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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Esteban San Pedro (ranked 22 p4p, 4 weight class) and Jackson Bishop (ranked 451 p4p, 53 weight class). San Pedro's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gunman. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bishop's choice of entrance music: Ghetts - Artillery. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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147 lbs
14 - 3 - 1 |
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148 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Esteban San Pedro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Bishop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bishop misses with a looping left.
Bishop gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bishop throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it.
San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Bishop moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
San Pedro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
San Pedro has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bishop fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bishop looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bishop looks to throw the jab but San Pedro is out of range.
Bishop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
San Pedro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bishop looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like San Pedro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bishop moves out of range of the leg kick from San Pedro.
Bishop missing with a left hand there. San Pedro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
San Pedro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bishop scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Pedro moves out of range as Bishop strikes.
Bishop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
San Pedro jabs Bishop right on the nose. Bishop blinks but takes it well.
Bishop moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bishop drives through and clinches with San Pedro against the cage.
Bishop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
San Pedro blocking some punches.
San Pedro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Bishop avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage.
San Pedro lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from San Pedro as the two fighters clinch.
San Pedro lands with a light punch inside.
San Pedro lands a shoulder strike.
San Pedro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
San Pedro digs a right hand underneath Bishop's ribcage. Bishop let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bishop looks winded!
Bishop is trying to pull guard but San Pedro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
San Pedro scores with a shoulder strike.
San Pedro lands with a short shot to the head.
San Pedro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
San Pedro lands a hook that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, San Pedro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro scores with a shoulder strike.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
San Pedro lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by San Pedro.
San Pedro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for San Pedro.
Bishop avoids the elbow strike from San Pedro, against the cage.
A short right from San Pedro on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from San Pedro.
Bishop lands a hook to the side of the head.
San Pedro scores with a nice hook to the head.
San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San Pedro scores with a shoulder strike.
Bishop is trying to pull guard but San Pedro has him pressed against the cage.
Esteban San Pedro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Bishop.
Bishop misses with some punches.
San Pedro lands with a left to the head.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Bishop avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage.
Bishop lands a nice shot to the body.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bishop working aggressively here.
Bishop misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro tries to work over Bishop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bishop lands a nice uppercut.
Bishop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bishop blocks a body shot from San Pedro.
Bishop scores with a shot to the side of San Pedro's head.
Bishop presses San Pedro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bishop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from San Pedro.
San Pedro scores with a shot to the side of Bishop's head.
San Pedro is leaning against Bishop and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
San Pedro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bishop digs a right hand underneath San Pedro's ribcage. San Pedro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from San Pedro.
San Pedro misses with a body punch.
San Pedro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
San Pedro wants to stall.
San Pedro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bishop lands a body shot in the clinch.
San Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San Pedro lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San Pedro.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
Bishop wants a takedown.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop digs a right hand into San Pedro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on San Pedro's gas tank.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bishop has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but San Pedro regains guard immediately.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
San Pedro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop lands a couple of decent looking shots.
San Pedro keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
San Pedro moves into the clinch.
San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Bishop.
San Pedro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
San Pedro misses with some punches.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Bishop avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage.
Esteban San Pedro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bishop scores with a shot to the side of San Pedro's head.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from San Pedro.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bishop scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Pedro digs a right hand into Bishop's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bishop's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from San Pedro.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
San Pedro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
San Pedro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
San Pedro tries to work over Bishop's front leg with a kick but Bishop checks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Pedro connects with a crisp jab.
Bishop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San Pedro.
San Pedro delivers a nice body kick.
San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bishop moves away.
Bishop misses with a jab to the body
and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
San Pedro catches Bishop with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bishop tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. San Pedro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
San Pedro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro lands with a nice body kick.
Bishop closes the distance looking to clinch
and San Pedro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
San Pedro throws a big shot that misses.
Bishop looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bishop checks a leg kick.
Esteban San Pedro is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop misses with a straight right.
Bishop fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bishop shoots in and drives through. San Pedro sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop looks to land a left hand but San Pedro moved out of range nicely.
San Pedro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
San Pedro throws a push kick but Bishop slaps the foot to one side.
San Pedro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bishop.
Bishop missing with a left hand there. San Pedro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
San Pedro cracks Bishop with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Bishop misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by San Pedro.
Bishop misses with a hook. San Pedro ducked under it nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bishop.
Bishop doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says San Pedro as he avoids it easily.
San Pedro slips a jab from Bishop.
Bishop shoots in and drives through. San Pedro sprawls well.
Esteban San Pedro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Bishop.
Bishop is breathing heavily.
That kick from San Pedro tenderised Bishop's leg. Bishop is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bishop defending well as San Pedro loads up on a big left hand.
San Pedro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bishops jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bishop will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro moves out of range of the strikes.
Bishop misses with a hook. San Pedro ducked under it nicely.
Bishop takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bishop takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses.
San Pedro feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A jab from San Pedro misses.
Bishop throws a jab when San Pedro was well out of range.
San Pedro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
San Pedro lands with a straight right. Bishop didn't see that one coming.
Bishop throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it.
San Pedro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bishop's sensitive parts.
Bishop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San Pedro was well out of range. Poor timing from Bishop.
San Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
San Pedro swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro.
San Pedro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bishop takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice straight punches there by San Pedro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of San Pedro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Bishop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
San Pedro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
San Pedro throws a body shot but no joy.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San Pedro half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bishop fails with a takedown attempt.
San Pedro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bishop takes a step back to recover.
Bishop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bishop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
San Pedro stuns Bishop with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by San Pedro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of San Pedro.
San Pedro throws a wild body kick that Bishop sees coming a mile off.
A nice side step and Bishop releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
San Pedro throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Bishop was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Bishop misses its intended target.
San Pedro blocks a head kick by Bishop.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
San Pedro scores with a jab.
Bishop throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
San Pedro misses with a straight right.
San Pedro slips under a jab from Bishop.
San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bishop tried to score with a low kick but San Pedro checks it.
San Pedro throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from San Pedro misses
enabling Bishop to counter with a crisp jab.
Bishop lands with a hook. San Pedro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Bishop lands a jab to the nose.
Bishop lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bishop with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling San Pedro to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San Pedro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
San Pedro walks into a jab.
San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
San Pedro slips a straight right by Bishop.
It looked like San Pedro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bishop.
San Pedro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Pedro throws a low kick but Bishop avoids it.
Bishop is looking to slow San Pedro down with leg kicks.
San Pedro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bishop checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bishop throws a body shot but no joy.
San Pedro loads up on a big right hand but Bishop slips the punch.
San Pedro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bishop checks a leg kick.
Bishop throws a solid leg kick but San Pedro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bishop.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
San Pedro is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bishop throwing shots but San Pedro is blocking nicely.
San Pedro is looking to control Bishop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can San Pedro avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is looking to advance position but San Pedro won't allow it.
San Pedro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
San Pedro trying to get back to full guard but Bishop takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bishop landing shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
San Pedro wants to control but Bishop is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop looking to control but San Pedro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
San Pedro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San Pedro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bishop has his foot on San Pedro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. San Pedro works his way back into a safe position though.
San Pedro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bishop escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. San Pedro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
San Pedro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
San Pedro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bishop has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, San Pedro has managed to get both his arms back between Bishop's legs - danger averted.
San Pedro content to stall in guard here.
San Pedro won't allow Bishop to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Bishop really dominated that round.
That's time! San Pedro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bishop throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bishop swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by San Pedro.
San Pedro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bishop dives in for a single leg takedown but San Pedro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
San Pedro throws a lazy right hand but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
San Pedro takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Bishop checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot.
Bishop slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
San Pedro checks the leg kick.
San Pedro misses with an uppercut. Bishop saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from San Pedro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from San Pedro.
San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
San Pedro scores with a hook to the body.
Bishop is looking for a takedown.
Bishop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
San Pedro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
San Pedro tries to work over Bishop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bishop is trying to pull guard but San Pedro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Esteban San Pedro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Bishop.
Bishop is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
San Pedro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bishop avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by San Pedro.
San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
San Pedro lands a shot to the body.
San Pedro lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bishop fails to land.
San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro lands a hook that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
San Pedro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bishop is rocked!
A body shot lands from San Pedro.
Bishop is still on wobbly legs! Can San Pedro finish him?
San Pedro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
San Pedro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bishop cracks San Pedro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bishop takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
San Pedro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bishop can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for San Pedro.
San Pedro with a hook.
San Pedro moves away from the strike by Bishop.
It appears San Pedro was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bishop misses with a looping right.
Bishop works the jab nicely.
Bishop lands a lovely overhand right.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses.
San Pedro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bishop takes a step back to recover.
San Pedro throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
Bishop seems to have recovered his senses.
San Pedro defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
Bishop has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from San Pedro finds it's way round the side to connect with Bishop's head.
Bishop walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bishop!
San Pedro throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
San Pedro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bishop, pushing him back against the cage.
San Pedro misses with some punches.
Bishop missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land.
San Pedro blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
San Pedro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Esteban San Pedro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bishop jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bishop.
Bishop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San Pedro.
A little jabbing left from Bishop on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice jab there from San Pedro.
San Pedro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bishop takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop moves out of range of the body kick from San Pedro.
San Pedro misses with a looping left.
San Pedro lands a head shot.
Bishop looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
San Pedro is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro misses with some punches.
San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
San Pedro lands a left hand.
San Pedro blocking some punches.
Bishop blocks a body shot from San Pedro.
San Pedro working aggressively here.
San Pedro gets through Bishop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bishop misses with a punch on the inside.
Bishop blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
San Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
San Pedro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro had his way with Jackson Bishop in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bishop misses with a head kick.
San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop misses with a hook.
Bishop cracks San Pedro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
San Pedro is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Bishop was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bishop swings widly with a right hand
enabling San Pedro to counter with a crisp jab.
San Pedro defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
Bishop moves out of range as San Pedro strikes.
Bishop swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A lazy left from San Pedro finds it's target.
Bishop has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from San Pedro.
Bishop attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bishop looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Pedro throws a leg kick but Bishop moved away.
Bishop looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bishop looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bishop, right into the meat.
Bishop throws a poor cross that misses
and San Pedro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
San Pedro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Pedro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bishop punishes San Pedro's body with a nice straight punch.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot.
San Pedro tried to counter with a leg kick but Bishop avoided it.
San Pedro lands a nice shot to the body.
San Pedro misses with a low kick.
San Pedro thumps Bishop with a low kick.
Bishop connects with a body shot that sends San Pedro's belly button to the back.
Bishop lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
San Pedro works Bishop's body with a nice hook.
Bishop comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but San Pedro shows good takedown defense.
Bishop misses with a looping left.
San Pedro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
San Pedro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bishop. That did some damage!
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!
San Pedro throws a shot from downtown. Bishop moves away and avoids it.
Bishop throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily.
San Pedro quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jackson Bishop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Bishop.
Bishop's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bishop slips under a jab.
San Pedro sizes up Bishop with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bishop throws a leg kick that misses.
San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
San Pedro misses with a body shot.
San Pedro lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bishop will feel that in the morning.
San Pedro defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by San Pedro.
San Pedro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bishop on the side of the head.
San Pedro throws a hook to the side of Bishop's head but Bishop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bishop.
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San Pedro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
San Pedro rushes Bishop and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro scores with a hook to the body.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bishop wants to take the fight to the mat but San Pedro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Esteban San Pedro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Bishop.
Bishop prevents a body shot from San Pedro.
Bishop prevents a body shot from San Pedro.
San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Bishop controls his hands.
San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San Pedro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bishop tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bishop digs a right hand into San Pedro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on San Pedro's gas tank.
Bishop pushes San Pedro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
San Pedro lands a right hand.
Bishop lands with a short head shot on the inside.
San Pedro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
San Pedro cracks Bishop with a nice body shot.
San Pedro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
San Pedro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro missing with a left hand there. Bishop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
San Pedro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bishop misses with a jab to the body
and San Pedro counters with an outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bishop.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot.
As Bishop backs away, San Pedro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
San Pedro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bishop momentarily.
Bishop keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
San Pedro throws a leg kick which misses Bishop's front leg but catches the back leg as Bishop tries to avoid it.
Bishop drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
San Pedro tries to land a front kick but Bishop steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bishop throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
San Pedro thumps Bishop with a low kick.
Bishop goes for a double leg but San Pedro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as San Pedro continues to drive forward.
San Pedro throws a wild body kick that Bishop sees coming a mile off.
Good work by San Pedro as he checks the leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban San Pedro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think San Pedro 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:46
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban San Pedro!
Esteban San Pedro retains his featherweight title!
Esteban San Pedro thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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