PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Staines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Staines comes to the cage accompanied by Bill Conti- Gonna Fly Now. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Staines
vs
Bisping

181 cm
25
240 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
26
264 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Staines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Louis Bisping!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bisping walks into a straight right hand from Staines.
Bisping thuds his right hand into Staines's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

It looks like Ray Staines has been cut.

Bisping clinches up with Staines and pushes him back against the cage.
Bisping jumps guard but Staines turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Staines looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Staines has had enough of the clinch but Bisping keeps him there for the moment.
Staines wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bisping has him pressed against the cage.
Bisping is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Staines is defending well.
Bisping is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Staines gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ray Staines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis Bisping.
A nice left hand lands by Staines.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bisping keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Staines's efforts to push away.
Bisping looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Staines's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bisping keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Staines's efforts to push away.
Bisping has Staines pressed against the cage, preventing Staines from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bisping has Staines pressed against the cage, preventing Staines from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Staines looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bisping prevents Staines from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Staines is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Staines is trying to break the clinch but Bisping is controlling him.
Staines is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bisping working hard to break the clinch.
Staines working hard to break the clinch.
Staines tries to break free but Bisping pushes him back against the cage.
Staines is trying to push Bisping away but Bisping has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bisping is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Staines to keep the fight standing.
Staines is trying to break free.
The referee calls for Bisping to work.

Bisping successfully pulls guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bisping bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Staines's guard.

Bisping has gone for a leg lock! Staines slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bisping's guard.

Bisping is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staines wanted to stand there but Bisping had control of the position.

Bisping kicks Staines off and gets to his feet.
A left and a right from Bisping both land. Nice combination.
Ray Staines seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Oooooh!!! Staines has knocked Bisping down with a huge combo! Staines steps away and waves a wobbly Bisping back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Louis Bisping has been cut.
Staines fails to land with a series of punches.
Staines throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bisping swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Staines.

Bisping forces Staines back against the cage and clinches.
Staines looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Bisping breaks from the clinch.
Staines gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Staines misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Staines misses with a straight right.

Bisping clinches up against the cage.
Staines has had enough of the clinch but Bisping keeps him there for the moment.

Bisping ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bisping no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Staines avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Staines wanted to stand there but Bisping had control of the position.
Bisping wants to sweep here but Staines controlling him for the moment.
Staines might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Bisping kicks Staines off and gets to his feet.
Bisping just misses with a punch to the body.
Bisping looks to land a combination. Staines sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Staines throws a push kick but Bisping slaps the foot to one side.

Bisping closes the distance and clinches.
Staines looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Staines's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Staines is trying to break free.
Bisping tries to pull guard but Staines forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Staines is looking to break free of the clinch but Bisping has double underhooks.
Staines blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bisping tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Staines is trying to break free.

Bisping has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Staines uses from the top position.
Staines knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bisping on the ground.
Staines trying to control but Bisping is working from the bottom.
Bisping is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Staines is looking to stand up but Bisping won't let him.
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 Ray Staines will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bisping takes the fight into the clinch.
Staines wants to get back to striking at distance but Bisping won't allow it.
Staines misses with a hook from the clinch.
Staines tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bisping's elbow.
Staines wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ray Staines has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bisping wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Staines has him pressed against the cage.
Bisping can't break the clinch.
Staines is trying to break the clinch but Bisping has him pressed against the cage.
Bisping changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Staines fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Staines. Those never looked like landing.
Staines takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Bisping drives through and clinches with Staines against the cage.
Bisping is looking for a takedown.
Staines blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Staines wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Staines can't break the clinch.
Staines tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bisping is looking to break free of the clinch but Staines has double underhooks.
Bisping has Staines pushed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Bisping.
Staines is trying to break the clinch but Bisping is controlling him.
Bisping tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Staines avoids it.
Bisping goes for a takedown attempt but Staines pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ray Staines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis Bisping.
Staines throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Staines misses with a left hand

and Bisping holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Staines tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Bisping works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bisping sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Staines is looking to stand back up but Bisping counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Staines.
Bisping sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bisping trying to mount his opponent but Staines defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Louis Bisping.
Staines misses with a hook

and Bisping counters by clinching up.
Bisping lands a body shot in the clinch.

Bisping has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Staines uses from the top position.
Bisping pulls Staines in close to his closed guard and prevents Staines from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Staines wants to stand but Bisping is controlling his posture from full guard.
Staines wants to stand and escape but instead Bisping has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staines being controlled here, momentarily.

Bisping stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bisping lands with an overhand left.

Ray Staines's cut is getting worse.
Bisping is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bisping moves into the clinch successfully.
Staines is trying to break the clinch but Bisping is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Staines's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Staines has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bisping presses Staines against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Bisping showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Staines's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bisping throws a series of punches but Staines moves out of range.
Bisping misses with a series of wild punches.
Good exchange - Bisping coming out on top.
Staines tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Staines lands with an uppercut that bounces Bisping off the cage and back into range.
Bisping fails to land with a series of punches.
Bisping ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Staines throws an off balance right hand

and Bisping counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bisping tries for a takedown. No joy.

Bisping gets control of Staines's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bisping will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Staines wants to stand and escape but instead Bisping has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Bisping stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bisping clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping wants to get back to striking at distance but Staines won't allow it.
Staines is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Staines doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Staines misses with a punch on the inside.
Bisping tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Staines has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Staines wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bisping has him pressed against the cage.
Bisping wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Staines breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Staines misses.
Bisping connects with the punch.

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

Bisping pulls guard effortlessly.
Louis Bisping has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bisping trying to control the position here.
Staines trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bisping's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping pulls Staines in close to his closed guard and prevents Staines from doing any damage or advancing position.

Bisping looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Bisping is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Staines is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Staines working hard to break the clinch.
Bisping jumps guard but Staines turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ray Staines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis Bisping.
Bisping tries to circle away but Staines has him pinned against the cage.
Bisping drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Staines gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staines tries to circle away but Bisping has him pinned against the cage.
Staines is trying to push Bisping away but Bisping has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bisping keeps control of Staines as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bisping wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Staines fails to land.

Staines breaks from the clinch.

Bisping forces Staines back against the cage and clinches.

Bisping breaks from the clinch.

Bisping forces Staines back against the cage and clinches.
Staines looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bisping wants to take the fight to the mat but Staines manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Staines doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bisping blocks an uppercut.
Bisping tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bisping tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Staines is trying to force a seperation but Bisping has the dominant position.
Staines wants to break free but Bisping has control.
Staines working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Staines wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bisping tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bisping takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Bisping drags the fight down to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bisping can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bisping has a closed guard, preventing Staines from standing up.
Staines has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Staines avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bisping has a closed guard, preventing Staines from standing up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Bisping comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bisping has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30

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