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Event:
UnderGround FC 38
Date: Sep 06, 2019 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bell. Africa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bell throws a head kick that misses.
Bell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Africa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Africa misses with a series of wild punches.
Bell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bell misses with a body kick.
Bell tries to bum rush Africa with a series of wild strikes but Africa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Africa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Africa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Africa is able to avoid easily.
Africa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bell's head backwards.
Africa lands a nice looking body shot.
Bell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Africa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bell circles away quickly and effectively.
Bell just misses with a punch to the body.
Bell throws a push kick but Africa slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Africa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Bell misses with a two punch combination.
Bell just misses with a punch to the body.
Africa lands a head shot.
A punch combination from Africa misses.
Africa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch lands to the side of Bell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Africa misses with a straight right.
Bell misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Africa misses.
Donk. Africa catches Bell right on the button with a cross.#ROC#
Bell is rocked!
Africa cracks Bell with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pax Africa!
Pax Africa bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 27
Date: Aug 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Bell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Horiguchi moves into range and clinches up with Bell.
Bell trying to stall but Horiguchi improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi wants a takedown but no success here.
Bell takes an elbow to the temple.
A shot in the inside from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi pushes Bell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Horiguchi 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.#BC#
Horiguchi manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Horiguchi.
Bell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Horiguchi. Horiguchi obviously looking to wear him down.
Horiguchi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bell doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bell scores with a jab to the body.
Horiguchi avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Bell throws a head kick that misses.
Horiguchi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bell misses with a kick to the body.
Bell drops his hands momentarily and Horiguchi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Horiguchi pushes Bell up against the cage in a clinch.
Horiguchi lands with a right to the head.
Horiguchi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
Horiguchi digs a right hand underneath Bell's ribcage. Bell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bell looks winded!
Horiguchi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
Horiguchi lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Bell is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Horiguchi.
Bell is still on wobbly legs! Can Horiguchi finish him?
Horiguchi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horiguchi dips a shoulder and cracks Bell with a mighty uppercut! Bell falls back against the cage and Horiguchi unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bell is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Horiguchi screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akaro Horiguchi!
During a confident post fight interview, Akaro Horiguchi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 16
Date: Jul 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Bell moves out of range of the strikes.
Bell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mama throws a right hand that Bell ducks under and follows up with a left that Bell also avoids with ease.
Bell ducks under a wild hook from Mama.
Mama misses with an uppercut.
Mama thows a leg kick but Bell checks it
and Bell finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bell moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bell swivels and escapes.
Bell lands with a slapping head kick.
A big left from Mama misses.
Mama throws a combination that misses
and Bell counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bell thuds his shin into the meat of Mama's side.
Bell throws a nice looking combination but Mama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joe Mama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Mama misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Bell.
#T1#
Bell connects with a leg kick. Mama looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bell lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mama will feel that in the morning.
Mama takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bell scores with a kick to the body.
Bell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bell scores with a punch to the head.
Mama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mama somewhat.
Bell lands a two punch combo.
Bell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rodger Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Mama.
Mama has a takedown stuffed.
Mama looks winded!#T2##CL#
Bell has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mama wants a takedown.
#BC#
Bell breaks from the clinch.
Bell scores with a three punch combo!
Mama is looking to clinch.
Bell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mama is looking to clinch.
Mama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice combination there by Bell.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bell.
Bell throws a head kick that Mama semi-blocks.
Danga de danga de dang - Bell scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodger Bell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mama doesn't seem bothered though.
Mama misses with a straight left.
Bell connects with a high kick.
Mama fails to land the takedown.
Bell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bell lands a jab to Mama's midsection.
Rodger Bell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mama shoots in but Bell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell is looking to slow Mama down with leg kicks.
Mama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mama.
Mama shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bell sprawls well. Bell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mama gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodger Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Mama.#T1#
Bell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A combination from Bell does no damage.
Bell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mama.
Bell feints and then cracks Mama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mama down.
Rodger Bell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bell throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bell slips a jab from Mama.
Mama misses with a takedown
enabling Bell to counter with a crisp jab.
Bell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bell looks to land a combination but Mama avoids it well.
A big left from Mama misses. #T2#
Bell lands with a nice combination. Mama backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mama throws a sloppy head kick and Bell moves out of range easily.
Bell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mama is breathing heavily.
Mama walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bell.
Bell connects with a high kick.
Bell shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mama eats them both and turns towards Bell to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bell finds it's way round the side to connect with Mama's head.
Bell is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mama throws a leg kick but Bell checks it.
Jab by Bell.
Mama fails with a takedown attempt.
Mama swings for the body but Bell moves out of range.
Bell lands a nice shot that snaps Mama's head back.
Bell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mama if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mama dodges the punch combination from Bell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodger 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#
No joy there for Mama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mama walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bell.
Bell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mama misses with the combination.
Mama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bell pushes Mama away with a front kick.
Nice body kick there by Bell.
Mama misses with a double jab
and Bell counters with a nice body shot.
Bell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mama can do to turn this around?
Bell lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bell.
Bell lands a two punch combo.
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 turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mama fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mama shoots for a takedown but Bell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A solid body kick from Bell. #T1#
Good leg kick by Bell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rodger Bell is winning the standup battle so far.
Bell connects with a high kick.
Mama throws a series of punches but Bell moves out of range.
Mama misses with a hook.
Bell lands with a shot to the body.
Mama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bell scores with a nice body kick.
Bell swinging wildly here.
Bell's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bell duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Bell instigates a clinch.
Mama tries to pull guard but Bell won't allow it.
Rodger Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Mama.#T2##BC#
Bell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mama.
Bell shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mama eats them both and turns towards Bell to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Joe Mama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bell scores with a sloppy right hand. Mama should have avoided that one.
Mama has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bell.
Bell throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bell throws a combination. Mama tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mama throws out a loose jab but Bell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodger Bell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Mama misses its intended target.
Bell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bell lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bell.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodger 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodger Bell!
Rodger Bell 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:
UFC WNF 3
Date: Jun 05, 2019 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Bell. Beautiful body shot.
Bell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bell tests Popotrek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bell.
A jab from Popotrek misses.
Popotrek takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Popotrek does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bell ducks under a wild hook from Popotrek.
Popotrek looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Popotrek misses with a left hand
and Bell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bell!
Bell lands with a slapping head kick.
Bell scores with a three punch combo!
Popotrek takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#TD2#
Popotrek drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Popotrek working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Bell's face as Popotrek controls the position.
Popotrek working the ground and pound. #T1#
Popotrek moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bell is trying to buck Popotrek off.
Bell is working to avoid the ground and pound but Popotrek connects with a decent elbow.
Popotrek scores with a couple of short elbows.
Popotrek has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Popotrek takes a little break here. Bell wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Popotrek lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bell down.
Bell on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Popotrek creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
Bell is looking to reverse the position.
Popotrek happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bell is looking for a sweep.
Bell is being controlled here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bell is not content to let Popotrek control the position.
Popotrek scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodger Bell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Popotrek throws a series of punches but Bell avoids them all with ease.
Popotrek throws out a leg kick but Bell moves out of range and Popotrek only half commits.
Bell slips under a jab from Popotrek.
Popotrek misses with a body shot.
Bell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bell lands a head kick. Popotrek smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Popotrek takes a kick to the side of the head.
Popotrek misses with a wild body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Bell as Popotrek shoots in.
Bell lands a body shot.
#TD2#
Bell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Popotrek stays in close to Bell's body and controls the position.
Popotrek postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Popotrek postures up and lands a big shot to Bell's brow.
Popotrek looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bell trying to keep a closed guard but Popotrek is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popotrek trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Popotrek won't allow Bell to sweep him here.
Popotrek showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Popotrek's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Popotrek.
Popotrek is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Popotrek scoring with punches to the head and body.
Popotrek works over Bell with some ground and pound from guard.
Popotrek with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Popotrek 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Popotrek 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Popotrek if he has to take too many more of those.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bell.
Popotrek throws a hook but Bell blocks it.
Bell thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've been told by Bell's head coaches at UnderGround Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Popotrek throws a right and a left that Bell avoids nicely.
Bell scores with a three punch combo!
Popotrek misses with a body punch
and Bell counters with a head kick.
Popotrek throws a leg kick
and Bell counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bell scores with a nice body kick.
Popotrek punishes Bell's body with a nice straight punch.
Popotrek throws a right and a left that both miss.
Popotrek tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bell defends well and Popotrek ends up having to push Bell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Popotrek.
Bell moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bell tries to bum rush Popotrek with a series of wild strikes but Popotrek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Popotrek doesn't seem bothered though.
Popotrek throws a body punch but Bell moves out of range.
Popotrek swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Popotrek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bell.
Bell lands a head kick. Popotrek smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Popotrek swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bell counters with a three punch combo that has Popotrek backing up. Popotrek nods at Bell to acknowledge the strikes.
Popotrek dodges the punch combination from Bell.
Popotrek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Popotrek throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bell counters with a left and a right that stings Popotrek. #TD2#
Bell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bell wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Popotrek manages to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#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!
Nice strikes from Popotrek there.
Popotrek controlling the action here.
Popotrek looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Bell looks like he's trying to stand up.
Popotrek is nestled in close to Bell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Popotrek can do to turn this around?
Ground and pound from Popotrek.
Popotrek 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.
Popotrek lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jay Popotrek has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Popotrek landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodger Bell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bell 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodger Bell!
Rodger Bell spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 3
Date: May 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Bell closes the distance but Hunter moves to the side
and Hunter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
Hunter cracks Bell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
Hunter jabs Bell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hunter lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Bell falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adrian Hunter!
An out of breath Adrian Hunter 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:
Monday Night Fights
Date: Apr 22, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Magomedov gets a takedown into half guard.
Magomedov wants to stand up but Bell is controlling the position.
Bell trying to hold on to Magomedov's head to control him but Magomedov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bell moves into full guard.
Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov wants to stand and escape but instead Bell has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully. #SU#
Bell stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bell scores with a push kick.#CL#
Bell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magomedov, pushing him back against the cage.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Bell holds him up against the cage and eventually Magomedov drops back down to his feet.
Magomedov jumps guard but Bell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Magomedov jumps guard but Bell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rodger Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamil Magomedov.#T2#
Bell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Bell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Magomedov jumps guard but Bell stands there with Magomedov around his waist. Magomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Magomedov is looking for a takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Bell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodger Bell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Magomedov looks for a takedown but Bell sprawls well.#CL#
Bell drives through and clinches with Magomedov against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Magomedov is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Bell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bell tries to close the distance and clinch but Magomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magomedov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Bell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Magomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Bell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T1##CL#
Bell instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Magomedov manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Magomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Magomedov lands in his opponent's guard.
Bell trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
#ES#
Bell pushes Magomedov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Magomedov is looking for the big counter here.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rodger Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A countering left hand to the body from Magomedov misses.#T2##CL#
Bell clinches with his opponent.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Bell avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Magomedov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bell avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov is trying to stall.
#BC#
Bell breaks the clinch.
Magomedov looks to land a body kick but Bell moved away.
Bell doesn't manage to clinch there - Magomedov circles away.
#TD2#
Magomedov feints and as Bell raises his hands in defense, Magomedov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Magomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Bell seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bell is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodger Bell dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bell doesn't manage to clinch there - Magomedov circles away.
Magomedov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Magomedov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bell.#CL#
Bell has closed the distance and engaged Magomedov in a clinch.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Bell prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Bell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Bell moves into the clinch successfully.
Magomedov is trying to drag Bell to the mat but Bell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bell working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Magomedov tries to work over Bell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov trying to control the position but instead, Bell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Magomedov into the cage.
Magomedov fails to pull guard.
Rodger Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamil Magomedov.
Magomedov prevents Bell from breaking the clinch.
Magomedov looking for a takedown. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#BC#
Bell breaks from the clinch.
Rodger Bell is winning the standup battle so far.
Bell scores with a head kick. Magomedov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magomedov.
Magomedov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Magomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Bell.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Bell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodger Bell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magomedov is defended easily by Bell.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodger 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodger Bell!
Rodger Bell spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
A combination from Robles does no damage.
Bell looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Robles forces Bell back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Robles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Robles drives through and clinches with Bell against the cage.
Robles tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Bell pulls Robles into guard.
Bell pulls Robles in close to prevent any damage.
Robles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robles preventing the sweep.
Robles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Robles landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Robles lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Robles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Robles.
Robles throwing strikes from guard but Bell blocks nicely.
Robles scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robles is one step ahead there.
Bell wants to stand up but Robles is controlling him.
Robles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Robles tries to free his leg and advance position but Bell is retaining full guard.
Robles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bell is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Robles works over Bell with some ground and pound from guard.#ES2#
Bell manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL#
Robles has Bell up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3#
Bell misses with a knee to the head.
Robles drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bell blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Robles manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Robles gets tackled into the cage by Bell. Bell maintains the clinch.
Robles tries for a takedown but Bell manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dannie Robles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robles fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Bell breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Robles pushes Bell up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Robles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bell swinging wildly here.
#T4##CL#
Robles pushes Bell up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Robles manages to break the clinch.
Bell misses with the body kick
and Robles makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dannie Robles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Bell tries to keep at a distance but Robles has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bell is pressed up against the cage. Robles has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bell down to the mat. Bell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Robles wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dannie Robles dominated that round.
That's time! Robles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Robles tries to clinch but Bell is having none of it.
Bell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Robles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Robles sets himself, and Bell steps forward looking for the clinch! Robles avoids it this time.
Robles doesn't manage to clinch there - Bell circles away.
Bell misses with a double jab
and Robles counters with a left and a right that stings Bell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robles tries to clinch but Bell is having none of it.
Robles tries to clinch up but Bell circles away and keeps his distance.
Bell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Robles throws a big counter combination but Bell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bell is breathing heavily.
Bell thows a leg kick but Robles checks it
and Robles counters with a left and a right that stings Bell. #T1#
Robles fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Robles moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Robles pulls guard effortlessly.
Robles wants to get back to his feet but Bell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Robles wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robles is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Bell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Robles.
Robles with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Robles lands a couple of elbows.
Robles is in close to Bell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA London inform us that Bell has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Robles's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Robles keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bell's head.
Robles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Bell wants to control position but Robles is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Bell here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dannie Robles!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bell. Hurley shrugs it off though.
Hurley misses with a series of wild punches.
Bell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hurley circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Bell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half 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.
Hurley is trying to control but can't.
Hurley really is a fat lump.
Bell is keen to just control but Hurley is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell throwing shots but Hurley is blocking nicely.
Hurley has his hands clasped together around Bell's back. He's all about the action.
Bell tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T1#
Hurley is looking for a sweep. Bell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hurley is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
BOOM! Bell connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hurley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hurley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Bell looking to finish Hurley with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hurley!
Hurley really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Hurley tries to hold on but Bell pushes him away.
Hurley is looking to get to half guard.
Bell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hurley is looking to escape.
Hurley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bell content just to control the position here.
Hurley wants to control but Bell is having none of it.#T3#
Hurley manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Hurley, under a barage of strikes from Bell.
Hurley is refusing to be controlled, as Bell sits in half guard.
Hurley is trying to get back to full guard.
Hurley is not content to let Bell control the position.
Hurley is in trouble now - Bell has advanced to mount! #T4#
Hurley tries to reverse the position but Bell maintains control.
Hurley stops Bell from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hurley tries to hold on but Bell pushes him away.
Bell wants to control the pace but Hurley is squirming around nicely.
Hurley takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Bell goes for an armbar but Hurley turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hurley.
Hurley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hurley postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodger Bell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bell throws a sloppy head kick and Hurley moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Bell shoots in and gets a takedown into Hurley's guard.
Hurley controlling the position.#SUB#
Hurley 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Hurley has his hands on Bell's head, controlling the position.
Hurley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hurley continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bell misses with a head kick.
Hurley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hurley feinted with a counter takedown.
Bell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hurley manages to avoid it.
It looked like Hurley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hurley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bell tries a low kick but Hurley avoids it.
Rodger Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bell is looking for the big counter here.
Bell swats away the attempt to clinch by Hurley.
Bell misses with a leg kick
and Hurley counters with a one-two to the body.
Bell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Hurley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Bell has his feet on Hurley's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T3#
Bell scores with a body shot.
Hurley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bell lands a high kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Bell.
Bell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Bell looks to move away, Hurley throws a big counter combo but Bell just gets out of the way.#T4#
Hurley blocks a head kick by Bell.
Rodger Bell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bell is breathing heavily.
Bell throws a wild body kick that Hurley sees coming a mile off.
Hurley is looking for a counter combo.
Bell connects with a high kick.
Hurley avoids the head kick by Bell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters circling a little - Bell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bell tries a head kick but it misses.
Bell throws a body punch but Hurley moves out of range.
Hurley fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodger Bell 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#
A big right from Bell misses. #TD2#
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!#SUB2#
Bell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bell wants to control but Hurley is keeping him busy.
Bell moves into full mount!
Rodger Bell has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurley is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Hurley is working hard here to advance position.
Hurley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hurley is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Bell is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hurley desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bell throwing shots but Hurley is blocking nicely. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hurley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Bell has gone for a leg lock! Hurley slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bell's guard.#REVR#
Hurley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bell will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hurley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Bell controls Hurley momentarily but Hurley frees himself.
Hurley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hurley chips away with some ground and pound.
Bell wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hurley is now in half guard.
Bell is refusing to be controlled, as Hurley sits in half guard.
Bell is trying to stand back up but Hurley is controlling him
#T4#
Bell tries to get to full guard but Hurley has control of the leg.
Hurley is thwarting Bell's attempts to control the position.#SU#
Hurley stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Bell tries to land a front kick but Hurley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hurley is looking to counter the offense by Bell and move into the clinch.
Hurley throws a low kick but Bell moves out of range easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Bell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hurley's half guard.
Quinton Hurley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodger Bell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hurley gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rodger Bell.
Well Bell 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodger Bell!
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