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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aidan McGregor (ranked 3645 p4p, 6134 weight class) and Michael Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 638 weight class). Michael Bisping will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aidan McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Bisping!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bisping.
A momentary lapse in concentration from McGregor enables Bisping to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McGregor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McGregor wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McGregor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bisping is one step ahead there.
Bisping looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGregor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bisping manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor advances to half guard.
McGregor slows the pace down in half guard.
McGregor has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McGregor seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bisping for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bisping is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if McGregor 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
McGregor'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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bisping.
A quick step to the side and McGregor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGregor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bisping swivels and escapes.
Bisping feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bisping sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McGregor pulls Bisping in close to prevent any damage.
Bisping must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGregor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bisping's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Further stalling from McGregor.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aidan McGregor will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bisping fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGregor, pushing him back against the cage.
Bisping wants to take the fight to the mat but McGregor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McGregor gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bisping regains guard.
McGregor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McGregor looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bisping not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McGregor wants to pass the guard but Bisping is keeping the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bisping can't keep his opponent in guard - McGregor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McGregor looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two 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 stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bisping stuffs the takedown attempt from McGregor. McGregor gets slowly back to his feet.
McGregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bisping throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGregor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bisping forces McGregor back against the cage and clinches.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Bisping.
Bisping tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGregor just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bisping fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGregor shoots for a takedown but Bisping saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bisping tries to counter with a clinch but McGregor shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aidan McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McGregor lands in his opponent's guard.
Bisping not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGregor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bisping is keeping the position for now.
McGregor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McGregor passes Bisping's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor content to control rather than advance.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bisping can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aidan McGregor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan McGregor dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bisping sizes up McGregor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGregor tries to clinch up but Bisping circles away and keeps his distance.
Despite the aggression on Bisping's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McGregor moves away from the strike by Bisping.
Bisping looks for a takedown but McGregor sprawls well.
McGregor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bisping fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGregor avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping tries a head kick but it misses.
Bisping fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGregor, pushing him back against the cage.
Bisping doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bisping tries to pull guard but McGregor holds him up against the cage and eventually Bisping drops back down to his feet.
Aidan McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Bisping.
Bisping is trying to pull guard but McGregor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McGregor tries for a takedown but Bisping manages to get underhooks.
McGregor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bisping is defending well.
McGregor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bisping gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping lands a left hand.
Bisping escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor has managed to clinch.
McGregor wants a takedown.
Bisping is trying to break free.
Bisping tries to break free but McGregor pushes him back against the cage.
Bisping just leaning against McGregor, taking a breather.
Bisping is trying to maintain a safe position but McGregor gets an underhook and turns Bisping into the cage.
Bisping goes for a takedown attempt but McGregor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Michael Bisping seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bisping clinches.
Bisping breaks from the clinch.
Bisping uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
Bisping scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
I wouldn't like to be where McGregor is right now.
Bisping working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where McGregor is right now.
Bisping tries to stand but McGregor is controlling his head.
McGregor keeping his opponent close.
You can see the frustration on McGregor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Michael Bisping has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aidan McGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGregor sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bisping comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGregor 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aidan McGregor!
A victorious Aidan McGregor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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