PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roll Fizzlebeef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Russel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fizzlebeef might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eminem & Royce Da 5'9 - Above the Law a. Roll Fizzlebeef has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fizzlebeef
vs
Russel

174 cm
39
153 lbs
32 - 15 - 2

170 cm
28
153 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

TWGC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Fight Night Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roll Fizzlebeef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Russel!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Russel wants it to stay on the feet.
Russel throws a big shot that misses.
Fizzlebeef stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fizzlebeef wants it to stay on the feet.
Fizzlebeef fails with a takedown attempt.
Fizzlebeef closes the distance and clinches up with Russel, looking for a takedown. Fizzlebeef pushes Russel against the ropes but Russel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Russel 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roll Fizzlebeef. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Russel.
Russel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Russel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fizzlebeef at a distance.
Russel misses with a straight right.
Fizzlebeef looks to land a combination. Russel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fizzlebeef shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Russel defends it nicely.
Russel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fizzlebeef.
Russel misses with an uppercut
and Fizzlebeef counters with a stiff right hand.
Fizzlebeef has a takedown stuffed.
Russel throws a hook to the side of Fizzlebeef's head but Fizzlebeef sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Russel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fizzlebeef!
Fizzlebeef tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Russel is looking to take a break and control but Fizzlebeef is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Russel cracks Fizzlebeef with a big elbow.
Russel wants to control but Fizzlebeef is keeping him busy.
Russel fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Russel wants to take a breather but Fizzlebeef manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Russel.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fizzlebeef is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russel looking for a sweep. Not yet Russel, not yet.
Russel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Russel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Russel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fizzlebeef controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russel trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ben Russel.
Russel swings for the body but Fizzlebeef moves out of range.
Fizzlebeef goes for a double leg but Russel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Russel continues to drive forward.

Fizzlebeef breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Russel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Russel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Russel wants to control from the top but Fizzlebeef keeps moving.
Russel postures up in Fizzlebeef's guard and throws a big left but Fizzlebeef blocks it.
Russel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Russel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Fizzlebeef looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Russel has picked Fizzlebeef up and slammed him! Fizzlebeef can't keep hold of the triangle and Russel manages to pass to side control!
Russel connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fizzlebeef some visible discomfort.
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.
Russel tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fizzlebeef tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Russel scores with punches from side control.
Russel working the ground and pound.
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!
Russel wants to control but Fizzlebeef is keeping him busy.
Russel lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef tries to bench press Russel off him but Russel keeps the position.
Russel lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fizzlebeef down.
Russel wants to control but Fizzlebeef is keeping him busy.
Russel scores with punches from side control.
Russel is looking to take a break and control but Fizzlebeef is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Russel cracks Fizzlebeef with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Russel working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fizzlebeef is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Russel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Russel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Fizzlebeef shoots in for a takedown but Russel shows good takedown defense.
Fizzlebeef misses with a takedown attempt - Russel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Russel misses with a looping right.
Fizzlebeef darts in looking for a takedown but Russel gets double underhooks and turns Fizzlebeef into the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roll Fizzlebeef. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fizzlebeef tries to pull guard but Russel won't allow it.
Fizzlebeef is trying to pull guard but Russel has him pressed against the ropes.
Fizzlebeef prevents the takedown attempt.

Fizzlebeef pulls guard.
Russel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Russel stopping the sweep attempt from Fizzlebeef.
Russel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fizzlebeef keeping moving, preventing Russel from controlling successfully.
Russel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fizzlebeef is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Russel is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Fizzlebeef has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Russel is looking to defend but Fizzlebeef has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Russel! Fizzlebeef pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Russel taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roll Fizzlebeef!
Our winner, Roll Fizzlebeef, 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.