PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and chin lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Bisping
vs
lee

190 cm
18
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
255 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Bisping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, chin lee!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bisping looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

lee has managed to clinch.
lee stops a takedown attempt from Bisping.
Bisping unloads a knee to the mid-section. lee lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bisping is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Bisping. That's going to take a lot out of him.
lee is looking to break free of the clinch but Bisping has double underhooks.

Bisping escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Bisping has closed the distance and engaged lee in a clinch.
lee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bisping is looking for a takedown up against the cage. lee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from lee.
lee prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bisping is looking for a takedown up against the cage. lee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
lee gets underhooks to prevent Bisping's takedown attempt.
lee looking for a takedown.

Bisping has dropped down and is working for a takedown. lee is trying to keep an underhook but Bisping manages to get the takedown into half guard.
lee is trying to stand up here but Bisping is controlling him well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if lee can do anything to dispel that myth.
lee looks gassed!
lee trying to control but Bisping postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping tries to stand but his hand is stuck under lee.
lee is looking to control Bisping's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can lee avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bisping is keen to just control but lee is a slippery customer.
lee is looking to improve his position.

Bisping is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Bisping is looking for a kimura here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
lee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bisping checks it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Bisping looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bisping tries to close the distance and clinch up but lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bisping shoots for a double leg takedown but lee sprawls well. He's pushed Bisping's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
lee misses with the combination.

Bisping shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bisping can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as lee is looking to escape.
Bisping looking to finish lee with some ground and pound. This is bad for lee!
Bisping trying to control but lee is having none of it.
lee is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bisping sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

Bisping looking to secure an arm triangle but lee defends it well.
lee flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

Bisping wants to finish this one by submission but lee is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bisping.
Bisping won't let lee get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bisping looking to control but lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bisping lands a big elbow.
lee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
lee is looking to improve his position but Bisping isn't that keen on the idea.
lee is squirming around, avoiding Bisping's attempts to control the action.
Bisping is in the full mount, landing strikes.
lee throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bisping. What's that going to do exactly?
lee throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bisping. What's that going to do exactly?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bisping dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A combination from lee does no damage.
Bisping shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with lee but lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bisping avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bisping tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bisping is looking to clinch.
Bisping wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from lee. No joy for Bisping on that attempt.
Bisping avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bisping is looking to clinch but lee is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bisping moves away.
chin lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
lee is breathing heavily.
Bisping throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around lee's waist but lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bisping off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Bisping. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bisping bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bisping.
lee tries to clinch but Bisping moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
lee wants to clinch but Bisping slips to the side

and Bisping counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for lee!
Bisping connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
lee can't escape the position.
lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
lee tries to lock up and control but Bisping gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
lee avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bisping.
lee tries to hold on but Bisping postures up.
Bisping trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bisping is really struggling to control lee but he's trying to hold on to the position.
lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bisping. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping lands with some vicious ground and pound - can lee hang on?

lee is rocked!

Bisping looking to secure an arm triangle but lee defends it well.
lee is squirming around, avoiding Bisping's attempts to control the action.
Bisping has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bisping working lee over with strikes here.
Bisping trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bisping is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because lee is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bisping connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
lee is still in real trouble! Can Bisping finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bisping working for a guillotine from mount but lee is in no mood to give up.

Bisping has control of lee's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and lee regains control of the situation pretty easily.
lee seems to have recovered his senses.

Bisping working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Michael Bisping overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bisping blocks lee's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
lee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bisping with good strikes from the mount here!
lee is looking to get to half guard.

Bisping stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
lee connects with a nice looking jab.
lee looks to land a combination but Bisping avoids it well.
lee misses with a few strikes there.
Bisping shoots in looking for a takedown. lee tries to sprawl out of it but Bisping keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. lee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

lee bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bisping wants to control but lee postures up.
Bisping tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bisping manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bisping dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bisping darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bisping content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bisping wants to lay and pray for a moment but lee keeps working.
Bisping drops an elbow to the side of lee's head.
lee wants to get back to his feet.
lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bisping.
lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bisping throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping wants to pass the guard but lee is defending well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bisping tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Bisping breaks the clinch.

Bisping scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bisping is keen to just control but lee is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bisping is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and lee defends it well.
Bisping winds up and cracks lee with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bisping frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bisping tries to control but lee wriggling away.
lee regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bisping trying to mount his opponent but lee defends it.
Bisping trying to control from half guard but lee is working away.
Bisping takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Bisping is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bisping passes to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping avoids the attempt from lee to control.

Bisping looking for a guillotine from mount but lee is having none of it.
lee is in a horrible position here. Bisping smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bisping looking to finish lee with some ground and pound. This is bad for lee!
Bisping landing strikes from the mount and lee is in trouble!

Bisping is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, lee has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bisping looking to control but lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bisping has control of lee's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and lee regains control of the situation pretty easily.
lee really wants to buck Bisping off and get back to his feet.
Bisping content just to control the position here.
lee tries to hold on but Bisping postures up.
Bisping looking to control but lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
chin lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bisping showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bisping, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bisping!