MFCC 1: The Contenders! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Hollywood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

King
vs
Hollywood

180 cm
28
182 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
21
172 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Hannibal King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Hollywood!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from King.
Hollywood listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

It looks like Hannibal King has been cut.
A jab from Hollywood finds it's way through King's defenses.
King closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hollywood circles away.
King on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hollywood with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hollywood swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by King.
Hollywood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

King is rocked!
King misses with a double jab.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
King shoots in looking for a takedown but Hollywood manages to keep the fight standing, pushing King's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannibal King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hollywood stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hollywood cracks King with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends King tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Hollywood pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! King is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Hollywood!
An out of breath James Hollywood thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Bombadil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Helm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Bombadil
vs
Helm

182 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

No Limits

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Bombadil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Helm!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombadil fails in his attempt to clinch.

Helm drives through with a takedown into Bombadil's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Helm throws a big elbow that misses.
Helm postures up and lands a big shot to Bombadil's brow.
Bombadil working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Helm.
Bombadil is breathing heavily.
Helm is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Helm keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bombadil's head.
Helm lands a couple of elbows.
Helm trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bombadil's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helm throws a big right hand that misses.
Helm loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Helm stands up from Bombadil's guard - Helm perhaps looking for a knockout.

Helm clinches up with Bombadil and pushes him back against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Helm manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bombadil won't allow Helm to get back to his feet.

Helm has his foot on Bombadil's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bombadil works his way back into a safe position though.
Helm manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bombadil manages to get himself to full guard.
Helm prevents Bombadil from getting back to his feet.
Bombadil on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bombadil tries to get out of the position.
Helm distracts Bombadil with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Helm missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bombadil working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Helm.
Bombadil utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Helm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Helm loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombadil looking for a sweep. Not yet Bombadil, not yet.
Helm missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Helm makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Helm working some strikes from top position.
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!
Helm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Helm trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bombadil's guard.
Helm is looking to work some ground and pound but Bombadil has wrist control.
Helm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Helm throws a big right hand that misses.
Helm scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helm postures up in Bombadil's guard and throws a big left but Bombadil blocks it.

Bombadil looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Helm stands up and waves to Bombadil to follow him.

Helm clinches with his opponent.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Helm.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Helm as Bombadil tries to tie him up.
Helm landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Helm manages to break the clinch.

Helm fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bombadil, pushing him back against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helm misses with an elbow strike.

Helm has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bombadil uses from the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Helm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Bombadil drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Helm dives on top into guard.
Helm trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helm missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Helm distracts Bombadil with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bombadil has momentary wrist control but Helm slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Helm is in close to Bombadil's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Helm stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Helm dives in and grabs Bombadil's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bombadil pushes down on Helm's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Helm dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Helm has closed the distance and engaged Bombadil in a clinch.
Helm with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bombadil looking to throw knees to the head but Helm is blocking nicely.

Bombadil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bombadil takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Helm moves in looking to clinch but Bombadil pushes him off.
Helm fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Helm.
The fight stays on the outside here - Helm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bombadil throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Helm.

Helm shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bombadil is trying to defend but Helm finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helm scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bombadil tries to roll over but Helm keeps him under control.
Bombadil keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Helm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Helm missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bombadil trying to hold on to Helm's head to control him but Helm postures up.
Bombadil wants to get back to his feet.
Helm throwing shots but Bombadil is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helm throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Helm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bombadil taking some punishment here, with Helm in his half guard.

Helm is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bombadil is just riding it out for now. Helm eventually gives up the hold.
Bombadil wants to control but Helm is keeping busy.
Bombadil pushes Helm off looking to stand but Helm dives back in and keeps control.
Helm drops an elbow to the side of Bombadil's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Helm is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bombadil doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Helm.
Helm missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Helm is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Helm wants to work for an arm triangle but Bombadil is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Helm is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombadil is looking to improve his position.
Bombadil avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Helm.
Helm throwing shots but Bombadil is blocking nicely.
Helm scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Helm stands up from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Helm tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bombadil swivels and escapes.
John Bombadil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Helm.
Helm fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Helm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Bombadil fails to land with a series of punches.
Helm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Helm shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bombadil as he jumps to the side.
Helm wants to clinch up but Bombadil keeps it at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bombadil.
Helm tries to clinch but Bombadil is having none of it.
Bombadil circles away from the clinch attempt.
That kick from Helm tenderised Bombadil's leg. Bombadil is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Helm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Helm moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Helm just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bombadil's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helm lands an elbow inside that Bombadil shrugs off.
Helm landing knees to the body.
Bombadil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Helm misses with some punches.
Bombadil takes a knee right on the jaw!
Helm is trying to stall.

Helm has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bombadil uses from the top position.
Bombadil wants to control from the top but Helm keeps moving.
Bombadil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helm swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombadil trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Helm manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Helm with a flurry of punches that miss.

Helm decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Helm instigates a clinch.
Helm throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bombadil managing to block the knees to the body from Helm.
Helm fails to pull guard.
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!
Bombadil avoids the elbow strike from Helm, against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helm keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bombadil's efforts to push away.
Bombadil has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Helm after a bit of a struggle.
Helm is looking to control Bombadil's arms but Bombadil gets an underhook and turns him. Now Helm has his back to the ropes.
Helm tries to land a knee to the head but Bombadil blocks with his arms.

Bombadil has hold of one of Helm's legs. Helm is fighting the takedown attempt but Bombadil gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Helm is trying to control the position but Bombadil postures up.
Bombadil landing some decent shots from guard.

Helm pushes Bombadil off and gets back to his feet.
Helm closes the distance looking to clinch

and Bombadil counters with a shoot takedown. Helm fights it but they end up in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bombadil decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Helm, up you get!
Helm shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bombadil defends it nicely.
John Bombadil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Helm.
Bombadil swats away the attempt to clinch by Helm.
Helm shoots in but no luck this time.
Helm wants to clinch up but Bombadil keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Helm fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bombadil, pushing him back against the ropes.
Helm landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
John Bombadil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tom Helm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bombadil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Helm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Helm 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Helm!
Tom Helm spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Lesniewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to somebody call my momma. Lesniewski has chosen Have a nice day as his entrance music. Jonny Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jones
vs
Lesniewski

188 cm
25
194 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

187 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonny Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Igor Lesniewski!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Jones closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lesniewski did well to prevent Jones getting side control.
Lesniewski gets back to full guard.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lesniewski is looking for a sweep.

Jones tries for a kimura but Lesniewski is defending well.

Jones is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lesniewski is trying to escape and Jones transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lesniewski is forced to tap! Nice work there by Jones! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonny Jones!
Jonny Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renzo Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raive Manuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renzo Rua has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Rua
vs
Manuel

185 cm
22
210 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

183 cm
23
200 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Renzo Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raive Manuel!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manuel cracks Rua with an open hand slap.

It looks like Renzo Rua has been cut.
Manuel throws a series of punches but Rua moves out of range.
Manuel misses with a wild combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rua doesn't manage to clinch there - Manuel circles away.
Rua drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manuel throws a series of punches but Rua avoids them all with ease.
Manuel steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Rua is out on his feet! Manuel sets himself and nearly takes Rua's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Raive Manuel!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Django Stochelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishop comes to the ring accompanied by Taste of Ink by The Used. Shane Bishop has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Bishop
vs
Stochelo

190 cm
28
181 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

170 cm
23
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Django Stochelo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stochelo shoots for a double leg takedown but Bishop sprawls well. He's pushed Stochelo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bishop wants to clinch.
Bishop connects with a right hand. Stochelo shakes it off.
Some wild striking there from Bishop.
Bishop tries to clinch up but Stochelo circles away and keeps his distance.
Bishop throws the left hand but Stochelo avoids the punch easily.
Stochelo shoots in for a takedown but Bishop shows good takedown defense.
Stochelo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bishop defends it nicely.
Shane Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Django Stochelo.
Bishop shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bishop throws a leg kick

and Stochelo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stochelo blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Stochelo breaks the clinch.
Bishop feints a jab promting Stochelo to slip. Bishop then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stochelo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Django Stochelo has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stochelo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stochelo is looking to land body kicks.
Bishop swings for the body but Stochelo moves out of range.
Stochelo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Stochelo moves into the clinch.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stochelo is stalling here.
Stochelo keeps control of Bishop as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bishop wants to get back to striking at distance but Stochelo won't allow it.
Stochelo is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Bishop gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stochelo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bishop fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shane Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Bishop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stochelo throws a head kick but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop misses with a double jab.
Bishop throws a leg kick but Stochelo checks it.
Stochelo drops his hands momentarily and Bishop takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stochelo shoots in and drives through. Bishop sprawls well.
Stochelo shoots in for a takedown but Bishop shows good takedown defense.
Bishop takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stochelo takes one to the chin there.

Stochelo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Stochelo can't get the takedown.
Stochelo tries to pull guard but Bishop holds him up against the ropes and eventually Stochelo drops back down to his feet.
Bishop looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop misses with some punches.

Stochelo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bishop misses with an uppercut. Stochelo saw that one coming.

Stochelo moves into the clinch.

Stochelo ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stochelo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Stochelo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Stochelo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bishop will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stochelo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Stochelo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stochelo wants to stand up but Bishop is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Stochelo keeps moving.

Stochelo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bishop can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Bishop stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Stochelo fails with a takedown attempt.
Stochelo dives in and grabs Bishop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bishop pushes down on Stochelo's head and hops out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bishop takes a swing at Stochelo's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Bishop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Django Stochelo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Stochelo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bishop is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A combination from Bishop does no damage.
Stochelo avoids the body shot from Bishop.
Stochelo shoots for a takedown but Bishop saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stochelo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bishop pinned against the ropes. Bishop gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stochelo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bishop throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice shot by Bishop.
Bishop connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stochelo dives in and grabs Bishop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bishop pushes down on Stochelo's head and hops out.
Shane Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Django Stochelo.
Stochelo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stochelo drops his hands momentarily and Bishop takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bishop slaps away a takedown attempt from Stochelo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stochelo is breathing heavily.
Stochelo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stochelo tries to clinch but Bishop is having none of it.
A jab lands there for Bishop.

That has opened up Django Stochelo's cut even more.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop misses the shot to the body.
Bishop with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stochelo misses with a takedown attempt - Bishop sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bishop tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from Bishop misses.
Stochelo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stochelo misses the shot to the body.
Stochelo jabs Bishop to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Stochelo gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is trying to break the clinch but Stochelo has him pressed against the ropes.
Bishop has had enough of the clinch but Stochelo keeps him there for the moment.
Bishop has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bishop wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stochelo has him pressed against the ropes.
Stochelo lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop looking to throw knees to the head but Stochelo is blocking nicely.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stochelo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stochelo is trying to pull guard but Bishop has him pressed against the ropes.
Stochelo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Stochelo decides to pull guard.
Bishop wanted to stand there but Stochelo had control of the position.
Bishop slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stochelo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bishop wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stochelo keeps working.

Bishop stands up.
Bishop fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stochelo shoots in but Bishop avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stochelo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bishop tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good work by Stochelo as he checks the leg kick.
A lazy left from Bishop finds it's target.
Bishop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stochelo was well out of range. Poor timing from Bishop.
Bishop tries to clinch up.
Bishop keeps the fight on the outside.
Stochelo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bishop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bishop moves in looking to clinch but Stochelo pushes him off.
A jab from Bishop does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop is looking to chop away at Stochelo's legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good shot there by Bishop.

Stochelo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bishop has had enough of the clinch but Stochelo keeps him there for the moment.
Stochelo looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Bishop dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Django Stochelo'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bishop misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bishop misses with an uppercut.
Stochelo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bishop is looking to clinch.
Bishop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stochelo wants to clinch.
Bishop tries to close the distance and clinch but Stochelo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stochelo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bishop fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stochelo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch combination from Stochelo misses.
Stochelo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bishop pinned against the ropes. Bishop gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bishop scores with a body shot.
Bishop is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stochelo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop throws a nice looking combination but Stochelo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bishop keeps the fight on the outside.
Shane Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop stuns Stochelo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bishop scores with a shot to the body.
Bishop stuns Stochelo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stochelo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A lazy left from Bishop finds it's target.
Shane Bishop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bishop connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop connects with a body shot that sends Stochelo's belly button to the back.
Stochelo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stochelo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bishop circles away quickly and effectively.
Bishop pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stochelo is out of range and Bishop settles back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stochelo keeps the fight on the outside.
Bishop throws a solid leg kick but Stochelo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bishop.
Bishop wants to clinch up but Stochelo keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Bishop misses.
Stochelo swats away the attempt to clinch by Bishop.
Stochelo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bishop sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stochelo somewhat.
Shane Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Django Stochelo.
Bishop 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.

The cut above Django Stochelo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bishop tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stochelo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stochelo shoots for a takedown but Bishop saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stochelo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bishop circles away.
Bishop digs a good hook to Stochelo's body.
Shane Bishop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop tries a low kick but Stochelo avoids it.
Bishop thuds his right hand into Stochelo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bishop lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stochelo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bishop swivels and escapes.
Bishop throws a combination. Stochelo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bishop listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bishop keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A left lands for Bishop.
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!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bishop lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stochelo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stochelo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stochelo wants to clinch up but Bishop keeps it at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bishop.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bishop lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stochelo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stochelo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stochelo looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stochelo can do to turn this around?

Stochelo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stochelo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bishop tries to bum rush Stochelo with a series of wild strikes but Stochelo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bishop thuds his right hand into Stochelo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stochelo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stochelo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bishop pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stochelo back to the ropes. Bishop follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stochelo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bishop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stochelo shoots in and drives through. Bishop sprawls well.
Django Stochelo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good standup being displayed there by Bishop as he connects with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Bishop!
In his post fight interview, Shane Bishop started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.