PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Bishop (ranked 1194 p4p, 143 weight class) and Schmorgen Biscuit (ranked 1053 p4p, 122 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Bishop
vs
Biscuit

200 cm
36
250 lbs
20 - 8 - 0

183 cm
29
230 lbs
22 - 17 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keith Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Schmorgen Biscuit!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biscuit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bishop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bishop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bishop lands a jab to Biscuit's midsection.
A big left from Bishop misses.
Biscuit is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Bishop gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bishop is leaning against Biscuit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Bishop.
Biscuit tries to throw a body punch but Bishop avoids it by throwing Biscuit back against the cage.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Biscuit avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Biscuit prevents a body shot from Bishop.
A bit of stalling here from Biscuit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biscuit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
Biscuit is looking for a takedown.
Bishop lands a shot to the body.
Biscuit is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bishop gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bishop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Biscuit misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop prevents a takedown attempt there.
Keith Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Schmorgen Biscuit.
Biscuit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bishop pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bishop blocks a body shot from Biscuit.
Biscuit misses with a body punch.
Biscuit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bishop prevents it.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bishop pushes Biscuit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Biscuit can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
Biscuit struggles to land a body shot inside as Bishop controls his hands.
Bishop managing to block the knees to the body from Biscuit.
Biscuit is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bishop is keeping busy.
Bishop lands with a light punch inside.
Biscuit looking to slow down the pace here.
Bishop digs a right hand underneath Biscuit's ribcage. Biscuit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bishop lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Biscuit backwards.
Bishop tries a body shot but Biscuit blocks it.
Bishop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Bishop fails to land.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike.
Biscuit goes for a takedown attempt but Bishop pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Biscuit takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Schmorgen Biscuit has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biscuit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bishop.
The fighters circling - Biscuit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Biscuit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Biscuit.
Bishop half committed to a counter leg kick.
Biscuit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Keith Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bishop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Biscuit.
Bishop tries to counter by clinching up but Biscuit breaks away and moves out of range.
Biscuit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Biscuit throws a shot to the body.

Biscuit closes the distance and pushes Bishop back into the cage.
Biscuit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bishop.
Biscuit drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bishop pulls his leg out and moves away.
Biscuit just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Biscuit.
Bishop throws a quick counter kick to the body but Biscuit avoids it.
Bishop cracks Biscuit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Biscuit.
Bishop feints and then cracks Biscuit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Biscuit down.
Biscuit throws a hook to the side of Bishop's head but Bishop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Biscuit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bishop finds it's way round the side to connect with Biscuit's head.
Bishop displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Biscuit.
Biscuit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Biscuit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Biscuit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bishop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Biscuit fails to land the takedown.
Biscuit misses with an uppercut. Bishop saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit misses with a hook. Bishop ducked under it nicely.
Bishop catches Biscuit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Biscuit takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Schmorgen Biscuit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop looks for the body kick but Biscuit saw that one coming.
Biscuit works Bishop's body with a nice hook.
Bishop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Biscuit. That did some damage!
Bishop moves in looking to clinch but Biscuit pushes him off.
Bishop moves out of range as Biscuit strikes.
Biscuit misses with an uppercut.
Bishop doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bishop throws a body punch but Biscuit moves out of range.
Bishop throws a body shot but no joy.
Bishop attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Biscuit looks to land a left hand but Bishop moved out of range nicely.
Biscuit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bishop at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bishop misses with a low kick.
Biscuit is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Biscuit throws a body shot but no joy.
Biscuit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Biscuit.
Bishop is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters circling - Biscuit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bishop on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bishop is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop throws out a loose jab but Biscuit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Biscuit slips a jab from Bishop.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Biscuit can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biscuit looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Biscuit scores with a decent looking hook.
Bishop slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Bishop.
Biscuit is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bishop moves out of range as Biscuit strikes.
Biscuit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bishop as he avoids it easily.
Keith Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Biscuit on the side of the head.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Biscuit takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Biscuit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bishop finds it's way round the side to connect with Biscuit's head.
Biscuit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Biscuit fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bishop to the ground. Biscuit is now in Bishop's guard.

Bishop wriggles free and stands up.
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!
Bishop is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Biscuit shoots in and drives through. Bishop sprawls well.
Keith Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Schmorgen Biscuit.
Bishop walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bishop throws a head kick but Biscuit moves out of range.
Bishop dodges the punch combination from Biscuit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Biscuit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Biscuit darts in and clinches Bishop up against the cage.
Keith Bishop has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bishop scores with a shot to the side of Biscuit's head.

That has opened up Schmorgen Biscuit's cut even more.
A head punch on the inside from Biscuit fails to land.
Biscuit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Bishop misses with a punch on the inside.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop prevents a takedown attempt there.
Biscuit drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bishop pulls his leg out and moves away.
Biscuit throws a combination. Bishop tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Biscuit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bishop pinned against the cage. Bishop gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A jab from Bishop misses.
Biscuit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Biscuit blocks the body kick.
Biscuit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bishop.
Bishop throws a front kick aimed at Biscuit's knee but Biscuit avoids it well.
A big right from Biscuit misses.
Bishop is looking to slow Biscuit down with leg kicks.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Biscuit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Biscuit.
Bishop pushes Biscuit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Biscuit is breathing heavily.
Bishop tries to work over Biscuit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Bishop.
Biscuit has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bishop seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Biscuit can turn it around.
Biscuit pushes off an throws an elbow but Bishop leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Biscuit controls his hands.
Biscuit goes for a takedown attempt but Bishop pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bishop throws a leg kick that misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Bishop finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Biscuit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bishop can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Biscuit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bishop missing with a left hand there. Biscuit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bishop throws a hook to the side of Biscuit's head but Biscuit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Biscuit misses with a body shot.
Bishop smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biscuit moves away.
Biscuit is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A jab from Bishop misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bishop throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Biscuit misses with a hook to the body
and Bishop counters with a nice leg kick.
Bishop takes a jab right on the kisser.
Biscuit misses with a straight left.
Biscuit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Biscuit throws a shot to the body.
Bishop throws a hook but Biscuit blocks it.
Biscuit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.

Biscuit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice left hand lands by Bishop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop lands a right hand that snaps the head of Biscuit backwards.
Biscuit misses with a body punch.
Bishop scores with a shoulder strike.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bishop.
Biscuit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop digs a right hand underneath Biscuit's ribcage. Biscuit let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Bishop.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bishop lands with a left to the head.
Bishop tries a body shot but Biscuit blocks it.
Bishop throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Biscuit avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Bishop scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bishop digs a right hand into Biscuit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Biscuit's gas tank.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
Biscuit prevents a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Biscuit prevents a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop lands a right hand that snaps the head of Biscuit backwards.
Bishop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bishop pushes Biscuit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bishop scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bishop scores with a hook to the body.
Keith Bishop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit is looking to take this one to the mat.
A shot in the inside from Bishop.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as Biscuit controls the action.
Bishop scores with a shoulder strike.
Biscuit struggles to land a body shot inside as Bishop controls his hands.
Biscuit pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Biscuit has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bishop after a bit of a struggle.
Bishop tries to work over Biscuit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Biscuit is looking for a takedown.
Keith Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Schmorgen Biscuit.
Bishop prevents the takedown attempt.
Biscuit tries to land knees in the clinch but Bishop avoids the damage to the body.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop scores with a shoulder strike.
Biscuit trying to control the position but instead, Bishop has worked for underhooks and has pushed Biscuit into the cage.
Biscuit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Biscuit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Biscuit is working for takedown but Bishop is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Bishop.
Biscuit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Biscuit swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Bishop.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit goes for a takedown attempt but Bishop pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bishop avoids the body shot from Biscuit.
Schmorgen Biscuit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Biscuit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bishop tries to land a front kick but Biscuit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bishop misses with a jab, cross combination.
Biscuit drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bishop defends it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bishop.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
Biscuit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Biscuit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bishop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Biscuit misses with a hook
and Bishop counters with a series of strikes. Biscuit will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biscuit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bishop defending well as Biscuit loads up on a big left hand.
Bishop tries to bum rush Biscuit with a series of wild strikes but Biscuit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Biscuit avoids a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Bishop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bishop 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Bishop!
Keith Bishop thanked the fans post fight for their support.