PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Miguel Adams enters the cage!

Bisping
vs
Adams

190 cm
23
210 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

199 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Bisping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miguel Adams!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adams wants it to stay on the feet.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt.
Adams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bisping fails with the takedown.
Bisping tries for a takedown but Adams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Bisping. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Adams!
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Bisping shows good takedown defense.
Bisping has a takedown stuffed.
Adams leaves Bisping with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bisping fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Adams avoids it really well and circles away.
Adams dives in and grabs Bisping's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bisping pushes down on Adams's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams throws a wild body kick that Bisping sees coming a mile off.

Bisping gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Adams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Adams manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bisping's best efforts.
Bisping missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bisping winds up and cracks Adams with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Adams wants to control but Bisping is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bisping slips a nice elbow through Adams's hands, connecting with Adams's forehead.
Bisping throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Adams wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams is trying to control but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams is trying to stand.
Adams looks winded!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bisping.
Bisping trying to control from half guard but Adams is working away.
Adams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bisping.
Bisping wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working.
Adams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bisping is working away from the top position though.
Bisping throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams is not content to let Bisping control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bisping fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Bisping shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bisping lands with a punch from half guard.
Adams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bisping scores with a couple of nice shots.
Adams is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bisping's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bisping's back!
Bisping is trying to stand back up.

Bisping is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams gets his hands free as Bisping looks to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bisping is trying to get back to his feet but Adams has full control of the position and if anything, Bisping has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bisping tries to escape but Adams has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adams is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Adams doesn't have the hooks in and Bisping manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bisping dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bisping tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bisping somewhat.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bisping paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bisping pinned against the cage. Bisping gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Adams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bisping defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adams.
Michael Bisping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Adams.
Bisping shoots in for a double leg but Adams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Bisping dives in and grabs Adams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adams pushes down on Bisping's head and hops out.
Bisping shoots in for a takedown but Adams shows good takedown defense.
Bisping stuffs the takedown.
Bisping fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping dives in for a single leg takedown but Adams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Adams is looking to break free of the clinch but Bisping has double underhooks.
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bisping tries a body shot but Adams blocks it.
Bisping misses with some punches.

Adams pulls guard successfully.
Adams is looking to stand up but Bisping isn't so interested in that idea.
Bisping wants to pass the guard but Adams is keeping the position.
Bisping postures up in Adams's guard and throws a big left but Adams blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams looking to control.
Bisping throws a big elbow that misses.
Bisping trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bisping trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Adams scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Adams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bisping working aggressively here.
Bisping swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bisping to keep the fight standing.
Adams prevents a body shot from Bisping.
Bisping being controlled against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bisping fails to land.
Adams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bisping prevents it.
Bisping misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bisping tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adams goes for a takedown attempt but Bisping pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Adams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bisping looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Horrible takedown by Adams or perhaps it was just good defense by Bisping which made him look bad.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Bisping closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Adams did well to prevent Bisping getting side control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bisping lands a nice short elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bisping is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adams is not content to let Bisping control the position.
Adams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bisping scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bisping dominated that second round.
That's time! Bisping's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bisping closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adams circles away.
Bisping shoots in for a takedown but Adams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miguel Adams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bisping tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bisping somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Bisping. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bisping looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bisping trying to control the action but Adams is working from the bottom.
Adams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bisping wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bisping knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Adams on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Adams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bisping is aware though and is defending well.
Michael Bisping overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adams looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bisping looking to pass the guard.
Bisping is working Adams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Adams trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bisping's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Adams has control of Bisping's left arm, preventing Bisping from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Adams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bisping doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bisping manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bisping postures up and lands a big shot to Adams's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bisping postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bisping scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Adams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bisping is controlling him.
Bisping lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bisping keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Adams's head.
Bisping scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bisping lands a few punches from side control.

Adams is rocked!
Adams is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bisping connects with a decent elbow.
Adams is still in real trouble! Can Bisping finish him?
Bisping scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Adams is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Bisping can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Bisping!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Bisping thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.