PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stu Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Sutherland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bell kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is G.O.A.T.. Sutherland has chosen Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince - Boom (Shake The Room) as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bell
vs
Sutherland

170 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stu Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Sutherland!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sutherland with a jab.
Sutherland moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sutherland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sutherland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sutherland.
Sutherland tries to bum rush Bell with a series of wild strikes but Bell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sutherland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sutherland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sutherland takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sutherland avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bell just misses with a punch to the body.
Sutherland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bell but Bell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sutherland throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bell's waist but Bell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sutherland off to one side.
Bell clobbers Sutherland with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sutherland changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bell tries to avoid it but Sutherland manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bell to the ground. Bell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stu Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Sutherland.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sutherland shoots in and bounces Bell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sutherland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sutherland trying to move into half guard but instead Bell has managed to sweep!

Bell gets to his feet. Sutherland looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sutherland checks the leg kick.
Bell is looking to land body kicks.
Bell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Horrible takedown by Sutherland or perhaps it was just good defense by Bell which made him look bad.
Sutherland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bell.
Bell walks into a stiff left hand from Sutherland.
Bell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sutherland throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sutherland misses with the combination.
Sutherland fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sutherland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Sutherland.
Bell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Sutherland 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. Sutherland is in Bell's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell wants to get back to his feet but Sutherland is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sutherland tries to free his leg and advance position but Bell is retaining full guard.
Sutherland won't allow Bell to get back to his feet.
Sutherland keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bell's head.
Bell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sutherlandis looking to pass into half guard but Bell pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bell is in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Bell decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bell is breathing heavily.
A combination from Sutherland does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell blocks the body kick.
Sutherland displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ricky Sutherland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sutherland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sutherland scores with a three 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!
Sutherland avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bell throws a front kick that sends Sutherland stumbling back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sutherland showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bell.
Sutherland lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sutherland with a hook.
Bell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Sutherland drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Sutherland swings around for an armbar but Bell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sutherland's guard.

Sutherland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bell is aware though and is defending well.

Bell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sutherland, up you get!
Danga de danga de dang - Bell scores with a four punch combination!

Sutherland has closed the distance and engaged Bell in a clinch.
Sutherland has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bell tries to circle away but Sutherland has him pinned against the cage.

Sutherland pulls Bell into guard.
Sutherland is breathing heavily.
Bell trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sutherland's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Sutherland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bell manages to get himself to full guard.
Sutherland must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sutherland scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sutherland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bell wants to get back to his feet but Sutherland is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bell's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sutherland is trying to work for a kimura but Bell is defending well.
Bell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bell tries to kick Sutherland off but Sutherland keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Sutherland wants to work for an arm triangle but Bell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sutherland passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bell!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sutherland lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
BOOM! Sutherland connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sutherland with the ground and pound from mount.

Sutherland is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bell to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bell shrugs it off.
Sutherland scoring with strikes but Bell is staying in there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sutherland raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sutherland putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Bell is rocked!
Bell is bucking up trying to escape but Sutherland cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oh Bell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sutherland scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The referee warns Bell that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sutherland postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Bell in real trouble here! The ref calls for Bell to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Sutherland!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricky Sutherland thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.