Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: EFC 32
Date: Nov 17, 2021

#R1##TD#
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!#SUB#
Bell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuroda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kuroda is looking for a sweep.
Kuroda manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Bell is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Kuroda as he works his way to full guard.
Kuroda keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Bell's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Kuroda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bell defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell wants to control from the top but Kuroda keeps moving.
Kuroda lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
My spies in Cali Gym inform me that Kuroda has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Kuroda trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Kuroda slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kuroda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bell is keeping the position for now.
Kuroda trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bell working for a triangle but Kuroda defends it easily.
Kuroda postures up.
Bell tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Bell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Bell looking for a guillotine here but Kuroda defends easily.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Kuroda from controlling successfully.
Kuroda sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Bell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuroda trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bell is looking for a triangle but Kuroda pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Bell keeping moving, preventing Kuroda from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Kuroda is sitting in close to Bell's body. Bell has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kuroda is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kuroda is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bell.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rj Bell!
A very excited looking Rj Bell rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: EFC 30
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Tail gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bell wants to control from the top but Tail keeps moving.
Bell looking to pass the guard.
Tail keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
My spies in Cali Gym inform me that Bell has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tail looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Bell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tail is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tail has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Tail trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tail trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tail defends well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tail pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bell is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Tail wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
Bell keeping full guard, as Tail tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tail wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
Tail stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tail forces his way into half guard.
Bell is not content to let Tail control the position.#T3##SUB#
Tail is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Bell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bell actively working from the bottom here.
Tail is thwarting Bell's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Bell looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bell looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tail moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Tail swings around for an armbar but Bell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tail's guard.
Bell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tail swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Bell lying in Tail's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Tail decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Bell taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Snail Tail!
Post fight, an emotional Snail Tail said 'Shoutout to my camp Kings Jiu Jitsu/Striking Gym for getting me in tip top shape. I'm the boogeyman in this division... LETSCRAP!'.

Event: EFC 21
Date: Jul 29, 2021

#R1##CL#
Bell tries to keep at a distance but Karpov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bell is looking for a takedown.
Bell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Karpov to keep the fight standing.
Karpov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bell jumps guard but Karpov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jordan Karpov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rj Bell.
Karpov leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Bell pulls guard.
Karpov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bell is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Bell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Karpov stopping the sweep attempt from Bell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Karpov wants to pass the guard but Bell is keeping the position.#T1##SUB2#
Bell is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Karpov has his hands clasped together but Bell extends and breaks Karpov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bell.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rj Bell!
Rj Bell really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that EFC Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: EFC 20
Date: Jul 20, 2021

#R1#
Bell leaves Judge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bell is looking to counter the offense by Judge and move into the clinch.
Judge paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Judge shoots in for a double leg but Bell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Judge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bell is looking to counter the offense by Judge and move into the clinch.
Rj Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Judge.
A slow jab from Bell misses its intended target.
Judge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Judge ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Judge feints and as Bell raises his hands in defense, Judge changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bell trying to keep a closed guard but Judge is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Bell looking for subs off his back but Judge has passed one foot through into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Judge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bell has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Judge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Judge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Bell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Judge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Bell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bell is looking for a triangle but Judge pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Judge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Judge sitting in guard here, content to control.
Judge trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Judge slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Judge passes into half guard.
Bell wants to control but Judge is keeping busy.
Judge takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Judge looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Judge working Bell over with strikes. #SUB2#
Judge is trying for a kimura here. Bell looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Judge wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Judge!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ricky Judge thanked Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: EFC 18
Date: Jun 29, 2021

#R1#
Lokki misses with the combination.
As Lokki backs off Bell throws a huge counter combo but Lokki manages to avoid it all.
Bell moves in looking to clinch but Lokki pushes him off.
Bell misses with a takedown
and Lokki counters with a nice uppercut.
Bell misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Lokki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bell is defended easily by Lokki.
Bell misses with an uppercut
and Lokki counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bell pushes Lokki up against the cage in a clinch.
Bell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lokki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sorsa Lokki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rj Bell.
Bell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lokki to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Lokki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Lokki.
Bell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Lokki lands a slapping body shot.
Bell needs to keep his hands up - Lokki had a free shot at his head there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lokki.
Nice uppercut there from Lokki.
Bell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Lokki counter with a right hand.
Lokki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Lokki scores with a four punch combination!
Bell throws a nice looking combination but Lokki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bell misses with a looping left.
Sorsa Lokki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lokki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lokki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bell misses with a looping right.#T2#
Bell misses with a left hand
and Lokki counters with a stiff right hand.
Bell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lokki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lokki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bell on the side of the head.
Lokki clobbers Bell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lokki connects with a single shot there.
Bell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lokki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Bell misses the target.
Lokki scores with a sloppy right hand. Bell should have avoided that one.
Lokki stalks Bell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bell's face. Bell staggers backwards, shaken.
Bell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Lokki.
Lokki lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Lokki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bell misses with an uppercut
and Lokki counters with a left and a right that stings Bell.
Lokki slips under a jab.
Lokki slaps away a takedown attempt from Bell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lokki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lokki counters with a straight right hand.
Bell's coach down at EFC Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bell's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lokki scores with a three punch combo!
Bell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lokki seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bell misses with a takedown
and Lokki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick from Lokki lands but Bell takes it in his stride.
Lokki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Lokki misses the target.
Bell misses with a double jab.
Lokki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lokki is working the combinations to good effect here.
Lokki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lokki sprawls well. Lokki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bell gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bell fails with the takedown
and Lokki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bell misses with a takedown attempt
letting Lokki counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sorsa Lokki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lokki feints a jab promting Bell to slip. Lokki then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bell slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Lokki. #TD2#
Bell closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lokki quickly recovers to half guard.

Lokki 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Lokki breaks the clinch.
Nice jab there from Lokki.
Bell has his takedown stuffed
and Lokki counters with a one-two to the body.
Bell looks to land a combination but Lokki avoids it well.
Lokki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bell misses with a hook
and Lokki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lokki tries to avoid it but Bell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lokki to the ground. Lokki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Lokki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bell.#T1#
Bell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lokki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD2#
Lokki tries to sprawl but Bell drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Lokki pushes Bell off and gets back to his feet.
Lokki scores with a jab.
Bell looks to clinch
and Lokki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lokki circles away quickly and effectively.
Lokki works over Bell's head and body with a nice combination.
A punch lands to the side of Bell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lokki slaps away a takedown attempt from Bell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sorsa Lokki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rj Bell.
Lokki connects with a solid leg kick.
Sorsa Lokki is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Lokki scores with a jab to the body.
Bell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lokki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lokki's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lokki duly obliges.
Bell takes one to the side of the head.
Lokki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Bell moves into range and clinches up with Lokki.#BC#
Lokki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bell tries to clinch there but Lokki circles away.
Lokki seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lokki connects with a high kick.
Bell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bell tries to clinch there but Lokki circles away. #T3#
Lokki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rj Bell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lokki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lokki blocks a jab.
Lokki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lokki lands a glancing blow to the side of Bell's head.
Lokki connects with a crisp jab.
Lokki scores with a jab to the body.
Bell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bell blocks a head kick by Lokki.
Lokki lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Lokki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Bell gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Lokki breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Lokki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lokki.
Bell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lokki thuds a left hand into Bell's body.
Lokki scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Bell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Lokki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Decent striking displayed by Lokki there.
Nice jab there from Lokki.
Lokki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bell misses with a takedown
and Lokki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sorsa Lokki dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Bell dodges the punch combination from Lokki.
Lokki swats away the attempt to clinch by Bell.
Lokki slips under a jab from Bell.
Lokki throws a series of strikes that have Bell backpedaling.
Bell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Lokki to counter with a crisp jab.
Bell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lokki counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bell shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Bell is working for a kimura but Lokki is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Bell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB2#
Bell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lokki defends it well. #SUB2#
Bell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lokki sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Bell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lokki is controlling Bell's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Bell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lokki tries to roll over but Bell keeps him under control.
Lokki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bell on the ground.#ES#
Lokki has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bell is on him like a limpet, forcing Lokki back against the cage.
Bell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lokki just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Lokki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lokki connects with the punch.
Lokki's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lokki duly obliges.
Bell tries to clinch
and Lokki counters with a three punch combo that has Bell backing up. Bell nods at Lokki to acknowledge the strikes.
Bell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lokki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sorsa Lokki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rj Bell.#T3#
Jab by Lokki.
Lokki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bell might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL2#
Lokki tries to keep at a distance but Bell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bell tries to pull guard but Lokki holds him up against the cage and eventually Bell drops back down to his feet.
Bell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bell is trying to pull guard but Lokki has him pressed against the cage.
Bell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Lokki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lokki scores with a head kick. Bell tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lokki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Bell fails with the takedown
and Lokki counters with a stiff right hand.
Lokki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lokki scores with a head kick. Bell tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lokki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lokki throws a right and a left that Bell avoids nicely.
Bell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lokki defends it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lokki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Lokki.
Bell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lokki connects with a single shot there.
Bell tries to clinch up
and Lokki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sorsa Lokki clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R4#
Lokki lands with a right hand. #TD2#
Bell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lokki keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Bell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Bell is working for a kimura but Lokki is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Bell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bell is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Lokki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Bell postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lokki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bell, into his guard. #REVR#
Lokki wanted to stand there but Bell had control of the position. #SU#
Lokki gets to his feet. Bell looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
Bell misses with a few strikes there.
Bell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bell wants to clinch.
Bell fails with a takedown attempt.
Lokki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lokki is looking to counter punch.
Bell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lokki finds it's way round the side to connect with Bell's head. #CL2#
Bell has managed to clinch.
Bell fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T3#
Bell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sorsa Lokki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rj Bell.#BC#
Lokki breaks the clinch.
Lokki pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bell back to the cage. Lokki follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lokki counters with a left and a right that stings Bell.
Bell is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A cross from Lokki lands.
Bell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bell shoots and misses
and Lokki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lokki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bell takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Bell closes the distance and pushes Lokki back into the cage.
Bell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lokki walks away with a smile on his face. Bell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lokki lands a jab to the head.
Sorsa Lokki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Lokki keeps the fight on the outside.
Lokki throws a series of strikes that have Bell backpedaling.
Bell looks to land a left hand but Lokki moved out of range nicely.
Lokki fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bell just manages to avoid it.
Lokki lands a jab to the nose.
Good exchange - Lokki coming out on top.
Lokki connects with a looping right hand.
Lokki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lokki cracks Bell with an open hand slap.
Lokki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Lokki finds it's target.
Bell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Lokki counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sorsa Lokki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lokki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Sorsa Lokki!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Sorsa Lokki!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Sorsa Lokki!

Sorsa Lokki wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Sorsa Lokki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: EFC 16
Date: Jun 09, 2021

#R1#
Bell tries to clinch but Gray moves out of range.
Gray tries to counter by closing the distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bell.
Gray feints the counter takedown.
Gray dodges the punch combination from Bell.
Gray wants to counter the offense by Bell and move into the clinch position.
Gray slips under a jab from Bell.
Bell misses with a looping left.
Gray with the counter takedown but Bell avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gray with the counter takedown but Bell avoids it easily.
Bell tries to clinch up but Gray circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Gray slips a jab and a cross from Bell. #CL#
Bell clinches up with Gray and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Bell pulls guard successfully.
Gray slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Bell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gray defends it easily.
Bell has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Gray from controlling successfully.
Gray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Gray preventing the sweep.
Gray wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
Gray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Gray 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 Gray , into his guard. #REVR#
Bell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gray swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Bell is stalling in the full guard.
Bell wants to control from the top but Gray keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gray working for a triangle but Bell defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gray keeps working. #SUB#
Bell tries for a kimura but Gray is defending well. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Bell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gray , who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Bell goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gray has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bell but great work by Gray .
Gray advances to full mount.
Bell is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Gray goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bell turns into him and now he's in Gray 's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gray has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bell has managed to get both his arms back between Gray 's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rj Bell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bell tries to clinch but Gray moves out of range.
Gray feints the counter takedown.
Bell throws the left hand but Gray avoids the punch easily.
Bell tries to clinch but Gray is having none of it.
Bell fails with a takedown attempt.
Gray 's coach down at EFC Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gray 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bell fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Gray counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gray .
Bell looking for a sweep. Not yet Bell, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gray wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Bell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gray stands and throws Bell's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Gray is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bell sneaks back into half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Gray is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bell has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Gray is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bell has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Bell looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gray is trying to work for a kimura but Bell is defending well.
Bell regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Gray 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gray looking to sit in guard and control but Bell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gray is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Gray throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Gray working for a triangle but Bell defends it easily.
Bell trying to control but Gray is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Bell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gray looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gray looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gray ! #REVB##SUB2#
Gray wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bell, who protects the arm well.
Bell struggling a bit here.
Gray in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gray 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aron Gray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.#R3#
Bell throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Gray counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bell!
You can see the frustration on Bell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Bell's face as Gray controls the position.
Bell tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Gray tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Gray is trying to get an arm triangle but Bell is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray advances nicely into full mount. #T1#
Bell is trying to escape the mount.
Gray wants to control the action but instead Bell gets a body lock and reverses into Gray 's guard! Nice work!
Aron Gray has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bell looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Gray working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Gray is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bell is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB2#
Gray has his foot on Bell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bell works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Gray is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bell is aware though and is defending well.
Bell trying to control but Gray is working from the bottom.
Bell works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Bell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Bell is looking for a kimura but Gray is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bell to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Gray actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gray doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bell. #SUB#
Bell seems to be looking for submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Gray looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bell is looking for a kimura but Gray is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bell to get the leverage.
Gray is refusing to be controlled, as Bell sits in half guard.
Bell passes to side control.
Gray sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gray gets full guard.#T4#
Bell trying to control but Gray is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gray has his foot on Bell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bell works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Gray has his foot on Bell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bell works his way back into a safe position though.
Gray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bell stands and throws Gray 's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Bell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Bell tries for a kimura but Gray is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gray is looking to regain half guard here but Bell keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Bell tries for a kimura but Gray is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Aron Gray just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R4#
Bell shoots in but Gray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rj Bell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gray circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Gray counters with a single leg into guard. Bell didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gray drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gray jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Gray from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gray passes into side control. #T1#
Gray has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bell!
Gray wants to control the pace but Bell is squirming around nicely.
Gray is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gray sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gray avoids the attempt from Bell to control.
Gray can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bell is looking to escape.
Bell is desperately trying to improve his position but Gray has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Gray controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Gray working for a submission but Bell is keeping him at bay.
Bell tries to reverse the position but Gray maintains control.#SUB2#
Gray has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Bell is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aron Gray !
Aron Gray is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Aron Gray made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: EFC 14
Date: May 20, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Bell darts in and clinches Kuroda up against the cage.#TD2#
Bell tightens his grip and picks Kuroda up, before dumping him to the ground. Kuroda manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kuroda working for a triangle but Bell defends it easily.
Kuroda keeping full guard, as Bell tries to pass.
Kuroda has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kuroda trying to control the position.
Bell wants to control from the top but Kuroda keeps moving.
Kuroda looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuroda, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuroda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bell's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuroda wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
Kuroda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Bell has his foot on Kuroda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuroda works his way back into a safe position though.
Bell has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EFC Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Kuroda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bell is keeping the position for now.
Kuroda trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
Kuroda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bell is keeping the position for now.
Kuroda looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Kuroda avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Bell is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kuroda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Kuroda is posturing up here but Bell has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kuroda tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kuroda has to tap! Slick submission there by Bell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rj Bell!
Rj Bell is the new middleweight champion!

Event: EFC 11
Date: Mar 28, 2021

#R1#
Hunt thumps Bell with a low kick.
Bell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bell throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hunt lands a slapping body shot.
Bell's coach down at EFC Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bell's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bell fails with the takedown
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell misses with a combination
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Bell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Bell moves to clinch but Hunt breaks away
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Bell throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Bell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunt, pushing him back against the cage.
Bell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ispa Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rj Bell.#BC#
Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Bell with a poor takedown
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bell throws an off balance right hand
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Bell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hunt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bell somewhat.
Bell fails with the takedown
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#KD#
Hunt cracks Bell with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bell looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hunt finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Bell is rocked!
Bell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hunt scores with a counter punch that sends Bell to the canvas! Hunt smells blood - he's punishing Bell with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bell has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Hunt!

Event: EFC 10
Date: Mar 19, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Kraven bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bell has one of Kraven's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Bell struggling a bit here.
Kraven throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kraven is looking to take a break and control but Bell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bell struggling a bit here.
Bell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bell has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1#
Bell gets back to full guard.
Bell wants to sweep but no luck.
Bell has control of Kraven's left arm, preventing Kraven from doing any damage.
Kraven looking to pass the guard.
Bell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bell wants to control from the top but Kraven keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kraven looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Kraven controls Bell momentarily but Bell frees himself. #SUB2#
Kraven is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bell defends well.#SUB2#
Kraven escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kraven swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Kraven is looking for a triangle here but Bell uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SUB#
Bell has an Americana. Kraven didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Bell is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Bell hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rj Bell!

Event: EFC8:
Date: Feb 28, 2021

#R1#
Hornblower keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bell.
Hornblower comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Hornblower closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hornblower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bell wants to get back to striking at distance but Hornblower won't allow it.
Hornblower pushes Bell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hornblower lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hornblower slows down the pace here.
Bell tries to circle away but Hornblower has him pinned against the cage.
Hornblower can't find room to land a body shot as Bell controls the action.
Bell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hornblower pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hornblower 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bell under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornblower bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hornblower 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.
Bell moves forwards but Hornblower connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hornblower avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Hornblower misses.#T1#
Bell throws a hook but Hornblower avoids it easily.
Hornblower throws a leg kick but Bell checks it. #CL2#
Hornblower forces Bell back against the cage and clinches.
Hornblower lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
Bell wants to break free but Hornblower has control.
Hornblower lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bell fails to pull guard.
Hornblower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hornblower lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hornblower scores with a shoulder strike.
Hornblower lands with a right to the head.
Hornblower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hornblower .
Bell is trying to push Hornblower away but Hornblower has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The referee calls for Hornblower to work.
A nice left hand lands by Hornblower .
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!
Hornblower throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bells head.
Hornblower lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Bell is trying to pull guard but Hornblower has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rj Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bell trying to control the position but instead, Hornblower has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bell into the cage.
Hornblower lands with a short shot to the head.
Hornblower manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Hornblower . #BC2#
Hornblower pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hornblower lands a nice hook to Bell's body. Bell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hornblower thuds a left hand into Bell's body.#CL2#
Hornblower instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hornblower .
Hornblower blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bell tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short uppercut from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Bell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Hornblower as the two fighters clinch.
Hornblower displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bell up against the cage.
Bell has been working on his balance at EFC Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hornblower .
Hornblower stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bell is trying to pull guard but Hornblower has him pressed against the cage.
Hornblower throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bells head.
A hook to the body from Hornblower .
Bell throws a punch but it's blocked by Hornblower .
Hornblower lands a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hornblower lands a body shot.
Bell is breathing heavily.
Hornblower lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Hornblower breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Hornblower has closed the distance and engaged Bell in a clinch. #BC2#
Hornblower breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hornblower cracks a nice hook into Bell's ribs.#T4##CL2#
Hornblower gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hornblower will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bell up against the cage.
Hornblower 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hornblower lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hornblower lands with a left to the head.
Hornblower lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hornblower gets through Bell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hornblower has Bell pressed against the cage, preventing Bell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hornblower effectively controlling the action here.
Hornblower digs a right hand into Bell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bell's gas tank.
Hornblower slowing the pace effectively.
Bell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bell misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horacio Hornblower dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Hornblower rushes Bell and presses him up against the cage.
Bell throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Hornblower scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Hornblower on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hornblower presses Bell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hornblower lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hornblower lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hornblower keeps control of Bell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Hornblower on the inside.
Bell jumps guard but Hornblower stands there with Bell around his waist. Bell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hornblower lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hornblower working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hornblower .
Hornblower is pushing Bell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hornblower lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Hornblower lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hornblower .
Hornblower stalling.
Hornblower lands a right hand.
Hornblower lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bell backwards. #BC2#
Hornblower breaks from the clinch.
Bell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Hornblower counters with a crisp one two that drops Bell! Hornblower thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bell to his feet! Bell is in big trouble!#ROC2#Bell is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rj Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hornblower throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oh Bell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bell gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Hornblower gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Bell is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Horacio Hornblower !
Horacio Hornblower is the new lightweight champion!

Event: EFC7: Bell vs Kimber
Date: Feb 21, 2021

#R1#
Kimber just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bell misses the target. #TD#
Bell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Bell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kimber rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bell's guard! Nice work there by Kimber! #SUB#
Bell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kimber defends well.#SUB#
Bell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimber wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kimber drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kimber jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kimber wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Bell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kimber defends it easily.
Kimber wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kimber thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bell wants to sweep but no luck.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Kimber from controlling successfully.
Kimber postures up. #SUB#
Bell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Kimber from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Bell is looking for a triangle but Kimber pushes his legs off easily.
Kimber wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kimber drops back looking for a leg! Bell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bell manages to kick Kimber off! Kimber jumps back into Bell's guard.
Bell wants to sweep but no luck.
Kimber trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kimber gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've been hearing good reports from Bell's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kimber trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Bell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kimber controls the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Bell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kimber struggling a bit here.
Kimber is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kimber moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bell wants to control from the top but Kimber keeps moving.
Bell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Bell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kimber keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
Bell tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimber is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kimber working for a triangle but Bell defends it easily.
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimber is trying to keep Bell in close. #SUB2#
Bell is posturing up here but Kimber has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bell tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bell has to tap! Slick submission there by Kimber!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Kimber!
Billy Kimber is the new middleweight champion!
Billy Kimber looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thank you to my loyal fans and thank you MKFC much love to you'll. Good bye.'.

Event: EFC5: Night of Champions
Date: Jan 27, 2021

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Bell. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Name gets a double leg takedown into Bell's guard.#SUB2#
Name is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Name 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. #SUB#
Bell has his foot on Name's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Name works his way back into a safe position though.
Name is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Name drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Name jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Name doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Name manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Bell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Name in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Bell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Name defends well.
Name is looking to work some ground and pound but Bell has wrist control.#SUB#
Name avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Name doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bell is tightening it up a little... Name has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Name reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Name taps out! Nice BJJ there by Bell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rj Bell!
Rj Bell is the new lightweight champion!

Event: EFC4: McGregson vs Eagle 2
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Moss throws a jab but it's blocked by Bell.
Moss has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD#
Bell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bell trying to control the pace.
Moss is looking to control Bell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moss avoid being mounted?
Bell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Moss is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bell in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Moss tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rj Bell!

Event: EFC2: Christmas Fight Night
Date: Dec 25, 2020

#R1##CL#
Bell has managed to clinch.
Bell fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Bell pulls Algiorno into guard.
Bell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Bell is looking for a triangle but Algiorno pushes his legs off easily.
Algiorno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Algiorno is posturing up here but Bell has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Algiorno tries to roll out but it's too tight and Algiorno has to tap! Slick submission there by Bell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rj Bell!

Event: EFC
Date: Dec 09, 2020

#R1#
Bell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Name looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Some wild striking there from Name.
Bell misses with a double jab.
Name jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD2#
Name closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bell is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Name tries for a kimura but Bell is defending well. #SUB2#
Name looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bell is trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB2#
Name is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bell is looking for a sweep.
Name wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bell keeps working.
Bell gets back to half guard.
Bell trying to control but Name postures up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Name's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Name's back!
Bell lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Name hold on?!
Name rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Name blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bell.
Bell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Name is looking to control Bell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Name avoid being mounted?
Name keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Name tries to get to full guard but Bell has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rj Bell will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Name sprawls well. Name wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bell gets slowly back to his feet.
Bell misses with a double jab. #TD2#
Name scores with a takedown into Bell's guard.#SUB#
Bell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Name can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Name is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bell has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Name trying to control the position. #T1#
Bell wants to control from the top but Name keeps moving.
Bell tries to free his leg and advance position but Name is retaining full guard.
Bell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Bell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Name looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bell is one step ahead there.
Bell trying to control but Name is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bell won't allow Name to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Bell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Name has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bell has managed to get both his arms back between Name's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bell avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Name is looking for a triangle but Bell pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rj Bell will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Name checks a leg kick.
Bell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Name.
Name shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bell sprawls well. Bell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Name gets slowly back to his feet.
Bell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bell throws an overhand right that lands on Name's shoulder, as Name tries to avoid the shot.
Nice sprawl there from Bell as Name shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell lands a glancing blow to the side of Name's head.
Bell shoots in but no luck this time.
No Name seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Name throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Bell counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Bell has hold of one of Name's legs. Name is fighting the takedown attempt but Bell gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T1#
Name is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Name is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bell trying to control but Name is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Name looking for a guillotine here but Bell defends easily.
Bell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Name controls Bell momentarily but Bell frees himself.
Name wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Bell avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Bell postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Name is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bell, into his guard. #REVB#
Bell is trying to control the position but Name postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Name defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rj Bell clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4##TD2#
Name fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bell to the ground. Name is now in Bell's guard.
Name stops Bell from standing up.
Name must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Name from controlling successfully.
Bell trying to keep a closed guard but Name is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bell holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Name looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Bell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Name is aware though and is defending well.
Rj Bell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB#
Bell working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Name has passed into half guard!
Bell is trying to maintain the position but Name is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Bell looking for submissions off his back.
Bell is staying active underneath Name, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bell trying to control but Name postures up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bell is not content to let Name control the position.
Name perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bell pushes Name off looking to stand but Name dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Name.
Bell throws a body shot but no joy.
Name misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Name tries for a takedown but Bell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Name manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bell on his heels. He'll look to pass Bell's guard now, I'm sure.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Name from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

No Name dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Name shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bell as he jumps to the side.
Bell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Name shoots and misses #CL#
and Bell moves into the clinch.#BC#
Bell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rj Bell is winning the standup battle so far.
Bell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Name.
Name tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bell swivels and escapes.
Rj Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of No Name.
Bell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Name is looking to clinch but Bell is avoiding it. #CL#
Bell clinches up with Name and pushes him back against the cage.
Bell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Name's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Name can't get the takedown.
Name gets underhooks to prevent Bell's takedown attempt.
Name wants a takedown.
Bell is working for takedown but Name is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Name wants a takedown.
Name is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Name has Bell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Name changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bell misses with a straight left.
Bell misses with a two punch combination.
Bell slips a jab and a cross from Name.
Bell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A combination from Bell does no damage.
Bell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Name circles away.
Name tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Name somewhat.
Bell throws a jab when Name was well out of range.
Name throws a nice looking combination but Bell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Name throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bell.
Bell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Name's head.
Bell wants to control from the top but Name keeps moving. #SUB2#
Name looking for a guillotine here but Bell defends easily.
Bell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Name being controlled here, momentarily.
No Name has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rj 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:47
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rj Bell!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2020

#R1#
Bell missing with a left hand there. Name was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Name looks to land a right hand but Bell moved out of range.
A low kick from Name misses #TD#
and Bell counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Bell seems to be looking for submissions.
Bell wants to take a breather but Name is having none of it.
Name moves into full guard.
Name wants to sweep here but Bell controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell throws an elbow that misses. Name uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bell's guard. Nice move by Name!#REVB#
Bell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Name wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
Name stays in close to Bell's body and controls the position.
Bell keeping full guard, as Name tries to pass.
Name engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bell trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Name slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bell wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Name accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Name drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bell! #REVR#
Name is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Bell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sloppy strikes there by Bell.#T3#
Bell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Name is avoiding damage well. #SUB#
Bell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Name is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Name sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bell passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell trying to control the action but Name is working from the bottom.
Name dodges the ground and pound from Bell.#T4#
Bell trying to control the action but Name is working from the bottom.
Name tries to buck Bell off but Bell is having none of it.
Name parries the strikes from Bell easily there. Bell is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Name to escape. #SUB#
Bell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Name wants to control but Bell postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rj Bell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Name moves in looking to clinch but Bell pushes him off.
Name connects with a right hand. Bell shakes it off.#CL#
Bell clinches with his opponent.
Bell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Name.
Bell prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Bell manages to break the clinch.
We've been informed that Name has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bell throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Name throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Name scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Name trying to control the position but Bell is working away.
Bell is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Name tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bell wants to get back to his feet but Name drags him back down.
Name slows the pace down.
Bell is not content to let Name control the position. #SUB2#
Name wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bell, who protects the arm well.
Bell tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bell is working hard here to advance position.
Bell is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Name asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Name throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Name in side control, throwing shots but Bell defends.
Name wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bell keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Name can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Name thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Bell is trying to improve his position.
Bell tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB2#
Name goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bell turns into him and now he's in Name's guard.
Bell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Name preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Name manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bell manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Bell looking to control but Name passes into half guard.
Bell is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Name is trying to control. Bell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Name might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bell haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bell is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but No Name will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Name doesn't manage to clinch there - Bell circles away.
Name keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Name throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Bell gets tackled into the cage by Name. Name maintains the clinch. #BC#
Bell manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Name gets caught napping as Bell dives in and scores a takedown. Name manages to retain guard.
Bell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Name looking for a sweep. Not yet Name, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rj Bell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Name is trying to keep Bell in close.
Bell throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Name not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bell controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Name gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bell tries to free his leg and advance position but Name is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Name is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bell is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Bell is looking to work some ground and pound but Name has wrist control.
Bell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Name looking to control.
Name trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bell working some strikes from top position.
Bell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Name is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Bell drops back looking for a leg! Name is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Name manages to kick Bell off! Bell jumps back into Name's guard. #T3#
Bell preventing the sweep.
Name is trying to keep Bell in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Name counters with a stiff right hand.
Bell takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Bell shoots for a double leg takedown but Name sprawls well. He's pushed Bell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Name checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Name moves into the clinch.
Bell wants to break free but Name has control.
Name changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bell misses with a straight right.
Name is looking for the big counter here.
Name misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Bell.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bell takes one to the side of the head.
Bell fails to land the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rj 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rj Bell!

Event: QFC Tournament 1020 Round 3
Date: Nov 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Bell has closed the distance and engaged Dharma in a clinch.
Dharma swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Bell tightens his grip and picks Dharma up, before dumping him to the ground. Dharma manages to land in guard.
Bell wants to pass the guard but Dharma is keeping the position.
Bell preventing the sweep.
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Dharma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dharma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell wants to control from the top but Dharma keeps moving.
Dharma looking for a sweep. Not yet Dharma, not yet.
Bell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Bell stays in close to Dharma's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Dharma 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.
Bell won't allow Dharma to sweep him here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dharma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bell's guard. #REVR#
Dharma wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
Dharma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Bell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dharma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dharma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dharma being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dharma is one step ahead there.
Dharma trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom. #T3#
Bell controlling Dharma's posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bell looks to throw the jab but Dharma is out of range. #TD#
Dharma shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bell trying to control from the bottom.
Bell tries to get to full guard but Dharma has control of the leg.
Dharma looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Bell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bell controlling the position.
Bell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dharma is one step ahead there.
Dharma throwing strikes from guard but Bell blocks nicely.
Bell wants to control but Dharma passes easily into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bell trying to hold on to Dharma's head to control him but Dharma postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rj Bell will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bell throws a hook but Dharma blocks it.
Dharma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bell.
Dharma throws a body shot but no joy.
Bell throws out a loose jab but Dharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dharma misses with a two punch combination.
Dharma slips a straight right by Bell.#TD#
Dharma fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bell to the ground. Dharma is now in Bell's guard.
Bell looking to control.
Bell is trying to hold Dharma in close to prevent damage but Dharma has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell trying to hold on to Dharma's head to control him but Dharma postures up.
Dharma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bell keeps working. #T1#
Dharma is really struggling to control Bell but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Khan Dharma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dharma scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dharma 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.
Ground and pound from Dharma. #SUB2#
Bell actively working from the bottom here.
Dharma is thwarting Bell's attempts to control the position.
Dharma is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Dharma is keen to just control but Bell is a slippery customer.
Bell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bell.
Bell keeping full guard, as Dharma tries to pass. #SUB2#
Bell looking for a guillotine here but Dharma defends easily.
Bell trying to control the position.
Dharma trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom. #T3#
Bell trying to strike off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bell misses with a hook.
Dharma looks to score with a jab to the body but Bell is just out of range.
A big right from Bell misses.
Bell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dharma half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dharma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bell.
Dharma is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bell.
Dharma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Bell goes for a double leg but Dharma avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dharma continues to drive forward.
Dharma fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Bell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dharma to the ground. Bell is now in Dharma's guard.
Dharma keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dharma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Dharma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dharma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rj Bell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Bell thows a leg kick but Dharma checks it #TD#
and Dharma counters with a takedown into side control.
Bell is looking for a sweep.
Dharma lands some shots froms side control.
Dharma scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dharma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bell keeps working.
Bell tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dharma presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SUB#
Dharma 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell is looking to get to half guard.
Dharma with good strikes from the mount here!#T1#
Bell is working to get back to half guard.
Dharma landing strikes from the mount and Bell is in trouble!
Bell regains half guard.
Dharma scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bell is refusing to be controlled, as Dharma sits in half guard.
Bell gets back to full guard. #T2#
Dharma lands a couple of digs.
Bell working a defensive guard here.
Dharma wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
Dharma pushes down on Bell's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Bell actively working from the bottom here.
Dharma content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Dharma passes to side control.
Bell gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Dharma is working for a submission of some sort.
Bell is in trouble now - Dharma has advanced to mount!
Khan Dharma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Bell tries to hold on but Dharma postures up.
Bell can't escape the position.
Bell is still trying to improve position.
Dharma controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bell tries to hold on but Dharma pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khan Dharma showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Khan Dharma!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Khan Dharma!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Khan Dharma!

Khan Dharma wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 1020 Round 2
Date: Nov 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andersson scoring well with a low kick there.
Andersson throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Bell counters with a takedown into side control.
Andersson wants to get back to his feet but Bell is dominant here and he's now got Andersson's back!
I would not like to be Andersson right now.
I really don't envy Andersson right now. #SUB2#
Bell has his arm under Andersson's chin here. Game over son! Bell squeezes tightly and Andersson is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rj Bell!

Event: QFC Tournament 1020 Round 1
Date: Nov 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Otori.
Otori lands a head kick!
Otori throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Otori fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Otori throws a head kick that misses.
Bell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Otori manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Bell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Otori to the mat! Otori manages to get full guard.
Otori wants to get back to his feet but Bell passes into half guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Bell in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Otori tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rj Bell!

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