|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adriano Da Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Bisping could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Adriano Da Costa's chin.
|
|
|
183 cm
18
192 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
182 cm
21
200 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power |
| |
|
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Bisping! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Adriano Da Costa! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bisping waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Costa. Decent striking displayed by Da Costa there.
It looks like Michael Bisping has been cut. Da Costa throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Bisping does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Bisping missing with a left hand there. Da Costa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Da Costa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bisping tries to avoid it but Da Costa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bisping to the ground. Bisping escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Bisping thows a left - swing and a miss! Da Costa wants to clinch. Bisping jabbing away but nothing is landing. Da Costa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bisping misses the shot to the body. Bisping clobbers Da Costa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Da Costa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Da Costa moves into the clinch successfully.
Da Costa stalling in the clinch but Bisping improves position. Da Costa misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Da Costa throws an elbow that misses.
Bisping tries a body shot but Da Costa blocks it.
Bisping will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Da Costa up against the cage. Bisping is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Da Costa is keeping busy. A bit of stalling here from Da Costa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Da Costa.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Da Costa scores with a shot to the side of Bisping's head. Da Costa slows down the pace here.
Bisping avoiding damage as Da Costa throws knees to the body.
Bisping misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee calls for Da Costa to work.
Da Costa gets control of Bisping's arms and successfully pulls guard. Da Costa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bisping wants to control from the top but Da Costa keeps moving. Da Costa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bisping! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bisping is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Da Costa content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Da Costa lands with some strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Da Costa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Da Costa with the ground and pound from mount. This has been an exciting period of action! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. A big strike lands for Da Costa! That's really hurt Bisping and he's turned his back - Da Costa keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Da Costa jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adriano Da Costa! Our winner, Adriano Da Costa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
30% |
|
|
|
|
|
|