PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ultime Fauchelevent (ranked 2623 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Bishop (ranked 5396 p4p, 0 weight class). Fauchelevent comes to the cage accompanied by Rue des Cascades. Keith Bishop will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Fauchelevent
vs
Bishop

188 cm
28
280 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

200 cm
33
250 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ultime Fauchelevent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keith Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fauchelevent uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bishop.
Fauchelevent shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bishop as he avoids it easily.
Fauchelevent is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bishop throws a looping overhand right but Fauchelevent ducks down to avoid it.
Fauchelevent drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bishop sprawls and moves away.
A big right from Bishop misses.
Fauchelevent half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bishop scores with a body shot.
Bishop wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bishop changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fauchelevent blocks a head kick by Bishop.
Fauchelevent with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bishop counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fauchelevent thinking.
Bishop throws a front kick aimed at Fauchelevent's knee but Fauchelevent avoids it well.
Keith Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fauchelevent was well out of range. Poor timing from Bishop.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fauchelevent tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Fauchelevent.
Bishop appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bishop looks to land a left hand but Fauchelevent moved out of range nicely.
Bishop defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fauchelevent.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultime Fauchelevent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by Fauchelevent.
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. Fauchelevent moves away and avoids it.
Bishop feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fauchelevent's calf.
Fauchelevent shoots and misses
and Bishop counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Ultime Fauchelevent has been cut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bishop.
Fauchelevent takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fauchelevent takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Keith Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bishop moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fauchelevent tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bishop swivels and escapes.

Bishop drops Fauchelevent with a beautiful combination! Fauchelevent stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bishop is looking for the KO!

Fauchelevent is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop scores with a nice body kick.
Fauchelevent is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Bishop as Fauchelevent shoots in.
Bishop throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bishop throws a nice inside leg kick.

Bishop clinches up with Fauchelevent and pushes him back against the cage.
Fauchelevent is trying to pull guard but Bishop has him pressed against the cage.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fauchelevent has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bishop after a bit of a struggle.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Bishop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fauchelevent has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bishop after a bit of a struggle.
Fauchelevent tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bishop just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop lands a nice shot to the body.
Fauchelevent has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bishop avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bishop throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Bishop.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Fauchelevent avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Bishop scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bishop scores with a hook to the body.
Bishop working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Bishop.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bishop tries to work over Fauchelevent's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bishop throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Fauchelevent controls his hands.
Fauchelevent tries to pull guard but Bishop won't allow it.
A short left from Bishop.
Bishop lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Fauchelevent tightens his grip and picks Bishop up, before dumping him to the ground. Bishop manages to land in guard.

Bishop manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Bishop.
Bishop lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Bishop.
Bishop lands a body punch.
Bishop gets through Fauchelevent's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Bishop.
Bishop working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bishop stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bishop has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fauchelevent seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bishop can turn it around.
Fauchelevent tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bishop smiles and moves away.
Bishop paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fauchelevent at a distance.
Fauchelevent get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Fauchelevent stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Bishop runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keith Bishop!
Keith Bishop thanked the fans post fight for their support.