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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazano De Anda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lazano De Anda will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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145 lbs
46 - 40 - 0 |
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158 lbs
21 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
46 - 40 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lazano De Anda!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bishop throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. De Anda was covering up waiting for the punch and Bishop finishes the takedown easily into guard.
De Anda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bishop wants to pass the guard but De Anda is keeping the position.
Bishop has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
De Anda wants to stand and escape but Bishop is having none of it.
Bishop is looking to work some ground and pound but De Anda has wrist control.
Bishop trying to move into half guard but instead De Anda has managed to sweep!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Anda gets to his feet. Bishop looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bishop shoots in looking for a takedown. De Anda tries to sprawl out of it but Bishop keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Anda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bryan Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bishop showed some decent athleticism there.
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.
Bishop is keen to just control but De Anda is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Anda pushes Bishop off looking to stand but Bishop dives back in and keeps control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bishop lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop thows a huge punch but De Anda dodges it nicely.
De Anda kicks Bishop off and gets back to his feet.
Bishop gets a double leg takedown into De Anda's guard.
Bishop stops De Anda from standing up.
De Anda is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bishop throws a big elbow that misses.
Bishop stops De Anda from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop trying to control but De Anda is working from the bottom.
Bishop wants to pass the guard but De Anda is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bishop's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
De Anda is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bishop is controlling him.
De Anda keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bishop shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. De Anda is trying to defend but Bishop finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bishop trying to control the action but De Anda is working from the bottom.
De Anda won't allow Bishop to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop with the ground and pound but De Anda uses the opportunity to regain guard.
De Anda wants to stand and escape but Bishop is having none of it.
Bishop with a flurry of punches that miss.
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 Bryan 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 this distance looking for a takedown but De Anda circles away.
De Anda stuffs the takedown attempt from Bishop. Bishop gets slowly back to his feet.
De Anda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bishop closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bishop lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop won't allow De Anda to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Bishop prevents De Anda from getting back to his feet.
Bishop tries to free his leg and advance position but De Anda is retaining full guard.
De Anda wants to stand up but Bishop is controlling him.
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 throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Anda but De Anda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Anda feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
De Anda is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bishop has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Anda regains half guard, as Bishop was trying to land strikes.
De Anda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bishop.
Bishop trying to pass the guard but De Anda defending well.
Bishop looks to land a strike but De Anda avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
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.
De Anda wants to stand up but Bishop is controlling him.
Bryan Bishop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bishop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bishop throws an elbow that misses. De Anda uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bishop's guard. Nice move by De Anda!
Bishop wants to stand up but De Anda is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Anda tries to stand but Bishop is controlling from the bottom.
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 Bryan Bishop will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
De Anda slaps away a takedown attempt from Bishop, before circling back to the center of the mat.
De Anda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bishop defends it well.
De Anda gets caught flat footed, as Bishop shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bishop stops De Anda from standing up.
Bishop wants to pass the guard but De Anda is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop prevents De Anda from getting back to his feet.
Bishop wants to control from the top but De Anda keeps moving.
De Anda is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bishop is stalling in the full guard.
De Anda wants to stand and escape but Bishop is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bishop shoots in but De Anda avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De Anda with the counter takedown but Bishop avoids it easily.
Bryan Bishop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bishop fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop is trying hard to land a takedown here. De Anda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bishop fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. De Anda tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bishop is in De Anda's guard.
De Anda keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Bishop stops De Anda from standing up.
Bishop landing some decent shots from guard.
Bishop is standing up over De Anda. De Anda looks to escape but Bishop dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
De Anda is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bishop is looking to take a break and control but De Anda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Anda wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bishop thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Bishop!
Bryan Bishop thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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RATING
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