and drives through. Dee sprawls well.#T1#
Bell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bell shoots in but Dee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dee keeps Bell at a distance using the push kick.
Dee lands a nice hook to Bell's body. Bell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bell's calf.
Bell has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dee.
Dee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dominique Bell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bell takes one on the button.
Bell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bell.
Klay Dee is winning the standup battle so far.
Dee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bell's sensitive parts.
Dee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Dee thumps Bell with a low kick.
Bell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice takedown defense from Dee. No joy for Bell on that attempt.
Dee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bell shoots in and drives through. Dee sprawls well.
Bell is breathing heavily.
Dee lands with a cross.
Bell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dee cracks Bell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dee cracks Bell with a good jab.
Bell fails with the takedown.
Dee is looking to counter punch.
Bell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD2#
Bell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dee's guard.#ES#
Dee pushes Bell off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T3#
Dee lands a nice looking body kick.
Dee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bell. That did some damage!
Bell walks into a left hand.
Dee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dee scores with a nice head shot.
Dee lands with a nice body kick.
Dee with a jab.
Bell misses with a takedown attempt - Dee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dee scores with a decent looking hook.
A lazy left from Dee finds it's target.
Bell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dee is fending him off so far but Bell persists. Nope, Dee circles away and we're back to standing.
Bell drops his hands momentarily and Dee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#
Bell is rocked!
Dee connects with a leg kick. Bell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD2#
Bell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T4#
Bell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bell is fighting to break Dee's control of his arms but Dee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Klay Dee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bell prevents Dee from getting back to his feet.
Bell looking to pass the guard.
Bell prevents Dee from getting back to his feet.
Dee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dee wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dee wants to stand up but Bell is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bell. Bell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klay Dee dominated that second round.
That's time! Dee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dee dips to his left and cracks Bell with an uppercut!
Good leg kick by Dee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bell shoots in looking for a takedown but Dee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dee is looking to counter punch.
Dee connects with a body shot that sends Bell's belly button to the back.
Nice takedown defense from Dee. No joy for Bell on that attempt.
Bell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dee pinned against the cage. Dee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Klay Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominique Bell.
That kick from Dee tenderised Bell's leg. Bell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#TD2#
Bell shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dee is trying to escape back to his feet but Bell uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dee is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bell is controlling him well.#T1#
Dee tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Bell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dee tries to bench press Bell off him but Bell keeps the position.
Dee wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Bell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dee is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dee manages to get back to half guard.
Dee is controlling Bell's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bell wants to pass to mount but Dee is defending the position.
Dee is looking to get back to is feet but Bell passes into side control.
Dee is pushing Bell's head away, looking to escape. Bell manages to hold on to the position though.
Dee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bell off and has taken his back!
Bell trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dee trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bell doesn't escape.
Dee is hanging on to Bell's back as he tries to escape.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
You can see the frustration on Bell's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3#
Bell is still trying to improve position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Bell manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dee's guard. Nice work there by Bell.
Klay Dee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dee is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Dee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Bell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4##SUB2#
Bell looking for a guillotine here but Dee defends easily.
Dee tries to stand but Bell is controlling from the bottom.
Dee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Bell has his foot on Dee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dee works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klay Dee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klay Dee!
A very excited looking Klay Dee rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
IFC86: Mma v Warring
Date: Dec 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Schultz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schultz as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Schultz closes the distance and clinches.
Schultz's coach down at Flexx zone was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Schultz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bell tries to pull guard but Schultz won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominique Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Schultz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Schultz jumps guard and drags Bell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Schultz 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.
Bell tries to free his leg and advance position but Schultz is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Schultz has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bell should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Schultz has tightened it up now! Bell should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gunter Schultz!
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Event:
IFC81: S.Heavyweight v Impaler
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Pacheco darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bell trying to hold on to Pacheco's head to control him but Pacheco postures up.
Bell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pacheco not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bell is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bell looking for submissions off his back.
Pacheco 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bell actively working from the bottom here.
Pacheco trying to control from half guard but Bell is working away.
Pacheco is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bell tries to get to full guard but Pacheco has control of the leg. #T1#
Pacheco wants to control but Bell is keeping him busy.
Bell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bell is trying to maintain the position but Pacheco is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Pacheco seems to be working for a kimura but Bell defends the submission attempt.
Bell wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bell tries to get to full guard but Pacheco has control of the leg. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Bell's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
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 wants to improve his position but Pacheco is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Pacheco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bell has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bell tries to get to full guard but Pacheco has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Pacheco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bell is refusing to be controlled, as Pacheco sits in half guard. #SUB#
Bell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Pacheco is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Pacheco prevents Bell from improving his position.#SUB#
Bell looking for submissions off his back.
Bell is refusing to be controlled, as Pacheco sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Pacheco is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Bell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Pacheco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pacheco.
Bell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pacheco is working away from the top position though.
Pacheco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bell's head.
Pacheco wants to control but Bell is keeping him busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bell wants to get back to full guard.
Bell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pacheco is working away from the top position though.
Pacheco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Pacheco dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bell misses with a takedown attempt - Pacheco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pacheco feints the counter takedown.
Bell shoots in for a takedown but Pacheco shows good takedown defense.
Bell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pacheco's waist but Pacheco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bell off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominique Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Pacheco changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU2#
Pacheco has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Pacheco closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bell quickly recovers to half guard.
Pacheco seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pacheco is trying to control. Bell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pacheco tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bell controls his leg.
Pacheco is just content to waste time from the top position. Bell takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pacheco slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Pacheco is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Bell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pacheco pulls his head out easily.
Pacheco prevents Bell from improving his position.
Pacheco trying to control the action but Bell is working from the bottom.
Bell tries to roll over but Pacheco keeps him under control.
Pacheco performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pacheco won't allow Bell to sweep him here.
Bell wants to improve his position but instead Pacheco has moved into half guard.
Bell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pacheco is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Bell is defending against the submission attempts here by Pacheco.
Bell moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Pacheco is sitting in close to Bell's body. Bell has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pacheco is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pacheco is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dominique Bell!
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Event:
IFC 76: S.Heavyweight vs Bell
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Bell tries to sprawl but Diame Jr drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bell.
Diame Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diame Jr trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Diame Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diame Jr forces his way into half guard.
Diame Jr trying to pass the guard but Bell defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diame Jr 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diame Jr throwing shots but Bell is blocking nicely. #T1#
Diame Jr works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bell holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Diame Jr tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Diame Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Bell can't escape the position.
Bell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Bell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diame Jr pulls his head out easily.
Bell trying to hold on to Diame Jr's head to control him but Diame Jr postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diame Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Diame Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bell trying to control but Diame Jr postures up.
Diame Jr is looking to advance position but Bell won't allow it. #T2##SUB2#
Diame Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Bell is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diame Jr wants to pass to mount but Bell is defending the position. #SUB2#
Diame Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Bell defends the submission attempt.
Diame Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Bell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bell is in trouble now - Diame Jr has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Diame Jr working for a guillotine from mount but Bell is in no mood to give up.
Bell is working to get back to half guard.
Diame Jr thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T3#
Diame Jr wants to stand but Bell is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Diame Jr misses with a head shot.
Diame Jr looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Diame Jr avoids the attempt from Bell to control.
Bell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bell regains half guard.
Diame Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Diame Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bell wants to improve his position but Diame Jr is controlling well.
Diame Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Bell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diame Jr. #T4#
Diame Jr passes to full mount!
Diame Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bell is looking to escape.
Diame Jr throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bell is trying desperately to improve position.
Bell gets back to half guard.
Bell is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Bell looking for submissions off his back.
Bell gets full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diame Jr slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Diame Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Bell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dumba Diame Jr dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Bell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dominique Bell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Bell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Diame Jr is trying to improve his position.
Bell is looking to take a break and control but Diame Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diame Jr gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diame Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bell stopping the sweep attempt from Diame Jr.
Bell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Diame Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Diame Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bell works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Bell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diame Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diame Jr gets full guard.#SUB2#
Diame Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bell trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Diame Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Dumba Diame Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bell is trying to control the position but Diame Jr postures up. #T2##SUB#
Bell is looking for a triangle but Diame Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Diame Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diame Jr stands and throws Bell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bell is looking for a sweep.
Diame Jr is looking to take a break and control but Bell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Diame Jr seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Diame Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bell, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Bell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diame Jr advances to mount. #T3#
Diame Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bell holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Diame Jr tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Diame Jr landing strikes from the mount.#SUB2#
Diame Jr with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bell can't escape the position.
Diame Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diame Jr landing strikes from the mount and Bell is in trouble!
Bell is working to get back to half guard.
Diame Jr dominating with strikes here.#T4#
Diame Jr wants to control the pace but Bell is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Diame Jr working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bell wants to hold on but Diame Jr pushes him away.
Bell gets back to half guard.
Diame Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diame Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Diame Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bell defends it well.
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!
Bell is trying to maintain the position but Diame Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Bell trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Diame Jr throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dumba Diame Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diame Jr.
Diame Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bell.
Diame Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bell is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD2#
Diame Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bell!#SUB2#
Diame Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bell is looking to reverse the position.
Diame Jr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bell is avoiding damage well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diame Jr is looking to take a break and control but Bell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bell sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Bell is trying to get back to full guard.
Diame Jr tries to pass to full mount but Bell defends it.
Bell trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Diame Jr is working for a kimura but Bell is defending it quite comfortably.
Well, if Diame Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Bell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diame Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diame Jr frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diame Jr landing punches. #SUB2#
Diame Jr working for a submission but Bell is keeping him at bay.
Diame Jr pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bell avoids a series of strikes thrown by Diame Jr.
#SUB2#
Diame Jr jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bell manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bell prevents Diame Jr from moving into mount.
Bell sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Diame Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Bell is defending well.
#T3#
Diame Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bell's head. #SUB2#
Diame Jr in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bell tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Diame Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dumba Diame Jr!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dumba Diame Jr made sure he mentioned Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
IFCMW43:Murhaa v L.Heavyweight
Date: Oct 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Bell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thistlewhite tries to avoid it but Bell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thistlewhite to the ground. Thistlewhite escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Bell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Thistlewhite is trying to improve his position.
Bell has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thistlewhite wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#SUB#
Bell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thistlewhite is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thistlewhite throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Bell connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Thistlewhite some visible discomfort.
Thistlewhite tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thistlewhite keeps trying to improve his position.
Thistlewhite tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thistlewhite managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bell.
#SUB#
Bell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thistlewhite knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thistlewhite connects with an elbow from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Thistlewhite throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Thistlewhite throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Thistlewhite is looking for a sweep.
Bell avoids the strikes from the bottom by Thistlewhite.#SUB#
Bell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bell avoids the strikes from the bottom by Thistlewhite.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thistlewhite, who protects the arm well.
Thistlewhite tries to improve position but can't.
Bell takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Thistlewhite to pass into mount.
Bell in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Thistlewhite regains half guard.
Bell wants to free his trapped foot but Thistlewhite is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Bell is working hard here to advance position.
Thistlewhite punching from the bottom.
Thistlewhite avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bell.
Thistlewhite throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Thistlewhite regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bell wants to control from the top but Thistlewhite keeps moving.
Thistlewhite wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Thistlewhite escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bell lands a couple of digs.
Bell pushes down on Thistlewhite's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Thistlewhite flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Thistlewhite throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Bell throwing shots but Thistlewhite is blocking nicely.
Thistlewhite misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bell passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bell takes Thistlewhite's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.
Thistlewhite tries to break free.
Will Bell go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Bell has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Bell is looking for the choke from the back position but Thistlewhite is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Bell is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Thistlewhite knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Thistlewhite for a finish. #SUB#
Bell looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Bell is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Thistlewhite knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Thistlewhite for a finish.
Thistlewhite tries to escape but Bell has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Thistlewhite manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bell's guard. Nice work there by Thistlewhite.
Bell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thistlewhite loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thistlewhite lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thistlewhite postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Bell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thistlewhite is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thistlewhite trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bell has momentary wrist control but Thistlewhite slips an elbow through the middle.
Thistlewhite keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bell's head.
Thistlewhite landing some decent shots from guard.
Thistlewhite postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Bell is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Thistlewhite has his hands clasped together but Bell extends and breaks Thistlewhite's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dominique Bell!
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Event:
IFC 69 Murhaa vs Dali
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Amana as Bell shoots in.
Amana lands a jab to the head.
Amana scores with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Dominique Bell has been cut.
Bell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Amana as he jumps to the side.
Amana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Amana closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bell is looking for a sweep.
Amana knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bell on the ground.#SU#
Amana decides to stand back up.
Bell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Amana as he avoids it easily.
Lalama Amana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominique Bell.
Good standup being displayed there by Amana as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amana connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Bell is rocked!
Amana pounces like a tiger and cracks Bell with a vicious hook! Bell is down but not out! Amana follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lalama Amana!
Lalama Amana really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Power Matrix Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
IFC MW 37: Hitme vs Divac
Date: Sep 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Viki throws a lazy right hand but Bell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bell fails with the takedown.
Bell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Viki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Viki throws a hook to the side of Bell's head but Bell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bell shoots and misses
letting Viki counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominique Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viki lunges at Bell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bell's hand.
Sloppy strikes from Viki. Those never looked like landing.
Bell has his takedown stuffed
and Viki counters with a right hand to the body.
Bell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Viki as he avoids it easily.
Bell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Viki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bell.
A nice side step and Viki releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Viki lands a big head kick that sends Bell tumbling to the mat! Viki takes a step backwards and waves Bell back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Bell is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Dominique Bell has been cut.
Viki shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Bell takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Viki sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Bell bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miki Viki!
A victorious Miki Viki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
IFC 63 Mumu vs Chugman
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Head misses with a double jab.
#TD#
Bell looking to score a takedown here. Head is defending well but Bell drives through and ends up in Head's guard.
Bell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Bell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Bell tries for a kimura but Head is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Head is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Bell goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Head has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bell but great work by Head.#T1#
Bell is trying to control Head's posture but Head avoids it.
Bell is looking for a sweep.
Head scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bell sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Bell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Head pulls his head out easily.
Head scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bell moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Bell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Head gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Head landing with the ground and pound.
Head preventing the sweep. #T2#
Bell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bell wants to sweep here but Head controlling him for the moment. #SU2#
Head stands up from Bell's guard - Head perhaps looking for a knockout.
Head stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Head wants it to stay on the feet.
Head throws out a counter right but Bell avoids it with no problem.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Head enables Bell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Head manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Head is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bell 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. #SUB2#
Head looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Head keeping full guard, as Bell tries to pass. #T3#
Bell lands a couple of digs.
Bell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bell wants to take a breather but Head is having none of it. #SUB#
Bell seems to be working for a kimura but Head defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Head looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Head sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Bell tries to pass to full mount but Head defends it.
Head is in trouble now - Bell has advanced to mount!
Head avoids a strike by Bell and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Bell's guard! Fantastic escape!
#SUB#
Bell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Bell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bell working a defensive guard but Head passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominique Bell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bell fails with a takedown attempt.
Head tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Head tries to avoid it but Bell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Head to the ground. Head escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Bell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Bell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Head has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Bell seems to be working for a kimura but Head defends the submission attempt.
Head is looking for a sweep. Bell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell moves into full mount! Head won't be happy about that!
Bell trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1##SUB#
Bell is working for a guillotine from mount but Head frees his head quite easily.
Bell working the ground and pound effectively.
Head is trying to escape the mount but Bell keeps good control and instead manages to take Head's back.
Dominique Bell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Bell is looking for the choke from the back position but Head is controlling his hands well.
Head is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bell off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Bell tightening his grip on Head, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Bell is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Head has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T2#
Head wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Head is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Head can do to turn this around?
Bell is not going to allow Head to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Head is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T3##SUB#
Head won't enjoy being in this position. Bell looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Head is tapping - it's over boys! Bell picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dominique Bell!
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Event:
IFC MW 34 Warholm vs Amana
Date: Jul 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Bell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brooksbank's guard.
Bell won't allow Brooksbank to sweep him here.
Bell forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Bell is working for a kimura but Brooksbank is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Bell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Bell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brooksbank defending well though. #T1#
Bell tries to pass to full mount but Brooksbank defends it.
Bell trying to advance position but Brooksbank counters by regaining guard. #SUB#
Bell has gone for a leg lock! Brooksbank slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bell's guard.#REVB#
Bell controls Brooksbank momentarily but Brooksbank frees himself. #SUB#
Bell looking for subs off his back but Brooksbank has passed one foot through into half guard.
Brooksbank trying to control from Bell's half guard. Bell has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
Bell keeping moving, preventing Brooksbank from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bell looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Bell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brooksbank doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brooksbank manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brooksbank passes Bell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bell is refusing to be controlled, as Brooksbank sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Brooksbank is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bell is just riding it out for now. Brooksbank eventually gives up the hold.
Bell wants to control but Brooksbank is keeping busy.
#T3#
Brooksbank missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bell is trying to get back to full guard.
Bell gets full guard.
Bell trying to control the position.
Bell looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Brooksbank puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Brooksbank wants to free his trapped foot but Bell is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Bell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brooksbank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Bell looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Brooksbank has picked Bell up and slammed him! Bell can't keep hold of the triangle and Brooksbank manages to pass to side control!
Brooksbank trying to control the position but Bell is working away.
Bell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brooksbank's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brooksbank is taking a breather. Bell says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Brooksbank wants to take a breather but Bell is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dominique Bell will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bell tries for a takedown but Brooksbank sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brooksbank drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bell defends it well.
Brooksbank with a hook.
Brooksbank misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brooksbank fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Brooksbank gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bell with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Bell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bell pushes down on Brooksbank's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooksbank is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Brooksbank is not content to let Bell control the position.
Bell is looking to advance position but Brooksbank won't allow it. #SUB#
Bell seems to be working for a kimura but Brooksbank defends the submission attempt.
Bell passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Brooksbank!
Brooksbank prevents Bell from taking his back.
Brooksbank slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
Bell is pressing down on Brooksbank's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brooksbank is holding on for now.
Brooksbank gets full guard.
Bell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brooksbank is keeping the position for now.
Bell is looking to advance position but Brooksbank has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Brooksbank avoids the attempt from Bell to control.
Bell wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Bell is trying to break free.
#T3##SUB2#
Bell won't enjoy being in this position. Brooksbank looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Bell is tapping - it's over boys! Brooksbank picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dave Brooksbank!
An out of breath Dave Brooksbank thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
IFC 57 Fischer vs Dali
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Jefferson misses the target.
Bell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bell shoots and misses
and Jefferson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck for Bell with that takedown attempt.
Jefferson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bell is defended easily by Jefferson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominique Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jefferson jabs Bell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Jefferson finds it's way through Bell's defenses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jefferson.
Jefferson has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Jefferson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bell slips a jab from Jefferson.#TD#
Bell looking to score a takedown here. Jefferson is defending well but Bell drives through and ends up in Jefferson's guard.
Jefferson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bell trying to control but Jefferson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bell throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Bell 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.
Jefferson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bell passes Jefferson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jefferson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Bell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jefferson is trying to stand back up but Bell is controlling him
#SUB#
Jefferson is defending against the submission attempts here by Bell.
Jefferson looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Bell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jefferson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Bell wants to work for an arm triangle but Jefferson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Bell stops Jefferson from getting back to his feet.
Bell trying to control the action but Jefferson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jefferson avoids it really well and circles away.
Bell takes a kick to the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bell is defended easily by Jefferson.
Bell tries for a takedown but Jefferson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jefferson throws the kick towards the body but Bell avoids it.
Bell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jefferson cracks Bell with a good jab.
Jefferson throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#
It looks like Dominique Bell has been cut.
Bell shoots and misses
and Jefferson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4#
Bell misses with a takedown attempt - Jefferson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jefferson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jefferson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jefferson.
Bell fails to land the takedown.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jefferson - that will leave a mark!
Jefferson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bell's hands.
Bell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jefferson's waist but Jefferson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bell off to one side.
A swing and a miss from Jefferson.
Bell staying out of range there.
Jefferson lands with a straight right. Bell didn't see that one coming.
Jefferson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jefferson defends well and Bell ends up having to push Jefferson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jefferson throws a counter combo.
Jefferson throws a shot to the body.
Cahal Jefferson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jefferson. Bell shrugs it off though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cahal Jefferson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dominique Bell's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jefferson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jefferson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jefferson with a hook.
Bell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#KD2#
Jefferson lands a big head kick that sends Bell tumbling to the mat! Jefferson takes a step backwards and waves Bell back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Bell is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Bell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oh Bell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jefferson steps in with a hook that catches Bell right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Jefferson follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Bell looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cahal Jefferson!
After the big win, Cahal Jefferson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
IFC MW 30 Gellar vs Sainty
Date: Jun 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Azevedo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Azevedo digs a good body shot into Bell's ribs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Azevedo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A punch combination from Azevedo misses.
Bell looks for a takedown but Azevedo sprawls well.
Bell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Azevedo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Azevedo lands a nice hook to Bell's body. Bell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Azevedo defends well and Bell ends up having to push Azevedo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominique Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azevedo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Azevedo swivels and escapes.
Azevedo throws a big counter head kick but Bell avoids it with no problem.
Azevedo misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Azevedo as he connects with a hook.
Azevedo lands a nice looking body shot.
Bell fails with a takedown attempt.
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!
Azevedo misses with a few strikes there.
Bell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Bell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Azevedo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Azevedo tries to get to full guard but Bell has control of the leg. #T1#
Bell works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bell takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Bell throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Bell is working the ground and pound. Can Azevedo escape?#SUB#
Bell looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Azevedo taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dominique Bell!
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Event:
KOFC 105 - Mountain vs Hallick
Date: May 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Jafar lands a really nice looking cross but Bell seems unphased.
Bell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jafar finds it's way round the side to connect with Bell's head.
Jafar cracks Bell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jafar lands a head shot.#TD2#
Bell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jafar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Jafar throws Bell to one side and escapes!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bell fails with the takedown.
Jafar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bell shoots for a takedown but Jafar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bell tries for a takedown but Jafar circles away easily
and Jafar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nuri Jafar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominique Bell.
Bell has his takedown stuffed
and Jafar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice takedown defense from Jafar. No joy for Bell on that attempt.
Bell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jafar but Jafar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jafar is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Jafar rushes Bell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jafar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
Jafar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Bell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bell tries to pull guard but Jafar holds him up against the cage and eventually Bell drops back down to his feet.
Bell is trying to pull guard but Jafar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jafar smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Jafar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jafar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jafar to keep the fight standing.
A right hand to the body from Jafar.
Still in the clinch, Jafar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jafar to keep the fight standing.
A right hand to the body from Jafar.
Bell looks winded!
Good body shot from Jafar.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jafar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jafar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jafar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bell tries to pull guard but Jafar won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jafar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jafar lands a body shot. #T2#
A short left from Jafar.
Jafar lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Jafar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bell is trying to pull guard but Jafar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bell jumps guard but Jafar stands there with Bell around his waist. Bell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jafar pushes Bell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jafar lands a nice shot to the body.
Jafar lands a right hand.
Jafar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jafar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jafar lands a hook that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
Jafar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Jafar.
#ROC#
Bell is rocked!
Jafar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jafar.
Jafar presses Bell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Jafar.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jafar.
Jafar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jafar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Jafar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bell tries to pull guard but Jafar holds him up against the cage and eventually Bell drops back down to his feet.
Jafar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jafar pushes Bell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Jafar.
A short left from Jafar.
Jafar lands a left hand.
Jafar lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Jafar.
Jafar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
Bell is still on wobbly legs! Can Jafar finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jafar.
Jafar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jafar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jafar digs a right hand into Bell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bell's gas tank.
Bell jumps guard but Jafar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bell takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Jafar pushes Bell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike.
Jafar lands a left hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jafar digs a right hand into Bell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bell's gas tank.
A short left from Jafar.
Jafar lands a shot to the body.#KD#
Jafar drops Bell onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bell is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Jafar creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bell with a big uppercut! Bell tries to clinch up but Jafar pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bell to the mat! Bell covers up and Jafar unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nuri Jafar!
Nuri Jafar gave a mention to Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
KOFC 99 - Halfhand vs Runt
Date: Apr 11, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Thistlewhite throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thistlewhite is in Bell's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thistlewhite postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thistlewhite wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving. #SUB#
Bell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thistlewhite can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bell is trying to control the position but Thistlewhite postures up. #SUB#
Bell looking for a guillotine here but Thistlewhite defends easily.
#SUB#
Bell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thistlewhite defends it easily.
Thistlewhite sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bell's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thistlewhite is trying to work for a kimura but Bell is defending well.
#SUB2#
Thistlewhite seems to be looking for submissions.
Bell wants to improve his position but Thistlewhite is controlling well.
#T1#
Thistlewhite takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Bell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thistlewhite wants to take a breather but Bell is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bell is trying to keep Thistlewhite in close.
Thistlewhite trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Bell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thistlewhite is aware though and is defending well.
Thistlewhite working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bell's head.#T2#
Thistlewhite landing with the ground and pound.
Thistlewhite stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Bell has his foot on Thistlewhite's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thistlewhite works his way back into a safe position though.
Bell working a defensive guard here.
Thistlewhite preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Bell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thistlewhite can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thistlewhite.
Thistlewhite postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thistlewhite engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thistlewhite trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thistlewhite defends it easily.#SU2#
Thistlewhite stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bell.
Bell advances to full mount.
Bell avoids the attempt from Thistlewhite to control.
Thistlewhite is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thistlewhite is squirming around, avoiding Bell's attempts to control the action.
Thistlewhite punching to the body and holding on for dear life.
Thistlewhite regains half guard.
Thistlewhite is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Bell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thistlewhite defends it well.
Bell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thistlewhite does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Thistlewhite has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bell is working away from the top position though.
Thistlewhite missing with punches from the bottom.
Bell is trying to control the action in half guard but Thistlewhite is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thistlewhite wants to control but Bell is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Bell is trying to work for a kimura but Thistlewhite is defending well.
Bell not doing much here.
Thistlewhite landing a few short strikes. #SUB2#
Thistlewhite looking for submissions off his back.
Bell thows a huge punch but Thistlewhite dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ignatius Thistlewhite will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bell fails with a takedown attempt.
Thistlewhite connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Thistlewhite scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Thistlewhite's best efforts.#SUB2#
Thistlewhite is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bell is just riding it out for now. Thistlewhite eventually gives up the hold. #SU2#
Thistlewhite decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell dodges the punch combination from Thistlewhite.
#TD#
Bell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thistlewhite napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thistlewhite tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Thistlewhite is looking to regain half guard here but Bell keeps moving and retains side control. #T1##SUB#
Bell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thistlewhite knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bell wants to control but Thistlewhite is keeping him busy.
Thistlewhite wants to control but Bell postures up.#SUB#
Bell tries for a kimura but Thistlewhite is defending well.
Thistlewhite is trying to control Bell's posture but Bell avoids it.
Bell throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Thistlewhite is trying to improve his position.
Dominique Bell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Bell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Thistlewhite regains half guard.
Bell is pressing down on Thistlewhite's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thistlewhite is holding on for now.
Thistlewhite trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Bell seems to be working for a kimura but Thistlewhite defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Thistlewhite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Bell seems to be looking for submissions.
Thistlewhite is pressing down on Bell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Thistlewhite is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bell wants to pass the guard but Thistlewhite is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Thistlewhite isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bell stacks Thistlewhite on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thistlewhite tries to bench press Bell off him but Bell keeps the position.
Thistlewhite is still trying to improve position.
Thistlewhite can't do much from the bottom here.
Thistlewhite is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4##SUB#
Bell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thistlewhite sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thistlewhite is looking to escape.
Thistlewhite tries to hold on but Bell postures up.
Bell won't let Thistlewhite get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bell jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Thistlewhite manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Bell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thistlewhite is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thistlewhite tries to bench press Bell off him but Bell keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominique Bell dominated that second round.
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!
#R3#
Thistlewhite throws a nice looking combination but Bell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Bell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Thistlewhite tries to buck Bell off but Bell is having none of it.#SUB#
Bell is trying to get an arm triangle but Thistlewhite is defending well.
Bell advances to full mount.
Bell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thistlewhite is working to get back to half guard.
Bell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell mounts Thistlewhite! Really nice guard pass there!
Thistlewhite is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thistlewhite bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T1#
Bell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thistlewhite with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bell looking for a sweep. Not yet Bell, not yet.
Bell looking to control.
Thistlewhite stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thistlewhite trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Thistlewhite working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bell's head.#SUB#
Thistlewhite avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Bell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bell keeping full guard, as Thistlewhite tries to pass. #SUB2#
Thistlewhite thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Thistlewhite seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Thistlewhite throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Bell looking for a guillotine here but Thistlewhite defends easily.
Bell 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.#SUB#
Bell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thistlewhite is aware though and is defending well.
Thistlewhite trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bell working a defensive guard here.
Thistlewhite content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Thistlewhite working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bell's head.#SUB#
Thistlewhite avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bell has momentary wrist control but Thistlewhite slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Thistlewhite thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bell wants to sweep here but Thistlewhite controlling him for the moment.
Thistlewhite trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Thistlewhite cracks Bell with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Bell is looking for a triangle but Thistlewhite pushes his legs off easily.
Thistlewhite lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bell controls Thistlewhite momentarily but Thistlewhite frees himself. #SUB#
Bell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Bell looking for a sweep. Not yet Bell, not yet.
Thistlewhite seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Thistlewhite lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thistlewhite stands up over Bell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thistlewhite must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Thistlewhite from controlling successfully.
Bell looking for a sweep. Not yet Bell, not yet.
Bell is working hard here to advance position.
Thistlewhite throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Bell has his foot on Thistlewhite's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thistlewhite works his way back into a safe position though.
Thistlewhite trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bell working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Thistlewhite thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Bell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ignatius Thistlewhite.
I think Thistlewhite has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ignatius Thistlewhite!
Ignatius Thistlewhite seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
KOFC 89 - Forclit / Leonidas 2
Date: Feb 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Mercury misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bell closes the distance and clinches up with Mercury, looking for a takedown. Bell pushes Mercury against the cage but Mercury circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mercury.
Mercury lands a body shot.
Mercury connects with a body shot that sends Bell's belly button to the back.
Bell shoots in and drives through. Mercury sprawls well.
Mercury stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominique Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mercury throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mercury.
Bell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercury throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dominique Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bell is defended easily by Mercury.
Mercury stuffs the takedown.
Bell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mercury avoids it really well and circles away.
Mercury moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Mercury connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mercury keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD#
Bell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mercury tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bell is in Mercury's guard.
Bell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bell is pushing down on Mercury's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mercury is fighting to maintain full guard but Bell has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Bell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Bell is trying to work for a kimura but Mercury is defending well.
#T2#
Bell thows a huge punch but Mercury dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Bell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mercury pushes Bell off looking to stand but Bell dives back in and keeps control.
Bell tries to pass to full mount but Mercury defends it. #SUB#
Bell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mercury does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB#
Bell is working for a submission of some sort.
Mercury is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Bell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Bell wants to work for an arm triangle but Mercury is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mercury wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Bell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Bell seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Mercury has recovered full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Mercury dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bell dives in for a single leg takedown but Mercury sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mercury scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#KD2#
Mercury lands a big head kick that sends Bell tumbling to the mat! Mercury takes a step backwards and waves Bell back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Bell is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Dominique Bell has been cut.
Mercury looks to land a combination but Bell avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Bell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mercury manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mercury wants to get back to his feet but Bell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mercury swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mercury working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bell. #SUB#
Bell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Bell is working hard here to advance position.
Bell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mercury works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mercury shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bell eats them both and turns towards Mercury to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bell dives in for a single leg takedown but Mercury sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominique Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mercury throws a head kick that half lands.
Mercury has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mercury but Mercury pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Bell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Bell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercury is trying to stand but he's just given Bell his back.
Mercury wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Mercury is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bell gets his way!
#SUB#
Bell looking to break Mercury's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mercury remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bell will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T3#
Mercury avoids the strikes from Bell. #SUB#
Bell is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dominique Bell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Bell working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mercury staying busy and making it hard for Bell to control.
Bell somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #SUB#
Bell working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Bell is looking for the choke from the back position but Mercury is controlling his hands well. #T4##SUB#
Mercury is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Mercury 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.#SUB#
Bell tightening his grip on Mercury, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Bell has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Mercury is in real trouble here. Bell gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Mercury is tapping out! Bell wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dominique Bell!
In defeat, Freddie Mercury stepped up to the mic, saying 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.
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Event:
KOFC 84 - Leonidas vs Forclit
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Jafar connects with a body shot.
Jafar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jafar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Bell shoots in and drives through. Jafar sprawls well.
Bell shoots and misses
and Jafar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jafar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice body punch from Jafar.
Donk. Jafar catches Bell right on the button with a cross.
Bell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jafar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nuri Jafar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominique Bell.
Nice body punch from Jafar.
Jafar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jafar lands with a good body shot.
Jafar catches Bell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jafar counters with a right hand to the body.
Jafar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bell.
Bell with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Jafar to counter with a crisp jab.
Jafar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Nice cross by Jafar.
Nuri Jafar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bell shoots in for a double leg but Jafar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jafar connects with a looping right hand.
Jafar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jafar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jafar lands with a nice body punch.
Jafar with a nice cross.
Jafar with a jab.
Bell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jafar sprawls well. Jafar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bell gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Jafar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bell misses with a takedown
and Jafar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jafar stuffs the takedown attempt from Bell. Bell gets slowly back to his feet.
Bell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jafar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Jafar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Jafar finds it's way through Bell's defenses.
Jafar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bell has his takedown stuffed
and Jafar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bell with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Jafar counter with a right hand.
Bell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jafar counters with a straight right hand.
Jafar stuffs the takedown.
Bell misses with a takedown
and Bell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Jafar has closed the distance and engaged Bell in a clinch.
Bell is trying to maintain a safe position but Jafar gets an underhook and turns Bell into the cage.
Jafar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bells head.
Bell takes a shot to the head.
Jafar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jafar scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Jafar scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Jafar presses Bell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jafar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jafar lands a right hand.
Bell takes a shot to the head.
Jafar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
A short right from Jafar. #ROC#
Bell is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Jafar.
Bell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jafar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bell is still on wobbly legs! Can Jafar finish him?
Bell takes a shot to the head.
Bell fails to pull guard.
Jafar digs a right hand into Bell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bell's gas tank.
Bell seems to have recovered his senses.
Bell looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jafar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bell takes a shot to the head.
Jafar scores with a shoulder strike.
Bell tries to pull guard but Jafar won't allow it.
Jafar is working Bell over against the cage.
Bell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A short uppercut from Jafar. #T4#
Jafar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jafar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Jafar.
Jafar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
Jafar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bell is trying to pull guard but Jafar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bell jumps guard but Jafar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jafar is leaning against Bell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jafar scores with a shot to the side of Bell's head.
Jafar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jafar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jafar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jafar.
Bell tries to pull guard but Jafar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jafar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bell jumps guard but Jafar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Jafar.
Bell takes a shot to the head.
Jafar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jafar pushes Bell against the cage. Jafar is working some dirty boxing. Jafar pushes off with a quick right hook! Bell goes down! Bell tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jafar moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nuri Jafar!
Nuri Jafar really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that XFighter Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
KOFC 81 - Downdin vs Kromog
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Bell dives in and grabs Mulvaney's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mulvaney pushes down on Bell's head and hops out.
Mulvaney throws a nice looking combination but Bell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mulvaney fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice takedown defense from Mulvaney. No joy for Bell on that attempt. #TD#
Bell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mulvaney wants to get back to his feet.
Bell has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bell is keen to just control but Mulvaney is a slippery customer.
Bell prevents Mulvaney from standing back up.
#SUB#
Bell is working for a kimura but Mulvaney is defending it quite comfortably.
Bell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mulvaney's head. #SUB#
Bell seems to be working for a kimura but Mulvaney defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB#
Bell seems to be working for a kimura but Mulvaney defends the submission attempt.
Mulvaney is trying to stand back up but Bell is controlling him
Mulvaney is in trouble now - Bell has advanced to mount!
Bell pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB#
Bell working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Bell working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bell fails to move to back control. #T2#
Bell looking to ground and pound but Mulvaney is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Bell looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Bell working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bell with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB#
Bell is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mulvaney is surviving well by controlling Bell's body position as best he can.
Mulvaney is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
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!#SUB#
Mulvaney defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bell. #SUB#
Bell has hold of Mulvaney's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mulvaney manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T3##SUB#
Bell looking for a guillotine from mount but Mulvaney is having none of it.
Bell wants to control the pace but Mulvaney is squirming around nicely.
Mulvaney wants to get back to his feet.
Bell throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bell wants to control the pace but Mulvaney is squirming around nicely. #T4##SUB#
Bell is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mulvaney is surviving well by controlling Bell's body position as best he can.
Bell tries to control but Mulvaney wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bell is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mulvaney to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mulvaney shrugs it off. #SUB#
Bell working for a submission but Mulvaney is keeping him at bay.
Bell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mulvaney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mulvaney has given up his back here. Will Bell look for the submission or keep pounding away?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mulvaney is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominique Bell 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.
#R2#
A punch combination from Mulvaney misses.
Mulvaney has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bell is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bell shoots for a double leg takedown but Mulvaney sprawls well. He's pushed Bell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mulvaney stuffs the takedown.
Mulvaney jabs at Bell's body.
Mulvaney shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bell eats them both and turns towards Mulvaney to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mulvaney thumps Bell with a low kick.
Dominique Bell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mulvaney throws a series of punches but Bell avoids them all with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bell fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominique Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mulvaney thuds his right hand into Bell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mulvaney throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dominique Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mulvaney stuffs the takedown attempt from Bell. Bell gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Mulvaney on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD2#
Mulvaney lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Bell sprawling to the canvas. Mulvaney follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Bell hang on? #ROC2#
Bell is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Dominique Bell has been cut.
Bell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mulvaney's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mulvaney's back!
Mulvaney wants to get back to his feet.
Mulvaney is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bell off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T1##SUB#
Bell has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Mulvaney is in real trouble here. Bell gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Mulvaney is tapping out! Bell wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dominique Bell!
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 135 lbs, Round 2
Date: Dec 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Bell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rider counters with a right hand to the body.
Bell tries for a takedown but Rider circles away easily
letting Rider counter with a right hand.
Rider looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rider counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Dominique Bell has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominique Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bell has his takedown stuffed
and Rider counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bell doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Rider counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bell! Rider lets Bell back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Bell is rocked!
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!
Bell has his takedown stuffed
and Rider counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Bell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bell fails with the takedown
and Rider counters with a huge left! Bell is in big trouble! He's backing up but Rider isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Bell from any more damage. A dominating finish by Rider !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Myles Rider !
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Ever as Bell shoots in.
Ever stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ever wants it to stay on the feet.
Bell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ever throws out the jab.
Ever misses with a wild body shot.
Ever misses with a wild body shot.
Bell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ever sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bell somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominique Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ever lands with a cross. #CL2#
Ever has Bell up against the cage in a clinch.
Bell is trying to pull guard but Ever turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ever lands a nice uppercut.
Ever lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ever scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ever works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ever is keeping busy.
Bell jumps guard but Ever stands there with Bell around his waist. Bell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Bell pulls Ever into guard.
#T1##SUB#
Bell is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ever has his hands clasped together but Bell extends and breaks Ever's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dominique Bell!
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Event:
Last Call for A Beatdown
Date: Nov 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Bell drives through with a takedown into guard.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
Bell pushing down on Manson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Manson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Manson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bell. #SUB2#
Manson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bell is thwarting Manson's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Manson is just riding it out for now. Bell eventually gives up the hold.
Manson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bell. #T1##SUB#
Bell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Manson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bell. #SUB#
Bell is working for a kimura but Manson is defending it quite comfortably.
#ES2#
Manson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bell keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Bell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Manson lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB#
Bell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manson's guard. #REVR#
Manson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Manson 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.
Manson can't keep his opponent in guard - Bell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bell maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Manson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bell has cracked it and Manson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dominique Bell!
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Event:
FF 11: Night of the Succubus
Date: Nov 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Bell or perhaps it was just good defense by The Blitz, which made it look bad.
The Blitz tries to counter with a takedown but Bell is quick to defend against it.
Bell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Blitz tries to avoid it but Bell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Blitz to the ground. The Blitz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bell checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bell feints the counter takedown.
Bell shoots in looking for a takedown but The Blitz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jose The Blitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominique Bell.#CL#
The Blitz rushes Bell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Blitz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Blitz misses with a punch to the body.
Bell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables The Blitz to keep the fight standing.
Bell tries to pull guard but The Blitz holds him up against the cage and eventually Bell drops back down to his feet.
Bell is trying to pull guard but The Blitz has him pressed against the cage.
The Blitz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bell fails to pull guard.
Bell tries to pull guard but The Blitz holds him up against the cage and eventually Bell drops back down to his feet.
Bell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as The Blitz walks away with a smile on his face. Bell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The Blitz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bell is out of range and The Blitz settles back down. #T1#
Bell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Blitz swivels and escapes.
The Blitz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bell tries for a takedown but The Blitz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bell shoots in but The Blitz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Blitz looks for the body kick but Bell saw that one coming.
The Blitz tries to land a front kick but Bell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
The Blitz moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Blitz.
The Blitz missing with knees to the body.
The Blitz working Bell over with knees to the body.
Bell tries to pull guard but The Blitz holds him up against the cage and eventually Bell drops back down to his feet.
The Blitz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bell.
Bell managing to block the knees to the body from The Blitz.
Bell taking a breather.
Bell jumps guard but The Blitz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bell fails to pull guard.
#T2#
The Blitz pushes Bell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Blitz smiles and moves away.
Bell closes the distance and clinches up with The Blitz, looking for a takedown. Bell pushes The Blitz against the cage but The Blitz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Blitz stuffs the takedown attempt from Bell. Bell gets slowly back to his feet.
Bell darts in looking for a takedown but The Blitz gets double underhooks and turns Bell into the cage.
The Blitz feinted with a counter takedown.
Bell has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as The Blitz is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bell shoots for a takedown but The Blitz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bell shoots in for a takedown but The Blitz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Blitz attempts a counter takedown but Bell avoids it well and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Blitz throws a push kick but Bell slaps the foot to one side. #TD#
The Blitz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bell is trying to defend but The Blitz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
The Blitz seems to be looking for submissions.
The Blitz is thwarting Bell's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Bell controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Blitz passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bell is squirming around, avoiding The Blitz's attempts to control the action.
Bell is wriggling around trying to escape.
The Blitz controlling the position easily from mount.
Bell is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Blitz trying to control but Bell is having none of it.
Bell is trying desperately to improve position.
The Blitz wants to control the pace but Bell is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Blitz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The Blitz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bell looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose The Blitz dominated that round.
That's time! The Blitz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bell dives in for a single leg takedown but The Blitz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bell shoots for a double leg takedown but The Blitz sprawls well. He's pushed Bell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bell shoots in for a double leg but The Blitz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jose The Blitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominique Bell.
Bell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dominique Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Blitz throws a leg kick but Bell sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Bell tries to keep at a distance but The Blitz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bell managing to block the knees to the body from The Blitz.
Bell jumps guard but The Blitz stands there with Bell around his waist. Bell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Blitz can't find room to land a body shot as Bell controls the action.
Bell avoiding damage as The Blitz throws knees to the body.
Bell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as The Blitz walks away with a smile on his face. Bell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The Blitz throws a wild body kick that Bell sees coming a mile off.#T1#
The Blitz stuffs the takedown.
The Blitz feinted with a counter takedown.
Bell shoots in for a double leg but The Blitz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Blitz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Blitz's waist but The Blitz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bell off to one side.
Bell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bell is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Blitz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bell blocks a low kick nicely.
Bell fails to land the takedown.
Bell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Blitz sprawls well. The Blitz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bell gets slowly back to his feet.
The Blitz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bell.
Bell fails with the takedown.
The Blitz tries to work over Bell's front leg with a kick but Bell checks it. #T2#
Bell shoots in for a takedown but The Blitz shows good takedown defense.
The Blitz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The Blitz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bell is out of range and The Blitz settles back down.
The Blitz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Blitz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from The Blitz misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Blitz.
Bell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but The Blitz defends well and Bell ends up having to push The Blitz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bell has his takedown stuffed#TD#
so The Blitz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Blitz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bell is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
The Blitz trying to control the action but Bell is working from the bottom.
Bell tries to improve position but can't.
The Blitz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bell keeps working.
Bell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Blitz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
The Blitz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no The Blitz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bell struggling a bit here.
Bell regains half guard.
The Blitz is controlling the pace.
The Blitz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bell can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose The Blitz dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3##CL#
The Blitz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bell jumps guard but The Blitz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bell tries to pull guard but The Blitz won't allow it.
Bell tries to pull guard but The Blitz won't allow it.
Jose The Blitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominique Bell.
Bell is trying to pull guard but The Blitz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bell tries to pull guard but The Blitz won't allow it.
The Blitz can't find room to land a body shot as Bell controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Blitz.
Bell is trying to pull guard but The Blitz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Blitz smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Blitz tries to avoid it but Bell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Blitz to the ground. The Blitz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Blitz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
The Blitz gets the takedown into side control.
Bell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bell is looking to reverse the position.
The Blitz cracks Bell with a big right hand but Bell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T1#
Bell is trying to improve his position.
The Blitz cracks Bell with a big right hand but Bell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bell is looking for a sweep.
The Blitz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bell some visible discomfort.
The Blitz is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bell's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The Blitz taking a breather here.
Bell is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Bell's face as The Blitz controls the position. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Bell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bell is looking to reverse the position.
The Blitz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bell some visible discomfort.
#SUB#
The Blitz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bell, who protects the arm well.
Bell tries to buck The Blitz off but The Blitz is having none of it.
The Blitz trying to control the position but Bell is working away.
Bell is trying to escape the position but The Blitz is controlling the position. #T3#
Bell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The Blitz is looking to take a break and control but Bell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bell is looking for a sweep.
The Blitz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bell to see if he's OK.
The Blitz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bell keeps working.
Bell is looking to regain half guard here but The Blitz keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Blitz controls the position.
Bell is looking for a sweep.
The Blitz trying to control the position but Bell is working away.
The Blitz just content to control the position.
The Blitz trying to control the position but Bell is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Bell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bell tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose The Blitz clearly takes that round.
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.
#R4#
Bell shoots in for a double leg but The Blitz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Blitz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#TD2#
Bell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Bell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, The Blitz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bell's guard! Nice work there by The Blitz!
The Blitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Blitz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Blitz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1##SUB2#
Bell working for a triangle but The Blitz defends it easily.
Bell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Blitz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Bell throws his legs up looking for a submission but The Blitz uses it to pass to side control.
Bell tries to buck The Blitz off but The Blitz is having none of it.
Bell keeps trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Bell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The Blitz happy to just control the position for now.
Bell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The Blitz wants to control but Bell is keeping him busy. #T3#
Bell takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bell is trying to get back to half guard.
Bell is trying to control The Blitz's posture but The Blitz avoids it.
The Blitz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The Blitz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bell is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The Blitz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bell down.
#SUB#
The Blitz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The Blitz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jose The Blitz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bell is trying to escape the position but The Blitz is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bell tries to bench press The Blitz off him but The Blitz keeps the position.
Bell is trying to control The Blitz's posture but The Blitz avoids it.
The Blitz trying to control the action but Bell is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose The Blitz had his way with Dominique Bell in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Bell shoots in but no luck this time.
The Blitz attempts a counter takedown but Bell avoids it well and moves away.
The Blitz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bell.
Bell with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and The Blitz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jose The Blitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominique Bell.
Bell is looking to improve his position.
Bell trying to control from the bottom.
Bell might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control The Blitz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bell is in trouble now - The Blitz has advanced to mount!
Bell is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Blitz controlling the position easily from mount.
Bell working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
The Blitz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bell is trying to escape the mount.
The Blitz lands a heavy elbow.
Bell is squirming around, avoiding The Blitz's attempts to control the action.
Bell tries to improve his position but instead The Blitz has taken his back!
The Blitz is looking to control Bell but Bell is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bell just trying to survive but The Blitz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bell looking very determined here, making life difficult for The Blitz.
#T2#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Bell trying to control but not successfully.
Bell is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Bell tries to roll but The Blitz sticks to his back.
#T3##SUB#
The Blitz has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bell has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - The Blitz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Bell is trying to break free.
The Blitz tries to keep control of the position but Bell is staying busy.
Bell trying to control the hands but The Blitz won't let him.
The Blitz is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T4#
Bell is trying to break free.
The Blitz is trying to stick to Bell's back but Bell is turning into The Blitz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in The Blitz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bell.
The Blitz is controlling Bell's posture.
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but The Blitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Blitz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bell manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose The Blitz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Blitz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 50:44
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 50:43
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose The Blitz!
Jose The Blitz retains his bantamweight title!
Jose The Blitz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
TNR 8
Date: Oct 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Bell wants to clinch
and Kent counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bell shoots and misses
and Kent connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Kent.#CUT#
It looks like Dominique Bell has been cut.
Bell with a poor takedown
and Kent counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kent has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Play House in the buildup to the fight.
Bell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC#
Bell is rocked!#TD2#
Bell throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kent was covering up waiting for the punch and Bell finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kent swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bell is still trying to improve position.
Bell advances to half guard.
Kent on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kent tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Kent is staying active underneath Bell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bell tries to pass to full mount but Kent defends it.
Kent is trying to maintain the position but Bell is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Bell is working for a submission of some sort.
Bell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kent knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bell on the ground.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kent does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Bell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kent is just riding it out for now. Bell eventually gives up the hold.
Bell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bell wants to take a breather but Kent is having none of it. #SUB2#
Bell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kent sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Bell wants to work for an arm triangle but Kent is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Bell is keen to just control but Kent is a slippery customer.
Bell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kent is in trouble now - Bell has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Bell moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kent has worked his arm free - good work by Kent!
We've been informed that Bell has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Bell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kent has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Bell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kent is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4##SUB2#
Bell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kent knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Bell in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kent is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dominique Bell!
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Event:
IFC19
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
The Blitz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bell's half guard.#SUB2#
The Blitz wants to work for an arm triangle but Bell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bell wants to improve his position but The Blitz is controlling well.
The Blitz passes to full mount! #SUB2#
The Blitz goes for an armbar but Bell turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bell.
Bell looking to sit in guard and control but The Blitz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The Blitz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Blitz manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
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!
Bell looking to pass the guard. #T1#
The Blitz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bell is one step ahead there.
The Blitz keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
The Blitz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bell manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Bell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Blitz defends it easily.
The Blitz advances position into side control!
Bell tries to bench press The Blitz off him but The Blitz keeps the position. #T2#
Bell is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bell is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
The ground and pound from The Blitz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The Blitz is looking to take a break and control but Bell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bell is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Blitz remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The Blitz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bell keeps working. #T3#
The Blitz misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The Blitz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Blitz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bell is pressing down on The Blitz's thigh, looking to free his foot. The Blitz is holding on for now.
The Blitz is positioning himself well to prevent Bell advancing to mount. #SUB#
Bell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Blitz defends it well. #T4#
The Blitz wants to get back to full guard.
The Blitz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bell looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Bell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. The Blitz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bell.
Bell is thwarting The Blitz's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bell is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jose The Blitz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The Blitz misses with a body kick.
The Blitz throws a solid leg kick but Bell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at The Blitz.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by The Blitz.
Bell is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Blitz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bell closes the distance and clinches up with The Blitz, looking for a takedown. Bell pushes The Blitz against the cage but The Blitz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
The Blitz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jose The Blitz has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Blitz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bell keeping moving, preventing The Blitz from controlling successfully.
The Blitz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Bell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Blitz is just riding it out for now. Bell eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB#
Bell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Blitz is just riding it out for now. Bell eventually gives up the hold.
The Blitz regains full guard. Nicely done.
The Blitz being controlled here, momentarily.
Bell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Blitz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The Blitz is pulling down on Bell's head. It's preventing any offense from Bell, at least for the moment.
Bell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Blitz is keeping the position for now.
The Blitz managing to control the position.
Bell wants to pass the guard but The Blitz is keeping the position.
Bell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Bell tries to free his leg and advance position but The Blitz is retaining full guard.
The Blitz trying to keep a closed guard but Bell is proving a slippery customer.
Bell wants to control from the top but The Blitz keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dominique Bell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
The Blitz dives in and scores a takedown into Bell's guard.
The Blitz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bell keeping moving, preventing The Blitz from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The Blitz showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
The Blitz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bell looking to control.
The Blitz pushing down on Bell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The Blitz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The Blitz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The Blitz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bell keeps working.
The Blitz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose The Blitz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from The Blitz. No joy for Bell on that attempt.
The Blitz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bell shoots in for a takedown but The Blitz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominique Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Blitz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Blitz stuffs the takedown.
The Blitz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bell drops down looking for a counter takedown but The Blitz sprawls and moves away.
Bell fails to land the takedown.
The Blitz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The Blitz throws a low kick, looking for Bell's leg but Bell calmly moves out of range.
Bell is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Blitz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
The Blitz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bell's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell working a defensive guard here.
The Blitz passes Bell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bell wants to get back to full guard.
The Blitz wants to take a breather but Bell is having none of it. #T1#
The Blitz controlling the action here. #SUB2#
The Blitz is looking for a kimura but Bell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Blitz to get the leverage.
Bell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Blitz is working away from the top position though.
The Blitz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The Blitz trying to pass the guard but Bell defending well.
Bell is staying active underneath The Blitz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bell is looking to improve his position.
Bell trying to hold on to The Blitz's head to control him but The Blitz postures up.
The Blitz trying to pass the guard but Bell defending well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Bell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Blitz pulls his head out easily.
Bell is not content to let The Blitz control the position.
Bell is pressing down on The Blitz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The Blitz trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom. #SUB#
The Blitz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Bell looking for a guillotine here but The Blitz defends easily.
Bell being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
The Blitz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Bell looking for a guillotine here but The Blitz defends easily.
#SUB#
Bell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Blitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Bell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Blitz defends well.#SUB#
Bell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Blitz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Bell looking for a guillotine here but The Blitz defends easily.
#SUB#
Bell working for a triangle but The Blitz defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bell being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose The Blitz really dominated that round.
That's time! Bell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
The Blitz misses with a low kick.
The Blitz looks to land a body kick but Bell moved away.
The Blitz is looking to chop away at Bell's legs.
Bell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The Blitz stuffs the takedown.
Bell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Blitz's waist but The Blitz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bell off to one side. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by The Blitz.
Bell is trying to control The Blitz's posture but The Blitz avoids it.
Bell tries to bench press The Blitz off him but The Blitz keeps the position. #SUB2#
The Blitz tries for a kimura but Bell is defending well.
Bell tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#SUB2#
The Blitz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
The Blitz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bell is looking to regain half guard here but The Blitz keeps moving and retains side control.
Bell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bell is looking to stall here but The Blitz recovers full guard.
The Blitz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Bell wants to pass the guard but The Blitz is keeping the position.
The Blitz keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
Bell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Blitz is keeping the position for now.
The Blitz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
The Blitz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bell manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The Blitz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The Blitz wants to pass the guard but Bell is keeping the position.
The Blitz passes into half guard. #SUB2#
The Blitz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4##SUB#
Bell looking for submissions off his back.
Bell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Bell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Blitz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The Blitz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Blitz trying to control from half guard but Bell is working away.
The Blitz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The Blitz wants to control but Bell is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose The Blitz dominated that fourth round.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
A telegraphed right hand from Bell misses the target. #TD2#
The Blitz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bell on his heels. He'll look to pass Bell's guard now, I'm sure.
The Blitz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Blitz trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Bell looking to control.
#SUB#
Bell has his foot on The Blitz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Blitz works his way back into a safe position though.
Bell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Blitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Blitz won't allow Bell to sweep him here.
Bell trying to keep a closed guard but The Blitz is proving a slippery customer.
The Blitz controlling from the top position. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bell is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Bell slips nicely into half guard.
The Blitz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bell looking to sit in guard and control but The Blitz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
The Blitz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Blitz has managed to get both his arms back between Bell's legs - danger averted.
The Blitz content to stall in guard here.
Bell wants to sweep here but The Blitz controlling him for the moment. #T2#
The Blitz trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Bell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Blitz with a nice head shot there.
The Blitz wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
Bell working a defensive guard here.
Bell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Blitz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The Blitz advances to half guard. #T3#
Bell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Blitz is working away from the top position though.
Bell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Blitz slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Bell actively working from the bottom here.
The Blitz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bell trying to control from the bottom.
The Blitz prevents Bell from improving his position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Blitz controlling the action here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The Blitz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bell.
The Blitz leaves Bell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bell tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Blitz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bell somewhat.
The Blitz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bell defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominique Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bell blocks the body kick.
Bell looks for a takedown but The Blitz sprawls well.
The Blitz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bell shoots for a double leg takedown but The Blitz sprawls well. He's pushed Bell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jose The Blitz seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
The Blitz looking to score a takedown here. Bell is defending well but The Blitz drives through and ends up in Bell's guard.
The Blitz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dominique Bell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Blitz scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose The Blitz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Blitz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 45:50
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose The Blitz!
Jose The Blitz is the new bantamweight champion!
Jose The Blitz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
IFC 18
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Aguiar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bell quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Bell looking for submissions off his back.
Bell is trying to get back to full guard.
Aguiar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Bell looking for submissions off his back.
Aguiar lands strikes from half guard.
Aguiar scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Bell looking for submissions off his back.
Bell gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aguiar is aware though and is defending well.
Aguiar landing with the ground and pound.
Aguiar with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Aguiar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aguiar trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aguiar is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Bell working for a triangle but Aguiar defends it easily.
#SUB#
Bell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aguiar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bell has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Aguiar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aguiar has managed to get both his arms back between Bell's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Aguiar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aguiar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aguiar chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Bell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aguiar is aware though and is defending well.
Bell trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Bell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Bell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aguiar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aguiar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Bell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aguiar defends well.#T3#
Bell wants to sweep here but Aguiar controlling him for the moment.
Bell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aguiar is working Bell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Bell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aguiar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Bell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aguiar defends it easily.
Aguiar is working Bell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Bell trying to control the position.
Aguiar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aguiar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bell's head.
Aguiar is stalling in the full guard.
Aguiar lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Bell isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Aguiar stacks Bell on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Aguiar!
Bell tries to buck Aguiar off but Aguiar is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bell is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bell tries to roll over but Aguiar keeps him under control.
Bell wants to control but Aguiar is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Aguiar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Aguiar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bell sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bell wants to improve his position but Aguiar is controlling well.
Bell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bell.#SUB#
Bell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aguiar is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Aguiar is posturing up here but Bell has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Aguiar tries to roll out but it's too tight and Aguiar has to tap! Slick submission there by Bell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dominique Bell!
Dominique Bell retains his bantamweight title!
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Event:
IFC 17
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Island feints and as Bell raises his hands in defense, Island changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bell trying to keep a closed guard but Island is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Bell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Island can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Bell working for a triangle but Island defends it easily.
#SUB#
Bell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Island trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell can't keep his opponent in guard - Island advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bell tries to get to full guard but Island has control of the leg. #T1##SUB2#
Island seems to be working for a kimura but Bell defends the submission attempt.
Island wants to control but Bell is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Island seems to be looking for submissions.
Island is thwarting Bell's attempts to control the position.
Bell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Bell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bell controls Island momentarily but Island frees himself. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Island 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.
Bell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bell working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Island trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Bell looking to control.
#SUB2#
Island drops back looking for a leg! Bell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bell manages to kick Island off! Island jumps back into Bell's guard. #SUB#
Bell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Island gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Island thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Island manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Island keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully. #T3#
Bell throwing strikes from guard but Island blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Island working for a triangle but Bell defends it easily.
Bell is looking to work some ground and pound but Island has wrist control.
Bell advances position into side control!
A lull in the action here as Bell stalls from top position.#SUB#
Bell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Island has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Bell trying to control the position but Island is working away.
Island is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bell has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Bell tries for a kimura but Island is defending well.
We've been informed that Island has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Bell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Island is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Island is trying to control Bell's posture but Bell avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bell is trying to get an arm triangle but Island is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Island is trying to control Bell's posture but Bell avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dominique Bell will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bell shoots in for a double leg but Island sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Island with the counter takedown but Bell avoids it easily.
Bell tries for a takedown but Island sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Island but Island pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Island tries to counter it with a takedown but Bell pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominique Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Bell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Island to the mat! Island manages to get full guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Island manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Island manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Bell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bell tries to free his leg and advance position but Island is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Island throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Bell drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Island dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Island has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Island trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Island is aware though and is defending well.
Island stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Island from controlling successfully.
Island slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Island 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. #T2##SUB#
Bell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Island is aware though and is defending well.
Island trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Island sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bell's guard.
Bell wants to get back to full guard.
Island keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Island seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Bell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Island wants to work for an arm triangle but Bell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Island is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Bell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Island is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bell defends it well.
Island moves into full mount! Bell won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Island jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bell manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Island is trying to get an arm triangle but Bell is defending well.
Island trying to control the position but Bell is working away. #T4#
Bell is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Island is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Island's best efforts.
Bell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bell is pressing down on Island's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Island wants to pass the guard but Bell is keeping the position.#SUB#
Bell pushes a forearm under Island's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Island is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dominique Bell!
Dominique Bell retains his bantamweight title!
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Event:
FF 3
Date: Sep 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Bell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Blitz.
The Blitz throws a chopping leg kick but Bell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bell has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Bell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching The Blitz on his heels. He'll look to pass The Blitz's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bell wants to control from the top but The Blitz keeps moving.
The Blitz controls Bell momentarily but Bell frees himself. #SUB#
Bell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but The Blitz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bell has The Blitz in his guard.#REVB#
The Blitz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Bell is looking for a triangle but The Blitz pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB#
Bell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bell controls The Blitz momentarily but The Blitz frees himself.
The Blitz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bell controls The Blitz momentarily but The Blitz frees himself.
Bell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Blitz stays in close to Bell's body and controls the position.
It looks like The Blitz might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bell keeping moving, preventing The Blitz from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Blitz wants to pass the guard but Bell is keeping the position.
The Blitz wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
Bell is trying to control the position but The Blitz postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The Blitz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bell attempts a counter takedown but The Blitz avoids it well and moves away.
Bell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Blitz has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL2#
The Blitz closes the distance and clinches.
Bell tries to stall but The Blitz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bell tries to pull guard but The Blitz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
The Blitz has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bell regains guard immediately.
The Blitz preventing the sweep. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bell is trying to keep The Blitz in close.
Bell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The Blitz controlling the position well.
The Blitz is trying to get back to full guard.
Bell trying to pass the guard but The Blitz defending well.
The Blitz trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
The Blitz is refusing to be controlled, as Bell sits in half guard. #SUB#
Bell is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! The Blitz is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dominique Bell!
Dominique Bell retains his bantamweight title!
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Event:
Ferocious Friday 1
Date: Sep 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Bell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McHough lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bell will feel that in the morning.
McHough scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bell with a poor takedown
and McHough counters with a leg kick.
Bell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McHough pinned against the cage. McHough gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McHough tries to avoid it but Bell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McHough to the ground. McHough escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ben McHough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominique Bell.
McHough lands with a thumping leg kick.
McHough slaps away a takedown attempt from Bell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McHough throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bell tries for a takedown but McHough sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McHough counters with a straight right hand.
Bell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1##TD2#
Bell shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McHough is trying to defend but Bell finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bell is pressing down on McHough's thigh, looking to free his foot. McHough is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bell passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McHough!
Bell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McHough is looking to escape.
We've been hearing good reports from McHough's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Bell is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McHough can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T2##SUB2#
McHough defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bell. #SUB2#
Bell has hold of McHough's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McHough manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
McHough tries to hold on but Bell pushes him away.
McHough might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poor strikes thrown by Bell there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bell prevents McHough from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Bell is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McHough can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
McHough knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bell on the ground.
McHough is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Bell wants to take McHough's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB2#
Bell jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McHough manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Bell has worked his way into a potential kimura here. McHough is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Bell yanks on the arm and McHough is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Bell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dominique Bell!
Dominique Bell is the new bantamweight champion!
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Event:
FN 10: Mike vs Stiffy
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Pierda looks to throw the jab but Bell is out of range.
Bell feinted with a counter takedown.
Bell has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 10th Planet Islanders in the buildup to the fight.
Nice cross by Pierda.#CL2#
Pierda pushes Bell up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Pierda wants the takedown. Bell is fighting it off but Pierda persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bell's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Bell working for a triangle but Pierda defends it easily.
Bell throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pierda throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Bell looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Pierda is defending well. Bell quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Pierda has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bell celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dominique Bell!
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Event:
IFC10 - INVASION
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bell enables Island to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bell working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Island drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bell dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Island keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
Bell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Island swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Island had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bell defends it easily.
Bell wants to pass the guard but Island is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Island keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
Island is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Bell wants to control from the top but Island keeps moving.
Bell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bell throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell tries to advance to mount but Island denies him.
Island regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bell's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Bell trying to mount his opponent but Island defends it.
Island definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bell is stalling here. Island is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bell seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Island has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2#
Bell is trying to control Island's posture but Island avoids it. #SUB#
Island looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Island wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bell keeps working.
Bell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bell gets full guard.#SUB2#
Bell working for a triangle but Island defends it easily.
#SUB#
Island drops back looking for a leg! Bell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bell manages to kick Island off! Island jumps back into Bell's guard. #SUB#
Island 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. #T3##SUB#
Island drops back looking for a leg! Bell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bell manages to kick Island off! Island jumps back into Bell's guard. #SUB2#
Bell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Island 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bell is on top in guard.
#REVB#
We've been informed that Bell has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bell looking to sit in guard and control but Island gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bell keeping moving, preventing Island from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Bell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Bell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Bell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Island doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Island manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Island manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Bell is pushing down on Island's leg trying to pass to half guard. Island is fighting to maintain full guard but Bell has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bell seems to be looking for submissions.
Island trying to control but Bell postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dominique Bell will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Island bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bell manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Island is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bell has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Island is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bell is just riding it out for now. Island eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Island seems to be working for a kimura but Bell defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell wants to get back to full guard.
Bell keeps trying to improve his position.
Bell is refusing to be controlled, as Island sits in half guard. #T1#
Bell tries to get to full guard but Island has control of the leg. #SUB#
Island seems to be looking for submissions.
Bell gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Bell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Island drops back looking for a leg! Bell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bell manages to kick Island off! Island jumps back into Bell's guard. #SUB2#
Island avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Bell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Island defends well.#SUB2#
Bell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Island defends well.#SUB2#
Bell working for a triangle but Island defends it easily.
Island is pushing down on Bell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bell is fighting to maintain full guard but Island has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Island is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bell is looking for a sweep. Island is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Island seems to be working for a kimura but Bell defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Island is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Island is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bell is just riding it out for now. Island eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Island is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bell is trying to control the position but Island postures up.
Bell wants to sweep here but Island controlling him for the moment.
Island wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
Island passes Bell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Island looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bell is looking to control Island's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bell avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Island is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Island dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Bell doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Island counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Bell looking for a guillotine here but Island defends easily.
#SUB2#
Island avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Island trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Bell looking for a sweep. Not yet Bell, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Island drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Island jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Bell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Island is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Island 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 Island has Bell in his guard.#REVB##T1#
Bell advances to half guard.
Island won't allow Bell to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Bell is looking for a kimura but Island is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bell to get the leverage.
Bell throws a strike but Island avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Island is keeping the position for now.
Island controls Bell momentarily but Bell frees himself.
Bell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Island keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
Bell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Island is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Island is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bell is fighting to break Island's control of his arms but Island is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Bell drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Island dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Bell has an active guard here but Island has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3##SUB#
Island is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Island is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bell defends it well.
Bell tries to get to full guard but Island has control of the leg. #SUB#
Island wants to work for an arm triangle but Bell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Island tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Island is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bell sees it coming and defends easily.
Island prevents Bell from improving his position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bell trying to control here.
Bell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bell is not content to let Island control the position.
Island is pressing down on Bell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bell is holding on for now. #SUB#
Island is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bell wants to control but Island is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Island clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Bell has a takedown stuffed.
Island drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bell sprawls and moves away.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bell enables Island to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bell trying to control the position.
Bell wants to sweep here but Island controlling him for the moment.
Island pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bell is keeping the position for now.
Island trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Bell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Island can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Island works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Bell is pressing down on Island's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Island looking to sit in guard and control but Bell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Island has his feet on Bell's thighs here. He's pushed Bell off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bell screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mister Island!
Mister Island is the new bantamweight champion!
Mister Island decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
IFC7 - WAR GAMES
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Obata takes the fight into the clinch.
Bell jumps guard but Obata turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bell letting Obata take a breather here.
Bell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Obata just stands there and leans against the cage.
Obata lands a nice uppercut.
Bell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Obata smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominique Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
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!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Obata can do anything to dispel that myth.
Obata is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Bell has hold of Obata's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Obata tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Bell cranks the arm and Obata screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Obata, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dominique Bell!
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Event:
IFC5 - Born on the 4th of July
Date: Jul 04, 2017 |
#R1#
McHough moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McHough connects with a nice looking jab.
Bell with a poor takedown
and McHough counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dominique Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McHough tries to bum rush Bell with a series of wild strikes but Bell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McHough has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Area51 in the buildup to the fight.
Bell shoots and misses
and McHough cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ben McHough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominique Bell.
Bell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bell drops his hands momentarily and McHough takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McHough avoids it really well and circles away.
Bell tries for a takedown but McHough circles away easily
and McHough makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McHough scores with a jab to the body.
Bell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Bell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McHough sprawls well. McHough wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bell gets slowly back to his feet.
McHough thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bell misses with a body punch
and McHough counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #TD2#
Bell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McHough looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bell tries to advance to mount but McHough denies him.
The strikes coming from Bell are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McHough prevents Bell from improving position. #SUB2#
Bell tries for a kimura but McHough is defending well.
McHough is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McHough might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Bell wants to lay and pray for a moment but McHough keeps working.
Sloppy strikes there by Bell.#SUB2#
Bell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McHough is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Bell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bell wants to control but McHough is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Bell has hold of McHough's arm. He's looking for a kimura. McHough seems comfortable defending it but Bell has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! McHough is real pain and he's forced to tap out! McHough is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Bell couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dominique Bell!
Dominique Bell is the new bantamweight champion!
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Event:
Island Aspire 7
Date: Jun 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Marley as Bell shoots in.
Bell fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Marley looking to score a takedown here. Bell is defending well but Marley drives through and ends up in Bell's guard.
Marley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marley throws a big right hand that misses.
Marley stands up over Bell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Bell looking for a triangle here. Marley is fighting it but it looks tight! Bell pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Marley is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dominique Bell!
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Event:
Aspire Island 3
Date: Jun 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Bell gets the takedown into side control.
Russel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bell's best efforts.
Bell is looking to take a break and control but Russel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bell trying to pass the guard but Russel defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russel trying to control here.
Russel is looking for a sweep. Bell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Russel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Russel is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Bell seems to be working for a kimura but Russel defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Bell is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russel trying to control from the bottom.
Russel wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Bell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Russel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Bell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Russel defends it well.
Bell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Bell looking for a guillotine from mount but Russel is having none of it. #SUB#
Bell is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Russel can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Bell is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Russel has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Bell is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Russel has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T2#
Russel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bell goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Russel turns into him and now he's in Bell's guard.
Bell is trying to keep Russel in close.
Russel trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Russel preventing the sweep.
Russel cracks Bell with a solid left hand.
Russel passes into half guard.
Bell wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Bell is pressing down on Russel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Russel wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving. #SUB#
Bell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Bell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Russel defends well.#SUB2#
Russel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Russel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've been informed that Russel has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Russel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bell works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Bell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Russel looking to pass the guard.
Bell is trying to control the position but Russel postures up. #T4#
Russel is fighting to break Bell's control of his arms but Bell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Russel from controlling successfully.
Bell working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bell is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Russel is trying to keep Bell in close.
Bell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Russel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Russel keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominique Bell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Russel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bell is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Russel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Russel.
Bell is refusing to be controlled, as Russel sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Russel wants to work for an arm triangle but Bell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russel wants to free his trapped foot but Bell is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Bell actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Bell is looking to improve his position.
Russel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Bell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Russel is working for a submission of some sort.
Bell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Russel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Russel's back!
Russel has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Bell.#SUB#
Bell is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Russel is defending well though. Bell let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Russel showing good submission defense here.
#T2#
Bell is trying to stick to Russel's back but Russel is turning into Bell. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bell's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Russel.
Bell throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Russel sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Bell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Russel looking to pass the guard.
Russel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bell 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 definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3##SUB#
Bell looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Russel has picked Bell up and slammed him! Bell can't keep hold of the triangle and Russel manages to pass to side control!
Russel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bell keeps working. #SUB2#
Russel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bell manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Bell looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Russel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Russel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bell! #SUB2#
Russel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T4#
Russel misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Russel is breathing heavily.
Bell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bell is working hard here to advance position.
Bell tries to lock up and control but Russel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Russel working for a guillotine from mount but Bell is in no mood to give up.
Bell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Russel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bell is trying to maintain the position but Russel is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Russel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Russel seems to be working for a kimura but Bell defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Russel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Russel fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bell to the ground. Russel is now in Bell's guard.
Bell wants to sweep here but Russel controlling him for the moment.
Russel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Russel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Bell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Bell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Russel from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Russel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Bell looking for a guillotine here but Russel defends easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Russel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Russel 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.
Dominique Bell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bell is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Russel controlling the position.
Bell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Russel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Bell forces his way into half guard.
Russel trying to hold on to Bell's head to control him but Bell postures up.
#SUB2#
Russel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Russel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Russel trying to control here.
Bell is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Russel!
Russel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bell throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T3#
Russel tries to hold on but Bell postures up.
Russel gets back to half guard.
Russel wants to get back to full guard.
Bell passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bell tries to control but Russel wriggling away. #SUB#
Russel defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bell.
Bell with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Russel has given up his back. Will we see Bell going for some submissions?
Bell controlling well, preventing Russel from escaping the position.
#T4##SUB#
Russel defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bell's arms.
Bell controlling well, preventing Russel from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Bell is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Russel defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Russel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Russel is in a bad position with Bell working for a choke. Russel manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Russel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bell works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Russel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominique Bell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominique Bell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bell. #SUB2#
Bell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. OSullivan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Bell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Bell is working to tighten his grip on OSullivan's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. OSullivan has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bell is really squeezing tight and eventually OSullivan passes out! Bell breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dominique Bell!
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