PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Atkins (ranked 24731 p4p, 620 weight class) and Roland Bisque (ranked 2947 p4p, 352 weight class). Damien Atkins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roland Bisque's chin.

Atkins
vs
Bisque

185 cm
22
195 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

188 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Atkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roland Bisque!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bisque moves into the clinch.

Atkins manages to break the clinch.
Bisque fails in his attempt to clinch.
Atkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bisque.
Atkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bisque takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Atkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Bisque is just out of range.

Atkins clinches.
Atkins has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bisque content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bisque missing with knees to the body.

Atkins breaks from the clinch.
Bisque shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Atkins as he avoids it easily.
Bisque misses with a series of wild punches.
Bisque looks to clinch
and Atkins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Atkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bisque throws a sloppy head kick and Atkins moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkins misses with a double jab.
Atkins misses with a wild body shot.
Bisque tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Atkins swivels and escapes.
Damien Atkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roland Bisque.
Bisque uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atkins.
Bisque tries to clinch there but Atkins circles away.
Atkins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atkins. Bisque does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bisque shoots in looking for a takedown but Atkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bisque's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bisque shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Atkins sprawls well. Atkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bisque gets slowly back to his feet.
Atkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkins lands a jab to Bisque's midsection.
Atkins throws a right hand that Bisque ducks under and follows up with a left that Bisque also avoids with ease.
Bisque replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Atkins blocks it well.

Bisque rushes Atkins and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Atkins breaks from the clinch.
Atkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bisque on the side of the head.
Bisque misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bisque uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atkins.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Atkins, as that shot connected.
Atkins throws a series of punches but Bisque avoids them all with ease.
Damien Atkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atkins thuds a left hand into Bisque's body.
Atkins missing with a left hand there. Bisque was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bisque misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bisque. Bisque circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Atkins rushes Bisque and presses him up against the cage.

Atkins breaks the clinch.
Bisque tries to clinch up.
Atkins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Atkins connects with the punch.
Atkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Damien Atkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Atkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bisque moves away.
Bisque shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Atkins sprawls well. Atkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bisque gets slowly back to his feet.
Bisque shoots in for a double leg but Atkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Atkins moves into range and clinches up with Bisque.
Bisque struggles to land a body shot inside as Atkins controls his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Atkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Atkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bisque takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Atkins tries to bum rush Bisque with a series of wild strikes but Bisque uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bisque on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bisque shoots in and drives through. Atkins sprawls well.
Atkins is looking to wear down Bisque with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Atkins misses with the combination.
Atkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Bisque is just out of range.
Atkins takes a swing at Bisque's ribcage but misses.
Bisque misses with a low kick as Atkins jumps back.
Bisque is looking to clinch.
Bisque slips a jab and a cross from Atkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Atkins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Atkins connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bisque is defended easily by Atkins.
Atkins cracks Bisque with a good jab.

Atkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bisque is looking for a takedown.

Atkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bisque tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Atkins is able to avoid easily.
Atkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bisque can do to turn this around?
Atkins misses the shot to the body.
Bisque wants to clinch up but Atkins keeps it at a distance.
Atkins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bisque tries to score a power double leg takedown but Atkins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bisque somewhat.
Damien Atkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roland Bisque.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisque connects with a body shot that sends Atkins's belly button to the back.
Atkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roland Bisque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Atkins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bisque is looking to clinch.
Bisque misses with the combination.
Bisque slips under a jab from Atkins.
Bisque shoots in for a takedown but Atkins shows good takedown defense.
Bisque has his takedown stuffed
and Atkins counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bisque on the side of the head.
Atkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Bisque wants to clinch.
Atkins throwing a counter right hand but Bisque manages to avoid it.
Atkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bisque fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bisque on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bisque misses with a kick to the body

and Atkins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atkins wants to control from the top but Bisque keeps moving.
Atkins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Atkins trying to control but Bisque is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisque is controlling Atkins's posture.
Atkins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Atkins preventing the sweep.
Atkins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bisque can't keep his opponent in guard - Atkins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Atkins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bisque has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bisque wants to improve his position but Atkins is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Atkins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bisque does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bisque wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Atkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bisque moves away.
Bisque takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bisque fails with the takedown.
Bisque has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bisque there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Atkins dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Atkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Atkins misses the shot to the body.
Bisque is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Atkins clinches up with Bisque and pushes him back against the cage.

Atkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atkins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Atkins throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins throws a body punch but Bisque moves out of range.
Bisque changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Atkins tries to avoid it but Bisque manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Atkins to the ground. Atkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bisque is trying desperately to land a takedown but Atkins is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bisque.
Bisque fails with the takedown

and Atkins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Atkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Atkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Damien Atkins is winning the standup battle so far.

Atkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Atkins breaks from the clinch.
Atkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Atkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bisque on the side of the head.
Atkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bisque manages to avoid it.
Atkins thuds his right hand into Bisque's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bisque dives in for a single leg takedown but Atkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Damien Atkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roland Bisque.
Bisque takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bisque slips under a jab from Atkins.
Bisque tries a quick counter leg kick but Atkins is wise to it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bisque.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bisque is defended easily by Atkins.
An attempted straight right counter from Atkins misses the target.
Bisque takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Atkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left and a right from Atkins both land. Nice combination.
A head kick misses from Bisque.
Bisque takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Atkins moves into the clinch.

Atkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bisque throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Bisque fails with a takedown attempt.
Atkins with a jab.
Atkins lands a nice hook to Bisque's body. Bisque takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Atkins scores with a jab to the body.
Atkins misses with a series of wild punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bisque.

Atkins clinches up with Bisque and pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bisque.

Atkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atkins misses with a wild body shot.
Atkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A combination from Atkins does no damage.
Atkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bisque throws a counter combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bisque gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Atkins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Atkins.
Bisque misses with a body punch.

Atkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bisque misses with a low kick as Atkins jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Atkins clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bisque avoids the body shot from Atkins.
Atkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Atkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Bisque tries to clinch there but Atkins circles away.

Atkins clinches up with Bisque and pushes him back against the cage.

Atkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Atkins avoids the head kick by Bisque.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atkins. Bisque does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Atkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bisque's corner calls for a 1-2. Bisque obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bisque scores with a decent looking hook.

It looks like Damien Atkins has been cut.
Bisque takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bisque has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bisque fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atkins. Bisque does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bisque throws a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atkins. Bisque does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Atkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bisque takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Atkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atkins. Bisque does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atkins misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkins swings for the body but Bisque moves out of range.
Bisque darts in looking for a takedown but Atkins gets double underhooks and turns Bisque into the cage.
Atkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Atkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Atkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bisque fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Damien Atkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roland Bisque.
Bisque is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bisque looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bisque uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atkins.
Atkins digs a good hook to Bisque's body.
Atkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Atkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bisque moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Atkins looks to throw the jab but Bisque is out of range.
Bisque dodges the punch combination from Atkins.
Bisque tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Atkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bisque.
Bisque keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Atkins moves into the clinch.
Bisque misses with an elbow over the top.

Atkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bisque showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Atkins.
Bisque misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Atkins throws a hook but Bisque avoids it easily.
Bisque darts in trying to clinch
enabling Atkins to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bisque dives in for a single leg takedown but Atkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Atkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Atkins digs a good hook to Bisque's body.
Atkins with a nice cross.
Atkins throws a body shot but no joy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bisque.
Atkins drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bisque sprawls and moves away.
Atkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bisque is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bisque misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Atkins had his way with Roland Bisque in that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Atkins's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Atkins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bisque uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Atkins.
Bisque tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Atkins defends well and Bisque ends up having to push Atkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Atkins looks to throw the jab but Bisque is out of range.
Atkins throws a shot from downtown. Bisque moves away and avoids it.
Bisque drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Atkins defends it well.
Bisque darts in looking for a takedown but Atkins gets double underhooks and turns Bisque into the cage.
Bisque drops his hands momentarily and Atkins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bisque takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bisque tries to clinch up but Atkins circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Atkins pushes Bisque up against the cage in a clinch.
Atkins is trying to break the clinch but Bisque has him pressed against the cage.
Atkins is trying to push Bisque away but Bisque has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Atkins digs a right hand underneath Bisque's ribcage. Bisque let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Atkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Atkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bisque, pushing him back against the cage.
Atkins tries to circle away but Bisque has him pinned against the cage.
Bisque tries to pull guard but Atkins holds him up against the cage and eventually Bisque drops back down to his feet.
Damien Atkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roland Bisque.

Atkins breaks the clinch.
Atkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bisque gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bisque tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Atkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Atkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Bisque.
Atkins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bisque manages to circle out of the way.
Bisque with a poor takedown

and Atkins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bisque is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Atkins thows a huge punch but Bisque dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisque is not content to let Atkins control the position.

Atkins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Atkins is keen to just control but Bisque is a slippery customer.
Atkins content to control rather than advance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisque tries to roll over but Atkins keeps him under control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bisque looks to throw the jab but Atkins is out of range.
Bisque tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Atkins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bisque tries to close the distance and clinch up but Atkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Atkins tries to counter by clinching up but Bisque breaks away and moves out of range.
Bisque throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Atkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bisque manages to avoid it.
And Bisque tries to counter it with a takedown but Atkins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Atkins avoids a kick to the body.
Atkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bisque manages to avoid it.
Atkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Atkins stuffs the takedown attempt from Bisque. Bisque gets slowly back to his feet.
Damien Atkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bisque.
Atkins scores with a sloppy right hand. Bisque should have avoided that one.
Atkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch combination from Bisque misses.
Bisque shoots for a takedown but Atkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bisque takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bisque takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Atkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Atkins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkins tests Bisque's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roland Bisque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Atkins connects with a looping right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Atkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Atkins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:44
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:44
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Atkins!
Damien Atkins bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.