PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julius Caesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caesar comes to the cage accompanied by Roman Legion March. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Caesar
vs
Bisping

170 cm
25
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Julius Caesar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Bisping!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bisping looks for a takedown but Caesar sprawls well.
Bisping fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bisping fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Julius Caesar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Bisping.
Bisping has his takedown stuffed
and Caesar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Caesar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bisping takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab by Caesar.

It looks like Michael Bisping has been cut.
Caesar lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bisping shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Caesar as he jumps to the side.
Caesar connects with a crisp jab.

Bisping shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Caesar is trying to defend but Bisping finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caesar is looking to get back to is feet but Bisping passes into side control.
Bisping controlling from side mount.
Caesar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bisping on the ground.
Caesar is pushing Bisping's head away, looking to escape. Bisping manages to hold on to the position though.
Caesar seems a little lost for a moment, as Bisping dominates the positioning.
Caesar wants to get back to his feet but Bisping drags him back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bisping taking a breather here.
Bisping wants to control but Caesar is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.
Bisping trying to control the action but Caesar is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caesar is being controlled here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bisping dives in and grabs Caesar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Caesar pushes down on Bisping's head and hops out.
Bisping shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Caesar lands a jab.
Bisping shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Caesar defends it nicely.
Julius Caesar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Caesar throws the left hand but Bisping avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Caesar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Caesar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Caesar lunges at Bisping with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bisping's hand.

Caesar has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caesar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bisping looks winded!
A body shot lands from Caesar.
Caesar lands a right hand.
Bisping tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Caesar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Caesar pushes Bisping back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
Caesar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bisping backwards.
Caesar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Bisping is rocked!
Caesar creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bisping with a big uppercut! Bisping tries to clinch up but Caesar pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bisping to the mat! Bisping covers up and Caesar unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Julius Caesar!
Julius Caesar thanked the fans post fight for their support.