PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between rooie mano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

mano
vs
Bisping

180 cm
22
185 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

188 cm
23
174 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Asphyxiation Ltd. 14.99-24.99 (CBK)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, rooie mano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Bisping!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mano moves out of range of the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Bisping there.
Bisping tries to clinch up but mano circles away and keeps his distance.
Bisping tries to clinch but mano moves out of range.
Bisping swinging wildly here.
Bisping throws a right and a left that mano avoids nicely.

mano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Well, if mano is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

mano is trying to work for a kimura but Bisping is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
mano trying to pass the guard but Bisping defending well.
Bisping wants to get back to full guard.
mano tries to pass to full mount but Bisping defends it.

mano wants to work for an arm triangle but Bisping is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bisping is looking for a sweep. mano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
mano wants to take a breather but Bisping is having none of it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
mano slips a jab and a cross from Bisping.
Bisping misses with a straight right.
Bisping throws a series of punches but mano avoids them all with ease.
Bisping rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but mano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bisping gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and mano counters with a takedown into side control.
mano wants to control but Bisping is keeping him busy.
Bisping wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
An elbow from mano crashes against the mat.
mano prevents Bisping from escaping the position.
mano tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
mano trying to control the action but Bisping is working from the bottom.
mano throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bisping works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

That's four 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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bisping throws a combination that misses

and mano counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bisping's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
mano won't allow Bisping to get back to his feet.
mano works over Bisping with some ground and pound from guard.
mano looking to pass the guard.
Bisping wants to stand and escape but mano is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

rooie mano 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.

Bisping misses with a combination
and mano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
mano misses with a few strikes there.
Bisping throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and mano counters with a single leg into guard. Bisping didn't expect that.
mano trying to control but Bisping is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
mano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
mano wants to control from the top but Bisping keeps moving.
mano wants to pass the guard but Bisping is keeping the position.
Bisping utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bisping swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's two 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 swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and mano counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bisping won't be happy with that.
Bisping tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Bisping is trying to stand back up.
Bisping trying to control the hands but mano won't let him.

mano looking for the choke from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping covering up well under a series of strikes from mano.

Bisping is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bisping is trying to get back to his feet but mano has full control of the position and if anything, Bisping has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

mano working for a choke but Bisping reverses nicely into mano 's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

mano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bisping defends well.

mano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

rooie mano 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!

mano blocks the body kick.
Bisping throws an overhand right that lands on mano's shoulder, as mano tries to avoid the shot.
Bisping misses with a hook.
mano swats away the attempt to clinch by Bisping.
Bisping throws a combination that misses
and mano counters with a two punch combo.
Bisping throws a head kick that misses
and Bisping takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bisping throws a combination that misses

and mano decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bisping's guard.

mano is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bisping is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bisping has escaped and now he's on top!
mano lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bisping!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

mano swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bisping is now in mano's guard. A big mistake from mano there, giving up the dominant position!

mano throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bisping uses it to pass to side control.
Bisping tries to move to mount but mano blocks the move with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
mano is not content to let Bisping control the position.
mano is looking to reverse the position.
Bisping controlling the position from side mount.
Bisping working the strikes but mano uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
mano trying to control from the bottom.
Bisping tries to pass the half guard into mount. mano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
mano trying to control from the bottom.
Bisping keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

mano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
rooie mano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bisping is trying to control. mano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
mano won't allow Bisping to pass to mount.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bisping connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed mano momentarily.

Bisping throws a left that rocks mano and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Bisping dives into side control, looking to finish! Can mano regain composure!

mano is rocked!
Bisping controlling the position.
Oh mano is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
mano manages to get back to half guard.
Sam Bisping has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
mano seems to have got his legs back now.
Bisping wants to take a breather but mano is having none of it.
Bisping scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Bisping comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think mano 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... rooie mano!