PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dominique Bell (ranked 825 p4p, 46 weight class) and Tyson Manson (ranked 4648 p4p, 229 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Bell
vs
Manson

170 cm
27
139 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

163 cm
26
140 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dominique Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyson Manson!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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.

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.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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.

Bell is working for a kimura but Manson is defending it quite comfortably.

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.

Manson lands a takedown into guard.

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.

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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manson is trying to get back to full guard.

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!