PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Archie Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bell has chosen Eminem - Almost Famous as his entrance music. Archie Bell will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Dela Cruz
vs
Bell

194 cm
27
215 lbs
20 - 12 - 0

185 cm
25
212 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, King Dela Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Archie Bell!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bell but Bell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
King Dela Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dela Cruz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bell throws out the jab.
Bell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bell misses the shot to the body.
Dela Cruz takes a swing at Bell's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Dela Cruz misses the target.
Dela Cruz defending well as Bell loads up on a big left hand.
Dela Cruz lands a slapping body shot.
Bell throws a hook but Dela Cruz avoids it easily.
Dela Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bell defends it nicely.
Horrible takedown by Dela Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Bell which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bell throws an overhand right that lands on Dela Cruz's shoulder, as Dela Cruz tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Bell misses.
Dela Cruz takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell looks to score with a jab to the body but Dela Cruz is just out of range.
Bell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bell but Bell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dela Cruz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dela Cruz walks into a stiff left hand from Bell.
Dela Cruz slips under a jab.
Bell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dela Cruz.
Bell throws a lazy right hand but Dela Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bell slips under a jab.
Dela Cruz blocks a jab.
Dela Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dela Cruz is looking to wear down Bell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Dela Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bell pinned against the cage. Bell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bell slaps away a takedown attempt from Dela Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dela Cruz.
The fighters circling - Bell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dela Cruz. Bell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dela Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Bell.
Dela Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Bell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dela Cruz throws a body punch but Bell moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bell jabs at Dela Cruz's body.
Archie Bell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bell misses with a straight right.
Bell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dela Cruz misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dela Cruz. Bell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bell misses with a straight left.
Bell connects with a single shot there.
Dela Cruz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dela Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bell.

Dela Cruz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bell did well to prevent Dela Cruz getting side control.
Bell moves into full guard.
Dela Cruz postures up in Bell's guard and throws a big left but Bell blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bell is looking to stand up but Dela Cruz isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dela Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dela Cruz trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Dela Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dela Cruz controlling from the top position.
Bell wants to stand and escape but Dela Cruz is having none of it.
Bell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dela Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but Bell has wrist control.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dela Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
Dela Cruz trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Dela Cruz throws a big right hand that misses.
Bell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dela Cruz.
Bell misses the shot to the body.
Bell throws a lazy right hand but Dela Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bell staying out of range there.
Bell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bell.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bell. Dela Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bell stuffs the takedown.
Dela Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dela Cruz with a poor takedown
and Dela Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dela Cruz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bell doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bell looks to throw the jab but Dela Cruz is out of range.
Dela Cruz shoots in and drives through. Bell sprawls well.
Dela Cruz digs a good hook to Bell's body.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dela Cruz.
Bell throws a hook but Dela Cruz avoids it easily.
Dela Cruz 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 right hand

and Dela Cruz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bell won't be happy with that.
Dela Cruz has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bell!
Dela Cruz breaks from Bell's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Dela Cruz goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bell is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dela Cruz is on top in guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dela Cruz is controlling him.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bell is trying to keep Dela Cruz in close.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A jab from Dela Cruz finds it's way through Bell's defenses.
Dela Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bell defends it nicely.

Dela Cruz 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. Dela Cruz is in Bell's guard.
Dela Cruz postures up in Bell's guard and throws a big left but Bell blocks it.
Bell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bell wants to get back to his feet but Dela Cruz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 King Dela Cruz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dela Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Bell.
Dela Cruz throws a lazy uppercut
and Bell counters with a right hand to the body.
Dela Cruz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bell misses with a looping left.
Dela Cruz throws a body punch but Bell moves out of range.
Bell throws a body punch but Dela Cruz moves out of range.
Dela Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dela Cruz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bell throws a shot from downtown. Dela Cruz moves away and avoids it.
Bell slaps away a takedown attempt from Dela Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bell lands a nice shot that snaps Dela Cruz's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Bell misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bell.
Dela Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bell slips a straight right by Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bell throws out the jab.
Bell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dela Cruz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Dela Cruz misses.
Bell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dela Cruz at a distance.
Dela Cruz scores with a nice right hand.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dela Cruz throws the left hand but Bell avoids the punch easily.
Bell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dela Cruz thows a body shot but no joy.
Bell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dela Cruz.
Bell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dela Cruz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dela Cruz shoots and misses
and Bell counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bell works the jab nicely.
The fighters circling - Dela Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bell thows a body shot but no joy.
Bell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dela Cruz throws a lazy right hand but Bell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dela Cruz staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Bell misses its intended target.
Dela Cruz moves out of range as Bell strikes.
Dela Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Dela Cruz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good exchange - Bell coming out on top.
Archie Bell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bell throws a looping overhand right but Dela Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Dela Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bell.
Bell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dela Cruz misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dela Cruz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dela Cruz throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dela Cruz with good strikes from the mount here!
Dela Cruz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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.
Dela Cruz 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.
Bell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dela Cruz.

Dela Cruz seems to be looking for submissions.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz trying to mount his opponent but Bell defends it.
Bell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dela Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bell's head.
Bell is not content to let Dela Cruz control the position.

Bell kicks off Dela Cruz and gets to his feet.
Dela Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Bell misses the target.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Dela Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Bell which made him look bad.
Dela Cruz misses the body punch
and Bell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dela Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dela Cruz slips under a jab.
Bell throws a hook but Dela Cruz avoids it easily.
Dela Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bell tries to avoid it but Dela Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bell to the ground. Bell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab lands there for Bell.
Bell works Dela Cruz's body with a nice hook.
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 swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dela Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bell.
Dela Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Bell tries to sprawl out of it but Dela Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bell thuds a left hand into Dela Cruz's body.
Bell looks to throw the jab but Dela Cruz is out of range.
Dela Cruz ducks right into an uppercut from Bell.
Dela Cruz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice takedown defense from Bell. No joy for Dela Cruz on that attempt.
Bell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dela Cruz's head backwards.
Bell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dela Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Dela Cruz walks into a straight right hand from Bell.
Bell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bell ducks under a wild hook from Dela Cruz.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz throws a hook to the side of Bell's head but Bell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dela Cruz at a distance.
Bell works Dela Cruz's body with a nice hook.
Bell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dela Cruz moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bell lands with an overhand left.
Dela Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bell.
Dela Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Bell slips the punch.
Dela Cruz defending well as Bell loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the liver by Dela Cruz. Beautiful body shot.
Dela Cruz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dela Cruz.
Bell misses the shot to the body.
Bell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dela Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bell slips a jab from Dela Cruz.
Bell loads up on a big right hand but Dela Cruz slips the punch.
Dela Cruz has a takedown stuffed.
Bell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dela Cruz's head.
Dela Cruz misses with a straight right.
Dela Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Bell is just out of range.
Dela Cruz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bell swivels and escapes.
Bell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dela Cruz fails to land the takedown.
Bell scores with a nice head shot.
Dela Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Archie Bell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dela Cruz is defended easily by Bell.
Dela Cruz misses with an uppercut.
Dela Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bell.
Dela Cruz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bell moves out of range as Dela Cruz strikes.
Dela Cruz takes a swing at Bell's ribcage but misses.
Dela Cruz slips under a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Dela Cruz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bell is trying to defend but Dela Cruz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dela Cruz looks to land a strike but Bell avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Bell prevents Dela Cruz from improving his position.
Bell is thwarting Dela Cruz's attempts to control the position.

Dela Cruz is defending against the submission attempts here by Bell.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is trying to maintain the position but Bell is very close to passing his half guard.
Bell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dela Cruz defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Bell escapes and gets back to his feet.
Dela Cruz 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 Dela Cruz off to one side.
Dela Cruz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bell throws a shot to the body.
Dela Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dela Cruz looks for a takedown but Bell sprawls well.
Bell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bell thuds his right hand into Dela Cruz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bell scores with a body shot.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell scores with a hook.
A jab from Bell misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dela Cruz needs to keep his hands up - Bell had a free shot at his head there.

Dela Cruz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dela Cruzis looking to pass into half guard but Bell pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bell is in guard.
Bell is looking to stand up but Dela Cruz won't let him.
Bell wants to pass the guard but Dela Cruz is keeping the position.
King Dela Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dela Cruz keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Archie Bell.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dela Cruz.
Nice straight punches there by Dela Cruz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dela Cruz.
Bell misses with a left hand

and Dela Cruz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bell's guard.
Dela Cruz wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.

Dela Cruz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bell is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dela Cruz, into his guard.
Bell won't allow Dela Cruz to sweep him here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bell trying to control but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of King Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bell.
Dela Cruz has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bell jabs at Dela Cruz's body.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bell slaps away a takedown attempt from Dela Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bell misses with a looping left.
Dela Cruz digs a good body shot into Bell's ribs.
Bell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A cross from Dela Cruz lands.
Dela Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bell manages to avoid it.
Bell tests Dela Cruz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dela Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bell was well out of range. Poor timing from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz scores with a nice head shot.
Bell swings widly with a right hand
and Bell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bell punishes Dela Cruz's body with a nice straight punch.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Bell is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dela Cruz. Bell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dela Cruz misses with a body shot.
Dela Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bell circles away.
Dela Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Bell.
Bell throws a hook but Dela Cruz avoids it easily.
Dela Cruz slips a straight right by Bell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bell stuffs the takedown attempt from Dela Cruz. Dela Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dela Cruz. Bell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dela Cruz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bell throws a hook to the side of Dela Cruz's head but Dela Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dela Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Dela Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dela Cruz misses with a shot to the body
and Bell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bell misses the jab.
Dela Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dela Cruz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Bell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dela Cruz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bell to score with a decent uppercut.
Dela Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice uppercut lands for Bell. That snapped Dela Cruz's head back.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bell as he jumps to the side.
Bell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dela Cruz.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Archie Bell.
I think Bell 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Archie Bell!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Archie Bell!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Archie Bell!

Archie Bell wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Archie Bell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.