PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moore has chosen Frank Klepacki - March to doom as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bishop
vs
Moore

172 cm
33
149 lbs
21 - 11 - 1

169 cm
35
148 lbs
25 - 17 - 3

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

GREEN!160

Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Moore!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore checks a leg kick nicely.
Kevin Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bishop on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moore. Moore obviously looking to wear him down.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Moore. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moore.

It looks like Kevin Bishop has been cut.
Moore throws a series of strikes that have Bishop backpedaling.

Moore closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bishop to the mat! Bishop manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bishop controls Moore momentarily but Moore frees himself.
Bishop is adopting a defensive guard.
Moore is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kevin Bishop.
Moore thows a leg kick but Bishop checks it
and Moore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moore looks to land a right hand but Bishop moved out of range.
Moore feints and then cracks Bishop's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bishop down.
Moore goes for a double leg but Bishop avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bishop continues to drive forward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop blocking some punches.
Bishop scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Bishop scores with a nice short uppercut.
Moore gets underhooks to prevent Bishop's takedown attempt.
Bishop stalling the fight.
We've been hearing reports that Bishop has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Moore gets underhooks to prevent Bishop's takedown attempt.
Moore prevents a body shot from Bishop.
Moore is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moore lands with a right to the head.
Moore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Moore breaks the clinch.
Bishop misses with a looping left.
Moore walks into a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bishop throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Moore.
Bishop takes one to the chin there.
Bishop slips under a jab.
Moore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Moore just misses with a punch to the body.
Moore stuffs the takedown.
Moore connects with an inside leg kick.
Moore throws a leg kick

and Bishop counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Moore's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore looking for a sweep. Not yet Moore, not yet.
Bishop missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moore is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore connects with a couple of short punches.
Moore trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Bishop tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bishop manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moore manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bishop stopping the sweep attempt from Moore.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Moore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Bishop's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Moore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moore misses with a straight left.
Moore finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bishop chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moore can pounce on him.
Moore throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bishop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moore throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
Moore thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bishop if he has to take too many more of those.
Moore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bishop slips a jab and a cross from Moore.
Bishop fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moore throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bishop.
Moore lands a body shot.
Moore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Bishop checks a low kick from Moore.
Bishop attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bishop pushes Moore away with a front kick.
Moore tries a low kick but Bishop avoids it.
Bishop misses with a low kick.
Moore misses with a hook. Bishop ducked under it nicely.
Moore tries to land a leg kick but Bishop saw it coming and moves away.
Bishop is looking to wear down Moore with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moore throws a head kick but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop throws out a loose jab but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop misses with an uppercut.
Moore throws a head kick but Bishop moves out of range.
Moore moves out of range of the leg kick from Bishop.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Bishop catches Moore with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Moore misses with a left hand
and Moore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bishop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moore. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Moore.
Bishop paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore throws a low kick but Bishop avoids it.
Bishop lands an overhand right.
Bishop misses the shot to the body.
Bishop bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Moore's head.
Bishop darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bishop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bishop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Moore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moore slaps away a takedown attempt from Bishop, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bishop stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore tries to buck Bishop off but Bishop is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bishop is trying to control. Moore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bishop thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bishop not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Moore moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moore pulls Bishop in close to his closed guard and prevents Bishop from doing any damage or advancing position.
Moore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kevin Bishop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Bishop's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Moore fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bishop checks it well.
Moore shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moore.
Moore tries to land a front kick but Bishop steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Moore tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bishop is able to avoid easily.
Bobby Moore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A clash of legs there as Moore blocks the low kick.
Moore connects with a crisp jab.
Bishop shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Moore is looking to slow Bishop down with leg kicks.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Some bone on bone action there as Moore checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bishop scores with a punch to the head.
Bishop lands a glancing blow to the side of Moore's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Bishop.
Bishop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moore throws a shot from downtown. Bishop moves away and avoids it.
A nice combination there by Moore.
Bishop shoots in looking for a takedown but Moore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bishop's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Moore slips a straight right by Bishop.
Moore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bishop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moore.
Moore shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bishop sprawls well. Bishop wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moore gets slowly back to his feet.
Moore takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore shoots in for a double leg but Bishop sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moore as he avoids it easily.
Moore looks to throw a body kick
and Bishop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moore's corner calls for a 1-2. Moore obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bishop tried to score with a low kick but Moore checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Moore.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Bishop walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Moore checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Moore lands a nice shot to the body.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore throws a chopping leg kick but Bishop manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bishop throws a lazy uppercut
and Moore counters with a body kick that stops Bishop in his tracks momentarily.
Bishop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moore connects with a solid leg kick.
Moore throws a leg kick
and Moore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bishop shoots in looking for a takedown. Moore tries to sprawl out of it but Bishop keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moore manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bishop, as that shot connected.
Bishop has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moore finds it's way round the side to connect with Bishop's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop misses with a hook to the body
and Moore counters with an outside leg kick.
Moore takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bishop throws a hook to the side of Moore's head but Moore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moore takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bishop looks to land a left hand but Moore moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Moore. That's going to slow Bishop down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moore.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moore.
Moore lands with a good body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moore sprawls well. Moore wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bishop gets slowly back to his feet.
That kick from Moore tenderised Bishop's leg. Bishop is trying to keep his angry face on.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Moore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moore 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Moore!
Post fight, Bobby Moore stared into the camera and said 'Got you, you piece of SHIT.'.