PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bishop
vs
Gracie

172 cm
27
144 lbs
10 - 5 - 1

175 cm
25
143 lbs
14 - 6 - 1

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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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 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Adam Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Bishop throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Bishop thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
Bishop scores with a nice strike.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Bishop lands an overhand right.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bishop.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Bishop leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Bishop saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kevin Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Gracie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bishop.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Bishop misses with a leg kick.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bishop counters with a straight right hand.
Bishop throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie tests Bishop's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kevin Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.

Gracie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie winds up and cracks Bishop with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bishop is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bishop looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bishop working a defensive guard but Gracie passes into half guard.

Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bishop is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bishop managing to control the position.
Bishop keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Bishop seems keen to control Gracie's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bishop is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Bishop dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bishop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gracie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bishop checks it well.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bishop defends it nicely.
Bishop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Bishop throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Bishop counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bishop lands with a good body shot.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Bishop throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Bishop.
Gracie cracks Bishop with a good jab.
Bishop misses with a looping left.
Bishop connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bishop lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
Donk. Gracie catches Bishop right on the button with a cross.
Bishop tries to work over Gracie's front leg with a kick but Gracie checks it.
Good work by Bishop as he checks the leg kick.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kevin Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Bishop.
Bishop is looking to score with low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bishop will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bishop tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Bishop.
Bishop tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Gracie misses the jab.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.

Gracie looking to score a takedown here. Bishop is defending well but Gracie drives through and ends up in Bishop's guard.
Bishop is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bishop swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie is pushing down on Bishop's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bishop is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bishop is looking to improve his position.

Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bishop sees it coming and defends easily.
Bishop gets back to full guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bishop swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bishop preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bishop pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.

Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Bishop is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bishop manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Bishop's guard.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Bishop has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Bishop dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bishop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Gracie.
Bishop swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Bishop. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bishop.
Bishop thuds his shin into the meat of Gracie's side.
Bishop scores with a decent looking hook.
Bishop lands a nice looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Bishop.
Bishop scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bishop scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bishop defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Bishop slips a jab from Gracie.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop cracks Gracie with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bishop tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bishop is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Bishop wants to get back to full guard.
Bishop keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bishop does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bishop is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Bishop is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bishop is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
Gracie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Adam Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.

Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bishop is aware though and is defending well.
Bishop pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bishop is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bishop is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Gracie trying to hold on to Bishop's head to control him but Bishop postures up.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bishop.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Bishop 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.
Gracie misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Adam Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bishop is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie is looking to control Bishop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Bishop trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bishop passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie!
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Bishop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bishop, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Bishop!
During a confident post fight interview, Kevin Bishop thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.