PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bisping (ranked 2950 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Armstrong (ranked 4041 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Bisping
vs
Armstrong

198 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael Bisping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kevin Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Bisping scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bisping misses with a double jab.
Armstrong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bisping throws a series of punches but Armstrong moves out of range.

Armstrong shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Armstrong was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Armstrong goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bisping has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Armstrong but great work by Bisping.
Armstrong is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bisping wants to lay and pray for a moment but Armstrong keeps working.
Armstrong is looking for a sweep.
Bisping trying to control the action but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Armstrong is looking for a sweep.
Armstrong stops Bisping from passing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bisping wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Armstrong is still trying to improve position.
Armstrong sneaks back into half guard.
Bisping is breathing heavily.

Armstrong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Armstrong is looking for a sweep. Bisping is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Armstrong actively working from the bottom here.

Armstrong looking for submissions from an awkward position 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.

Armstrong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bisping pulls his head out easily.
Bisping wants to take a breather but Armstrong is having none of it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Armstrong looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bisping!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Armstrong goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bisping has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Armstrong but great work by Bisping.
Armstrong is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Michael Bisping will probably get the nod.
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.

Bisping throws a right and a left that Armstrong avoids nicely.

Armstrong closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bisping quickly recovers to half guard.

Armstrong 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Armstrong is trying to work for a kimura but Bisping is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Armstrong is looking for a kimura here.

Armstrong is looking for a kimura but Bisping is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Armstrong to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Armstrong is working for a kimura but Bisping is defending it quite comfortably.

Armstrong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bisping sees it coming and defends easily.

Armstrong is looking for a kimura here.
Bisping trying to control but Armstrong postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Armstrong is looking for a kimura here.

Armstrong is working for a kimura but Bisping is defending it quite comfortably.

Armstrong wants to work for an arm triangle but Bisping is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Bisping is defending against the submission attempts here by Armstrong.

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.

Armstrong wants to work for an arm triangle but Bisping is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bisping wants to control but Armstrong is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bisping misses with a two punch combination.
Armstrong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bisping with a body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Bisping gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Armstrong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Bisping looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Armstrong dodges the punch combination from Bisping.
A nice side step and Armstrong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bisping lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Armstrong backs up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping misses with a wild combination.
Michael Bisping is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Armstrong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bisping sprawls well initially but Armstrong persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bisping trying to control from the bottom.

Armstrong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bisping defends it well.

Armstrong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bisping doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Armstrong.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Armstrong seems to be looking for submissions.

Armstrong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bisping sees it coming and defends easily.

Armstrong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bisping defends it well.
Bisping on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bisping tries to get out of the position.

Armstrong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bisping is just riding it out for now. Armstrong eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bisping manages to get to full guard.
Armstrong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Armstrong drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bisping dives on top into guard.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Armstrong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bisping trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kevin Armstrong.
I think Armstrong 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Armstrong!
Kevin Armstrong took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.