PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bisping (ranked 4533 p4p, 4640 weight class) and Vinzenz Seidenstucker (ranked 529 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bisping
vs
Seidenstucker

185 cm
23
185
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
184
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vinzenz Seidenstucker!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bisping moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bisping.
Bisping just leaning against Seidenstucker, taking a breather.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bisping.
Bisping blocks an uppercut.
Bisping pushes Seidenstucker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bisping blocks an uppercut.

Bisping breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bisping darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Bisping shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bisping wants to pass to mount but Seidenstucker is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping is controlling the pace.
Bisping's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bisping drops an elbow to the side of Seidenstucker's head.

That's two 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 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.

Bisping seems to be working for a kimura but Seidenstucker defends the submission attempt.
Bisping trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping trying to mount his opponent but Seidenstucker defends it.
Bisping takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Further stalling from Bisping.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Seidenstucker should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Bisping closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bisping lands in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bisping looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bisping has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Seidenstucker is proving hard to escape from.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bisping dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Bisping fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Seidenstucker sprawls well initially but Bisping persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bisping sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bisping will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seidenstucker is looking for a sweep. Bisping is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bisping perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Bisping is working for a submission of some sort.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Bisping gets a takedown into half guard.
Michael Bisping overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bisping throwing shots but Seidenstucker is blocking nicely.
Bisping prevents Seidenstucker from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Seidenstucker trying to control but Bisping postures up.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Seidenstucker has eaten all the pies!
Seidenstucker taking some punishment here, with Bisping in his half guard.

Bisping seems to be looking for submissions.
Seidenstucker wants to control but Bisping is keeping busy.

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 calls for the fighters to work.

Seidenstucker is defending against the submission attempts here by Bisping.
Bisping tries to pass to full mount but Seidenstucker defends it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bisping tries a head kick but it misses.

Bisping is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Seidenstucker's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bisping dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Bisping decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bisping is taking a breather. Seidenstucker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bisping takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Bisping is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seidenstucker has hold of Bisping's hands but Bisping slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seidenstucker trying to hold on to Bisping's head to control him but Bisping postures up.
Bisping perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bisping slips a nice elbow through Seidenstucker's hands, connecting with Seidenstucker's forehead.
Bisping is figuring out what he wants to do next.

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.
Bisping is nestled in close to Seidenstucker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bisping sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Bisping feints and as Seidenstucker raises his hands in defense, Bisping changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bisping is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping won't allow Seidenstucker to sweep him here.

Bisping stands up from Seidenstucker's guard - Bisping perhaps looking for a knockout.
Vinzenz Seidenstucker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four 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.

Seidenstucker tries to sprawl but Bisping drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Seidenstucker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bisping's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bisping's corner is telling him to maintain position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bisping showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bisping has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:24

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