PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Bishop (ranked 1571 p4p, 2208 weight class) and Justin Bennett (ranked 200 p4p, 272 weight class). Bishop's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Whatever. Bennett has chosen The Heresy as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Bishop
vs
Bennett

200 cm
41
250
29 - 15 - 0

194 cm
28
288
12 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keith Bishop!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett throws a combination that misses
letting Bishop counter with a right hand.
Bennett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bishop throws a good cross that connects.
Bennett misses with a body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bennett has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bennett looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Bishop stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bishop wants it to stay on the feet.
Bishop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bishop throws a front kick that sends Bennett stumbling back into the cage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bishop.
Bishop lands a nice shot to the body.
Bennett throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bishop tries to avoid it but Bennett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bishop to the ground. Bishop escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bishop bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bennett misses with a two punch combination.
Bennett is looking to chop away at Bishop's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bishop throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bennett goes for a double leg but Bishop avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bishop continues to drive forward.
Keith Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Bennett.
Bennett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bishop.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop lands with a slapping head kick.
Bishop cracks Bennett with an open hand slap.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennett.
Bennett changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bishop throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bennett on the side of the head.
Bishop is looking to slow Bennett down with leg kicks.
Bishop moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bennett tries for a takedown but Bishop circles away easily
and Bishop counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bishop.
Bennett fails to land the takedown.
Bishop connects with a single shot there.
Bennett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennett looks to land a left hand but Bishop moved out of range nicely.
Bishop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bennett tries to land a body kick
and Bishop counters with a solid body kick.
Bishop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bennett takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bennett throws a chopping leg kick but Bishop manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bishop listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bennett on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Keith Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bennett checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bishop tries to land a leg kick but Bennett saw it coming and moves away.
Bishop throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bennett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bishop misses with an uppercut.
Bishop listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Bennett.
Bishop plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bennett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bishop.
Bishop displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bennett.
Bennett takes one to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bishop fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bennett.
Bennett misses with a leg kick
and Bennett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bennett fails with the takedown
and Bishop counters with a straight right hand.
Bishop connects with a single shot there.
A nice leg kick from Bishop, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bishop lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bennett will feel that in the morning.
Bishop lands with a straight right. Bennett didn't see that one coming.
Bennett moves out of range of the leg kick from Bishop.
Bishop fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bennett on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennett connects with a solid leg kick.
Bishop moves out of range as Bennett throws a body kick.
Bishop swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bennett or perhaps it was just good defense by Bishop, which made it look bad.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennett throws a hook but Bishop blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bennett.

It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Bennett gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bishop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bennett looks winded!
Bennett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bishop.
Bishop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennett.
Bishop connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bishop scores with a jab to the head.
A combination from Bennett does no damage.
Bennett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bishop lands an overhand right.
Bennett has a takedown stuffed.
Bishop stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bennett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bishop looks to throw the jab but Bennett is out of range.
A low kick from Bennett is predictable there
and Bishop counters with a thumping low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Bennett shoots in for a takedown but Bishop shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
A little feinted left hand from Bishop on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice body kick from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a body kick.
Bennett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bishop walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bennett checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bishop.
A shot to the body from Bennett misses
and Bishop counters with a nice body kick.
Bishop scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bennett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bishop can pounce on him.
Bishop connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bishop lands a slapping body shot.
Bishop lands a lovely overhand right.
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 blocks a head kick by Bennett.
Bennett is breathing heavily.
Bishop throws a leg kick which misses Bennett's front leg but catches the back leg as Bennett tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Bishop, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bennett on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bennett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bishop.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bennett's sensitive parts.
Bishop thuds his shin into the meat of Bennett's side.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bennett might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bishop has got the better of the exchanges.
Bishop lands a jab to the head.
Bennett avoids the body shot from Bishop.
Bennett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bennett shoots in for a takedown but Bishop shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bennett can do to turn this around?
Bennett doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bishop counters with a stiff right hand.
Keith Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Bennett.
Bishop buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bennett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bennett throws a right hand that misses
and Bishop counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Bishop.
Bishop sizes up Bennett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bishop.
Bishop connects with the punch.

Bennett is rocked!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bennett.
Bennett is still on wobbly legs! Can Bishop finish him?
You can see that Bennett has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bennett seems to have recovered his senses.
Bennett throws a lazy body kick
and Bishop counters with a body kick that stops Bennett in his tracks momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Bishop. Beautiful body shot.
Bishop fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bishop here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bishop scores with a punch to the head.
Bishop paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bennett takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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.
Bishop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Bishop.

Bishop lands a big head kick that sends Bennett tumbling to the mat! Bishop takes a step backwards and waves Bennett back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bennett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bishop buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bennett has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bishop.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bishop pinned against the cage. Bishop gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bishop.
Bennett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bishop lands a nice shot to the body.
Bishop connects with a nice looking jab.
Bishop avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bishop lands an overhand right.
Bennett throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Bennett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bishop. Bishop obviously looking to wear him down.
Keith Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop throws a sloppy head kick
letting Bennett counter with a right hand.
Bennett 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bishop. That's going to slow Bennett down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bishop.
Bishop lands with an overhand left.
Bennett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bishop throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Bishop.
Bishop lands with a hook. Bennett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bishop fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bennett is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bishop is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bennett.
Bennett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bishop scores with a nice head shot.
Bennett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bishop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bishop swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bennett.
Bishop thumps Bennett with a low kick.
Bennett throws a hook but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bennett moves out of range of the strikes.
Bennett avoids the head kick by Bishop.
Bishop connects with a single shot there.
Bishop with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bishop fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bennett on the side of the head.
Bishop scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bishop.
Bennett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bishop. Bishop obviously looking to wear him down.
Bishop keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bennett avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bishop is out of range and Bennett settles back down.
Bennett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bennett throws a lazy uppercut
and Bishop counters with a slapping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bishop.
A jab lands there 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!
Bennett takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett throws an overhand right that lands on Bishop's shoulder, as Bishop tries to avoid the shot.
Bishop scores with a jab to the body.
Bishop with a hook.
Bishop swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bennett.
Bennett tries to bum rush Bishop with a series of wild strikes but Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bishop lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bennett looks for a takedown but Bishop sprawls well.
Bennett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bishop can pounce on him.
Bishop scores with a sloppy right hand. Bennett should have avoided that one.
Bennett slips a jab and a cross from Bishop.
Bishop moves out of range of the strikes.
Bennett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bishop.
An inside leg kick lands from Bishop.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Bishop.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bennett.
Bishop getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bennett throws a leg kick
and Bishop counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bennett walks into a jab.
Bishop works the jab nicely.
Bishop lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice body punch from Bishop.
A punch combination from Bennett misses.
Bishop throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bennett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bishop looks for the body kick but Bennett saw that one coming.
Bennett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Keith Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Bennett.
Bennett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bishop thumps Bennett with a low kick.
Bishop throws a series of punches but Bennett moves out of range.
Bennett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bishop.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. Bennett moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Bennett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bennett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bishop fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bennett on the side of the head.
Bishop smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bennett has a takedown stuffed.
Bishop lands with a hook. Bennett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No joy there for Bennett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bennett tries to bum rush Bishop with a series of wild strikes but Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bishop rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bennett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bishop misses with a kick to the body.
Bennett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bishop connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bennett momentarily.
Bennett darts in looking for a takedown but Bishop gets double underhooks and turns Bennett into the cage.
Bishop is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett looks for a takedown but Bishop sprawls well.
Bishop lands a body shot.
Bennett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bennett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bennett shoots in for a double leg but Bishop sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Justin Bennett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bishop pushes Bennett away with a front kick.
Bishop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bennett. That did some damage!
A cross from Bishop lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bishop.
Bishop pushes Bennett away with a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bishop scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bennett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Bishop lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bishop connects with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bennett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bishop displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bennett.
Bishop throws a leg kick which misses Bennett's front leg but catches the back leg as Bennett tries to avoid it.
Bennett shoots in for a takedown but Bishop shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bishop moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bennett looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bishop is fending him off so far but Bennett persists. Nope, Bishop circles away and we're back to standing.
Keith Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Bennett.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bishop.
That kick from Bishop tenderised Bennett's leg. Bennett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bishop stalks Bennett and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bennett's face. Bennett staggers backwards, shaken.
Bishop connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bishop throws a front kick that sends Bennett stumbling back into the cage.
Bennett is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bishop tries a head kick but it misses.
Bennett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bishop lands a big head kick that sends Bennett tumbling to the mat! Bishop takes a step backwards and waves Bennett back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bishop buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bishop with the inside leg kick.
Bennett shoots in looking for a takedown. Bishop tries to sprawl out of it but Bennett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bishop manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bishop thumps Bennett with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bishop. That's going to slow Bennett down.
Bennett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bennett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Bishop appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
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 with a nice calf kick.
Bennett doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bishop counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bishop scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bennett in his tracks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett shoots and misses
and Bishop counters with a leg kick.
Bennett throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
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.
Bishop fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bennett on the side of the head.
Bishop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bennett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bishop as he avoids it easily.
Bennett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bennett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bennett fails with the takedown.
Bishop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A cross from Bishop lands.
Bishop connects with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bennett.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bishop.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bishop.
Bennett throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Bennett misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Bennett.
Bishop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bishop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennett throws a low kick but Bishop moves out of range easily.
Bennett misses with a low kick.
Bishop lands a nice shot that snaps Bennett's head back.
Bennett 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.
Bennett takes one on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bishop.
Bennett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bishop connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Bennett takes one to the side of the head.
Bennett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Bennett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bishop pinned against the cage. Bishop gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice body kick there by Bishop.
Bennett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop scores with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett misses with a series of wild punches.
Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop had his way with Justin Bennett in that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bennett throws a combination that misses
and Bishop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bennett throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bishop counters with a stiff right hand.
Bennett tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bishop defends well and Bennett ends up having to push Bishop into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bennett moves forwards but Bishop connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bishop.
An inside leg kick lands from Bishop.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennett is just out of range.
Bennett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Bennett throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Bennett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bishop avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Bishop finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bennett is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bennett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Bennett with that takedown attempt.
Keith Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Bennett.
Bennett dives in and grabs Bishop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bishop pushes down on Bennett's head and hops out.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bishop - that will leave a mark!
Bishop plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bennett tries to move into range but Bishop moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Bishop drops Bennett with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bennett looks back up at him and smiles so Bishop waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Bishop scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop cracks Bennett on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Bennett falls backwards against the cage. Bishop follows up with more strikes that drop Bennett to his knees. Bishop keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Bennett! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Bishop!
Keith Bishop is the new heavyweight champion!
As Keith Bishop got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I’m Finally A World Champion '.