PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michale Bisping J (ranked 4013 p4p, 416 weight class) and Suppa Beast (ranked 3428 p4p, 368 weight class). Michale Bisping J has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bisping J
vs
Beast

185 cm
18
195 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
194 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michale Bisping J!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Suppa Beast!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Beast clinches up with Bisping J and pushes him back against the cage.

Beast escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bisping J misses with an uppercut
and Beast counters with a series of strikes. Bisping J will be more careful next time no doubt.
A jab from Bisping J does it's job there.
Beast slips a jab from Bisping J.
Beast tries to counter with a clinch but Bisping J shakes him off and moves away.
Bisping J throws a lazy uppercut
and Beast makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Beast has managed to clinch.
Beast looking to throw knees to the head but Bisping J is blocking nicely.
Beast jumps guard but Bisping J stands there with Beast around his waist. Beast gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Beast tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bisping J smiles and moves away.
Bisping J rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beast counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping J is pressed up against the cage. Beast has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bisping J down to the mat. Bisping J avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Michale Bisping J has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suppa Beast.

Beast has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good body shot from Beast.

Beast pulls guard effortlessly.
Bisping J would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Beast is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bisping J presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Beast is trying to pull guard but Bisping J has him pressed against the cage.

Beast escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bisping J closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Suppa Beast has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Bisping J.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bisping J pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Beast clinches up against the cage.
Beast tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Beast gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Bisping J pushes Beast off and gets back to his feet.
Bisping J throws a shot from downtown. Beast moves away and avoids it.
Beast looks to land a combination but Bisping J avoids it well.
Bisping J dips to his left and cracks Beast with an uppercut!
Bisping J misses with a straight right.
Beast has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beast there as he acknowledges the shot.

Beast is rocked!
Bisping J is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bisping J jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beast is still on wobbly legs! Can Bisping J finish him?
Good exchange - Bisping J coming out on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bisping J stops a takedown attempt from Beast.
Bisping J is trying to push Beast away but Beast has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Beast taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Beast seems to have recovered his senses.
Beast stalling the fight.
Beast jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bisping J walks away with a smile on his face. Beast gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bisping J looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bisping J throws a jab but it's blocked by Beast.
Michale Bisping J is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bisping J thuds his right hand into Beast's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beast dodges the punch combination from Bisping J.
Bisping J lands a nice hook to Beast's body. Beast takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Bisping J misses.
Bisping J loads up on a big right hand but Beast slips the punch.
Beast uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bisping J.
Bisping J throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beast sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bisping J misses with a wild body shot.
Bisping J misses with a looping right.
Beast shoots in for a takedown but Bisping J shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Beast pushes Bisping J up against the cage in a clinch.

Beast breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beast throws a head kick that misses
and Bisping J counters with a stiff right hand.
Beast looks winded!
Bisping J throws a hook but Beast avoids it easily.
Bisping J throws a hook but Beast avoids it easily.
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 Michale Bisping J will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Suppa Beast's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Beast takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Beast shoots in for a takedown but Bisping J shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Beast throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bisping J counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab from Bisping J.
Bisping J misses with a hook. Beast ducked under it nicely.
Beast moves away from the strike by Bisping J.
Michale Bisping J is winning the standup battle so far.

Beast has Bisping J up against the cage in a clinch.
Beast fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bisping J pulls his leg out and moves away.
Michale Bisping J has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suppa Beast.

Bisping J lands a big right hand that sends Beast crashing to the mat! Bisping J stays standing though and waves Beast back to his feet!
Bisping J is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beast can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Bisping J throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bisping J loads up on a big right hand but Beast slips the punch.
Bisping J throws a lazy right hand but Beast sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bisping J slaps away a takedown attempt from Beast, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Beast is breathing heavily.
Beast steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bisping J.
Beast throws a low kick but Bisping J avoids it.
Bisping J was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bisping J throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Beast has Bisping J up against the cage in a clinch.
Beast tries to pull guard but Bisping J forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Bisping J pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping J misses with a left hand
and Beast counters with a three punch combo that has Bisping J backing up. Bisping J nods at Beast to acknowledge the strikes.
Beast moves in looking to clinch but Bisping J pushes him off.
Michale Bisping J seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bisping J throws a lazy uppercut

and Beast counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bisping J is trying to stand back up but Beast is controlling him
Beast working over Bisping J with some ground and pound. Bisping J looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bisping J is trying to stand back up but Beast is controlling him

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Beast shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bisping J manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Beast must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beast wants to pass the guard but Bisping J is keeping the position.

Bisping J manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bisping J.

Beast gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bisping J can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bisping J's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Beast breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bisping J misses with a lunging right hand

and Beast counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beast working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beast is controlling the pace.

Beast is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bisping J has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michale Bisping J dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Suppa Beast's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Bisping J swings widly with a right hand
and Beast counters with a three punch combo that has Bisping J backing up. Bisping J nods at Beast to acknowledge the strikes.
Bisping J misses with an uppercut. Beast saw that one coming.
Bisping J throws a jab when Beast was well out of range.
Beast fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bisping J throws a right hand that misses
and Beast counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bisping J throws a hook but Beast blocks it.

Beast gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bisping J wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beast has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast lands with a left to the head.
Beast has Bisping J pressed against the cage, preventing Bisping J from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bisping J has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast is trying to pull guard but Bisping J has him pressed against the cage.
Beast taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Beast tries to pull guard but Bisping J holds him up against the cage and eventually Beast drops back down to his feet.
Michale Bisping J has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suppa Beast.

Beast escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beast bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bisping J works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bisping J throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beast staying out of range there.
Bisping J throws a shot from downtown. Beast moves away and avoids it.
Bisping J misses with a straight left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Beast changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bisping J looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Bisping J throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Bisping J looks to land a right hand but Beast moved out of range.

Beast closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bisping J did well to prevent Beast getting side control.

Bisping J manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A combination from Beast does no damage.
Beast slips a jab from Bisping J.
Bisping J looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suppa Beast is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bisping J throws a lazy right hand but Beast sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Bisping J. No joy for Beast on that attempt.
Beast gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping J missing with a left hand there. Beast was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beast throws out a counter right but Bisping J avoids it with no problem.
Bisping J throws out a loose jab but Beast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beast slips under a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beast is defended easily by Bisping J.
Beast takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bisping J lands a jab to the head.
Bisping J scores with the left hand. Beast knows he should have avoided that one.
Beast fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast ducks under a wild hook from Bisping J.
Bisping J listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bisping J throws a shot from downtown. Beast moves away and avoids it.
And Beast tries to counter it with a takedown but Bisping J pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bisping J looks to land a right hand but Beast moved out of range.

Beast drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Bisping J sneaks out the side door and pushes Beast away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bisping J lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Beast shoots in looking for a takedown. Bisping J tries to sprawl out of it but Beast keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bisping J manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michale Bisping J showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bisping J, 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michale Bisping J!
Michale Bisping J retains his middleweight title!