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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Ono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimbo Ono has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kimbo Ono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bishop was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ono working to try and regain half guard.
Ono is bucking up trying to escape but Bishop cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ono tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ono regains half guard.
Ono wants to get back to full guard.
Ono is working hard here to advance position.
Ono is staying active underneath Bishop, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ono tries to roll over but Bishop keeps him under control.
Ono is refusing to be controlled, as Bishop sits in half guard.
Bishop lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bishop throws a strike but Ono avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ono is on top in guard.
Ono wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bishop can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bishop has control of Ono's left arm, preventing Ono from doing any damage.
Ono throws a strike but Bishop rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bishop working some strikes from top position.
Bishop lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bishop is in close to Ono's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ono is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ono wants to sweep here but Bishop controlling him for the moment.
Ono is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bishop distracts Ono with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bishop is working Ono over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bishop postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bishop keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ono's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ono is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bishop landing with the ground and pound.
Bishop trying to control but Ono is working from the bottom.
Bishop works over Ono with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop stopping the sweep attempt from Ono.
Bishop is working Ono over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ono is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bishop is controlling him.
Ono looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ono is breathing heavily.
Ono keeping full guard, as Bishop tries to pass.
Ono looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bishop postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bishop stands up over Ono, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bishop slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ono looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bishop is one step ahead there.
Ono controls Bishop momentarily but Bishop frees himself.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Ono is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ono working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Bishop dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Ono does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
A nice elbow there by Bishop.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bishop cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bishop looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bishop breaks from Ono's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bishop sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ono might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ono bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bishop controlling Ono's posture.
Ono trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ono.
Bryan Bishop has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ono trying to move into half guard but instead Bishop has managed to sweep!
Bishop got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ono has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bishop has managed to get both his arms back between Ono's legs - danger averted.
Bishop showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ono has his foot on Bishop's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bishop works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bishop scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bishop in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ono had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bishop defends it easily.
Ono is trying to control the position but Bishop postures up.
Bishop with a nice head shot there.
Bishop slips nicely into half guard.
Ono won't allow Bishop to pass to mount.
Bishop working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bishop scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bishop lands with a punch from half guard.
Bishop drops an elbow to the side of Ono's head.
Ono is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bishop's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bishop's back!
Bishop trying to control the hands but Ono breaks the grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ono trying to control momentarily.
Ono is not going to allow Bishop to sit and survive in this position.
Even with his hooks in, Ono manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Ono trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ono punches the canvas rather than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ono looking for the RNC.
Bishop looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Bishop preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ono.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Bishop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Ono gets caught flat footed, as Bishop shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bishop seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ono looking to control.
Ono looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bishop tries to free his leg and advance position but Ono is retaining full guard.
Bishop stopping the sweep attempt from Ono.
Bishop scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bishop not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bishop accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ono napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ono takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ono taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bishop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ono regains half guard.
Bishop is thwarting Ono's attempts to control the position.
Ono wants to improve his position but Bishop is controlling well.
Ono gets full guard.
Bishop content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bishop prevents Ono from getting back to his feet.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Ono is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ono wants to stand and escape but Bishop is having none of it.
Ono working a defensive guard here.
Ono looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop connects with a couple of short punches.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Ono keeps moving.
Bishop working some strikes from top position.
Bishop is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bishop is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bishop works over Ono with some ground and pound from guard.
Bishop with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ono working a defensive guard here.
Bishop with a nice head shot there.
Ono has momentary wrist control but Bishop slips an elbow through the middle.
Ono looking for a sweep. Not yet Ono, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bishop lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bishop showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bishop works over Ono with some ground and pound from guard.
Bishop must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ono is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Ono keeps moving.
Bishop works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bishop landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bishop takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bishop prevents Ono from improving his position.
Kimbo Ono has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop working Ono over with strikes.
Ono manages to get to full guard.
Ono looking for a sweep. Not yet Ono, not yet.
Bishop lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bishop postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ono keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Bishop landing with the ground and pound.
Ono escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bishop gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bishop is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Bishop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bishop 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Bishop!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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