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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allen LeFleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Arthur Bishop has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Arthur Bishop seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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165 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Allen LeFleur!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeFleur walks into a stiff left hand from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
LeFleur lands with a cross.
Bishop lands with a cross.
LeFleur misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick from Bishop misses.
Bishop gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bishop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
LeFleur walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bishop misses with a hook
and LeFleur counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bishop thinking.
Bishop lands a nice looking body 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 misses with a right hand
and LeFleur counters with a straight right hand.
LeFleur tries to keep at a distance but Bishop has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bishop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
LeFleur is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
LeFleur breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LeFleur.
Bishop misses with a leg kick
and LeFleur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by LeFleur.
LeFleur gets tackled into the cage by Bishop. Bishop maintains the clinch.
LeFleur is trying to break the clinch but Bishop has him pressed against the cage.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
LeFleur blocking some punches.
LeFleur just leaning against Bishop, taking a breather.
LeFleur is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bishop lands with a light punch inside.
LeFleur blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LeFleur changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bishop fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bishop keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bishop tries to clinch but LeFleur moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop wants to clinch up but LeFleur keeps it at a distance.
LeFleur has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bishop tries to close the distance and clinch but LeFleur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bishop tries to close the distance and clinch but LeFleur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bishop looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LeFleur ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Bishop doesn't manage to clinch there - LeFleur circles away.
LeFleur on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeFleur swinging wildly here.
LeFleur lands with a nice body punch.
Bishop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
LeFleur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
Bishop fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Bishop does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bishop takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bishop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from LeFleur! But no joy.
Bishop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
LeFleur misses with a looping left.
Bishop moves in looking to clinch but LeFleur pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from LeFleur! But no joy.
Arthur Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop is trying hard to land a takedown here. LeFleur sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from LeFleur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bishop tries to clinch up.
The fighters circling - LeFleur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Bishop.
LeFleur moves out of range of the body kick.
LeFleur is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bishop with a body shot.
Bishop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LeFleur.
Bishop closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bishop lands in his opponent's guard.
Bishop throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bishop throws an elbow that misses. LeFleur uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bishop's guard. Nice move by LeFleur!
LeFleur prevents Bishop from getting back to his feet.
LeFleur wanted to stand there but Bishop had control of the position.
Bishop wants to sweep here but LeFleur controlling him for the moment.
Bishop is trying to control the position but LeFleur postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Arthur Bishop will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bishop closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming LeFleur to the mat! LeFleur manages to get full guard.
Bishop working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of LeFleur's head.
Bishop trying to control but LeFleur is working from the bottom.
Bishop controlling from the top position.
LeFleur wants to get back to his feet but Bishop is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop throwing strikes from guard but LeFleur blocks nicely.
Bishop trying to control but LeFleur is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but LeFleur manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Bishop is controlling LeFleur's posture.
Bishop wants to hit a switch here but LeFleur passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bishop there!
Bishop working to try and regain half guard.
Bishop tries to hold on but LeFleur pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop tries to reverse the position but LeFleur maintains control.
LeFleur stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from LeFleur 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 Bishop has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bishop and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
LeFleur slips under a jab.
Allen LeFleur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bishop has managed to clinch.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by LeFleur.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
LeFleur wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bishop gets through LeFleur's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bishop has LeFleur pressed against the cage, preventing LeFleur from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Bishop - that landed with a thud.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
LeFleur turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bishop's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bishop is looking to reverse the position.
LeFleur tries to stand but Bishop is controlling his head.
Bishop sneaks back into half guard.
Bishop works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bishop is trying to control the position but LeFleur postures up.
LeFleur tries to stand but Bishop is controlling from the bottom.
LeFleur stopping the sweep attempt from Bishop.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bishop holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bishop throws a predictable looking body shot
letting LeFleur counter with a right hand.
LeFleur throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Bishop.
LeFleur looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop has managed to clinch.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Arthur Bishop will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bishop throws a lazy right hand but LeFleur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bishop.
Bishop pushes LeFleur up against the cage in a clinch.
LeFleur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bishop wants to clinch
enabling LeFleur to counter with a crisp jab.
Bishop clinches up with LeFleur and pushes him back against the cage.
LeFleur drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bishop gets the underhooks and prevents it.
LeFleur breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeFleur moves forwards but Bishop connects with a nice, crisp jab.
LeFleur scores with a decent looking hook.
Bishop decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
LeFleur manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bishop keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeFleur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike.
LeFleur breaks from the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bishop.
Bishop tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bishop has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
LeFleur is pushing Bishop's head away, looking to escape. Bishop manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeFleur prevents Bishop from improving position.
Bishop trying to control the position but LeFleur is working away.
Arthur Bishop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop with the ground and pound but LeFleur regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
LeFleur is not content to let Bishop control the position.
Bishop missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bishop trying to control from half guard but LeFleur is working away.
LeFleur is looking to get back to is feet but Bishop passes into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeFleur is letting Bishop control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur is not content to let Bishop control the position.
Bishop looking to punish the body of his opponent here but LeFleur is avoiding damage well.
Bishop working the ground and pound but LeFleur is defending the strikes.
Bishop tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bishop wants to take a breather but LeFleur manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bishop.
Allen LeFleur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bishop is looking to advance position but LeFleur has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Bishop wants to hold on but LeFleur pushes him away.
Bishop is looking to improve his position but LeFleur isn't that keen on the idea.
Bishop tries to lock up and control but LeFleur gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Allen LeFleur.
I think Bishop has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Arthur Bishop!
A very excited looking Arthur Bishop made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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