Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2023

#R1#
Jookiba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jookiba closes the distance and clinches up with Bishop, looking for a takedown. Jookiba pushes Bishop against the cage but Bishop circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jookiba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bishop sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jookiba somewhat.
Bishop throws out a counter right but Jookiba avoids it with no problem.
Bishop cracks Jookiba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jookiba tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bishop manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jookiba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jookiba takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jumba Jookiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jookiba gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bishop throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bishop jabs Jookiba to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jookiba is breathing heavily.
Bishop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jookiba. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop lands a jab to Jookiba's midsection.
Jookiba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bishop lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bishop scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jookiba doesn't seem bothered though. #KD2#
Bishop lands a big right hand that sends Jookiba crashing to the mat! Bishop stays standing though and waves Jookiba back to his feet!#ROC2#Jookiba is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jumba Jookiba has been cut.
Bishop throws an uppercut from hell that sends Jookiba clean off his feet! He's out cold! Bishop stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keith Bishop!
A pretty intense looking Keith Bishop took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: 300.F.C FIGHT 4
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Bishop throws an off balance right hand
and Kowalski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bishop thinking.
Kowalski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bishop.
Kowalski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bishop cracks Kowalski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kowalski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowalski moves away.
Bishop's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kowalski under the eye.
Bishop throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kowalski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kowalski looking to sit in guard and control but Bishop gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kowalski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bishop trying to control but Kowalski is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski being controlled here, momentarily.
Kowalski keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Kowalski striking off his back but it's not causing Bishop any problems.
Bishop must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Kowalski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bishop's guard. #REVR#
Kowalski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kowalski wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
Bishop wants to sweep but no luck.
Kowalski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#CUT#It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Kowalski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kowalski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bishop keeping moving, preventing Kowalski from controlling successfully. #T2#
Kowalski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#CUT#That has opened up Keith Bishop's cut even more.
Kowalski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bishop swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kowalski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bishop works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kowalski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kowalski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bishop works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kowalski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kowalski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bishop keeping full guard, as Kowalski tries to pass.
Kowalski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kowalski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Bishop utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bishop utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bishop being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bishop throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kowalski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bishop's head backwards.#CUT#The cut above Keith Bishop's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kowalski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bishop avoids it really well and circles away.
Kowalski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bishop to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Bishop there.#TD#
Kowalski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bishop sprawls well initially but Kowalski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kowalski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kowalski misses with a head shot. Bishop uses the momentum to regain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kowalski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kowalski throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalski wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
Kowalski working some strikes from top position.#CUT#Keith Bishop's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Keith Bishop's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Peter Kowalski!
An out of breath and clearly excited Peter Kowalski thanked MKFC for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Keith Bishop spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill Be Back Fans'.

Event: GC 450: Roth VS Garrett
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Slugs throws a series of punches but Bishop avoids them all with ease.
Slugs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bishop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slugs lands with a nice body punch.
Slugs tries to move into range but Bishop moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Slugs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Slugs 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 steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slugs.
Bishop throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bishop attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bishop throws the kick towards the body but Slugs avoids it.
Slugs tries to land a front kick but Bishop steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Slugs tries to clinch up.
Bishop misses the shot to the body.
Slugs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bishop moves away.
Bishop throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Bishop gets tackled into the cage by Slugs. Slugs maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slugs lands an elbow inside that Bishop shrugs off.
Slugs tries to land knees in the clinch but Bishop avoids the damage to the body.
Slugs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Bishop blocks an elbow strike from Slugs.
Bishop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slugs backwards.
Slugs throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Slugs pushes off an throws an elbow but Bishop leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bishop is working Slugs over against the cage.
Slugs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Slugs pushes off an throws an elbow but Bishop leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Good body shot from Bishop.
Bishop works on Slugs's body with a couple of short punches.
Slugs is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Slugs.
Bishop lands a nice uppercut.
Bishop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slugs can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
Slugs lands an elbow inside.
Bishop trying to land knees to the body.
Slugs missing with knees to the body.
Bishop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slugs avoids it.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Slugs avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Slugs misses with an elbow over the top.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slugs's elbow. #T2#
Slugs using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bishop has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Slugs lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Keith Bishop's cut even more.
Slugs avoiding damage as Bishop throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Bishop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bishop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slugs was well out of range. Poor timing from Bishop.
A big left from Bishop misses.
Bishop is looking to chop away at Slugs's legs.
Slugs throws a body shot but no joy.
Slugs throws an off balance right hand
and Bishop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slugs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slugs. That did some damage!
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slugs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bishop. Bishop obviously looking to wear him down.
Slugs throws a big shot that misses.
Bishop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slugs. That did some damage!
Slugs misses with a jab to the body
enabling Bishop to counter with a crisp jab.
Bishop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slugs throws out the jab. #T3##CL#
Slugs moves into the clinch.
Slugs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bishop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slugs backwards.
Slugs using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bishop has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Bishop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slugs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop. #CL#
Slugs clinches up with Bishop and pushes him back against the cage.
Slugs presses Bishop against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slugs.
Slugs with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slugs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slugs landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bishop blocks an elbow strike.
Slugs putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bishop in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slugs throws an elbow that misses.
Bishop misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slugs. #T4#
Bishop takes a knee to the side of the body.
Slugs scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#The cut above Keith Bishop's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Slugs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slugs gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Slugs lands a knee to the body.
Slugs lands an elbow inside. #CUT#Keith Bishop's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Keith Bishop's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Doug Slugs!
During a confident post fight interview, Doug Slugs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Keith Bishop was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill Be Back Fans'.

Event: GC 443: Divisek VS Lentz
Date: Jul 10, 2022

#R1#
Chambers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Bishop looks to land a left hand but Chambers moved out of range nicely.
Chambers lands with a hook. Bishop tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A low kick from Bishop misses
and Chambers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keith Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chambers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by Chambers.
Chambers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bishop thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Bishop.
Bishop needs to keep his hands up - Chambers had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#Keith Bishop's cut is getting worse.
A jab from Bishop finds it's way through Chambers's defenses.
Bishop misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bishop slips under a jab from Chambers.
We've been informed that Chambers has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bishop throws a body punch but Chambers moves out of range.
Chambers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bishop slips under a jab.
A low kick from Bishop is predictable there
and Chambers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bishop throws a solid leg kick but Chambers takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bishop.
Chambers is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bishop with a body shot.
Chambers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bishop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bishop fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Chambers moves out of range of the strikes.
A cross from Bishop lands.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chambers moves away.
A nice side step and Chambers releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chambers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#Keith Bishop's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A big right from Chambers misses.
Chambers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bishop fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chambers.
Bishop lands with an overhand left.
Bishop cracks Chambers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chambers throws a jab but it's blocked by Bishop.
Chambers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Chambers.
Chambers throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bishop counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chambers's knee momentarily.
Chambers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Bishop wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bishop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chambers ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Chambers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#Jeez, Keith Bishop's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chambers's hands.#T2#
Chambers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chambers appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bishop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Keith Bishop's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jax Chambers!
Jax Chambers managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Keith Bishop had this to say: 'Ill Be Back Fans'.

Event: GC 435: Simmons VS Frewin
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Kane is looking to slow Bishop down with leg kicks.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kane moves away.
Bishop throws a push kick but Kane slaps the foot to one side.
Kane blocks the body kick.
Keith Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop misses with an uppercut
and Kane counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kane 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.
Kane misses with a body shot. #CL#
Kane clinches with his opponent.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
Kane blocks a body shot from Bishop. #BC#
Kane breaks from the clinch.
Kane keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bishop throws a lazy head kick
and Kane counters with a two punch combo.
Kane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.#TD#
Kane closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Kane wants to work for an arm triangle but Bishop is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Bishop is defending against the submission attempts here by Kane. #T1##SUB#
Kane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Kane is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kane slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kane is trying to control. Bishop wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bishop keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Kane is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bishop defends it well. #SUB#
Kane is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Kane controlling the action here.#SUB#
Kane is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bishop is just riding it out for now. Kane eventually gives up the hold.
Bishop is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Kane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Kane is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bishop is just riding it out for now. Kane eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bishop wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Kane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kane avoids the head kick by Bishop.
Bishop takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kane misses the jab.
Bishop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Kane misses.
Kane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bishop counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bishop misses with a kick to the body.
Bishop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harry Kane is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bishop gets caught flat footed, as Kane shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bishop has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Kane has gone for a leg lock! Bishop slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kane's guard.#REVB##T1##SUB#
Kane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bishop is aware though and is defending well.
Kane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Bishop got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bishop has managed to get both his arms back between Kane's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Kane working for a triangle but Bishop defends it easily. #SUB#
Bishop is posturing up here but Kane has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bishop tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bishop has to tap! Slick submission there by Kane!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Kane!
Harry Kane bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Keith Bishop spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill Be Back Fans'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2022

#R1#
Peterson misses with the combination.
Peterson misses with the combination.
Peterson throws a head kick that misses.
Bishop thuds a left hand into Peterson's body.
A jab from Bishop finds it's way through Peterson's defenses.
Nice body kick there by Bishop.
Peterson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bishop counters with a stiff right hand.
Bishop fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Peterson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bishop counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Jake Peterson has been cut.
Peterson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bishop counters with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A cross from Bishop lands.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bishop.
Peterson is breathing heavily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bishop.
Bishop scores with a jab to the body.
Peterson shoots for a double leg takedown but Bishop sprawls well. He's pushed Peterson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bishop scores with a hook to the body. Peterson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bishop cracks Peterson with a good jab.#T1#
Bishop takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bishop with the inside leg kick.
Peterson has his takedown stuffed
and Bishop counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A good leg kick by Bishop.
Peterson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Peterson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bishop.
Jake Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop scores with a push kick.
A cross from Bishop lands.#KD2#
Bishop feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Peterson sprawling to the canvas! Peterson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bishop finish him?! #ROC2#Peterson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop drops Peterson with a naaaaasty hook - Peterson is in real trouble here! Bishop dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Bishop!
A pretty intense looking Keith Bishop took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: SMASH: Johnson vs McDonald 2
Date: Apr 29, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Bishop tries to keep at a distance but Kruger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kruger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bishop throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kruger missing with knees to the body.
Kruger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bishop is leaning against Kruger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kruger fails to land.
Bishop avoiding damage as Kruger throws knees to the body.
Bishop lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kruger tries a body shot but Bishop blocks it.
A short uppercut from Bishop.
Bishop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
Bishop stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kruger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Bishop.
Kruger looks winded!
Bishop scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
Bishop trying to land knees to the body.
Bishop with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bishop lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
Bishop pushes Kruger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bishop lands an elbow that stopped Kruger in his tracks for a moment. #T1#
Kruger tries a knee to the head but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop misses with an elbow over the top.
Bishop avoids a wild elbow strike from Kruger.
Bishop comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bishop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kruger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bishop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bishop crunches a lovely knee into Kruger's ribcage.
Bishop lands a body shot.
Bishop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bishop lands a nice uppercut.
Bishop trying to land knees to the body.
Kruger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bishop.
Bishop cracks Kruger with a nice body shot.
Bishop is leaning against Kruger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kruger blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kruger blocks it with crossed arms.
A right hand to the body from Bishop.
Bishop lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Bishop.
Kruger avoiding damage as Bishop throws knees to the body.
Bishop scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Bishop misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kruger.
Bishop scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bishop missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bishop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bishop crunches a lovely knee into Kruger's ribcage.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruger controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Bishop.
Bishop lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Dustin Kruger has been cut.
Bishop with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bishop lands a left hand.
Bishop throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kruger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bishop stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bishop lands a good knee to the midsection. Kruger won't want to take too many of those.
Bishop misses with an elbow over the top.
Bishop lands a good knee to the midsection. Kruger won't want to take too many of those.
Bishop is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kruger is defending well for now.
Good body shot from Bishop.
Bishop is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kruger is defending well for now.
Bishop pushes Kruger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Kruger managing to block the knees to the body from Bishop.
Bishop lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bishop connects with a knee to the head.
Kruger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bishop.
Bishop tries to work over Kruger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bishop unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bishop works on Kruger's body with a couple of short punches.
Kruger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bishop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bishop.
Kruger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop lands an uppercut.
Bishop lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop lands a shot to the body.
Bishop lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Bishop.
Bishop misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kruger.
Bishop pushes off an throws an elbow but Kruger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
Bishop lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Bishop.
Bishop pushes Kruger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bishop lands a body shot.
Bishop lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kruger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bishop using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bishop pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bishop tries to land a knee to the head but Kruger blocks with his arms.
Bishop lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop tries a body shot but Kruger blocks it.
Bishop scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Bishop.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kruger dodges an elbow strike from Bishop.
Bishop throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Bishop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crunch! Bishop slams his shin into Kruger's torso.
Nice cross by Bishop.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dustin Kruger's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bishop scores with a leg kick.
Bishop lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bishop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kruger. That did some damage!#CL2#
Kruger gets a clinch.
Nice elbow from Bishop.
Kruger tries to land knees in the clinch but Bishop avoids the damage to the body.
Bishop unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruger can do to turn this around?
Kruger blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop blocks the elbow strike.
Kruger trying to land knees to the body.
Kruger missing with knees to the body.
Bishop is working Kruger over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Bishop.
Bishop tries to land knees in the clinch but Kruger avoids the damage to the body.
Bishop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krugers head.
Bishop lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruger takes a shot to the head.
Kruger is breathing heavily.
Bishop comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bishop lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
Bishop breaks from the clinch.
Good exchange - Bishop coming out on top.#T1#
Bishop sizes up Kruger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bishop lands a jab to the head.
Kruger misses with a low kick as Bishop jumps back.
Bishop misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bishop throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kruger throws a leg kick but Bishop checks it.
Bishop is looking to slow Kruger down with leg kicks.
Kruger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bishop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dustin Kruger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kruger blocks the body kick.
Kruger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bishop connects with a body shot that sends Kruger's belly button to the back.
Bishop bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kruger's head.
Kruger tries to clinch but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop lands with a kick to the temple. Kruger shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bishop lands an overhand right.#ROC#Kruger is rocked!
Both fighters circling a little - Bishop finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T2#
Kruger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bishop moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kruger is still on wobbly legs! Can Bishop finish him?
It looks like Bishop has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bishop throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kruger seems to have recovered his senses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bishop!
Dustin Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruger needs to keep his hands up - Bishop had a free shot at his head there.
Bishop throws a nice head kick!
Bishop pounces like a tiger and cracks Kruger with a vicious hook! Kruger is down but not out! Bishop follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Keith Bishop!
A determined Keith Bishop didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: SMASH: Borgia vs Kurri
Date: Apr 08, 2022

#R1#
Bishop misses with a right hand
and Martinyuk counters with a straight right hand.
Martinyuk misses with a hook.
Bishop throws a low kick but Martinyuk avoids it.
Bishop tried to score with a low kick but Martinyuk checks it.
Martinyuk works Bishop's body with a nice hook.
Bishop looks to throw the jab but Martinyuk is out of range.
Bishop throws an off balance right hand
and Martinyuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bishop attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Martinyuk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Martinyuk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Bishop lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinyuk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bishop.
Bishop throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Martinyuk connects with a single shot there.
Bishop thows a leg kick but Martinyuk checks it
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Bishop swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Martinyuk counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Bishop misses its intended target.
Martinyuk throwing a counter right hand but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Bishop misses with a hook
and Martinyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martinyuk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Martinyuk.
Bishop misses with a right hand
and Martinyuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Bishop is predictable there
and Martinyuk counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Martinyuk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bishop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martinyuk is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bishop misses with an uppercut
and Martinyuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Martinyuk misses the target.
Martinyuk misses with a takedown attempt - Bishop sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bishop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Bishop misses with a body punch
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop throws the kick towards the body but Martinyuk avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Bishop. Beautiful body shot.
Bishop misses with a hook to the body
and Martinyuk counters with a nice uppercut.
Martinyuk lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bishop backs up against the cage.
Bishop lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Martinyuk checks the leg kick.
Martinyuk is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Martinyuk checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Bishop is predictable there
and Martinyuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop sizes up Martinyuk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Martinyuk avoids the head kick by Bishop.
Bishop swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bishop throws a predictable looking body shot
and Martinyuk counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Bishop misses with a hook
letting Martinyuk counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Martinyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Martinyuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martinyuk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Martinyuk is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bishop throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Martinyuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses.
Bishop throws a leg kick
and Martinyuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martinyuk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bishop.
Martinyuk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bishop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bishop misses with an uppercut
and Martinyuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Bishop throws a right hand that misses
and Martinyuk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bishop thinking.
A big right from Martinyuk misses. #T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Martinyuk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop throws a looping overhand right but Martinyuk ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Bishop misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Martinyuk misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Martinyuk misses the target.
Martinyuk just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinyuk moves away.
Martinyuk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bishop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bishop loads up on a big right hand but Martinyuk slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Martinyuk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martinyuk misses with a head kick.
Bishop misses the shot to the body.
Bishop fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Martinyuk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Martinyuk takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bishop misses with a looping right.
Bishop ducks right into an uppercut from Martinyuk.
Bishop misses with an attempted mid kick.
A shot to the liver by Martinyuk. Beautiful body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bishop might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Martinyuk has got the better of the exchanges.
Bishop cracks Martinyuk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Martinyuk misses with a looping left.
A head kick by Bishop misses
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bishop misses with a lunging right hand
and Martinyuk counters with a stiff right hand.
Bishop stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Martinyuk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bishop can do to turn this around?
Bishop throws a poor cross that misses
and Martinyuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop connects with a jab.
Bishop throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martinyuk. #T1#
Bishop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martinyuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martinyuk lands a slapping body shot.
Martinyuk misses with a shot to the body
letting Bishop counter with a right hand.
Bishop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bishop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Martinyuk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bishop.
Bishop thumps Martinyuk with a low kick.
Bishop slips under a jab.
Martinyuk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bishop throws a wild body kick that Martinyuk sees coming a mile off.
Bishop fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Martinyuk on the side of the head.
Bishop throws an off balance right hand
and Martinyuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martinyuk pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Bishop.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinyuk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bishop.
Bishop changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bishop.
Bishop has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Martinyuk just misses with a punch to the body.
Martinyuk misses with a straight right.
Martinyuk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bishop misses with a leg kick.
Bishop misses with a right hand
enabling Martinyuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Leonid Martinyuk is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop walks into a left hand.
Martinyuk throws a head kick but Bishop moves out of range.
Martinyuk misses with a straight right.
Bishop feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Martinyuk lands a jab to Bishop's midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Bishop as he connects with a hook.
Bishop takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bishop.
Martinyuk misses the shot to the body.
Bishop was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bishop attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Martinyuk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Martinyuk is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bishop misses with a straight right.
A big left from Martinyuk misses.
Bishop throws a leg kick which misses Martinyuk's front leg but catches the back leg as Martinyuk tries to avoid it.
Bishop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martinyuk.
Bishop was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Martinyuk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Martinyuk misses its intended target. #T4#
A slapping body kick lands there for Martinyuk.
Bishop misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Martinyuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bishop throws a head kick that misses
and Martinyuk counters with a straight right hand.
Bishop wants to slow Martinyuk down by chopping away at his legs.
Bishop throws a leg kick
and Martinyuk counters with a stiff right hand.
Martinyuk throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop misses with a body kick.
Bishop misses with a hook to the body
and Martinyuk counters with a nice body shot.
Martinyuk scores with a head kick.
Bishop throws a looping overhand right but Martinyuk ducks down to avoid it.
Bishop misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Leonid Martinyuk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bishop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bishop tries to land a front kick but Martinyuk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Martinyuk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Martinyuk misses with a shot to the body
and Bishop counters with a straight right hand.
Bishop misses with a looping left.
Martinyuk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bishop thows a leg kick but Martinyuk checks it
and Martinyuk counters with a nice uppercut.
Martinyuk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bishop has time to react.
Martinyuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martinyuk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinyuk misses with a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bishop.
Bishop avoids the head kick by Martinyuk.
The fighters circle momentarily. Martinyuk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Bishop tried to score with a low kick but Martinyuk checks it.
It looked like Martinyuk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bishop misses with a kick to the body
and Martinyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martinyuk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bishop misses with a lunging right hand
and Martinyuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bishop connects with a leg kick.
Bishop takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bishop throws a low kick, looking for Martinyuk's leg but Martinyuk calmly moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Bishop.
Bishop moves forwards but Martinyuk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A low kick from Bishop is predictable there
and Martinyuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bishop throws a leg kick
and Martinyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop misses with a kick to the body
and Martinyuk counters with a straight right hand.
Keith Bishop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Bishop misses the target.
Keith Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bishop throws a hook but Martinyuk avoids it easily.
Martinyuk lands with a good body shot.
Bishop finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Martinyuk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bishop.
Decent striking displayed by Martinyuk there.
Martinyuk checks a leg kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Martinyuk.
Bishop fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martinyuk.
Bishop throws a leg kick
and Martinyuk counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Bishop misses the target.
Bishop looks to land a right hand but Martinyuk moved out of range.
Martinyuk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Martinyuk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Martinyuk scores with a jab.
Bishop misses with a shot to the body
and Martinyuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martinyuk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick from Bishop misses
and Martinyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martinyuk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bishop doesn't seem bothered though.
Martinyuk lands a nice shot that snaps Bishop's head back.
Bishop throws a looping overhand right but Martinyuk ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Martinyuk misses its target.
Bishop tries a low kick but Martinyuk avoids it.
Bishop swings widly with a right hand
and Martinyuk counters with a right hand to the body.
Bishop throws out a loose jab but Martinyuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Bishop misses
and Martinyuk counters with a straight right hand.
Bishop gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Martinyuk.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinyuk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bishop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bishop throws a body shot but no joy.
Martinyuk lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bishop will feel that in the morning.
A low kick from Bishop is predictable there
and Martinyuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martinyuk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bishop.
Bishop throws a leg kick which misses Martinyuk's front leg but catches the back leg as Martinyuk tries to avoid it.
Martinyuk checks a low kick from Bishop.
A little feinted left hand from Martinyuk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bishop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Martinyuk counters with a straight right hand.
Leonid Martinyuk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Martinyuk lands with a hook. Bishop tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A head kick by Bishop misses
and Martinyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bishop takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bishop throws a poor cross that misses
and Martinyuk counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonid Martinyuk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Martinyuk has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonid Martinyuk!
A relieved looking Leonid Martinyuk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Keith Bishop stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill Be Back Fans'.

Event: SMASH: Johnson vs Delsarte
Date: Mar 11, 2022

#R1#
Bishop slaps away a takedown attempt from Southall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bishop feints a counter leg kick.
Bishop throws a quick inside leg kick.
Southall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bishop's sensitive parts.
Bishop moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice leg kick from Bishop, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bishop misses with an uppercut.
Bishop connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Southall's hands.
Southall moves away from the strike by Bishop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop thuds his shin into the meat of Southall's side.
Bishop lands a nice shot to the body.
Bishop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Southall.
A nice side step and Bishop releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Southall slips under a jab from Bishop.
Bishop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Southall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bishop. That's going to slow Southall down.
Bishop is looking to land body kicks.
Southall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bishop connects with a crisp jab.
Bishop jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Southall tries for a takedown but Bishop circles away easily
and Bishop makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bishop misses with a head kick.
Bishop lands a nice shot that snaps Southall's head back.
Bishop lands a leg kick that knocks Southall off balance momentarily.
Keith Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop tries to move into range but Southall moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Southall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bishop sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neville Southall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Southall misses with an uppercut
and Bishop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop misses with a kick to the body.
Southall has been working on his balance at Tran MMA Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bishop.
Bishop throws a looping overhand right but Southall ducks down to avoid it.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bishop fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bishop throws a front kick that sends Southall stumbling back into the cage.
Bishop throws a push kick but Southall slaps the foot to one side.
Southall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bishop is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bishop lunges at Southall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Southall's hand.
Bishop lands with a nice body punch.
Bishop throws a low kick, looking for Southall's leg but Southall calmly moves out of range.
Southall takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Bishop connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bishop fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Southall.
Southall is looking to clinch.
Southall is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Good leg kick by Southall.
Southall throws a head kick that misses.
Bishop scores with a head kick. Southall tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bishop finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Bishop looks to move away, Southall throws a big counter combo but Bishop just gets out of the way.#TD#
Southall shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bishop is trying to defend but Southall finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Southall missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bishop tries to roll over but Southall keeps him under control.
Southall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Southall has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Southall looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bishop with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bishop wants to control but Southall is keeping busy. #T4#
Southall lands with a punch from half guard. #CUT#That has opened up Keith Bishop's cut even more.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Keith Bishop's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Neville Southall!
Keith Bishop spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill Be Back Fans'.

Event: SMASH: Perkele vs Kneeland
Date: Feb 04, 2022

#R1#
Bishop throws a head kick that misses
and Martinyuk counters with a stiff right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bishop.
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. Martinyuk moves away and avoids it.
Martinyuk thuds his right hand into Bishop's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Martinyuk has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bishop throws a nice outside leg kick.
Martinyuk lands with a hook. Bishop tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bishop moves out of range as Martinyuk strikes.
Martinyuk lands a jab to the head.
Bishop misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bishop misses with a looping right.
Bishop throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Martinyuk misses the jab.
Bishop throws a leg kick but Martinyuk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bishop.
A low kick from Bishop is predictable there
and Martinyuk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bishop throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Martinyuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Bishop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martinyuk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Bishop throws a body shot but no joy.
Bishop throws a hook but Martinyuk avoids it easily.
Bishop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martinyuk.
Bishop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Martinyuk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bishop walks forward, straight into a front kick from Martinyuk.
Bishop throws a leg kick
and Martinyuk finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Martinyuk just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bishop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martinyuk lands a jab to the head.
Martinyuk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martinyuk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bishop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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 the jab.
Martinyuk misses with a straight right.
Martinyuk throws a hook to the side of Bishop's head but Bishop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Martinyuk throws a looping overhand right but Bishop ducks down to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Martinyuk.
Some wild striking there from Martinyuk.
Keith Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinyuk throws a lazy right hand but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martinyuk looks for the body kick but Bishop saw that one coming.
Bishop throws a quick counter head kick but Martinyuk was just out of range.
Bishop will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Martinyuk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martinyuk moves out of range of the leg kick from Bishop.
Martinyuk displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Martinyuk throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
Bishop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martinyuk.
Bishop tries to land a leg kick but Martinyuk saw it coming and moves away.
Bishop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martinyuk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bishop thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bishop slips a jab from Martinyuk.#T3#
Martinyuk throws a body kick that misses.
Bishop tries to land a body kick
and Martinyuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martinyuk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martinyuk misses with a looping right.
Bishop attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Martinyuk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bishop throws a wild body kick that Martinyuk sees coming a mile off.
Martinyuk 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.
Bishop takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Martinyuk misses the jab.
Martinyuk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bishop misses with a left hand
and Martinyuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martinyuk bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Martinyuk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bishop 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 Martinyuk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Martinyuk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Martinyuk thuds his shin into the meat of Bishop's side.
Bishop throws a hook to the side of Martinyuk's head but Martinyuk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Martinyuk staying out of range there.
Martinyuk throws a fast counter high kick but Bishop manages to duck under it in time.
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 defending well as Martinyuk loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Bishop on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Martinyuk digs a good body shot into Bishop's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Bishop.
Martinyuk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice jab there from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martinyuk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bishop had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Martinyuk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Martinyuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martinyuk manages to avoid it.
Bishop moves away from the strike by Martinyuk.
Nice defenses there by Bishop.
Nice defenses there by Bishop.
Martinyuk defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
Martinyuk pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bishop back to the cage. Martinyuk follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bishop catches Martinyuk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Martinyuk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Martinyuk looks to land a left hand but Bishop moved out of range nicely.
Bishop walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Martinyuk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Martinyuk just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bishop avoids a kick to the body.
Bishop is looking to counter punch.
Martinyuk defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
Martinyuk throws a body kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Bishop.
Bishop takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bishop attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bishop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martinyuk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop throws a big shot that misses.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk 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.
Martinyuk lands a head shot.
Martinyuk throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
Martinyuk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.#T1#
Martinyuk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martinyuk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on Martinyuk's shoulder, as Martinyuk tries to avoid the shot.
Bishop stuns Martinyuk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bishop misses with a body punch
and Martinyuk counters with a stiff right hand.
Bishop finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Martinyuk throws out a counter right but Bishop avoids it with no problem.
Bishop's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Martinyuk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bishop scrambles back to his feet.
Martinyuk checks a leg kick.
Bishop throws a sloppy head kick and Martinyuk moves out of range easily.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses.
Bishop takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bishop throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Martinyuk counters with a one-two to the body.
Bishop takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Leonid Martinyuk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bishop misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Martinyuk counters with a three punch combo that has Bishop backing up. Bishop nods at Martinyuk to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martinyuk throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Bishop misses.
Martinyuk scores with a jab.#T2#
Bishop takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Martinyuk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bishop. Bishop obviously looking to wear him down.
Martinyuk slips a straight right by Bishop.
Martinyuk takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Martinyuk misses with a hook.
Bishop looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bishop will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bishop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bishop throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop lands a jab to the nose.
Martinyuk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop throws a lazy uppercut
and Martinyuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bishop throws a hook but Martinyuk avoids it easily.
Martinyuk misses with an uppercut. Bishop saw that one coming.#T3#
Martinyuk throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big left from Martinyuk misses.
Bishop walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Martinyuk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bishop walks into a left hand.
Martinyuk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Martinyuk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bishop.
Martinyuk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bishop at a distance.
Bishop scoring well with a low kick there.
Bishop slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bishop lands a lovely overhand right.
Martinyuk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Martinyuk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop blocks a jab.
Bishop throws a hook but Martinyuk avoids it easily.
Martinyuk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bishop.
Martinyuk unleashes a big counter combination but Bishop bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bishop misses with a hook. Martinyuk ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Bishop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martinyuk throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Martinyuk misses.
Martinyuk lands a body shot.
Bishop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk moves away from the strike by Bishop.
Bishop throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martinyuk.
Bishop thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Martinyuk if he has to take too many more of those.
Martinyuk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bishop misses the body punch
enabling Martinyuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Martinyuk throws a hook to the side of Bishop's head but Bishop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martinyuk throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Martinyuk scores with a push kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Martinyuk as he connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Martinyuk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bishop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Bishop defending well as Martinyuk loads up on a big left hand.
Bishop throws a low kick but Martinyuk moves out of range easily.
Bishop throws a body kick that misses
and Martinyuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop tries a low kick but Martinyuk avoids it.
Martinyuk now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Martinyuk blocks the body kick.
Martinyuk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bishop throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bishop walks into a stiff left hand from Martinyuk.
Bishop misses with a straight left.
Martinyuk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bishop fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Martinyuk is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinyuk scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bishop staying out of range there.
Good shot there by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk loads up on a big right hand but Bishop slips the punch.
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 will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T1#
Bishop connects with a high kick.
Bishop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Martinyuk throws a shot from downtown. Bishop moves away and avoids it.
Martinyuk cracks Bishop with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Martinyuk throws a lazy right hand but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bishop misses with a body kick.
Bishop walks into a jab.
Martinyuk lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bishop moves out of range of the strikes.
Martinyuk misses with a hook.
Bishop throws a big shot that misses.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martinyuk manages to avoid it.
Martinyuk scores with a punch to the head.
Martinyuk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bishop.
Martinyuk misses the shot to the body.
Keith Bishop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martinyuk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinyuk punishes Bishop's body with a nice straight punch.
Martinyuk blocks a head kick by Bishop.
Bishop throws a wild body kick that Martinyuk sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Martinyuk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bishop throws a poor cross that misses
letting Martinyuk counter with a right hand.
Bishop throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Martinyuk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bishop doesn't seem phased though.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Martinyuk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Martinyuk misses with a hook
and Bishop counters with a thumping low kick.
Bishop throws a leg kick
and Martinyuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bishop attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Martinyuk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bishop.
Martinyuk checks a low kick from Bishop.
Bishop shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Martinyuk moves out of range as Bishop strikes.
Martinyuk throws a hook to the side of Bishop's head but Bishop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Martinyuk misses with a series of wild punches.
Bishop will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bishop throws a nice outside leg kick.
Martinyuk lands with a hook. Bishop tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bishop walks into a straight right hand from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Martinyuk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bishop throws a leg kick
and Martinyuk counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Bishop misses
and Martinyuk counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab from Martinyuk.
Bishop misses with a hook. Martinyuk ducked under it nicely.
Martinyuk scores with a jab to the jaw.
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 throws a lazy head kick
and Martinyuk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bishop throws an off balance right hand
and Martinyuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Good exchange - Martinyuk coming out on top.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bishop might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Martinyuk moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bishop misses with a shot to the body
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bishop throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Martinyuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Martinyuk jabs Bishop right on the nose. Bishop blinks but takes it well.
Bishop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martinyuk is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bishop with a body shot.
Martinyuk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Martinyuk lands a nice looking body kick.
Bishop on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bishop takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Martinyuk lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bishop shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Martinyuk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bishop gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Martinyuk counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martinyuk moves out of range of the body kick from Bishop.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonid Martinyuk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martinyuk 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonid Martinyuk!
A very excited looking Leonid Martinyuk 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.
Keith Bishop spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill Be Back Fans'.

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Menshikov 3
Date: Dec 29, 2021

#R1#
Avisu Kona throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Avisu Kona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santu Avisu Kona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avisu Kona misses with a lunging right hand
and Bishop counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Avisu Kona thinking.
Avisu Kona throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bishop to counter with a crisp jab.
Avisu Kona throws a body shot but no joy.
Bishop avoids the body shot from Avisu Kona.
Bishop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bishop takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Avisu Kona tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bishop is able to avoid easily.
Bishop swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Avisu Kona throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
Avisu Kona throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Avisu Kona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona misses with a few strikes there.
Bishop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avisu Kona was well out of range. Poor timing from Bishop.
A big left from Avisu Kona misses.
Bishop slips under a jab.
Bishop connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Avisu Kona's hands.
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!
Avisu Kona with a nice calf kick.
Avisu Kona lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Avisu Kona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bishop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bishop connects with the punch.#T1#
Bishop lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bishop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Avisu Kona lands.
Bishop checks a low kick from Avisu Kona.
Bishop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch combination from Bishop misses.
Avisu Kona misses the shot to the body.
Bishop is looking to counter punch.
Avisu Kona sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Avisu Kona lands a jab.
Bishop throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fighters circling - Avisu Kona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bishop feints and then cracks Avisu Kona's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Avisu Kona down.
Bishop doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avisu Kona stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bishop.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona slips a straight right by Bishop.
Avisu Kona throws a nice looking combination but Bishop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Avisu Kona misses with an uppercut. Bishop saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Avisu Kona.#T2#
Avisu Kona gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bishop.
Avisu Kona throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bishop stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bishop 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.
Bishop lands with a nice combination. Avisu Kona backs away looking to recover.
Bishop throws a body punch but Avisu Kona moves out of range.
Bishop misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Avisu Kona.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bishop.
Bishop scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Bishop misses.
Avisu Kona throws a good cross that connects.
Avisu Kona swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
Avisu Kona lands a leg kick that knocks Bishop off balance momentarily.
Bishop avoids the body shot from Avisu Kona.
Bishop lands a leg kick that knocks Avisu Kona off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Bishop misses.
Bishop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bishop thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Avisu Kona takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Avisu Kona scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bishop misses with a low kick.
Avisu Kona displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Avisu Kona takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bishop moves out of range as Avisu Kona strikes.
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avisu Kona.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Avisu Kona uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Avisu Kona cracks Bishop with a good jab.
Bishop throws a leg kick
and Avisu Kona counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Avisu Kona throws a lazy uppercut
and Bishop counters with a straight right hand.
Avisu Kona with a hook.
Bishop looks to throw the jab but Avisu Kona is out of range.
Avisu Kona looks to throw the jab but Bishop is out of range. #T4#
Bishop takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Avisu Kona on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Bishop misses.
Bishop looks to land a right hand but Avisu Kona moved out of range.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Avisu Kona.
Bishop tests Avisu Kona's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Avisu Kona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Bishop moves out of range of the strikes.
Avisu Kona lands with a nice combination. Bishop backs away looking to recover.
Avisu Kona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bishop.
Bishop swinging wildly here.
Bishop on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bishop looks to land a left hand but Avisu Kona moved out of range nicely.
Bishop takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Avisu Kona misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Santu Avisu Kona will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bishop.
Bishop jabs Avisu Kona to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Avisu Kona ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Avisu Kona bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bishop's head backwards.
Bishop connects with a body shot.
Avisu Kona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Avisu Kona checks the leg kick.
Avisu Kona slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bishop takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bishop moves forwards but Avisu Kona connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#Keith Bishop's cut is getting worse.
Bishop walks into a straight right hand from Avisu Kona.
Bishop throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop is looking to slow Avisu Kona down with leg kicks.
Avisu Kona misses with a looping right.
Avisu Kona moves out of range as Bishop throws a body kick.
Avisu Kona jabs Bishop to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on Avisu Kona's shoulder, as Avisu Kona tries to avoid the shot.
Avisu Kona let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Avisu Kona fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bishop looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good shot there by Bishop.
Bishop staying out of range there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bishop might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Avisu Kona misses its intended target.
Avisu Kona moves out of range as Bishop throws a body kick.
Avisu Kona takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Avisu Kona throws a poor cross that misses
and Bishop counters with a nice leg kick.
Avisu Kona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Avisu Kona throws out a counter right but Bishop avoids it with no problem.
Jab, jab by Avisu Kona - just one landing.
Avisu Kona jabs at Bishop's body.
Santu Avisu Kona seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Avisu Kona throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Avisu Kona.
Bishop throws a lazy right hand but Avisu Kona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Avisu Kona swinging wildly here.
Bishop is looking for a counter combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Avisu Kona.
Bishop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Avisu Kona throws a leg kick but Bishop sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bishop swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Avisu Kona.
Bishop lands a jab.
Bishop staying out of range there.
Avisu Kona connects with a jab.
Bishop connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Bishop misses.
Bishop moves out of range of the leg kick from Avisu Kona.
Bishop looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Avisu Kona throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bishop takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circling - Avisu Kona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bishop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bishop throws a body kick that misses
and Avisu Kona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Avisu Kona lands.
Jab by Avisu Kona.
Bishop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bishop takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Bishop throws a low kick but Avisu Kona moves out of range easily.
Bishop takes a swing at Avisu Kona's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Avisu Kona misses the target.
Avisu Kona defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
Bishop wants to land a leg kick but Avisu Kona is out of range.
Bishop connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Avisu Kona's hands.
Avisu Kona throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Avisu Kona lands a nice hook to Bishop's body. Bishop takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Avisu Kona moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Avisu Kona connects with an inside leg kick.
Avisu Kona connects with a solid leg kick.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avisu Kona manages to avoid it.
Avisu Kona slips a straight right by Bishop.
It seemed like Avisu Kona was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Avisu Kona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Bishop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Avisu Kona throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bishop jabs at Avisu Kona's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop slips a straight right by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Bishop throws a body kick that misses.
Bishop doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Avisu Kona moves forwards but Bishop connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Avisu Kona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Avisu Kona misses with a low kick.
Bishop tries to work over Avisu Kona's front leg with a kick but Avisu Kona checks it.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook. Bishop ducked under it nicely.
Bishop blocks a jab.
Avisu Kona throws a lazy uppercut
and Bishop counters with a straight right hand.
Avisu Kona moves out of range as Bishop strikes.
Avisu Kona works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avisu Kona misses the shot to the body.
Avisu Kona gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bishop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bishop looks to land a body kick but Avisu Kona moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santu Avisu Kona showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Bishop looks for the body kick but Avisu Kona saw that one coming.
Bishop throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Avisu Kona's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bishop on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Avisu Kona moves forwards but Bishop connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bishop fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bishop is looking to score with low kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona with a nice calf kick.
Bishop on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Avisu Kona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Avisu Kona looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Avisu Kona swinging wildly here.
Bishop is looking to counter punch.
Avisu Kona lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bishop does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Avisu Kona throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avisu Kona gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Bishop lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bishop lands the left hand.
Bishop tries a low kick but Avisu Kona avoids it.
Bishop doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bishop misses the jab.
Avisu Kona throws a hook to the side of Bishop's head but Bishop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Avisu Kona missing with a left hand there. Bishop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bishop lands with a thumping leg kick.
Avisu Kona swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
A combination from Avisu Kona does no damage.
Avisu Kona lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Avisu Kona throws a jab but it's blocked by Bishop.
Nice shot lands for Avisu Kona.
Bishop throws a solid leg kick but Avisu Kona takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bishop.
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. Avisu Kona moves away and avoids it.
Avisu Kona throws a leg kick but Bishop sees it coming and moves out of range.
Avisu Kona stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Keith Bishop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avisu Kona is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook.
Bishop moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bishop throws a leg kick but Avisu Kona checks it.
Avisu Kona looks to land a right hand but Bishop moved out of range.
Bishop will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bishop slips a straight right by Avisu Kona.
Bishop throws a body punch but Avisu Kona moves out of range.
Avisu Kona misses with a body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Avisu Kona crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bishop - the referee stops the clock and Avisu Kona gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bishop. Avisu Kona manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bishop moves out of range of the strikes.
Avisu Kona lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Avisu Kona 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 misses with a shot to the body
letting Avisu Kona counter with a right hand.
Avisu Kona chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Avisu Kona displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bishop throws out the jab.
Avisu Kona swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Avisu Kona throws a jab but it's blocked by Bishop.
Avisu Kona stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#Keith Bishop's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Avisu Kona pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bishop back to the cage. Avisu Kona follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Avisu Kona throws a good cross that connects.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Avisu Kona is just out of range.
Avisu Kona is looking to land body kicks.
Santu Avisu Kona is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Avisu Kona misses with an uppercut. Bishop saw that one coming.
Bishop looks to throw a body kick
and Avisu Kona counters with a stiff right hand.
Bishop missing with a left hand there. Avisu Kona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bishop motions for Avisu Kona to come forward. Bishop throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bishop throws out a leg kick but Avisu Kona moves out of range and Bishop only half commits.
Bishop misses with a combination
and Avisu Kona counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avisu Kona defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Avisu Kona jabs at Bishop's body.
Bishop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avisu Kona manages to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Avisu Kona!
A lazy left from Avisu Kona finds it's target.
Bishop misses with a right hand
and Avisu Kona counters with a nice body shot.
Bishop lands a jab to the head.
Avisu Kona scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Avisu Kona moves out of range as Bishop throws a body kick.
Avisu Kona fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Avisu Kona lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bishop at a distance.
Bishop misses with a double jab.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Avisu Kona is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avisu Kona punishes Bishop's body with a nice straight punch.
Avisu Kona punishes Bishop's body with a nice straight punch.
Avisu Kona lands with a thumping leg kick.
Avisu Kona lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bishop's sensitive parts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santu Avisu Kona comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Avisu Kona 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santu Avisu Kona!
Post fight, Santu Avisu Kona took to the microphone: 'Thanks for this great fight Keith "The Hammer " Bishop only respect maybe you should take the money and run your old no diss only facts '.
In defeat, Keith Bishop stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill Be Back Fans'.

Event: SMASH: Menezes vs Voronin
Date: Nov 24, 2021

#R1#
Leagatius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bishop.
Bishop throws a hook but Leagatius blocks it.
Leagatius throws a sloppy head kick and Bishop moves out of range easily.
Leagatius looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Leagatius throws a jab but it's blocked by Bishop.
Bishop lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leagatius misses the shot to the body.
Bishop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leagatius.
Bishop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leagatius is looking to land body kicks.
Bishop scores with a body shot.
Leagatius throws a solid leg kick but Bishop takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leagatius.
Leagatius throws a poor cross that misses
and Bishop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leagatius swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
Leagatius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brutus Leagatius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bishop.
Bishop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leagatius.
Bishop replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Leagatius blocks it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Bishop tenderised Leagatius's leg. Leagatius is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bishop. #T1#
Leagatius looks to land a right hand but Bishop moved out of range.
Leagatius misses with the combination.
Leagatius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bishop looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bishop checks the leg kick.
Bishop appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Leagatius moves out of range of the body kick from Bishop.
Leagatius connects with a right hand. Bishop shakes it off.
A right-left combo lands from Leagatius. #CUT#It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Bishop cracks Leagatius with an open hand slap.
Leagatius throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
Leagatius throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Leagatius takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Leagatius.
Bishop throws a counter combo.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leagatius.
It looked like Leagatius was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bishop cracks Leagatius with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bishop scores with a hook.
Bishop scoring well with a low kick there.
Bishop throws a nice head kick! #T2#
Bishop buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leagatius moves out of range of the strikes.
Leagatius takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Leagatius lands with a thumping leg kick.
Leagatius stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Leagatius takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bishop slips a straight right by Leagatius.
Bishop chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leagatius moves out of range of the body kick.
Leagatius throws a leg kick
enabling Bishop to counter with a crisp jab.
Leagatius jabs at Bishop's body.
Leagatius misses with a wild combination.
Leagatius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leagatius takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Bishop.
Bishop throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#It looks like Brutus Leagatius has been cut.
Leagatius swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range. #T3#
Leagatius throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bishop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A good leg kick by Bishop.
Leagatius is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bishop takes a swing at Leagatius's ribcage but misses.
Bishop scores with a hook to the body. Leagatius takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Leagatius on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Bishop.
Leagatius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leagatius misses with a looping right.
And Bishop responds with a good body kick, but Leagatius manages to step out the way in time.
Leagatius throws a lazy right hand but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bishop throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bishop moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bishop throws a body punch but Leagatius moves out of range.
Bishop throws a body punch but Leagatius moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bishop.
Leagatius slips under a jab from Bishop.
Leagatius swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bishop makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Leagatius finds it's target.#T4#
Leagatius swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bishop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bishop smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bishop thumps Leagatius with a low kick.
Bishop lands a leg kick that knocks Leagatius off balance momentarily.
Bishop misses with a looping right.
Good shot there by Bishop.
A cross from Leagatius lands.
Bishop throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bishop buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leagatius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leagatius fails to land with a series of punches.
Leagatius throws a jab but it's blocked by Bishop.
Bishop fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leagatius has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leagatius blocks a low kick nicely.
Leagatius throws a lazy right hand but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leagatius throws a lazy right hand but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Leagatius does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bishop takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That kick from Bishop tenderised Leagatius's leg. Leagatius is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leagatius misses with a kick to the body
and Leagatius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bishop throws a body shot but no joy.
Leagatius lands a nice looking body shot.
Bishop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leagatius.
Bishop blocks a head kick by Leagatius.
Keith Bishop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bishop with the inside leg kick.
Leagatius lands a nice hook to Bishop's body. Bishop takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leagatius moves out of range of the strikes.
Bishop has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bishop loads up on a big right hand but Leagatius slips the punch.
Leagatius swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
Leagatius defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
Leagatius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leagatius throws a right and a left that both miss.
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 blocks a head kick by Leagatius.
Leagatius throws a head kick that misses.
Bishop connects with the punch.#T1#
Leagatius misses with a body shot.
Bishop lands a nice looking body kick.
Leagatius throws a right hand that misses
and Bishop counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good leg kick by Bishop.
Leagatius lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jab by Leagatius.
Leagatius throws a front kick aimed at Bishop's knee but Bishop avoids it well.
Leagatius fails to land with a series of punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bishop.
Leagatius takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Leagatius lands a leg kick that knocks Bishop off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bishop with a hook.
Leagatius thows a leg kick but Bishop checks it
letting Bishop counter with a right hand.
Leagatius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leagatius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
Bishop moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Bishop staying out of range there.
Leagatius throws a poor cross that misses
and Leagatius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bishop connects with a leg kick.
Leagatius sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Leagatius connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#That has opened up Keith Bishop's cut even more.
Leagatius will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Leagatius misses with a series of wild punches.
Bishop connects with a solid leg kick.
Bishop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leagatius wants to slow Bishop down by chopping away at his legs.
Bishop scores with a decent looking hook.
A cross from Bishop lands.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on Leagatius's shoulder, as Leagatius tries to avoid the shot.
Leagatius misses with a hook
and Bishop counters with a nice uppercut.
Leagatius walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leagatius takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Bishop lands a nice looking body shot.
Bishop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leagatius blocks the body kick.
Leagatius tries to land a body kick
and Bishop counters with a nice uppercut.
Leagatius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
Leagatius misses with a right hand
letting Bishop counter with a right hand.
Leagatius moves out of range as Bishop throws a body kick.
Leagatius misses with a hook. Bishop ducked under it nicely.
Leagatius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Leagatius misses the body punch
enabling Bishop to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Leagatius.
Leagatius takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bishop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leagatius moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bishop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Bishop lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leagatius doesn't seem phased though.
Bishop connects with a jab.#T4#
Bishop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Leagatius takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good work by Bishop as he checks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bishop.
Bishop blocks a head kick by Leagatius.
Leagatius swings widly with a right hand
and Bishop counters with a body kick that stops Leagatius in his tracks momentarily.
Bishop connects with a leg kick.
Bishop thuds a left hand into Leagatius's body.
Bishop lands a jab to the nose.
Bishop moves away from the strike by Leagatius.
Bishop lands a jab to the head.
Bishop throws the kick towards the body but Leagatius avoids it.
Leagatius looks to land a left hand but Bishop moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice jab there from Bishop.
Leagatius looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bishop scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bishop avoids the head kick by Leagatius.
Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leagatius.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bishop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leagatius lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bishop cracks Leagatius with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Leagatius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Leagatius might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Leagatius blocks a head kick by Bishop.
Leagatius walks into a left hand.
Leagatius throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bishop counters with a good low kick that Leagatius was not able to check.
Bishop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Leagatius. That did some damage!
Leagatius throws a hook to the side of Bishop's head but Bishop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bishop throws out a counter right but Leagatius avoids it with no problem.
Leagatius throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Leagatius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bishop throws a fast counter high kick but Leagatius manages to duck under it in time.
Bishop moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Leagatius's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Leagatius looks to land a combination but Bishop avoids it well.
Bishop lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Bishop.
Leagatius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bishop.
It seemed like Bishop was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bishop fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A cross from Bishop lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bishop.
Leagatius shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Leagatius throws a right hand that Bishop ducks under and follows up with a left that Bishop also avoids with ease.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bishop.
The fighters circling - Bishop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch lands to the side of Leagatius 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice shot by Bishop.
Bishop moves out of range of the strikes.
Bishop throws a head kick but Leagatius moves out of range.
Leagatius is looking to counter punch.
Leagatius takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Leagatius works over Bishop's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
Leagatius swings widly with a right hand
and Bishop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Bishop.
Leagatius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leagatius misses the jab.
Bishop dodges the punch combination from Leagatius.
Leagatius falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bishop counters with a body kick.
Bishop throws a quick inside leg kick.
Leagatius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
Leagatius moves forwards but Bishop connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bishop lands a really nice looking cross but Leagatius seems unphased.
Leagatius slips under a jab.
Bishop chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leagatius looks to throw the jab but Bishop is out of range.
Bishop thumps Leagatius with a low kick.#T3#
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. Leagatius moves away and avoids it.
Bishop throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leagatius lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#The cut above Keith Bishop's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Leagatius thows a leg kick but Bishop checks it
enabling Bishop to counter with a crisp jab.
Leagatius throws a low kick but Bishop avoids it.
Bishop throws out a counter right but Leagatius avoids it with no problem.
Bishop lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bishop thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Leagatius if he has to take too many more of those.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Leagatius is just out of range.
Nice body kick from Bishop.
Leagatius throws a leg kick but Bishop sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Leagatius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
Bishop lands a head shot.
Leagatius misses with a hook. Bishop ducked under it nicely.
Bishop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leagatius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leagatius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Bishop.
Leagatius avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Leagatius throws a big shot that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bishop. That's going to slow Leagatius down.
Nice shot lands for Bishop.
Leagatius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bishop.
Bishop looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leagatius throws the left hand but Bishop avoids the punch easily.
Bishop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Leagatius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
Bishop connects with a leg kick.
Brutus Leagatius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bishop takes one to the chin there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bishop. That's going to slow Leagatius down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leagatius misses with a leg kick
enabling Bishop to counter with a crisp jab.
Leagatius takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Leagatius explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bishop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leagatius throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Bishop!
Keith Bishop took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Brutus Leagatius stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well deserved to my opponent. I thought I planned correctly for his style of fighting, but obviously I was wrong. I will discuss with my team, and we will see where I go from here. Thank you to all of the fans! '.

Event: SMASH: Torsten vs Edmond
Date: Nov 05, 2021

#R1#
Bishop on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.#CL2#
Bishop gets tackled into the cage by Neves. Neves maintains the clinch.
Bishop connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Bruno Neves has been cut.
Bishop prevents a body shot from Neves.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Neves working aggressively here.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Neves lands a nice uppercut.
Neves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Neves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Neves throws a head punch that misses.
Bishop lands a good knee to the midsection. Neves won't want to take too many of those.
Neves struggles to land a body shot inside as Bishop controls his hands.
Bishop lands a nice shot to the body.
Bishop lands a body shot in the clinch.
Neves looks winded!
Bishop tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Neves avoids it.
Neves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bishop crunches a lovely knee into Neves's ribcage.
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!
Neves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Neves is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Bishop on the inside.
Bishop tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Neves avoids it.
Bishop blocking some punches. #T1#
Bishop throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neves. #TD2#
Neves gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Neves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES#
Bishop manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bishop thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Neves if he has to take too many more of those.
Neves throws a big shot that misses.
Neves closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bishop circles away.
Neves wants to clinch up but Bishop keeps it at a distance.
Bishop feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nevess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bishop throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neves misses with an uppercut. Bishop saw that one coming.
Neves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Neves connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bishop. Bishop circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bishop scoring well with a low kick there.
Bishop lands with a cross.
Bishop defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Neves.
Keith Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Neves.
Neves tries to clinch but Bishop moves out of range. #T2#
A head kick misses from Bishop.
Bishop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Neves is looking to clinch but Bishop is avoiding it.
Neves stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Keith Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bishop, as that shot connected.
Bishop throws a body kick that misses.
Neves misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop circles away from the clinch attempt.
Neves wants to clinch up but Bishop keeps it at a distance.
Bishop stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bishop wants it to stay on the feet.
Neves avoids the body shot from Bishop.
Bruno Neves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Neves.
Bishop avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bishop avoids the body shot from Neves.
Neves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bishop swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Neves moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Bishop misses.
Neves is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Neves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Neves takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bishop thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bishop chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bishop.
Bishop misses the shot to the body.
Bishop moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bishop will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Neves tries to close the distance and clinch but Bishop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Neves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bishop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bishop with a hook.
Neves throws a looping overhand right but Bishop ducks down to avoid it.
Neves walks into a jab.#TD2#
Neves shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bishop is trying to defend but Neves finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bishop tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Neves manages to move to mount! #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bishop takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Neves is trying to control here but Bishop has managed to regain half guard.
Neves perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bishop is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Neves's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Neves's back!
Neves tries to escape but Bishop has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neves trying to control but not successfully.
Neves is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bishop is staying active.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Neves closes the distance and clinches.
Neves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bishop gets through Neves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Neves wants to take the fight to the mat but Bishop manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Neves misses with some punches.
A short right from Bishop.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as Neves controls the action.
Neves swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Neves blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neves can do to turn this around?
Neves misses with the head strike.
Neves struggles to land a body shot inside as Bishop controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Neves managing to block the knees to the body from Bishop.
Neves on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bishop is trying to break free.
Neves lands a hook that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Nice elbow from Bishop. #T1#
Neves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bishop tries to land knees in the clinch but Neves avoids the damage to the body.
Bishop prevents a takedown attempt there.
Neves is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bishop is defending well.
Keith Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Neves.
Bishop misses with a knee strike.
Bishop missing with knees to the body.
Neves goes for a takedown attempt but Bishop pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Neves gets a clinch.
Neves goes for a takedown attempt but Bishop pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bishop moves out of range of the strikes.
Neves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bishop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bishop half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bishop tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Neves rushes Bishop and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Neves has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bishop is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bishop lands a body shot.
Neves drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Neves is breathing heavily.#T2#
Bishop lands a left hand.
Bishop lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Neves controls his hands. #BC#
Bishop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bishop lands a leg kick that knocks Neves off balance momentarily.
Neves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Bishop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bishop fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Neves gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#That has opened up Bruno Neves's cut even more.
Bishop connects with a single shot there.
Bishop lands a front kick.
Neves ducks right into an uppercut from Bishop.
Neves wants to clinch.#T3#
A cross from Bishop lands.
Bishop blocks a jab.
Neves shoots in for a takedown but Bishop shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Neves shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bishop's guard.
Neves looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bishop looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bishop wants to stand up but Neves is controlling him.
Neves is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Neves trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Neves passes into half guard.
Neves content to control rather than advance.
Neves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bishop keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Neves forces Bishop back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Bishop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bishop throws out a leg kick but Neves moves out of range and Bishop only half commits.
Keith Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Bishop.
Neves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Neves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Neves tries to close the distance and clinch but Bishop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bishop tests Neves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab, jab by Neves - just one landing.
Neves tries to bum rush Bishop with a series of wild strikes but Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bishop makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Neves really felt that one!
Bishop fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Neves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bishop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop sizes up Neves with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Neves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab from Bishop finds it's way through Neves's defenses.
Bishop throws a lazy right hand but Neves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bishop tries to bum rush Neves with a series of wild strikes but Neves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Nice body kick from Bishop.
Bishop fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bishop slips a jab from Neves.#CL2#
Neves moves into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bishop obliges.
Neves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Neves backwards.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop lands a damaging elbow.
Neves has Bishop pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bishop manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bishop misses with a punch on the inside.
Neves tries to throw a body punch but Bishop avoids it by throwing Neves back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Neves fails to land.
Neves has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bishop after a bit of a struggle.
Bishop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bishop landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bishop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much 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!
Neves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bruno Neves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bishop lands a nice uppercut.
Bishop unloads a knee to the mid-section. Neves lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bishop trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Bishop.
Bishop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bishop lands a hook that snaps the head of Neves backwards.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Neves takes a knee right on the jaw!
Keith Bishop has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bishop scores with a shot to the side of Neves's head.
Neves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nevess head.
Neves misses with a punch on the inside.
Bishop creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bishop trying to land knees to the body.
Bishop tries to work over Neves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Neves misses with a punch on the inside.
Neves drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bishop gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Keith Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Neves.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Neves. #T3#
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Neves avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Neves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop scores with a shot to the side of Neves's head.
Bishop lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Neves backwards.
Bishop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#The cut above Bruno Neves's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bishop cracks Neves with a nice body shot.
Neves has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
Bishop misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Neves.
Bishop misses with a knee to the head.
Bishop lands an elbow just above Neves 's eye.
Bishop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Neves has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bishop regains guard immediately.
Neves preventing the sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neves trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Neves tries to free his leg and advance position but Bishop is retaining full guard.
Neves is looking to work some ground and pound but Bishop has wrist control.
Bishop has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Neves trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Bishop is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Bishop!
An intense looking Keith Bishop took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I’m Coming For My Title, That Cut Stoppage During My Title Bout Against Kurger Is Bullshit'.

Event: SMASH: Bishop vs Kruger
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Kruger.
Kruger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bishop counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Kruger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bishop slips a straight right by Kruger.
Bishop is looking to land body kicks.
Bishop tries a head kick but it misses.
Kruger misses with a hook. Bishop ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Bishop misses.
Kruger misses with a low kick as Bishop jumps back.
A jab from Kruger finds it's way through Bishop's defenses.
Kruger throws a lazy right hand but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Bishop lands a right hook to the body.
Kruger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Kruger blocks the leg kick.
Bishop moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kruger misses with an uppercut. Bishop saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruger. Bishop does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Jab by Kruger.
Bishop lands a jab to the nose.
Kruger moves out of range of the body kick from Bishop.
Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruger.
Kruger lands a right hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bishop. That's going to slow Kruger down.
Bishop lands a nice shot that snaps Kruger's head back.
Bishop works the jab nicely.
A punch combination from Kruger misses.
Bishop's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kruger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bishop scrambles back to his feet.
Kruger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bishop in his tracks. #CUT2#Keith Bishop's cut is getting worse.
Bishop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop misses with a hook.
Kruger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruger.
Kruger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kruger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bishop with a body shot.
Dustin Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruger.
Bishop lands the left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bishop.
Bishop dips to his left and cracks Kruger with an uppercut!
Bishop connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Bishop as he connects with a hook.
A low kick lands for Bishop.
Bishop moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kruger takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bishop is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kruger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bishop counters with a straight right hand.
Kruger blocks a low kick nicely.
Kruger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bishop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bishop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bishop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruger. Bishop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kruger looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Kruger 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.
Kruger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bishop cracks Kruger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kruger lands a jab to the nose.
Bishop tries a head kick but it misses.
Bishop avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kruger misses with a looping right.#T3#
Kruger connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#Keith Bishop's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bishop thumps Kruger with a low kick.
Bishop has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bishop there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kruger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bishop looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kruger fakes the leg kick and cracks Bishop in the body.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bishop.
Kruger misses with a body shot.
Bishop thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bishop throws out a loose jab but Kruger uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Kruger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bishop throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kruger on the side of the head.
Kruger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#Jeez, Keith Bishop's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bishop slips under a jab.
Bishop is looking to counter punch.
Kruger throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruger ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Kruger misses the shot to the body.
Kruger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It appears Bishop was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bishop lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bishop tries to score with a low kick but Kruger moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
Bishop takes a jab right on the kisser.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Keith Bishop's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dustin Kruger!
Dustin Kruger is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Dustin Kruger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Keith Bishop spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill Be Back Fans'.

Event: SMASH: Lesnar vs Ike
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Ali closes the distance but Bishop moves to the side
and Bishop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Ali closes the distance and pushes Bishop back into the cage.
Bishop lands a nice knee to the body.
Ali blocks a body shot from Bishop.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bishop throws an elbow but misses.
Ali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bishop misses with a knee strike.
Ali is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali avoids a wild elbow strike from Bishop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
A right hand to the body from Bishop.
Ali slows down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bishop.
Ali blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Bishop lands a shoulder strike.
Bishop lands a nice uppercut.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Bishop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bishop keeps the fight on the outside.
Ali is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ali slips a straight right by Bishop.
Ali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch but Bishop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Bishop. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bishop.
Bishop circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Ali instigates a clinch.
Bishop tries to land knees in the clinch but Ali avoids the damage to the body.
Bishop creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ali dodges an elbow strike from Bishop.
Ali dodges an elbow strike from Bishop.
Bishop takes a shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali working aggressively here.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Bishop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alis head.
Bishop looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali wants to stall.
Bishop trying to land knees to the body.
Ali lands a right hand.
Bishop lands an uppercut.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Bishop fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
Ali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali stalling in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ali misses with some punches.
Bishop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ali.
Ali's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bishop misses with an elbow strike.
Ali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bishop is breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bishop misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bishop up against the cage.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali prevents Bishop from breaking the clinch.
Bishop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ali is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ali displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bishop up against the cage.
Bishop lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali avoiding damage as Bishop throws knees to the body.
Ali avoids a wild elbow strike from Bishop.
Ali is stalling here.
Bishop lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Almoez Ali has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bishop.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali blocks the elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ali is trying to stall.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ali.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short left from Bishop. #BC#
Bishop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ali walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Almoez Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop scores with a hook.
Ali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bishop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bishop scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ali tries to clinch there but Bishop circles away.
It looks like Bishop has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bishop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bishop on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ali. Ali obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bishop. #CL2#
Ali has managed to clinch.
Bishop tries to work over Ali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali is looking to control Bishop's arms but Bishop gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ali has his back to the cage. #BC#
Bishop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Ali clinches.
Ali taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Bishop - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bishop.#BC#
Bishop manages to break the clinch.
Bishop connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
Ali chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bishop can pounce on him. #CL2#
Ali rushes Bishop and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Keith Bishop has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ali stalling in the clinch. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Bishop.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Ali.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
Ali trying to stall but Bishop improves his position.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Ali gets through Bishop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bishop's elbow.
Bishop lands a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ali wants to stall.
Bishop lands a body shot.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Bishop missing with knees to the body.
Bishop misses with a knee strike.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Bishop.
Bishop is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ali is defending well for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali tries to stall but Bishop uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bishop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bishop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bishop's elbow.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
Bishop digs a right hand underneath Ali's ribcage. Ali let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bishop misses with an elbow strike.
Ali avoiding damage as Bishop throws knees to the body.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali dodges an elbow strike from Bishop.
Ali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bishop throws an elbow but misses.
Ali tries a body shot but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
Bishop using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ali has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bishop misses with a body punch. #T3#
Ali digs a right hand underneath Bishop's ribcage. Bishop let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Ali.
A short right from Ali.
Ali tries to stall but Bishop uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bishop throws an elbow but it misses.
Ali is trying to maintain a safe position but Bishop gets an underhook and turns Ali into the cage.
A short left from Ali.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bishop blocks a body shot from Ali.
Ali will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bishop up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ali.
Ali blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Ali is trying to maintain a safe position but Bishop gets an underhook and turns Ali into the cage.#BC#
Bishop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bishop pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ali is out of range and Bishop settles back down. #T4#
Bishop tries to work over Ali's front leg with a kick but Ali checks it.
Almoez Ali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bishop misses with an uppercut.
Ali doesn't manage to clinch there - Bishop circles away.
Bishop looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL2#
Ali closes the distance and clinches.
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ali can do to turn this around?
Ali trying to stall but Bishop improves his position.
Bishop lands a body punch.
Bishop lands an elbow inside.
Ali takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bishop pushes Ali back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bishop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bishop lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bishop misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ali.
Bishop comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ali stalling in the clinch but Bishop improves position.
Bishop lands a knee to the body.
Bishop gets through Ali's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Bishop lands a leg kick that knocks Ali off balance momentarily.
Ali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That kick from Bishop tenderised Ali's leg. Ali is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bishop tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bishop misses with a kick to the body.
Bishop lands a really nice looking cross but Ali seems unphased.
Ali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ali fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ali has managed to clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Bishop.
Ali taking a breather. #BC#
Bishop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bishop scores with a three punch combo! #ROC#Ali is rocked!
Ali tries to clinch but Bishop is having none of it.
Ali is still on wobbly legs! Can Bishop finish him?#T1#
Bishop connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bishop is looking to chop away at Ali's legs.
Ali steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bishop.
Ali seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Ali closes the distance and clinches.
Bishop works on Ali's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Bishop.
Ali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bishop scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Bishop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Bishop misses.
Bishop keeps the fight on the outside.
Bishop lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A nice leg kick from Bishop, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Bishop as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Bishop wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bishop keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop lands with a hook. Ali tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bishop looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
Ali blocks a jab.
Bishop swats away the attempt to clinch by Ali.#CL2#
Ali closes the distance and clinches.
Bishop digs a right hand into Ali's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ali's gas tank.
Ali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bishop lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Bishop pushes Ali back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bishop looking to throw knees to the head but Ali is blocking nicely.
Bishop pushes off an throws an elbow but Ali leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bishop scores with a hook to the body.
Bishop using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ali has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ali scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Bishop.
Bishop works on Ali's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Ali blocks an elbow strike from Bishop.
Bishop lands with a short shot to the head.
Ali misses with some punches.
Bishop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ali wants to stall.
Bishop pushes Ali back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bishop tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
Bishop with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ali trying to stall but Bishop improves his position.
Bishop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bishop lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Bishop.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bishop as Ali tries to tie him up.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Bishop - that landed with a thud.
Ali scores with a hook to the body.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bishop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Bishop.
Ali takes a shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bishop obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Bishop.
Bishop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bishop lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Ali.
Bishop is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ali is defending well for now.
Bishop lands an elbow just above Ali 's eye. #CUT#That has opened up Almoez Ali's cut even more.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ali.
Nice body punch from Ali - that landed with a thud.
Ali looking to stall.
Ali blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ali prevents a body shot from Bishop.
Ali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ali blocks a body shot from Bishop.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
That kick from Bishop tenderised Ali's leg. Ali is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bishop circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keith Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop keeps Ali at a distance using the push kick.
Ali wants to clinch up but Bishop keeps it at a distance.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali.
Bishop throws a quick inside leg kick.
A combination from Bishop does no damage.
A low kick lands for Bishop. #CL2#
Ali gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ali taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali tries to stall but Bishop uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bishop is looking to break free of the clinch but Ali has double underhooks.
Ali stalling in the clinch but Bishop improves position.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali effectively controlling the action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bishop throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Bishop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ali tries to work over Bishop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bishop throws an elbow but it misses.
Ali blocks the elbow strike.
Ali avoiding damage as Bishop throws knees to the body.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Ali blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Bishop tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ali controlling the action here for a moment.
Bishop throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ali's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
Ali lands a body punch in the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ali is looking to control Bishop's arms but Bishop gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ali has his back to the cage.
Bishop lands a left hand. #T2#
Ali blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bishop as Ali tries to tie him up.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Bishop avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali dodges an elbow strike from Bishop.
Ali scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Bishop manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Ali fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bishop, pushing him back against the cage.
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!
Ali stalling.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Bishop misses with an elbow strike.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali scores with a shoulder strike.
Bishop misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ali.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ali lands with a light punch inside.
Ali scores with a shot to the side of Bishop's head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3##BC#
Bishop breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Ali has closed the distance and engaged Bishop in a clinch.
Bishop digs a right hand into Ali's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ali's gas tank.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bishop up against the cage.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
Bishop works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bishop tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ali avoids it.
Bishop throws an elbow but it misses.
Bishop tries to land knees in the clinch but Ali avoids the damage to the body.
Bishop tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ali avoids it.
Bishop prevents a body shot from Ali. #T4#
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bishop pushes Ali back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bishop as Ali tries to tie him up.
Bishop throws an elbow but it misses.
Ali is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ali looking to stall.
Ali is pushing Bishop up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bishop throws an elbow but it misses.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Ali as the two fighters clinch.
Ali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ali.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Almoez Ali.
Bishop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop had his way with Almoez Ali in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!#R5##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ali leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali takes an elbow to the temple.
Bishop presses Ali against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bishop lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bishop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Bishop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bishop explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ali tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bishop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali wants to clinch but Bishop slips to the side
and Bishop counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ali is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bishop swats away the attempt to clinch by Ali.
Bishop looks for the body kick but Ali saw that one coming.
Bishop throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Bishop thuds a left hand into Ali's body.
Bishop looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
Ali is looking to clinch.
Ali is looking to clinch but Bishop is avoiding it.
Bishop circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bishop keeps the fight on the outside.
Bishop is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ali takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Ali drives through and clinches with Bishop against the cage.
Ali is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bishop is keeping busy.
Ali trying to control the position but instead, Bishop has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ali into the cage.
Ali seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali tries to stall but Bishop uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bishop lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
Bishop throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ali blocks it with crossed arms.
Ali prevents a body shot from Bishop. #BC#
Bishop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Ali closes the distance and clinches.
Ali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
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 lands with a short shot to the head.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bishop lands a body shot.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Bishop.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bishop.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bishop.
A right hand to the body from Bishop.
Ali tries to stall but Bishop uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bishop lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT#The cut above Almoez Ali's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Bishop lands a damaging elbow.
Bishop tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
Bishop throws an elbow but it misses.
Bishop lands a left hand.
Bishop digs a right hand into Ali's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ali's gas tank. #BC#
Bishop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bishop misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ali tries to clinch but Bishop is having none of it.
Bishop fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ali checks it well.
Almoez Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bishop lands with a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Bishop.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Ali blocks the leg kick.
Bishop defending well as Ali loads up on a big left hand.
Ali throws a right hand that Bishop ducks under and follows up with a left that Bishop also avoids with ease.
Ali looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Bishop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop scores with a jab to the head.
Ali tries to clinch up but Bishop circles away and keeps his distance.
Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bishop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ali. That did some damage!
Bishop scores with a jab. Ali acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Ali forces Bishop back against the cage and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ali presses Bishop against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ali.
A right hook to the body lands for Ali.
Still in the clinch, Ali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali scores with a shot to the side of Bishop's head.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Bishop avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Bishop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bishop has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Bishop!
Keith Bishop retains his heavyweight title!
As Keith Bishop got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I’m Finally A World Champion '.

Event: SMASH: Voronin vs Benn Jr
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Bennett throws a combination that misses
letting Bishop counter with a right hand.
Bennett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bishop throws a good cross that connects.
Bennett misses with a body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bennett has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bennett looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Bishop stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bishop wants it to stay on the feet.
Bishop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bishop throws a front kick that sends Bennett stumbling back into the cage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bishop.
Bishop lands a nice shot to the body.
Bennett throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bishop tries to avoid it but Bennett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bishop to the ground. Bishop escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bishop bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bennett misses with a two punch combination.
Bennett is looking to chop away at Bishop's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bishop throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bennett goes for a double leg but Bishop avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bishop continues to drive forward.
Keith Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Bennett.
Bennett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bishop.#T1#
Bishop lands with a slapping head kick.
Bishop cracks Bennett with an open hand slap.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennett.
Bennett changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bishop throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bennett on the side of the head.
Bishop is looking to slow Bennett down with leg kicks.
Bishop moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bennett tries for a takedown but Bishop circles away easily
and Bishop counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bishop.
Bennett fails to land the takedown.
Bishop connects with a single shot there.
Bennett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennett looks to land a left hand but Bishop moved out of range nicely.
Bishop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bennett tries to land a body kick
and Bishop counters with a solid body kick.
Bishop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bennett takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Bishop throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bennett throws a chopping leg kick but Bishop manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bishop listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bennett on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Keith Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bennett checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bishop tries to land a leg kick but Bennett saw it coming and moves away.
Bishop throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bennett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bishop misses with an uppercut.
Bishop listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Bennett.
Bishop plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bennett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bishop.
Bishop displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bennett.
Bennett takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Bishop goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bishop fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bennett.
Bennett misses with a leg kick
and Bennett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bennett fails with the takedown
and Bishop counters with a straight right hand.
Bishop connects with a single shot there.
A nice leg kick from Bishop, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bishop lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bennett will feel that in the morning.
Bishop lands with a straight right. Bennett didn't see that one coming.
Bennett moves out of range of the leg kick from Bishop.
Bishop fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bennett on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennett connects with a solid leg kick.
Bishop moves out of range as Bennett throws a body kick.
Bishop swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bennett or perhaps it was just good defense by Bishop, which made it look bad.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennett throws a hook but Bishop blocks it.#T4#
Left hook, right uppercut from Bennett. #CUT2#It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Bennett gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bishop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bennett looks winded!
Bennett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bishop.
Bishop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennett.
Bishop connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bishop scores with a jab to the head.
A combination from Bennett does no damage.
Bennett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bishop lands an overhand right.
Bennett has a takedown stuffed.
Bishop stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bennett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bishop looks to throw the jab but Bennett is out of range.
A low kick from Bennett is predictable there
and Bishop counters with a thumping low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bennett shoots in for a takedown but Bishop shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
A little feinted left hand from Bishop on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice body kick from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a body kick.
Bennett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bishop walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bennett checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bishop.
A shot to the body from Bennett misses
and Bishop counters with a nice body kick.
Bishop scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bennett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bishop can pounce on him.
Bishop connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bishop lands a slapping body shot.
Bishop lands a lovely overhand right.
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 blocks a head kick by Bennett.
Bennett is breathing heavily.
Bishop throws a leg kick which misses Bennett's front leg but catches the back leg as Bennett tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Bishop, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bennett on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bennett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bishop.#T1#
Bishop lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bennett's sensitive parts.
Bishop thuds his shin into the meat of Bennett's side.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bennett might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bishop has got the better of the exchanges.
Bishop lands a jab to the head.
Bennett avoids the body shot from Bishop.
Bennett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bennett shoots in for a takedown but Bishop shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bennett can do to turn this around?
Bennett doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bishop counters with a stiff right hand.
Keith Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Bennett.
Bishop buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bennett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bennett throws a right hand that misses
and Bishop counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Bishop.
Bishop sizes up Bennett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bishop.
Bishop connects with the punch.#ROC#Bennett is rocked!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bennett.
Bennett is still on wobbly legs! Can Bishop finish him?
You can see that Bennett has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks#T2#
Bennett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bennett seems to have recovered his senses.
Bennett throws a lazy body kick
and Bishop counters with a body kick that stops Bennett in his tracks momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Bishop. Beautiful body shot.
Bishop fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bishop here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bishop scores with a punch to the head.
Bishop paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bennett takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bishop lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bishop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Bishop. #KD#
Bishop lands a big head kick that sends Bennett tumbling to the mat! Bishop takes a step backwards and waves Bennett back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bennett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bishop buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bennett has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bishop.#T3#
Bennett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bishop pinned against the cage. Bishop gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bishop.
Bennett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bishop lands a nice shot to the body.
Bishop connects with a nice looking jab.
Bishop avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bishop lands an overhand right.
Bennett throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Bennett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bishop. Bishop obviously looking to wear him down.
Keith Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop throws a sloppy head kick
letting Bennett counter with a right hand.
Bennett lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bishop. That's going to slow Bennett down. #T4#
Bennett takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bishop.
Bishop lands with an overhand left.
Bennett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bishop throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Bishop.
Bishop lands with a hook. Bennett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bishop fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bennett is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bishop is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bennett.
Bennett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bishop scores with a nice head shot.
Bennett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bishop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bishop swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bennett.
Bishop thumps Bennett with a low kick.
Bennett throws a hook but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Bennett moves out of range of the strikes.
Bennett avoids the head kick by Bishop.
Bishop connects with a single shot there.
Bishop with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bishop fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bennett on the side of the head.
Bishop scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bishop.
Bennett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bishop. Bishop obviously looking to wear him down.
Bishop keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bennett avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bishop is out of range and Bennett settles back down.
Bennett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bennett throws a lazy uppercut
and Bishop counters with a slapping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bishop.
A jab lands there for Bishop.
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!
Bennett takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Bennett throws an overhand right that lands on Bishop's shoulder, as Bishop tries to avoid the shot.
Bishop scores with a jab to the body.
Bishop with a hook.
Bishop swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bennett.
Bennett tries to bum rush Bishop with a series of wild strikes but Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bishop lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bennett looks for a takedown but Bishop sprawls well.
Bennett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bishop can pounce on him.
Bishop scores with a sloppy right hand. Bennett should have avoided that one.
Bennett slips a jab and a cross from Bishop.
Bishop moves out of range of the strikes.
Bennett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bishop.
An inside leg kick lands from Bishop.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Bishop. #T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bennett.
Bishop getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bennett throws a leg kick
and Bishop counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bennett walks into a jab.
Bishop works the jab nicely.
Bishop lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice body punch from Bishop.
A punch combination from Bennett misses.
Bishop throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bennett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bishop looks for the body kick but Bennett saw that one coming.
Bennett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Keith Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Bennett.
Bennett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bishop thumps Bennett with a low kick.
Bishop throws a series of punches but Bennett moves out of range.
Bennett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bishop.#T3#
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. Bennett moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Bennett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bennett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bishop fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bennett on the side of the head.
Bishop smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bennett has a takedown stuffed.
Bishop lands with a hook. Bennett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No joy there for Bennett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bennett tries to bum rush Bishop with a series of wild strikes but Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bishop rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bennett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bishop misses with a kick to the body.
Bennett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bishop connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bennett momentarily.
Bennett darts in looking for a takedown but Bishop gets double underhooks and turns Bennett into the cage.
Bishop is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Bennett looks for a takedown but Bishop sprawls well.
Bishop lands a body shot.
Bennett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bennett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bennett shoots in for a double leg but Bishop sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Justin Bennett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bishop pushes Bennett away with a front kick.
Bishop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bennett. That did some damage!
A cross from Bishop lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bishop.
Bishop pushes Bennett away with a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bishop scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bennett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Bishop lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bishop connects with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Bennett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bishop displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bennett.
Bishop throws a leg kick which misses Bennett's front leg but catches the back leg as Bennett tries to avoid it.
Bennett shoots in for a takedown but Bishop shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bishop moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bennett looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bishop is fending him off so far but Bennett persists. Nope, Bishop circles away and we're back to standing.
Keith Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Bennett.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bishop.
That kick from Bishop tenderised Bennett's leg. Bennett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bishop stalks Bennett and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bennett's face. Bennett staggers backwards, shaken.
Bishop connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bishop throws a front kick that sends Bennett stumbling back into the cage.
Bennett is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bishop tries a head kick but it misses.
Bennett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1##KD#
Bishop lands a big head kick that sends Bennett tumbling to the mat! Bishop takes a step backwards and waves Bennett back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bishop buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bishop with the inside leg kick.
Bennett shoots in looking for a takedown. Bishop tries to sprawl out of it but Bennett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bishop manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bishop thumps Bennett with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bishop. That's going to slow Bennett down.
Bennett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bennett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Bishop appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg 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 with a nice calf kick.
Bennett doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bishop counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bishop scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bennett in his tracks. #T2#
Bennett shoots and misses
and Bishop counters with a leg kick.
Bennett throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bishop lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bishop fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bennett on the side of the head.
Bishop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bennett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bishop as he avoids it easily.
Bennett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bennett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bennett fails with the takedown.
Bishop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A cross from Bishop lands.
Bishop connects with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bennett.#T3#
Bennett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bishop.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bishop.
Bennett throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Bennett misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Bennett.
Bishop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bishop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennett throws a low kick but Bishop moves out of range easily.
Bennett misses with a low kick.
Bishop lands a nice shot that snaps Bennett's head back.
Bennett 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.
Bennett takes one on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bishop.
Bennett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bishop connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
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!
Bennett takes one to the side of the head.
Bennett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Bennett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bishop pinned against the cage. Bishop gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice body kick there by Bishop.
Bennett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop scores with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett misses with a series of wild punches.
Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop had his way with Justin Bennett in that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Bennett throws a combination that misses
and Bishop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bennett throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bishop counters with a stiff right hand.
Bennett tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bishop defends well and Bennett ends up having to push Bishop into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bennett moves forwards but Bishop connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bishop.
An inside leg kick lands from Bishop.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennett is just out of range.
Bennett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Bennett throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Bennett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bishop avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Bishop finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bennett is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bennett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
No luck for Bennett with that takedown attempt.
Keith Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Bennett.
Bennett dives in and grabs Bishop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bishop pushes down on Bennett's head and hops out.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bishop - that will leave a mark!
Bishop plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bennett tries to move into range but Bishop moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#KD#
Bishop drops Bennett with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bennett looks back up at him and smiles so Bishop waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Bishop scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop cracks Bennett on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Bennett falls backwards against the cage. Bishop follows up with more strikes that drop Bennett to his knees. Bishop keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Bennett! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Bishop!
Keith Bishop is the new heavyweight champion!
As Keith Bishop got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I’m Finally A World Champion '.

Event: SMASH: Murphy vs Rossiter
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1##CL#
Ali has closed the distance and engaged Bishop in a clinch.
Bishop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bishop backwards. #CUT#It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Bishop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bishop pushes Ali back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali takes a shot to the head.
Bishop misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bishop just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ali's brow.
Bishop tries to land knees in the clinch but Ali avoids the damage to the body.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Bishop pushes off an throws an elbow but Ali leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ali pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ali content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ali takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ali is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Ali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bishop's elbow.
Ali blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali scores with a hook to the body.
Bishop unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ali lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Ali scores with a shoulder strike.
Bishop tries to work over Ali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ali has Bishop pushed against the cage.
Ali scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bishop tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ali.
A short left from Ali.
Bishop landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bishop pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Ali has Bishop pressed against the cage.
Ali is working Bishop over against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bishop tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ali avoids it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bishop misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ali.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bishop tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
Bishop misses with a punch on the inside.
Ali stalls.
Ali is trying to stall.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop lands an elbow that stopped Ali in his tracks for a moment.
Ali prevents a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop blocking some punches.
Ali looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Ali prevents a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
Bishop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bishop looking to throw knees to the head but Ali is blocking nicely.
Bishop prevents a body shot from Ali.
Ali prevents a body shot from Bishop.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ali.
Bishop tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
Ali blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Ali lands a right hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ali.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop letting Ali take a breather here.
A hook to the body from Ali.
Ali stalling against the cage.
Bishop throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ali trying to stall but Bishop improves his position.
Nice body punch from Bishop. #T4#
Bishop pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ali looking to stall.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ali.
Bishop lands a shot to the body.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Bishop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Bishop tries to keep at a distance but Ali has taken the fight into the clinch.
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!#BC2#
Bishop breaks the clinch.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bishop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bishop flicks out a counter leg kick but Ali steps away.
Ali wants to clinch up but Bishop keeps it at a distance.
Ali throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bishop lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bishop misses with a low kick as Ali jumps back.#CL#
Ali moves into range and clinches up with Bishop.
Ali is pushing Bishop up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Ali on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Almoez Ali will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ali moves in looking to clinch but Bishop pushes him off.
Bishop only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ali is looking to clinch but Bishop is avoiding it.
Ali tries to clinch but Bishop is having none of it.
Bishop throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bishop bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ali's head backwards.
Ali tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bishop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ali is looking to clinch but Bishop is avoiding it.
Ali catches Bishop with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ali has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bishop.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bishop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bishop! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali wants to clinch up but Bishop keeps it at a distance.
Ali wants to clinch
and Bishop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ali fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Ali has closed the distance and engaged Bishop in a clinch.
Ali prevents a body shot from Bishop.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ali - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Ali.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Ali.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bishop throws an elbow but it misses.
Ali is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bishop lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
Ali avoiding damage as Bishop throws knees to the body.
Ali leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Bishop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bishop swats away the attempt to clinch by Ali.#CL#
Ali pushes Bishop up against the cage in a clinch.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Ali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ali prevents a body shot from Bishop.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali wants to stall.
Ali lands a body shot.
Bishop is breathing heavily.
Bishop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ali scores with a shot to the side of Bishop's head.
Bishop looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bishop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bishop misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ali.
Ali looking to stall.
Bishop swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Bishop blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Ali tries a body shot but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop digs a right hand into Ali's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ali's gas tank.
Ali taking a breather.
Ali is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Ali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ali taking a breather.#BC2#
Bishop manages to break the clinch.
Bishop connects with an inside leg kick.
Bishop throws a chopping leg kick but Ali manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ali closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bishop manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ali tries to clinch up but Bishop circles away and keeps his distance.
Keith Bishop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Ali tenderised Bishop's leg. Bishop is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bishop swats away the attempt to clinch by Ali.#T4#
Ali fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ali scores with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ali moves out of range of the body kick from Bishop.
Ali tries to clinch there but Bishop circles away.
Ali tries to clinch but Bishop is having none of it.
Ali moves out of range of the leg kick from Bishop.
Ali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Ali forces Bishop back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bishop tries a knee to the head but Ali blocks it.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Nice body punch from Ali - that landed with a thud.
Come on Ali - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ali avoiding damage.
Ali seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Ali is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bishop keeps the fight on the outside.
Ali fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Ali rushes Bishop and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ali looking to stall.
Ali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bishop landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ali is trying to stall.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bishop's elbow.
Bishop blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ali taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Almoez Ali.
Bishop lands a nice looking body shot.
Bishop lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ali wants to clinch up but Bishop keeps it at a distance.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch but Bishop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Bishop fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bishop cracks Ali with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Almoez Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bishop takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bishop throws out a counter right but Ali avoids it with no problem.
Bishop throws a head kick but Ali moves out of range.
Ali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bishop manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bishop looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Ali gets a clinch.
Ali trying to stall but Bishop improves his position.
Bishop lands with a left to the head.
Bishop lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Bishop.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bishop presses Ali against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bishop trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bishop.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Bishop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bishop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
Ali doesn't manage to clinch there - Bishop circles away. #T2##CL#
Ali forces Bishop back against the cage and clinches.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Bishop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ali tries to clinch but Bishop is having none of it. #CL#
Ali has Bishop up against the cage in a clinch.
Bishop gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Almoez Ali has been cut.#BC2#
Bishop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bishop thows a body kick. Ali tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ali tries to clinch up.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch but Bishop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bishop lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bishop tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ali tries to clinch there but Bishop circles away.
Ali darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bishop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ali is looking to clinch but Bishop is avoiding it. #T3#
Ali closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ali is looking to clinch but Bishop is avoiding it.
Bishop lands a leg kick that knocks Ali off balance momentarily.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Ali moves in looking to clinch but Bishop pushes him off.
Bishop tried to score with a low kick but Ali checks it.
Bishop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ali looks to clinch
and Bishop makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bishop lands a leg kick that knocks Ali off balance momentarily.
Bishop connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ali. Ali circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch but Bishop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ali backing away here, and Bishop unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ali wants to clinch up but Bishop keeps it at a distance.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bishop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bishop works the jab nicely.
Bishop throws a leg kick which misses Ali's front leg but catches the back leg as Ali tries to avoid it.
Bishop with the inside leg kick. #T4#
Bishop looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ali wants to clinch.
Ali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali tries to clinch up but Bishop circles away and keeps his distance.
Bishop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ali avoids a kick to the body.
Ali tries to clinch up but Bishop circles away and keeps his distance.
Bishop feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Ali closes the distance and clinches.
Almoez Ali has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ali. #CUT#That has opened up Keith Bishop's cut even more.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Ali is trying to maintain a safe position but Bishop gets an underhook and turns Ali into the cage.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ali displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bishop up against the cage.
Ali is trying to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Bishop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bishop has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Bishop!
Our winner, Keith Bishop, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ALPHA-1: Super Series I
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Bishop scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Southall darts in looking for a takedown but Bishop gets double underhooks and turns Southall into the cage.
Southall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from Southall.
Bishop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Southall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Bishop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Southall. That did some damage!
Bishop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bishop takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Southall throws a head kick that misses
and Bishop counters with a right hand to the body.
Southall has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Southall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Horrible takedown attempt by Southall or perhaps it was just good defense by Bishop, which made it look bad.
A nice leg kick from Bishop, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Southall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Bishop cracks a nice hook into Southall's ribs.
Bishop misses with a body kick.
Bishop dodges the punch combination from Southall.
Southall checks the leg kick nicely there.
Southall moves to clinch but Bishop breaks away
and Bishop counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Southall moves away from the strike by Bishop.
Southall avoids the body shot from Bishop.
Bishop lands a nice looking body shot.
Bishop jabs at Southall's body.
Southall throws an overhand right that lands on Bishop's shoulder, as Bishop tries to avoid the shot.
Southall swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bishop.#CUT2#Keith Bishop's cut is getting worse.
Bishop explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T2#
Southall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bishop counters with a low kick, right behind Southall 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Southall.
Bishop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Southall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Southall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bishop has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Southall.
Bishop scores with a sloppy right hand. Southall should have avoided that one.
Southall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by Southall.
Bishop scores with a nice body kick.
Bishop scores with a punch to the head.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Southall feints the counter takedown.
A big right from Southall misses. #T3#
Bishop tries a low kick but Southall avoids it.
Bishop lunges at Southall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Southall's hand.
Bishop throws a big shot that misses.
Bishop is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Southall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bishop lands a head shot.
Bishop cracks Southall with a good jab.
Bishop scores with the left hand. Southall knows he should have avoided that one.
Southall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Southall is just out of range.
Bishop uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Southall shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Southall trying to control from half guard but Bishop is working away. #T4#
Southall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Southall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bishop is refusing to be controlled, as Southall sits in half guard.
Southall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Southall not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Southall sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bishop defending well though.
Southall 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 blocking the ground and pound attempt from Southall.
Bishop is not content to let Southall control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Southall changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bishop looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Southall throws a strike aimed at the side of Bishop's head but Bishop avoids it well.
An elbow from Southall crashes against the mat.
Southall trying to control the position but Bishop is working away.
Bishop sneaks back into half guard.
Southall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bishop avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Southall.
Southall is looking to advance position but Bishop won't allow it.
Southall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bishop's head. #T1#
Southall thows a huge punch but Bishop dodges it nicely.
Neville Southall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Southall throwing shots but Bishop is blocking nicely.
Southall sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bishop defending well though.
Southall trying to control the action but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Southall with the ground and pound but Bishop uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Southall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bishop utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Southall throws a strike but Bishop rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Southall working for submissions but it's allowed Bishop to get to half guard.
Bishop blocks the strikes from Southall. #T2#
Southall tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Southall is trying to get back to full guard.
Southall 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!
Southall trying to control momentarily.
Southall looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Southall has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Bishop. #CUT2#Jeez, Keith Bishop's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Keith Bishop's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Neville Southall!
Keith Bishop was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill Be Back Fans'.

Event: SMASH: Edmond vs Weudke
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Puro throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Puro misses with a head kick.
Bishop misses with a right hand
and Puro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Puro misses with a two punch combination.
Bishop listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Puro misses the shot to the body.
Bishop blocks a head kick by Puro.
Puro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bishop circles away quickly and effectively.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Puro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop lands a nice looking kick to the body. Puro takes a step back to recover.
Bishop lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bishop gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Puro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Puro closes the distance and clinches.
Bishop tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Puro misses with the head strike. #T1#
Puro throws a head punch that misses.
Bishop throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Bishop blocks a body shot from Puro.
Bishop takes a shot to the head.
Bishop lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Puro throws a punch but it's blocked by Bishop. #BC2#
Bishop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Puro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bishop lands a nice shot that snaps Puro's head back.
We've been told by Puro's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Sensational that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Puro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Puro misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Puro moves into the clinch successfully.
Bishop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bishop comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop lands an elbow inside that Puro shrugs off.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puro blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop gets through Puro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puro avoids a wild elbow strike from Bishop.
A short uppercut from Bishop.
Puro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Puro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bishop takes a shot to the head.
Puro misses with a punch on the inside.
Puro blocks an elbow strike from Bishop.
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puro tries a body shot but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop cracks Puro with a nice body shot.
Puro lands a hook that snaps the head of Bishop backwards. #T3#
Bishop landing knees to the head.
Bishop working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bishop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Bishop.
Puro is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bishop.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
Puro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Puro misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puro.
Bishop misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Puro.
Puro tries a body shot but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Puro is defending well for now.
Puro avoids a wild elbow strike from Bishop.
Bishop throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bishop swings wildly with an uppercut but Puro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Bishop.
Bishop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Bishop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Puro looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Puro tries to close the distance and clinch but Bishop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bishop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bishop moves into range and connects with a jab.
Puro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bishop scores with a sloppy right hand. Puro should have avoided that one.
Puro misses with a lunging right hand
and Bishop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bishop chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Puro can pounce on him.
Puro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bishop tests Puro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bishop circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. Puro moves away and avoids it.
Puro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Keith Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bishop counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A good leg kick by Bishop.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by Puro.
Bishop lands a lovely overhand right.
Keith Bishop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bishop swats away the attempt to clinch by Puro.
Bishop pushes Puro away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bishop. That one must have hurt.
Bishop has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bishop blocks a jab.
Puro doesn't manage to clinch there - Bishop circles away.
Bishop looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Puro misses with a hook. Bishop ducked under it nicely.
Bishop lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Puro checks a low kick from Bishop.
Bishop with a nice cross.
BOOM! Bishop lands a beautiful left hook that drops Puro. Puro tries to recover but Bishop is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Puro lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Bishop!
During a confident post fight interview, Keith Bishop thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Dionisy vs Kwon
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Bishop bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bishop moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bundy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bishop's corner calls for a 1-2. Bishop obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Bundy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bundy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bundy swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
Bundy scores with a nice right hand.
Bishop misses with a low kick as Bundy jumps back.
Bundy defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
Bishop thows a leg kick but Bundy checks it #TD2#
and Bundy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bundy tries to free his leg and advance position but Bishop is retaining full guard.
Bundy throws a big right hand that misses.
Bishop working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bundy.
Bishop might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Bundy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bundy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bundy working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bundy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bundy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bundy lands a couple of elbows.
Bundy wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
Bundy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bishop's guard. #SUB2#
Bundy is trying to work for a kimura but Bishop is defending well.
Bundy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Bundy throwing shots but Bishop is blocking nicely.
Bundy is keen to just control but Bishop is a slippery customer.
Bundy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bishop defending well though.
Bundy throws a strike but Bishop avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bishop preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bundy throwing strikes from guard but Bishop blocks nicely.
Bundy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bundy throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bundy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bundy trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Bundy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Bundy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bundy throws an elbow that misses. Bishop uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bundy's guard. Nice move by Bishop!#REVR#
Bundy has control of Bishop's left arm, preventing Bishop from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Bundy has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bishop doesn't defend quickly enough and Bundy has managed to lock this one up! Can Bishop escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bundy on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ted Bundy!
In his post fight interview, Ted Bundy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Keith Bishop spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill Be Back Fans'.

Event: SMASH: Camara vs Klos
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Good leg kick by Bishop.
Bishop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Bishop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Bishop slips the punch.
Knox's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Knox duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Knox misses with a wild combination.
Bishop throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knox scores with the left hand. Bishop knows he should have avoided that one.
Keith Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Bishop's shoulder, as Bishop tries to avoid the shot.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bishop to counter with a crisp jab.
Bishop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#That has opened up Keith Bishop's cut even more.
Knox misses with a combination
and Bishop counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knox thinking.
Bishop misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Bishop.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bishop misses with a low kick.
Bishop scores with a sloppy right hand. Knox should have avoided that one.
Bishop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bishop gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bishop lands with a straight right. Knox didn't see that one coming.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Bishop takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bishop connects with a looping right hand.
Knox takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jab, jab by Bishop - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Bishop does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Bishop throws a low kick but Knox avoids it.
Knox scores with the left hand. Bishop knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#The cut above Keith Bishop's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bishop misses with a leg kick.
Knox moves away from the strike by Bishop.
Knox jabs Bishop to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bishop takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Bishop counters with a nice leg kick.
Knox stuns Bishop with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bishop looks winded!
A right-left combo lands from Bishop.
Knox misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bishop counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bishop has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A punch lands to the side of Bishop 's head but he takes it in his stride.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Keith Bishop's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zeta Knox!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Zeta Knox waved his t-shirt featuring HELLS BALLS RECOVERY's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Keith Bishop stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill Be Back Fans'.

Event: SMASH: Steelers vs Bishop
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Bishop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steelers.
Steelers throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steelers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steelers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steelers looks to land a left hand but Bishop moved out of range nicely.
Steelers explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Steelers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steelers tries a head kick but it misses.
Bishop is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop motions for Steelers to come forward. Bishop throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bishop scores with a jab to the body.
Steelers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bishop.
Bishop pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Steelers back to the cage. Bishop follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steelers.
Bishop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steelers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bishop's sensitive parts.
Steelers misses with a head kick.
Bishop throws a combination. Steelers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Steelers throws a jab but it's blocked by Bishop.
Steelers misses with a wild combination.
Bishop misses with a body kick.
Steelers throws a lazy body kick
and Bishop makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pittsburgh Steelers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bishop throws a lazy head kick
letting Steelers counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Bishop moves out of range of the body kick.
Steelers tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Steelers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steelers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steelers wants it to stay on the feet.
Steelers misses with a combination
and Bishop counters with a nice uppercut.
Bishop slips a jab and a cross from Steelers. #TD2#
Bishop scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steelers defending well though.
Bishop trying to control the pace.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bishop working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bishop stops Steelers from getting back to his feet.
Bishop not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Bishop thows a huge punch but Steelers dodges it nicely.
Bishop is trying to control. Steelers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bishop is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Bishop is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Steelers looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steelers misses with a head kick.
Steelers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steelers throws a series of punches but Bishop moves out of range.
Steelers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bishop replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Steelers blocks it well.#T4#
Steelers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bishop lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Some wild striking there from Bishop.
A little feinted left hand from Steelers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steelers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Steelers.
The crowd cheers as Steelers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bishop doesn't seem phased though.
Bishop throws a sloppy head kick and Steelers moves out of range easily.
Steelers is looking to counter with a body kick.
A punch combination from Bishop misses.
Steelers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bishop counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steelers misses with the body kick
letting Bishop counter with a right hand.
Steelers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steelers.
Bishop unleashes a big counter combination but Steelers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pittsburgh Steelers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Steelers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bishop tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pittsburgh Steelers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bishop misses with the combination.
Steelers throws a head kick but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop is looking for the big counter here.
Steelers throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bishop's head.#TD2#
Bishop throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Steelers tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bishop is in Steelers's guard.
Bishop postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bishop controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Steelers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steelers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bishop controls the pace.
Bishop won't allow Steelers to get back to his feet. #T1#
Bishop is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bishop postures up in Steelers's guard and throws a big left but Steelers blocks it.
Steelers wants to stand but Bishop is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Steelers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steelers throws a right hand that Bishop ducks under and follows up with a left that Bishop also avoids with ease.
Bishop is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Steelers misses the jab.
Bishop scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bishop shoots in but no luck this time.
Steelers throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
so Bishop counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bishop is standing up over Steelers. Steelers looks to escape but Bishop dives into side control.
Steelers is not content to let Bishop control the position. #T2#
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 in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bishop in side control, throwing shots but Steelers defends.
Bishop tries to score with some ground and pound. Steelers controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steelers wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3#
The strikes coming from Bishop are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Keith Bishop has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bishop throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Steelers is not content to let Bishop control the position.
Bishop might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steelers haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bishop working the ground and pound but Steelers is defending the strikes.
Bishop tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Steelers bucks up and tries to throw Bishop off but instead Bishop has got his back!
Bishop throwing sloppy strikes. #T4#
Bishop has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Steelers's body.
Steelers wants to get back to his feet.
Bishop throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Bishop thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Bishop misses with punches from the back.
Well, with Bishop on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Steelers is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Even with his hooks in, Bishop manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Bishop trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
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.#R3#
Bishop throws a nice looking combination but Steelers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steelers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Steelers.
Steelers throws a lazy right hand but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab by Bishop.
Bishop lets loose with a powerful body kick. Steelers will feel that in the morning.
Steelers tries a head kick but it misses.
Steelers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop throws a sloppy head kick and Steelers moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bishop is defended easily by Steelers.
Steelers thinks about countering with a head kick.#T1#
Bishop shoots for a takedown but Steelers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steelers avoids the head kick by Bishop.
Steelers throws a leg kick but Bishop sees it coming and moves out of range.
Steelers throws a right hand that misses
and Bishop counters with a two punch combo.
Bishop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steelers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pittsburgh Steelers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steelers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steelers backing away here, and Bishop unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
No luck for Bishop with that takedown attempt.
Pittsburgh Steelers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Bishop.
Bishop walks into a straight right hand from Steelers.
Bishop has his takedown stuffed
letting Steelers counter with a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Keith Bishop's cut even more.#T2#
Bishop avoids a kick to the body.
Bishop scores with a hook to the body. Steelers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steelers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bishop shoots in and drives through. Steelers sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Steelers.
Bishop goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Steelers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bishop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bishop lands with a slapping head kick.
Steelers misses with a jab to the body
and Steelers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Steelers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bishop.
Steelers thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bishop shoots for a double leg takedown but Steelers sprawls well. He's pushed Bishop's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bishop fails with the takedown
and Steelers counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bishop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steelers misses with the combination.
Despite the aggression on Bishop's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bishop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steelers misses with the combination.
Bishop blocks a head kick by Steelers.
Bishop steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Steelers.
Steelers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Steelers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steelers misses with a left hand
and Steelers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bishop takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch combination from Bishop misses.
Steelers throws out a leg kick but Bishop moves out of range and Steelers only half commits.
Steelers slips a jab and a cross from Bishop.
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!#TD2#
Bishop looking to score a takedown here. Steelers is defending well but Bishop drives through and ends up in Steelers's guard.
Bishop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bishop has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steelers wants to stand and escape but Bishop is having none of it.
Steelers keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Bishop is looking to work some ground and pound but Steelers has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Pittsburgh Steelers did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Steelers throws a sloppy head kick
and Steelers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steelers throws a head kick that misses.
Steelers throws a leg kick but Bishop sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bishop is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Steelers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bishop misses with the body kick
and Steelers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop scoring well with a low kick there.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steelers.
Steelers went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Steelers throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Bishop counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bishop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Steelers breaks from the clinch.
Bishop throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steelers's waist but Steelers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bishop off to one side.
Bishop throws a right hand that Steelers ducks under and follows up with a left that Steelers also avoids with ease.#T1#
Bishop tries to bum rush Steelers with a series of wild strikes but Steelers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steelers lands a jab to Bishop's midsection.
Steelers takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Steelers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bishop follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Steelers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bishop can pounce on him.
Steelers throws a head kick that misses
enabling Bishop to counter with a crisp jab.
Pittsburgh Steelers is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop throws a head kick but Steelers moves out of range.
Bishop looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steelers thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bishop takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bishop tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Steelers defends well and Bishop ends up having to push Steelers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2#
Steelers misses with a kick to the body.
Bishop slips under a jab.
Steelers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#The cut above Keith Bishop's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Steelers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steelers throws a lazy head kick
and Bishop counters with a three punch combo that has Steelers backing up. Steelers nods at Bishop to acknowledge the strikes.
Steelers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bishop falls off balance throwing a combination
and Steelers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#Keith Bishop's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Steelers jabs Bishop right on the nose. Bishop blinks but takes it well.
Steelers leaves Bishop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pittsburgh Steelers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Bishop.#T3#
Steelers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bishop counters with a series of strikes. Steelers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bishop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bishop looks to land a left hand but Steelers moved out of range nicely.
Bishop shoots in and drives through. Steelers sprawls well.
Steelers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bishop.
Bishop throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steelers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steelers throws a series of punches but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop is looking for the big counter here.
Steelers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steelers defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand. #T4##TD2#
Bishop shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bishop showed some decent athleticism there.
Bishop sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steelers defending well though. #SUB2#
Bishop is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Steelers is looking to escape.
Bishop missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bishop not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bishop looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Pittsburgh Steelers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Bishop avoids the body shot from Steelers.
Bishop doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Some wild striking there from Bishop.
Steelers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steelers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bishop.
Bishop lands a right hook to the body.
Steelers throws a right hand that Bishop ducks under and follows up with a left that Bishop also avoids with ease.
Steelers scores with a one two! Bishop had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steelers throws an off balance right hand
and Bishop counters with a leg kick.
Bishop changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steelers tries to avoid it but Bishop manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steelers to the ground. Steelers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but Steelers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Steelers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Bishop releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bishop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steelers throws a counter high kick but Bishop was just alert enough to avoid it.
Steelers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Steelers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bishop throws a lazy head kick
and Steelers counters with a nice uppercut.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Keith Bishop's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pittsburgh Steelers!
Pittsburgh Steelers retains his super heavyweight title!
Pittsburgh Steelers was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Keith Bishop had this to say: 'Ill Be Back Fans'.

Event: SMASH: Dong vs Trump
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick from Orochi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Orochi throws a push kick but Bishop slaps the foot to one side.
Orochi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Orochi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bishop on the side of the head.
That kick from Orochi tenderised Bishop's leg. Bishop is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orochi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Orochi throws a shot from downtown. Bishop moves away and avoids it.
Bishop closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Orochi blocks a leg kick.
Orochi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orochi misses with a body kick.
Orochi throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop flicks out a counter leg kick but Orochi steps away.
Orochi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body kick from Bishop.
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!
A low kick lands for Bishop.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orochi 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.
Bishop scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters circling a little - Bishop finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bishop misses with a hook. Orochi ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Orochi moves out of range as Bishop strikes.
A clash of legs there as Orochi blocks the low kick.
Bishop slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Orochi throws a hook but Bishop blocks it.
Orochi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Bishop, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bishop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orochi.
Orochi misses with a low kick as Bishop jumps back.
Orochi cracks Bishop with a good jab.
Bishop with the inside leg kick.
Orochi misses with a straight right.
Orochi slips a jab from Bishop.
No joy there for Orochi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orochi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bishop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bishop misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Orochi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Bishop throws a nice head 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!
A big right from Bishop misses.
Bishop takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orochi misses with a low kick.
Bishop counters with a body kick.
Bishop bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Orochi's head.
Bishop digs a good hook to Orochi's body.
Orochi fails to land with a series of punches.
Orochi misses with a jab to the body
and Bishop counters with an inside leg kick.
Orochi wants to land a leg kick but Bishop is out of range.
Orochi takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Bishop has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Orochi.
Orochi moves out of range of the body kick.
Orochi is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bishop fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orochi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Orochi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orochi defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
Bishop throws a wild body kick that Orochi sees coming a mile off.
Orochi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Orochi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bishop scores with a decent looking hook.
Orochi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Orochi scores with a jab.
Bishop throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A big right from Orochi misses.
Orochi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Orochi throws a leg kick
and Bishop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bishop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Orochi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bishop doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Orochi misses.
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!
Orochi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bishop.
Bishop on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Orochi swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
Orochi misses with a left hand
and Bishop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orochi. #T4#
Orochi looks to land a left hand but Bishop moved out of range nicely.
Orochi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bishop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bishop looks to land a body kick but Orochi moved away.
Orochi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bishop.
Orochi connects with a leg kick.
Bishop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orochi.
Bishop 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.
Orochi tries a head kick but it misses.
Orochi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Orochi lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop blocks the body kick.
Orochi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bishop doesn't seem bothered though.
Bishop checks a leg kick nicely.
A low kick from Orochi is predictable there
and Bishop counters with a nice uppercut.
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 Doppo Orochi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A big left from Bishop misses.
A quick step to the side and Orochi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orochi digs a good body shot into Bishop's ribs.
Orochi takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Bishop is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bishop misses with a straight left.
Orochi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bishop.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bishop might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Orochi has got the better of the exchanges.
Orochi misses with a hook.
Bishop throws a big counter head kick but Orochi avoids it with no problem.
Bishop scores with a kick to the body.
Orochi cracks a nice hook into Bishop's ribs.
Orochi throws a lazy right hand but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orochi lands with a good body shot.
Bishop's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Orochi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop tries to land a leg kick but Orochi saw it coming and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Bishop.
Nice body kick there by Bishop.
Keith Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Orochi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bishop.#T1#
Bishop slips a straight right by Orochi.
Orochi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Bishop let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bishop lands with a hook. Orochi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Orochi with the inside leg kick.
Orochi throws a sloppy head kick and Bishop moves out of range easily.
Orochi misses with a low kick.
Bishop slips a jab from Orochi.
Orochi backing away here, and Bishop unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
An inside leg kick from Bishop misses.
Orochi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Orochi misses with a wild body shot.
And Bishop responds with a good body kick, but Orochi manages to step out the way in time.
Bishop misses with a hook
letting Orochi counter with a right hand.
Bishop connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bishop tries to work over Orochi's front leg with a kick but Orochi checks it.
Orochi lands a head kick!
Bishop lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop checks a leg kick nicely.
Bishop tries to land a front kick but Orochi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A low kick lands for Orochi.
A good leg kick by Orochi.
Orochi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#That has opened up Keith Bishop's cut even more.
Nice uppercut lands for Bishop. That snapped Orochi's head back.
Orochi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bishop checks a low kick from Orochi.
Orochi tries to bum rush Bishop with a series of wild strikes but Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. Orochi moves away and avoids it.
Orochi with a nice cross.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bishop.
Orochi throws a leg kick but Bishop moved away.
Orochi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bishop counters with a good, hard body kick but Orochi shrugs it off.
Orochi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Bishop tries a head kick but it misses.
Orochi scores with the left hand. Bishop knows he should have avoided that one.
Orochi tests Bishop's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#The cut above Keith Bishop's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Orochi lands with a straight right. Bishop didn't see that one coming.
Orochi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bishop fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orochi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Orochi just misses with a punch to the body.
Orochi misses with a low kick.
Bishop connects with a nice looking jab.
Orochi 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.
Orochi lands a jab to the nose.
Doppo Orochi is winning the standup battle so far.
Orochi throws a hook to the side of Bishop's head but Bishop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bishop blocks a low kick nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orochi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.#T4#
Bishop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orochi slips a straight right by Bishop.
Orochi blocks a head kick by Bishop.
Orochi tried to counter with a leg kick but Bishop avoided it.
Orochi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bishop stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A lazy body kick from Orochi
and Bishop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bishop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slow jab from Bishop misses its intended target.
Orochi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orochi misses with a hook
letting Bishop counter with a right hand.
Orochi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bishop tries to land a body kick
and Orochi counters with a leg kick.
Orochi clobbers Bishop with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orochi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orochi misses with a wild body shot.
Orochi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doppo Orochi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bishop lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orochi circles away quickly and effectively.
Orochi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
Bishop connects with the punch.
Orochi misses the shot to the body.
Bishop misses with a looping right.
Orochi misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Bishop.
Bishop gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Orochi counters with a straight right hand.
Bishop throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop misses with a low kick.
Bishop throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Orochi lands with a shot to the body.
Orochi throws a leg kick that misses.
Bishop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Orochi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Orochi just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orochi missing with a left hand there. Bishop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Despite the aggression on Bishop's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Orochi.
Orochi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orochi with a nice calf kick.
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. Orochi moves away and avoids it.
Bishop throws a hook to the side of Orochi's head but Orochi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bishop blocks a jab.
Bishop takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orochi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Orochi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orochi.
Orochi looks to land a right hand but Bishop moved out of range.
Orochi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Keith Bishop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Bishop.
Orochi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
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!
Orochi throws a leg kick
and Bishop counters with a stiff right hand.
Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orochi.
Orochi blocks a low kick nicely.
Orochi misses with a body kick.
Bishop throws a leg kick but Orochi checks it.
Orochi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Bishop.
Orochi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bishop throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bishop throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Orochi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Bishop tries to move into range but Orochi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Orochi throws a leg kick
and Bishop counters with a straight right hand.
Orochi moves out of range of the leg kick from Bishop.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses.
Orochi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bishop just manages to avoid it.
Orochi connects with a high kick.
Bishop slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bishop! But no joy.
Orochi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Orochi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bishop lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orochi's sensitive parts.
Orochi lands with a nice body kick.
Orochi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bishop throws an off balance right hand
and Orochi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bishop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orochi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bishop.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orochi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
A leg kick checked by Bishop.
Orochi connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#Keith Bishop's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Orochi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orochi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Orochi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Orochi misses with a body kick.
Orochi lands with a shot to the body.
Orochi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bishop has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Orochi.
Orochi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bishop takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orochi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Orochi cracks Bishop with an open hand slap.
Bishop has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Orochi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bishop checks a leg kick.
Doppo Orochi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good leg kick by Orochi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doppo Orochi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Orochi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doppo Orochi!
Doppo Orochi made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Fuck me'.

Event: SMASH: Fortier vs Bishop
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bishop lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fortier takes a step back to recover.
Fortier fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Bishop gets tackled into the cage by Fortier. Fortier maintains the clinch.
Fortier is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bishop gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hercules Fortier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fortier avoids the elbow strike from Bishop, against the cage.
Bishop works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bishop prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortier prevents a body shot from Bishop.
Fortier can't get the takedown.
Bishop misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fortier.
Fortier wants a takedown.
Fortier is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice left hand lands by Bishop. #CUT2#It looks like Hercules Fortier has been cut.
Fortier is breathing heavily.
Fortier tries for a takedown but Bishop manages to get underhooks. #T1#
Bishop tries a knee to the head but Fortier blocks it.
Bishop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fortier can't get the takedown.
Bishop gets through Fortier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bishop is pressed up against the cage. Fortier has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bishop down to the mat. Bishop avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bishop looks for the body kick but Fortier saw that one coming.
Fortier on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bishop has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bishop throws a sloppy head kick and Fortier moves out of range easily.
Fortier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bishop lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bishop lunges at Fortier with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fortier's hand.
Bishop stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bishop wants it to stay on the feet.
Bishop scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#Hercules Fortier's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop tries to score with a low kick but Fortier moves his leg out of the way.
Fortier tries for a takedown but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Keith Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bishop connects with a body shot that sends Fortier's belly button to the back.
Fortier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bishop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bishop swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Fortier avoids the head kick by Bishop.
Fortier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bishop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bishop feints and then cracks Fortier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fortier down.
Fortier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bishop throws a head kick that Fortier semi-blocks.
Bishop lands a lovely overhand right.
Fortier moves forwards but Bishop connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bishop scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bishop lands a jab to the nose.
Bishop slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fortier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bishop tries to avoid it but Fortier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bishop to the ground. Bishop escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bishop throws a body shot but no joy.
Bishop throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fortier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#Hercules Fortier's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T3#
Bishop shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bishop smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bishop scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fortier shoots and misses
and Bishop counters with a straight right hand.
Bishop scores with a nice right hand.
Bishop throws a leg kick which misses Fortier's front leg but catches the back leg as Fortier tries to avoid it.
Bishop throws a right hand that Fortier ducks under and follows up with a left that Fortier also avoids with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Bishop as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#Jeez, Hercules Fortier's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Fortier blocks a leg kick.
Fortier feinted with a counter takedown.
Fortier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bishop.
Fortier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bishop lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fortier circles away quickly and effectively.
Fortier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortier moves away.#TD#
Fortier shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Fortier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Fortier is working for a kimura but Bishop is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Fortier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hercules Fortier's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fortier has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bishop finds it's way round the side to connect with Fortier's head.
Fortier steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bishop. That one must have hurt.#TD#
Fortier changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bishop looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Fortier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bishop knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Fortier is trying to get an arm triangle but Bishop is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fortier goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bishop has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fortier but great work by Bishop.
Fortier looks to move to half guard but instead Bishop has passed into mount! Damn!#T1#
Fortier regains half guard.
Bishop prevents Fortier from improving his position.
Fortier wants to control but Bishop is keeping busy. #SUB#
Fortier actively working from the bottom here.
Bishop trying to mount his opponent but Fortier defends it.
Fortier has a hand on Bishop's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bishop takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T2#
Fortier wants to control but Bishop is having none of it.
Fortier is looking to improve his position but Bishop isn't that keen on the idea.
Fortier reaches up to try and control the position but Bishop seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Fortier rolls and tries to escape and now Bishop has his back!
Fortier is trying to break free.
Bishop is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Fortier trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Fortier right now. #T3#
Bishop gets his hands free as Fortier looks to control.
Bishop is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bishop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fortier just trying to survive but Bishop is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Fortier is in bad spot here.
Fortier trying to control the action but Bishop just sinks the hooks in.
Fortier tries to break free. #T4#
Fortier is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Fortier tries to escape but Bishop has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Bishop is hanging on to Fortier's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fortier trying to control the position but Bishop manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hercules Fortier's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fortier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fortier misses with a kick to the body.
Fortier shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bishop defends it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bishop.
Fortier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bishop can pounce on him.
Bishop misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortier takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fortier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bishop sprawls well. Bishop wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fortier gets slowly back to his feet.
Fortier goes for a double leg but Bishop avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bishop continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hercules Fortier. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Fortier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Fortier clinches up with Bishop and pushes him back against the cage.
Fortier is working for takedown but Bishop is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Bishop gets underhooks to prevent Fortier's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bishop.
Bishop tries a body shot but Fortier blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Bishop.
Bishop throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Bishop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bishop lands a head shot.
Bishop catches Fortier with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bishop's corner calls for a 1-2. Bishop obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bishop thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fortier if he has to take too many more of those.
Bishop throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Nice jab there from Bishop.
Bishop turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid body kick from Bishop.
Fortier walks into a left hand.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hercules Fortier's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Keith Bishop!
Keith Bishop took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: SMASH: Oxlade vs Smith
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reem avoids the body shot from Bishop.
Bishop attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reem was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bishop throws a low kick, looking for Reem's leg but Reem calmly moves out of range.
Bishop is looking to land body kicks.
Bishop scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reem scores with a punch to the head.
Reem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reem.
Reem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bishop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reem manages to avoid it.
Bishop connects with a crisp jab.
Bishop swats away the attempt to clinch by Reem.
Bishop lands a head kick. Reem smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
Reem lands with an overhand left.
Reem looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bishop throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reem counters with a nice leg kick.
Reem ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Reem throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Reem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reem.
Bishop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reem misses with a body shot.
Bishop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reem.
Reem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bishop manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bishop bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reem's head.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop avoids a kick to the body.
Bishop swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Reem counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Reem moves into the clinch.#T2#
Bishop pushes off an throws an elbow but Reem leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Bishop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reem fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reem with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reem throws a lazy uppercut
and Bishop counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Reem fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bishop, pushing him back against the cage.
Bishop lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop pushes off an throws an elbow but Reem leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Bishop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reem looks to land a left hand but Bishop moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Reem has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reem lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reem prevents a body shot from Bishop.
Reem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Reem controls his hands. #BC#
Reem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reem misses with a leg kick
and Bishop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Bishop connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reem throws a shot from downtown. Bishop moves away and avoids it.
Reem takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bishop. That's going to slow Reem down.
Reem fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bishop is out of range.
Reem wants to clinch.
Bishop swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reem tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bishop thows a leg kick but Reem checks it
and Reem counters with a slapping leg kick.
Reem is looking to clinch.
Bishop misses with a left hand
and Reem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
A head kick misses from Bishop.
Reem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bishop throws out the jab.
Reem on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Bishop.
Bishop throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on Reem's shoulder, as Reem tries to avoid the shot.
Reem moves in looking to clinch but Bishop pushes him off.
Bishop misses with a leg kick
and Reem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop misses with a hook
and Reem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bishop throws out a loose jab but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Reem misses.
Reem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bishop.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by Reem.
Reem misses with a straight right.
Bishop with a nice calf kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Reem misses the target.
A nice side step and Bishop releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reem crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bishop - the referee stops the clock and Reem gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bishop. Reem manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Reem connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keith Bishop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Reem closes the distance but Bishop moves to the side
and Bishop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bishop throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reem counters with a straight right hand.
Reem lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bishop shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bishop misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bishop looks for the body kick but Reem saw that one coming.
Bishop lands a leg kick that knocks Reem off balance momentarily.
Bishop lands a really nice looking cross but Reem seems unphased.
Bishop misses with a hook.
Reem throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reem takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Bishop throws a nice looking combination but Reem bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Keith Bishop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bishop takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reem moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reem blocks a leg kick.
Bishop scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Bishop throws a hook but Reem blocks it.
Reem quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bishop connects with a solid leg kick.
Reem misses the shot to the body.
Bishop looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Reem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bishop looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bishop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bishop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bishop connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reem tries to clinch but Bishop moves out of range. #CL#
Reem clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Reem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bishop avoids the body shot from Reem.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by Reem.
Reem lands a nice shot that snaps Bishop's head back.
Reem staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Bishop.
Bishop tries to land a front kick but Reem steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Reem wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bishop scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reem throws a low kick, looking for Bishop's leg but Bishop calmly moves out of range.
Reem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Bishop gets tackled into the cage by Reem. Reem maintains the clinch.
Reem takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Reem controls his hands.
Reem is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Reem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reem trying to stall but Bishop improves his position.
Reem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reem manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bishop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Reem wants to stall.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
A slow jab from Reem misses its intended target.
Reem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bishop throws a nice looking combination but Reem bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bishop jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bishop finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reem is looking to slow Bishop down with leg kicks.
Reem buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reem swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reem throws a leg kick which misses Bishop's front leg but catches the back leg as Bishop tries to avoid it.
Reem swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bishop's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bishop with the inside leg kick.
Reem takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bishop scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reem in his tracks.
Bishop connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reem connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Bishop throws a hook but Reem blocks it.#CL#
Reem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reem is looking to control Bishop's arms but Bishop gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reem has his back to the cage.
Reem avoiding damage as Bishop throws knees to the body.
Bishop lands an elbow inside.
Umberto Reem has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bishop throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reem takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reem blocks an elbow strike from Bishop.
Reem holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bishop throws an elbow that misses.
Bishop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reem avoiding damage as Bishop throws knees to the body.
Reem blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reem working aggressively here.
Bishop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Reem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bishop throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Bishop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reem fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bishop is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bishop throws a hook to the side of Reem's head but Reem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
Bishop connects with a leg kick.
Reem scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bishop connects with a body shot that sends Reem's belly button to the back.
Bishop throws a looping overhand right but Reem ducks down to avoid it.
Bishop throws a head kick but Reem moves out of range.
Reem was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Reem throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reem looks to clinch
and Bishop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bishop.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Bishop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reem throws a leg kick that misses.
Bishop misses with a looping right.
Bishop lands a nice looking body shot.
Bishop pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reem is out of range and Bishop settles back down. #T1#
Reem tries to clinch but Bishop is having none of it.
Bishop misses with a kick to the body
and Reem counters with a stiff right hand.
Bishop scores with a body shot.
Bishop throws a jab when Reem was well out of range.
A big right from Reem misses.
Reem takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A leg kick checked by Reem.
Reem misses with an uppercut
and Bishop counters with a good, hard body kick but Reem shrugs it off.
Reem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bishop! But no joy.
Bishop takes one on the button.
Reem dodges the punch combination from Bishop.
Reem looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Bishop lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bishop scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Bishop looks to land a combination but Reem avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop wants to slow Reem down by chopping away at his legs.
Reem is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bishop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bishop buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reem tries to clinch there but Bishop circles away.
Reem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Reem.
Reem misses with a body shot.
A big right from Bishop misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reem. Bishop shrugs it off though.
Reem lands with a right hand.
Bishop darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bishop lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bishop throws a leg kick which misses Reem's front leg but catches the back leg as Reem tries to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Bishop.
Bishop fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
A slow jab from Reem misses its intended target.
A jab from Reem misses.
Bishop throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Reem scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reem scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Reem tries to clinch up but Bishop circles away and keeps his distance.
Bishop scores with a jab to the body.
Reem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Reem swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bishop bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Reem will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bishop throws a lazy right hand but Reem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Bishop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reem. That did some damage!
The fighters circling - Bishop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem moves in looking to clinch but Bishop pushes him off.
Bishop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Reem avoids a kick to the body.
Reem misses the jab.
Bishop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reem tries to clinch up.
Reem cracks Bishop with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reem throws a low kick, looking for Bishop's leg but Bishop calmly moves out of range.
Reem misses with a leg kick.
Bishop lands a leg kick that knocks Reem off balance momentarily.
Umberto Reem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reem slips a jab from Bishop.
Bishop circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reem misses the jab.
Bishop throws a front kick that sends Reem stumbling back into the cage.
Reem looks to throw the jab but Bishop is out of range.
Bishop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reem.
Bishop's corner calls for a 1-2. Bishop obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Bishop!
Keith Bishop decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Oxlade vs Pulkinen
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Avisu Kona has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bishop throws a good cross that connects.
Bishop takes a swing at Avisu Kona's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Bishop tries to keep at a distance but Avisu Kona has taken the fight into the clinch.
Avisu Kona blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Bishop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bishop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Avisu Kona moves away.
Avisu Kona is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Avisu Kona closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Avisu Kona avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Bishop lands a body punch.
Avisu Kona tries to throw a body punch but Bishop avoids it by throwing Avisu Kona back against the cage.
Avisu Kona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as Avisu Kona controls the action.
I was talking to Avisu Kona's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bishop takes a shot to the head.
Avisu Kona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Avisu Kona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Avisu Kona blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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!
Avisu Kona lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Avisu Kona. #T1##BC2#
Bishop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bishop checks a low kick from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Bishop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Avisu Kona takes one on the button.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by Avisu Kona. #CL#
Avisu Kona has taken the fight to the clinch.
Avisu Kona takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bishop lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Bishop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avisu Kona. Bishop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Avisu Kona lands a nice shot that snaps Bishop's head back.
Avisu Kona wants to clinch up but Bishop keeps it at a distance.
Avisu Kona just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Avisu Kona finds it's target.#CUT#It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Avisu Kona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bishop moves away.
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 takes a swing at Avisu Kona's ribcage but misses.
Bishop is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Avisu Kona tries to clinch but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop tries to land a front kick but Avisu Kona steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Avisu Kona throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bishop's head.
Nice body kick from Bishop.
Bishop is looking to chop away at Avisu Kona's legs.
Bishop takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bishop blocks a head kick by Avisu Kona.
Bishop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Avisu Kona takes one on the button.
Bishop fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Avisu Kona is out of range.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop misses with a low kick. #CL#
Avisu Kona gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Avisu Kona misses with a body punch.
Bishop stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Bishop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bishop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Avisu Kona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Bishop does it's job there.#T3#
Avisu Kona fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bishop steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bishop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Bishop as he checks the leg kick.
Jab, jab by Bishop - just one landing.
Bishop misses with a low kick as Avisu Kona jumps back.
Avisu Kona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Bishop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Avisu Kona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Avisu Kona is looking to slow Bishop down with leg kicks.
Bishop fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Avisu Kona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Avisu Kona blocks the leg kick.
A big right from Avisu Kona misses.
Avisu Kona is looking to wear down Bishop with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice defenses there by Bishop.
Avisu Kona on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bishop thuds his shin into the meat of Avisu Kona's side.
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. Avisu Kona moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Nice jab there from Bishop.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick lands for Bishop.
Bishop throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avisu Kona looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Avisu Kona on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Avisu Kona closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bishop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bishop shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bishop tried to score with a low kick but Avisu Kona checks it.
Bishop connects with a good right hand that stumbles Avisu Kona. Avisu Kona circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Avisu Kona drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Avisu Kona steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bishop. That one must have hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands a lovely overhand right.
Avisu Kona swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A slow jab from Bishop misses its intended target.
Keith Bishop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Avisu Kona lands a nice shot to the body.
Avisu Kona throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Avisu Kona is just out of range.
Bishop scores with a leg kick.
Avisu Kona wants to clinch.
Bishop thuds his right hand into Avisu Kona's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avisu Kona closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bishop. That's going to slow Avisu Kona down.
Bishop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bishop with a jab.
Avisu Kona misses with a head kick. #T1#
Avisu Kona misses with an attempted mid kick.
It seemed like Bishop was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bishop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Avisu Kona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bishop circles away from the clinch attempt.
Avisu Kona takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Avisu Kona instigates a clinch.
Avisu Kona tries to work over Bishop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bishop creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Bishop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bishop looks to land a body kick but Avisu Kona moved away.
Bishop avoids the head kick by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Avisu Kona misses with a wild combination.
Avisu Kona will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Avisu Kona takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bishop defending well as Avisu Kona loads up on a big left hand.
Avisu Kona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Avisu Kona misses with a head kick. #T2#
Bishop defending well as Avisu Kona loads up on a big left hand.
Avisu Kona misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Bishop - just one landing.
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!
Avisu Kona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bishop.
Bishop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Avisu Kona throws out the jab.
Avisu Kona tries a head kick but it misses.
Bishop lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Avisu Kona.
Bishop connects with a solid leg kick.
Bishop throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bishop scores with a leg kick.
Avisu Kona throws a nice inside leg kick.
Avisu Kona takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bishop. Avisu Kona shrugs it off though.
Bishop lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Avisu Kona at a distance.
Bishop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bishop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Bishop scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bishop scores with a nice strike.
Avisu Kona misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good leg kick by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Avisu Kona lands the left hand.
Avisu Kona gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Avisu Kona blocks a head kick by Bishop.
Bishop sizes up Avisu Kona with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A head kick misses from Avisu Kona.
Bishop closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Avisu Kona.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bishop.
Bishop throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Avisu Kona has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bishop.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Avisu Kona takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bishop scores with a crisp jab that stopped Avisu Kona in his tracks.
Bishop attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Avisu Kona misses with a leg kick.
Bishop looks to throw the jab but Avisu Kona is out of range.
Avisu Kona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Avisu Kona looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Decent striking displayed by Avisu Kona there.
Bishop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Avisu Kona takes one to the side of the head.
Avisu Kona lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bishop circles away quickly and effectively.
Bishop lands a jab to the nose.
A lazy left from Bishop finds it's target.
Bishop looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick from Bishop, right into the meat of the thigh.
Avisu Kona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Bishop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Avisu Kona slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Avisu Kona lands with a nice body kick.
Avisu Kona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Avisu Kona throws the kick towards the body but Bishop avoids it.
Bishop throws out a counter right but Avisu Kona avoids it with no problem.
Avisu Kona moves out of range of the body kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bishop in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Avisu Kona looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Bishop unleashes a big counter combination but Avisu Kona bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bishop bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Avisu Kona's head backwards.
Avisu Kona takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Avisu Kona missing with a left hand there. Bishop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch lands to the side of Bishop 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Avisu Kona just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop moves away from the strike by Avisu Kona.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop pushes Avisu Kona away with a front kick.
Avisu Kona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bishop lands with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Avisu Kona 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bishop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Avisu Kona.#T1#
Bishop throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2#Avisu Kona is rocked!
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avisu Kona.
Bishop throws a series of punches but Avisu Kona moves out of range.
Avisu Kona is looking to counter the offense by Bishop and move into the clinch.
Avisu Kona is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Avisu Kona needs to keep his hands up - Bishop had a free shot at his head there.
Oh Avisu Kona is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Avisu Kona takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bishop circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Avisu Kona drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Bishop follows Avisu Kona to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Bishop!
Keith Bishop decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Santu Avisu Kona stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would like my opponent to be tested by USADA please!!!'.

Event: PFC 197 Poli vs Trudeau
Date: Aug 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop misses with a series of wild punches.
Ragnarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bishop tries to clinch but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Ragnarsson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ragnarsson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bishop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ragnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bishop misses with a hook. Ragnarsson ducked under it nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Ragnarsson as he connects with a hook.
Ragnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Bishop ducks down to avoid it.
Bishop jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bishop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bjorn Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bishop.
Ragnarsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Ragnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ragnarsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bishop's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Bishop takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ragnarsson clobbers Bishop with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ragnarsson throws an off balance right hand
and Bishop counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Bjorn Ragnarsson has been cut.
Ragnarsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bishop finds it's way round the side to connect with Ragnarsson's head. #CL#
Bishop drives through and clinches with Ragnarsson against the cage.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Ragnarsson on the inside.
Bishop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Ragnarsson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsson thows a huge punch but Bishop dodges it nicely.
Ragnarsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bishop keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ragnarsson seems to be working for a kimura but Bishop defends the submission attempt.
Ragnarsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Ragnarsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
Bishop tries to roll over but Ragnarsson keeps him under control.
Ragnarsson is pressing down on Bishop's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bishop is holding on for now.
Bishop is not content to let Ragnarsson control the position.
Ragnarsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bishop's head.
Bishop wants to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Bishop keeping hold of Ragnarsson's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Ragnarsson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bishop is trying to defend but Ragnarsson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Bishop kicks off Ragnarsson and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Ragnarsson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ragnarsson lands in his opponent's guard.
Ragnarsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bishop is pulling down on Ragnarsson's head to control his posture. #T4#
Ragnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bishop wants to stand up but Ragnarsson is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bishop is controlling Ragnarsson's posture.
Ragnarsson wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving. #SU2#
Ragnarsson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
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 checks a low kick from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bjorn Ragnarsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ragnarsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ragnarsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bishop counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ragnarsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop fakes the leg kick and cracks Ragnarsson in the body.
Bjorn Ragnarsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bishop throws a sloppy head kick and Ragnarsson moves out of range easily.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
Ragnarsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bishop avoids the body shot from Ragnarsson.
Bishop throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No joy there for Ragnarsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bishop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ragnarsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bishop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bishop slips under a jab.
Bishop is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ragnarsson.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses.
Ragnarsson misses with a right hand
and Bishop counters with a straight right hand.
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 kick to the body.
Ragnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Bishop fakes the leg kick and cracks Ragnarsson in the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bishop swats away the attempt to clinch by Ragnarsson.
Bishop fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ragnarsson throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Ragnarsson gets cracked there but stands up to it. #TD2#
Ragnarsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Bishop pushes Ragnarsson off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnarsson connects with a body shot that sends Bishop's belly button to the back.#T2#
Bishop keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#That has opened up Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut even more.
Bishop throws a body shot but no joy.
Ragnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Bishop misses its target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bishop. Ragnarsson shrugs it off though.
Ragnarsson is breathing heavily.
Ragnarsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ragnarsson throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Ragnarsson.
Bishop thuds his shin into the meat of Ragnarsson's side.#CL#
Bishop fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ragnarsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Bishop lands an elbow that stopped Ragnarsson in his tracks for a moment.
Bishop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ragnarssons head.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop prevents a body shot from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson prevents a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop lands with a right to the head. #CUT#The cut above Bjorn Ragnarsson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Ragnarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ragnarsson working aggressively here.
Bishop is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ragnarsson is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from Bishop.
A shot in the inside from Bishop.
Bishop lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Bishop.
Bishop lands with a left to the head.
Bishop tries to work over Ragnarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bishop digs a right hand into Ragnarsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ragnarsson's gas tank.
Bishop lands a body shot.
Bishop trying to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Bishop.
Still in the clinch, Bishop scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Bishop manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the body from Ragnarsson misses
and Bishop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnarsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop throws a wild body kick that Ragnarsson sees coming a mile off.
Bishop lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bishop moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ragnarsson can do to turn this around?
Bishop plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Ragnarsson to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Ragnarsson just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Keith Bishop!
An out of breath Keith Bishop thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PFC 189 Bathory vs Point
Date: Jun 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bishop's sensitive parts.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on John's shoulder, as John tries to avoid the shot.
John scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
John cracks Bishop with a good jab.
John motions for Bishop to come forward. John throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
John moves out of range of the strikes.
John seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
John moves out of range of the body kick from Bishop.
Bishop avoids the body shot from John.
John throws a nice outside leg kick.
John throws a leg kick but Bishop sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and John counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
John scores with a nice head shot.
Bishop cracks a nice hook into John's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Bishop wants to clinch.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but John is just out of range.
Bishop cracks John with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Bishop gets tackled into the cage by John. John maintains the clinch.
John gets through Bishop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop avoids a wild elbow strike from John.
Bishop misses with a punch on the inside.
Bishop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bishop dodges an elbow strike from John.
John creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
John lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bishop backwards. #T2#
John lands an elbow inside.
John lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop lands an uppercut.
John tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
John tries to work over Bishop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
John throws an elbow but it misses.
John throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, John throws an elbow but misses.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for John.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
John tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bishop avoids it.
Bishop pushes John back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
John gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Keith Bishop's cut even more.
John working aggressively here.
Bishop blocking some punches.
John lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
John blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land.
Bishop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johns head.
John cracks Bishop with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Bishop.
Bishop lands a right hand that snaps the head of John backwards.
Bishop has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. John seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bishop can turn it around.
John creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
John lands with a left to the head.
John misses with a hook from the clinch.
John unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bishop looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from John.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by John.
Bishop misses with some punches.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
John tries to land a knee to the head but Bishop blocks with his arms.
Bishop takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#The cut above Keith Bishop's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
John has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
John looks to throw an elbow but misses.
John working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
John lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Bishop lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bishop blocks an elbow strike.
John misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from John.
John comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#Keith Bishop's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Keith Bishop's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Scott John!
After winning the bout, Scott John thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PFC 183 Nielsen vs Dong
Date: Jun 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillo throws a body shot but no joy.
Bishop catches Castillo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bishop fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Castillo wants to clinch
letting Bishop counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Castillo.
Bishop bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bishop jabs at Castillo's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo doesn't manage to clinch there - Bishop circles away.
Castillo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bishop.
Bishop is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bishop missing with a left hand there. Castillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bishop. Castillo shrugs it off though. #T1#
Castillo slips a jab from Bishop.#CL#
Bishop moves into the clinch.
Castillo misses with an elbow over the top.
Castillo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bishop avoids it.
Castillo blocking some punches.
Castillo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Castillo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bishop lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Castillo.
Bishop lands a left hand.
Bishop lands a right hand that snaps the head of Castillo backwards.
Castillo pushes Bishop back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castillo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bishop blocking some punches.
Castillo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bishop.
Castillo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Castillo takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castillo can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Castillo fails to land. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castillo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Castillo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castillo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castillo pushes off an throws an elbow but Bishop leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bishop works on Castillo's body with a couple of short punches.
Bishop lands with a left to the head.
Castillo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as Castillo controls the action.
Castillo misses with a knee strike.
Bishop lands a nice uppercut.
Castillo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bishop avoids it.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
Castillo misses with an elbow strike.
Bishop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Bishop.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bishop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castillo trying to land knees to the body.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
Castillo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bishop. #T3#
Bishop is leaning against Castillo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Castillo looks winded!
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop lands a hook that snaps the head of Castillo backwards.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as Castillo controls the action.
Castillo lands a hook that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Bishop scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Castillo controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Bishop.
A left hand lands to the body for Bishop.
A head punch on the inside from Castillo fails to land.
Bishop tries a body shot but Castillo blocks it.
Bishop managing to block the knees to the body from Castillo.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castillo misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Bishop.
Castillo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bishop's elbow.
Castillo throws a head punch that misses.
Castillo trying to land knees to the body.
Castillo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T4#
Castillo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castillo can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
A short right from Bishop.
Castillo tries to land knees in the clinch but Bishop avoids the damage to the body.
Castillo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bishop tries to work over Castillo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
Castillo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Castillo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Bishop.
Castillo working aggressively here.
Castillo misses with a knee strike.
Castillo lands a good knee to the midsection. Bishop won't want to take too many of those.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Castillo. #CUT2#It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Castillo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bishop pushes Castillo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castillo misses with some punches.
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 Keith Bishop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Castillo throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bishop counter with a right hand.
Bishop scores with a hook.
Castillo wants to clinch.
Bishop is looking for a counter combo.
Bishop lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Castillo at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo throws a shot from downtown. Bishop moves away and avoids it.
Castillo throws a jab but it's blocked by Bishop.
Keith Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bishop lands a nice shot that snaps Castillo's head back. #T1#
Bishop works Castillo's body with a nice hook.
Castillo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Castillo throws the left hand but Bishop avoids the punch easily.
Bishop thows a body kick. Castillo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Castillo misses with a hook. Bishop ducked under it nicely.
Bishop throws a quick counter kick to the body but Castillo avoids it.
Bishop looks to land a right hand but Castillo moved out of range.
Castillo blocks the body kick.
Nice body punch from Bishop.
Bishop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Castillo avoids the body shot from Bishop.
Bishop throws a body punch but Castillo moves out of range. #T2#
Castillo lands with a hook. Bishop tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bishop connects with a leg kick.
Castillo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Castillo misses with a lunging right hand
letting Bishop counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop lands a jab to the nose.
Castillo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Castillo throws a right and a left that Bishop avoids nicely.
Bishop throws a leg kick which misses Castillo's front leg but catches the back leg as Castillo tries to avoid it.
Bishop misses the shot to the body.
Castillo throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Bishop holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T3#
Castillo tries to land knees in the clinch but Bishop avoids the damage to the body.
Castillo takes a shot to the head. #KD#
Bishop drops Castillo onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Castillo is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Castillo is rocked!
Bishop creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Castillo's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Castillo drops to his knees and Bishop pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Bishop!
An out of breath Keith Bishop thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Ricardo Castillo spoke after the fight, saying 'I still got fights left in me, I'll be back'.

Event: PFC 173 Mirage vs Hanagan
Date: Apr 26, 2020

#R1#
Bishop loads up on a big right hand but Reign slips the punch.
Bishop takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Bishop takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reign throws a shot from downtown. Bishop moves away and avoids it.
Bishop loads up on a big right hand but Reign slips the punch.
Bishop blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Bishop tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Bishop.
Bishop swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reign connects with a body shot.
Reign has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Reign.
Bishop takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reign pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Bishop misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Reign shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Reign was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Bishop throws Reign to one side and escapes!
Bishop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reign shoots in for a takedown but Bishop shows good takedown defense.
Reign takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Reign. #ES#
Bishop bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reign on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Reign avoids the head kick by Bishop.
A left lands for Bishop.
Bishop lands with a nice body punch.
Reign scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Reign moves into range and clinches up with Bishop.
A head punch on the inside from Reign fails to land.
Bishop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reign has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
Bishop tries a body shot but Reign blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Bishop fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reign.
Reign throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bishop gets underhooks to prevent Reign's takedown attempt.
Bishop tries to work over Reign's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Reign misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reign lands a left hand.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reign's elbow.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reign lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bishop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reign is looking to take this one to the mat.
Keith Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titan Reign.
A short left from Reign.
Bishop lands a nice uppercut.
Bishop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Reign controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Reign fails to land.
Reign working aggressively here.
Reign misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reign lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Bishop on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reign tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bishop misses with the head strike. #T4#
Reign scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reign controlling the action here for a moment.
Reign slows down the pace here.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Reign controls his hands.
Reign scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Reign is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bishop can't fight it off and eventually Reign manages to take the fight to the floor. Bishop looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Bishop has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Reign is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Reign turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Reign manages to end up in side control.
Bishop is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 Keith Bishop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
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.
#R2#
Reign scores with a jab to the body.
Bishop looks to land a body kick but Reign moved away.
Bishop blocks the body kick.
Bishop quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Reign scores with a spinning back kick!
Reign misses the shot to the body.
Bishop misses with a body kick.
Bishop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reign takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bishop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reign with the counter takedown but Bishop avoids it easily.
Reign paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Reign tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bishop defends well and Reign ends up having to push Bishop into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice jab there from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reign.
Reign throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Reign is just out of range.
Reign drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bishop defends it well.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reign moves away.
Reign is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Reign.
Bishop throws a lazy right hand but Reign sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reign with the counter takedown but Bishop avoids it easily.
Reign swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bishop was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bishop - that will leave a mark!
Bishop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Reign darts in looking for a takedown but Bishop gets double underhooks and turns Reign into the cage.
Reign lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bishop throws a nice looking combination but Reign bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bishop throws the left hand but Reign avoids the punch easily.
Bishop leaves Reign with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Keith Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titan Reign.
Bishop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It seemed like Reign was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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 kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Reign does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Reign misses with a jab to the body
and Bishop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Reign.
And Reign tries to counter it with a takedown but Bishop pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Reign bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reign shoots in and drives through. Bishop sprawls well.
Bishop throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice uppercut there from Bishop.
Keith Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bishop looks to land a left hand but Reign moved out of range nicely.
Reign changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bishop missing with a left hand there. Reign was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bishop swings for the body but Reign moves out of range.
Reign throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reign tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Reign.#T4#
Bishop throws a body kick that misses.
Reign tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bishop sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reign somewhat.
Reign dodges the punch combination from Bishop.
Reign shoots and misses
and Bishop counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop blocks the body kick.
Reign scores with a jab to the head.
Reign throws a hook but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bishop tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Reign counters with a nice body shot.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reign misses with a kick to the body
enabling Bishop to counter with a crisp jab.
Reign bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bishop's head.
Reign moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#
Keith Bishop's cut is getting worse.
Reign digs a good hook to Bishop's body. #TD2#
Reign shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bishop manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Bishop scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reign tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bishop swivels and escapes.
Bishop punishes Reign's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Bishop looks to clinch
and Reign cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reign walks into a straight right hand from Bishop.
Bishop throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bishop attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bishop stuffs the takedown.
Bishop lands with a good body shot.
Reign misses with a straight right.
Bishop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop tests Reign's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Keith Bishop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Bishop throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Reign swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reign scores with a body shot.
Bishop punishes Reign's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reign takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reign scores with a jab.
Reign looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bishop is fending him off so far but Reign persists. Nope, Bishop circles away and we're back to standing.
Keith Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titan Reign.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reign! But no joy.
Reign misses the shot to the body.
Bishop is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Reign slips a jab and a cross from Bishop.
Reign changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Reign tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reign shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reign tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Reign.
Bishop jabs Reign to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bishop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reign tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bishop doesn't manage to clinch there - Reign circles away.
Bishop on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reign takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reign throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Reign throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reign ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reign darts in looking for a takedown but Bishop gets double underhooks and turns Reign into the cage.
Reign throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bishop.
Bishop steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reign. That one must have hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reign throws a leg kick but Bishop moved away.
Bishop throws a body shot but no joy.
Reign misses with a straight left.
Bishop lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Titan Reign has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bishop scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Bishop!
A very excited looking Keith 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.

Event: PFC 165 Alzheimer vs Dong
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1##CL#
Bishop rushes Lach and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lach tries to throw a body punch but Bishop avoids it by throwing Lach back against the cage.
Lach can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Lach controls his hands.
Lach lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
Lach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bishop misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Lach has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lach misses with a body punch.
Lach lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lach throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Lach scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lach taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bishop.
Lach misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Lach fails to land.
Lach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bishop working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lach misses with a body punch.
Lach working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Bishop blocks a body shot from Lach.
Lach lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Bishop tries a body shot but Lach blocks it.
Bishop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lach.
Lach blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Lach misses with a body punch.
Lach tries a body shot but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lach backwards.
Lach lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Bishop tries a body shot but Lach blocks it.
Bishop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lach's elbow.
Bishop tries a body shot but Lach blocks it.
Lach softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Lach.
Bishop is breathing heavily.
Lach tries to throw a body punch but Bishop avoids it by throwing Lach back against the cage.
Lach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bishop's elbow.
A short uppercut from Bishop.
Lach blocks a body shot from Bishop. #T2#
Bishop prevents a body shot from Lach.
A short body shot lands from Lach as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bishop takes a shot to the head.
Bishop lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lach backwards.
A short body shot lands from Bishop as the two fighters clinch.
Lach tries to work over Bishop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bishop tries a body shot but Lach blocks it.
Lach lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lach. #BC2#
Lach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Bishop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bishop avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A counter left hand to the body from Bishop misses its target.
Bishop tries to land a body kick
and Lach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lach wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lach scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Bishop connects with a right hand. Lach shakes it off.
Bishop connects with a nice looking jab.
Bishop throws a sloppy head kick and Lach moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Lach misses its intended target.
Bishop misses with a right hand
and Lach counters with a nice body shot.
Lach lands a leg kick that knocks Bishop off balance momentarily.
Lach paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#
Keith Bishop's cut is getting worse.
Lach moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bishop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Bishop misses with a hook.
Bishop misses with a body punch #KD2#
and Lach counters with a nice right hand that sends Bishop toppling to the canvas! Bishop scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lach finish him?!#CUT2#
Keith Bishop's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Lach rushes Bishop and presses him up against the cage.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lach throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bishops head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Keith Bishop's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Keith Bishop's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gniewomir Lach!
Gniewomir Lach thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PFC 157 Aiken vs Alzheimer
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Biscuit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bishop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bishop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bishop lands a jab to Biscuit's midsection.
A big left from Bishop misses.
Biscuit is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Bishop gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bishop is leaning against Biscuit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Bishop.
Biscuit tries to throw a body punch but Bishop avoids it by throwing Biscuit back against the cage.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Biscuit avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Biscuit prevents a body shot from Bishop.
A bit of stalling here from Biscuit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biscuit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
Biscuit is looking for a takedown.
Bishop lands a shot to the body.
Biscuit is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bishop gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bishop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Biscuit misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Bishop prevents a takedown attempt there.
Keith Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Schmorgen Biscuit.
Biscuit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bishop pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bishop blocks a body shot from Biscuit.
Biscuit misses with a body punch.
Biscuit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bishop prevents it.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bishop pushes Biscuit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Biscuit can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
Biscuit struggles to land a body shot inside as Bishop controls his hands.
Bishop managing to block the knees to the body from Biscuit.
Biscuit is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bishop is keeping busy.
Bishop lands with a light punch inside.
Biscuit looking to slow down the pace here.
Bishop digs a right hand underneath Biscuit's ribcage. Biscuit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bishop lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Biscuit backwards.
Bishop tries a body shot but Biscuit blocks it.
Bishop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Bishop fails to land.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike.
Biscuit goes for a takedown attempt but Bishop pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Biscuit takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Schmorgen Biscuit has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biscuit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bishop.
The fighters circling - Biscuit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Biscuit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Biscuit.
Bishop half committed to a counter leg kick.
Biscuit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Keith Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bishop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Biscuit.
Bishop tries to counter by clinching up but Biscuit breaks away and moves out of range.
Biscuit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Biscuit throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Biscuit closes the distance and pushes Bishop back into the cage.
Biscuit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bishop.
Biscuit drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bishop pulls his leg out and moves away.
Biscuit just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Biscuit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Biscuit.
Bishop throws a quick counter kick to the body but Biscuit avoids it.
Bishop cracks Biscuit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Biscuit.
Bishop feints and then cracks Biscuit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Biscuit down.
Biscuit throws a hook to the side of Bishop's head but Bishop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Biscuit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bishop finds it's way round the side to connect with Biscuit's head.
Bishop displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Biscuit.
Biscuit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Biscuit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Biscuit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bishop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Biscuit fails to land the takedown.
Biscuit misses with an uppercut. Bishop saw that one coming.#T4#
Biscuit misses with a hook. Bishop ducked under it nicely.
Bishop catches Biscuit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Biscuit takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Schmorgen Biscuit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop looks for the body kick but Biscuit saw that one coming.
Biscuit works Bishop's body with a nice hook.
Bishop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Biscuit. That did some damage!
Bishop moves in looking to clinch but Biscuit pushes him off.
Bishop moves out of range as Biscuit strikes.
Biscuit misses with an uppercut.
Bishop doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bishop throws a body punch but Biscuit moves out of range.
Bishop throws a body shot but no joy.
Bishop attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Biscuit looks to land a left hand but Bishop moved out of range nicely.
Biscuit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bishop at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bishop misses with a low kick.
Biscuit is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Biscuit throws a body shot but no joy.
Biscuit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Biscuit.
Bishop is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters circling - Biscuit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bishop on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bishop is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop throws out a loose jab but Biscuit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Biscuit slips a jab from Bishop.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Biscuit can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biscuit looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Biscuit scores with a decent looking hook.
Bishop slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Bishop.
Biscuit is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bishop moves out of range as Biscuit strikes.
Biscuit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bishop as he avoids it easily.
Keith Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Biscuit on the side of the head.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Biscuit takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Biscuit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bishop finds it's way round the side to connect with Biscuit's head.
Biscuit pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Biscuit fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bishop to the ground. Biscuit is now in Bishop's guard.#ES#
Bishop wriggles free and stands up.
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 is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Biscuit shoots in and drives through. Bishop sprawls well.
Keith Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Schmorgen Biscuit.
Bishop walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bishop throws a head kick but Biscuit moves out of range.
Bishop dodges the punch combination from Biscuit. #T2#
Bishop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Biscuit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Biscuit darts in and clinches Bishop up against the cage.
Keith Bishop has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bishop scores with a shot to the side of Biscuit's head. #CUT#
That has opened up Schmorgen Biscuit's cut even more.
A head punch on the inside from Biscuit fails to land.
Biscuit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Bishop misses with a punch on the inside.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop prevents a takedown attempt there.
Biscuit drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bishop pulls his leg out and moves away.
Biscuit throws a combination. Bishop tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Biscuit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.#T3#
Biscuit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bishop pinned against the cage. Bishop gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A jab from Bishop misses.
Biscuit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Biscuit blocks the body kick.
Biscuit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bishop.
Bishop throws a front kick aimed at Biscuit's knee but Biscuit avoids it well.
A big right from Biscuit misses.
Bishop is looking to slow Biscuit down with leg kicks.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Biscuit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Biscuit.
Bishop pushes Biscuit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Biscuit is breathing heavily.
Bishop tries to work over Biscuit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Bishop.
Biscuit has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bishop seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Biscuit can turn it around.
Biscuit pushes off an throws an elbow but Bishop leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Biscuit controls his hands.
Biscuit goes for a takedown attempt but Bishop pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bishop throws a leg kick that misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Bishop finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Biscuit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bishop can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Biscuit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bishop missing with a left hand there. Biscuit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bishop throws a hook to the side of Biscuit's head but Biscuit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Biscuit misses with a body shot.
Bishop smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biscuit moves away.
Biscuit is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A jab from Bishop misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bishop throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Biscuit misses with a hook to the body
and Bishop counters with a nice leg kick.
Bishop takes a jab right on the kisser.
Biscuit misses with a straight left.
Biscuit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Biscuit throws a shot to the body.
Bishop throws a hook but Biscuit blocks it.
Biscuit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.#CL2#
Biscuit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice left hand lands by Bishop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop lands a right hand that snaps the head of Biscuit backwards.
Biscuit misses with a body punch.
Bishop scores with a shoulder strike.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bishop.
Biscuit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop digs a right hand underneath Biscuit's ribcage. Biscuit let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Good body shot from Bishop.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bishop lands with a left to the head.
Bishop tries a body shot but Biscuit blocks it.
Bishop throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Biscuit avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Bishop scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bishop digs a right hand into Biscuit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Biscuit's gas tank.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
Biscuit prevents a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Biscuit prevents a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop lands a right hand that snaps the head of Biscuit backwards.
Bishop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bishop pushes Biscuit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bishop scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bishop scores with a hook to the body.
Keith Bishop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Biscuit is looking to take this one to the mat.
A shot in the inside from Bishop.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as Biscuit controls the action.
Bishop scores with a shoulder strike.
Biscuit struggles to land a body shot inside as Bishop controls his hands.
Biscuit pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Biscuit has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bishop after a bit of a struggle.
Bishop tries to work over Biscuit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Biscuit is looking for a takedown.
Keith Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Schmorgen Biscuit.
Bishop prevents the takedown attempt.
Biscuit tries to land knees in the clinch but Bishop avoids the damage to the body.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Bishop scores with a shoulder strike.
Biscuit trying to control the position but instead, Bishop has worked for underhooks and has pushed Biscuit into the cage.
Biscuit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Biscuit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Biscuit is working for takedown but Bishop is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Bishop.
Biscuit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Biscuit swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Bishop. #T4#
Biscuit goes for a takedown attempt but Bishop pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bishop avoids the body shot from Biscuit.
Schmorgen Biscuit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Biscuit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bishop tries to land a front kick but Biscuit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bishop misses with a jab, cross combination.
Biscuit drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bishop defends it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bishop.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
Biscuit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Biscuit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bishop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Biscuit misses with a hook
and Bishop counters with a series of strikes. Biscuit will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biscuit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bishop defending well as Biscuit loads up on a big left hand.
Bishop tries to bum rush Biscuit with a series of wild strikes but Biscuit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Biscuit avoids a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Bishop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bishop has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Bishop!
Keith Bishop thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PFC 151 Wright vs Whyte
Date: Jan 19, 2020

#R1#
Bishop connects with a right hand. Diggs shakes it off.
Bishop connects with a body shot.
Bishop misses with a hook.
Diggs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Diggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bishop throws out the jab.
Diggs is looking to clinch. #TD#
Diggs drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bishop keeping full guard, as Diggs tries to pass.
Diggs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop is adopting a defensive guard.
Diggs looking to sit in guard and control but Bishop gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Diggs working a defensive guard but Bishop passes into half guard.
Diggs wants to get back to his feet.
Diggs misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Diggs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Diggs wants to improve his position but Bishop is controlling well.
Diggs is controlling Bishop's trapped leg to prevent Bishop from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop stalling. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bishop passes to side control.
Diggs is pushing Bishop's head away, looking to escape. Bishop manages to hold on to the position though.
Diggs is trying to control Bishop's posture but Bishop avoids it.
Bishop controls the position.
Bishop is looking to take a break and control but Diggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diggs is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Diggs is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Diggs changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bishop looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Diggs wants to control but Bishop is keeping him busy.
Bishop controls the position for a moment.
Diggs moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
Diggs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bishop keeps working.
Bishop tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Diggs is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bishop has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diggs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bishop keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bishop struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith 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.
#R2#
Diggs looks for a takedown but Bishop sprawls well.
It seemed like Bishop was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop blocks a head kick by Diggs.
Diggs shoots and misses
and Bishop counters with a solid body kick. #CL#
Bishop gets tackled into the cage by Diggs. Diggs maintains the clinch.
Bishop lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Diggs.
A nice left hand lands by Bishop. #TD#
Diggs manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Bishop avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bishop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##SUB#
Diggs throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bishop escapes and throws Diggs's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Diggs tries to improve position but can't.
Diggs is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Bishop slows the pace down.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bishop. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU2#
Bishop stands up and beckons Diggs to his feet.
Diggs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Diggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop tries to bum rush Diggs with a series of wild strikes but Diggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Diggs is just out of range.#T3#
Nice body kick there by Bishop.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diggs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diggs tries to clinch up
and Bishop counters with a good, hard body kick but Diggs shrugs it off.
Bishop lands a leg kick that knocks Diggs off balance momentarily.
Diggs is looking to clinch.
Bishop uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Diggs darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Bishop manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Diggs keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggs blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Diggs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bishop walks away with a smile on his face. Diggs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diggs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bishop tries to avoid it but Diggs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bishop to the ground. Bishop escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Bishop on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bishop throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diggs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keith Bishop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bishop misses with a body kick.
Bishop misses with a looping left.
Diggs is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bishop.
Bishop looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bishop looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bishop tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Diggs counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Diggs.
Bishop is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Diggs wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bishop throws a body shot but no joy.
Diggs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bishop's waist but Bishop gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diggs off to one side.
A punch combination from Bishop misses.
Diggs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bishop throws a hook but Diggs avoids it easily.
Diggs throws a counter high kick but Bishop was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bishop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diggs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bishop counters with a big head kick but Diggs shrugs it off.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diggs or perhaps it was just good defense by Bishop, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Diggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diggs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Diggs is just out of range.
Bishop throws a body shot but no joy.
Diggs tries to counter by clinching up but Bishop breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Bishop displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diggs.
Bishop connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Robert Diggs has been cut.#CL2#
Bishop drives through and clinches with Diggs against the cage.
A short uppercut from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Diggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bishop swings for the body but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs tries to clinch up.
Bishop looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diggs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diggs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bishop defends well and Diggs ends up having to push Bishop into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bishop avoids the head kick by Diggs.
Bishop lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bishop lands a really nice looking cross but Diggs seems unphased.
Keith Bishop is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Robert Diggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
A lazy left from Bishop finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diggs's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bishop connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diggs scrambles back to his feet.
Keith Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggs takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bishop throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bishop jabs at Diggs's body.
Diggs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bishop stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bishop throws a sloppy head kick and Diggs moves out of range easily.
Bishop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bishop scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Bishop gets caught flat footed, as Diggs shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bishop looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Diggs stops Bishop from standing up.
Bishop keeping full guard, as Diggs tries to pass.
Bishop looking for a sweep. Not yet Bishop, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diggs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diggs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bishop is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diggs's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bishop makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bishop.#T4##SU#
Diggs gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bishop.
Bishop throws a push kick but Diggs slaps the foot to one side.
Diggs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bishop avoids it really well and circles away.
Keith Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Bishop tries to keep at a distance but Diggs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Robert Diggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diggs with an attempt at a knee that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Bishop!
Our winner, Keith Bishop, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PFC 146 Wright vs Hepple
Date: Dec 22, 2019

#R1#
Castillo misses with a body shot
and Bishop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Bishop misses.
We've been told by Castillo's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Castillo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Castillo scores with a nice strike.#CUT#
It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
A big left from Castillo misses.
Bishop throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Castillo throws a shot from downtown. Bishop moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Castillo darts in and clinches Bishop up against the cage.
Castillo prevents a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop lands a shot to the body.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Castillo avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
Bishop working aggressively here.
Bishop is trying to break the clinch but Castillo is controlling him.
Castillo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castillo's elbow.
Castillo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castillo is trying to break the clinch but Bishop has him pressed against the cage.
Castillo lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Bishop tries to work over Castillo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Castillo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castillo blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop scores with a shot to the side of Castillo's head.
Castillo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Bishop lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Castillo or not.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castillo lands a right hand.
Bishop blocks an elbow strike.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by Castillo.
Castillo tries a body shot but Bishop blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Castillo.
Castillo wants to stall.
Castillo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bishop backwards. #T2#
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castillo misses with an elbow strike.
Bishop tries to work over Castillo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bishop lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters up against the cage, Castillo throws an elbow but misses.
Castillo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Castillo.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Castillo controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Bishop.
Castillo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castillo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castillo.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Castillo misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Bishop scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Castillo on the inside.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Castillo avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Castillo lands a left hand.
Castillo lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT#
That has opened up Keith Bishop's cut even more.
Castillo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Bishop lands a right hand that snaps the head of Castillo backwards.
A shot in the inside from Bishop.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castillo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bishops head.
Castillo lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Bishop scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Bishop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bishop lands a jab to Castillo's midsection.
Castillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Castillo clinches.
Bishop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castillo prevents a body shot from Bishop.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Castillo prevents a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
Castillo swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castillo misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bishop as Castillo tries to tie him up. #TD#
Castillo has Bishop pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Castillo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bishop tumbling to the mat - Castillo dives into Bishop's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castillo preventing the sweep.
Bishop is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bishop told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Castillo stopping the sweep attempt from Bishop.
Castillo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Castillo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Castillo misses with a body shot.
Bishop is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Castillo with a body shot.
Bishop slips under a jab from Castillo.
Ricardo Castillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castillo is looking to clinch but Bishop is avoiding it.
Bishop appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Castillo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Castillo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bishop in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nice cross by Castillo.
Castillo misses the body punch
and Bishop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Bishop.
Castillo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Castillo lands with a hook. Bishop tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Castillo.
Castillo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bishop can do to turn this around?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Castillo, right into the meat.
Castillo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bishop. That did some damage!
Castillo loads up on a big right hand but Bishop slips the punch.#T1#
Castillo throws a series of punches but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Bishop.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bishop enables Castillo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bishop manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bishop seems keen to control Castillo's posture.#ES2#
Bishop has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Castillo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castillo.
Castillo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bishop under the eye.#CUT#
The cut above Keith Bishop's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Castillo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bishop connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Castillo scrambles back to his feet.
Bishop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castillo throws out a powerful jab.
Castillo moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Bishop with a hook.
Castillo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bishop needs to keep his hands up - Castillo had a free shot at his head there.
Castillo throws a looping overhand right but Bishop ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Bishop on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Castillo does it's job there.#CUT#
Keith Bishop's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bishop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Castillo sizes up Bishop with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Keith Bishop's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ricardo Castillo!
Ricardo Castillo gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: PFC 138 Slurper vs Puller
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1#
Bishop throws a big shot that misses.
Biggs misses with a straight right.
Bishop throws a poor cross that misses
and Biggs counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
No joy there for Biggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Biggs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Bishop moves into the clinch.
Bishop lands a hook that snaps the head of Biggs backwards.
A shot in the inside from Bishop.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Biggs's elbow.
Bishop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Biggs gets through Bishop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Biggs.
Biggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Biggs tries to work over Bishop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bishop blocks a body shot from Biggs.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Biggs avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Bishop misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Justin Biggs has been cut.
Bishop misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Biggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Bishop. #BC#
Biggs manages to break the clinch.
Biggs feints and then cracks Bishop's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bishop down.
Biggs tries to work over Bishop's front leg with a kick but Bishop checks it.
Biggs misses with a jab to the body
letting Bishop counter with a right hand.
Biggs ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Bishop getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#KD2#
Bishop drops Biggs with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Biggs looks back up at him and smiles so Bishop waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Biggs is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biggs moves away.
Biggs throws a shot from downtown. Bishop moves away and avoids it.
Bishop is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Biggs with a body shot.
Biggs misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Biggs falls backwards - clearly groggy! Bishop dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Bishop!
Keith Bishop decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2019

#R1#
Curran rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bishop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Curran throws an overhand right that lands on Bishop's shoulder, as Bishop tries to avoid the shot.
Curran has been working on his boxing with his coaches at whitey's gym in the buildup to the fight.
Bishop takes one on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Curran wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Curran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bishop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bishop wants to clinch.
Curran ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Curran throws a sloppy head kick and Bishop moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Bishop wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bishop.
Good shot there by Curran.
Curran avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Curran lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bishop dodges the punch combination from Curran.
Bishop takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
No joy there for Curran, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bishop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Curran scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bishop in his tracks.
Curran misses with a straight right.
Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curran.
Curran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Curran connects with a leg kick. Bishop looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Curran throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bishop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curran works the jab nicely.
Bishop throws the kick towards the body but Curran avoids it.
Bishop defending well as Curran loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Bishop takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bishop takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bishop throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Curran on the side of the head.
Curran loads up on a big right hand but Bishop slips the punch.
Bishop throws a push kick but Curran slaps the foot to one side.
Bishop connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Curran misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Curran.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop pushes Curran back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curran blocks a body shot from Bishop. #TD#
Curran has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bishop regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Bishop pushes Curran off and scrambles back to his feet. #T3#
Curran moves out of range of the body kick from Bishop.
An inside leg kick lands from Curran.
Keith Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bishop throws a body kick that misses.
Curran defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
Curran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bishop at a distance.
Curran walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bishop checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like Bishop was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bishop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bishop swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curran.
Bishop moves in looking to clinch but Curran pushes him off.
Bishop throws a jab when Curran was well out of range.
Bishop tries to land a body kick
and Curran makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Curran scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Curran avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
A short right from Curran on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curran misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Curran avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Curran avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Bishop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curran misses with a body punch.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop pushes Curran back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Curran has clasped his hands together around Bishop's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bishop is working to avoid the ground and pound but Curran connects with a decent elbow.
Bishop tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Curran tries to advance to mount but Bishop denies him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop is not content to let Curran control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Curran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
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.
#R2#
Curran sizes up Bishop with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Curran swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bishop.
Curran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Curran moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Randy Curran has been cut.
Curran looks to land a right hand but Bishop moved out of range.
Curran misses the shot to the body.
Curran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bishop pushes Curran away with a front kick.
Randy Curran is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bishop lands with a thumping leg kick.
Curran connects with a high kick.
Bishop fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curran throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
Bishop walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Curran throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Curran wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Curran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bishop can do to turn this around?
Curran throws a big shot that misses.
Curran tries to score with a low kick but Bishop moves his leg out of the way.
Bishop's jab looks to have found its range, popping Curran under the eye.
Bishop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curran.
Bishop follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bishop slips under a jab from Curran.
Bishop slips a straight right by Curran.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curran manages to avoid it.
Bishop digs a good body shot into Curran's ribs.
Curran throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bishop counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Curran looks to throw the jab but Bishop is out of range.
Curran misses with an uppercut
and Curran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Curran avoids the body shot from Bishop.
Curran throws a looping overhand right but Bishop ducks down to avoid it.
Bishop uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Curran has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop cracks the inside of Curran's front leg. #T2#
Bishop misses with a low kick.
Curran loads up on a big right hand but Bishop slips the punch.
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. Curran moves away and avoids it.
Curran moves out of range of the body kick from Bishop.
Curran went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bishop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bishop scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curran. Bishop does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Bishop misses.
Bishop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Curran misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Curran throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Curran blocks the body kick.
Bishop scores with a sloppy right hand. Curran should have avoided that one.
Curran lunges at Bishop with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bishop's hand.
Curran dips to his left and cracks Bishop with an uppercut!
Curran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bishop is looking to clinch. #T3#
Curran connects with a crisp jab.
Curran misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Bishop.
Curran cracks Bishop with a good jab.
Curran rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Bishop rushes Curran and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bishop blocking some punches.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bishop cracks Curran with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Bishop.
A head punch on the inside from Bishop fails to land.
Curran lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bishop misses with some punches.
Bishop has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bishop scores with a shot to the side of Curran's head. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Curran.
Curran makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curran's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Curran scores with a nice short uppercut.
Curran throws a head punch that misses.
Curran lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Curran scores with a nice short uppercut.
Curran lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bishop.
Curran scores with a shot to the side of Bishop's head.
Bishop misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curran scores with a shoulder strike.
Randy Curran has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Curran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bishop or not. #TD#
Bishop is fighting off a takedown attempt but Curran is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bishop to the mat. Bishop regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Curran controlling from the top position.
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 Randy Curran will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Curran.
Curran staying out of range there.
Bishop scores with a head kick.
Bishop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Curran paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Curran dips to his left and cracks Bishop with an uppercut!
Curran misses with a right hand
and Bishop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curran misses with a body shot
enabling Bishop to counter with a crisp jab.
Bishop throws a lazy uppercut
and Curran counters with a straight right hand.
Bishop misses with a hook. Curran ducked under it nicely.
Curran throws a hook but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop is looking to chop away at Curran's legs.
Bishop scores with a sloppy right hand. Curran should have avoided that one.
Bishop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curran was well out of range. Poor timing from Bishop.
Randy Curran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curran lunges at Bishop with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bishop's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Bishop pushes Curran up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Curran on the inside. #T1#
Curran looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Curran pulls guard. #ES#
Curran scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Curran connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Curran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
It looked like Curran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bishop lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curran. Bishop does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Bishop on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bishop moves out of range of the strikes.
Bishop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Curran throws a looping overhand right but Bishop ducks down to avoid it.
Bishop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on Curran's shoulder, as Curran tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Curran is predictable there
enabling Bishop to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Curran. Those never looked like landing.
Keith Bishop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bishop drops Curran with a huge uppercut! Curran drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Bishop is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Bishop!
A very excited looking Keith 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2019

#R1#
Bishop misses with a low kick.
Beaverton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bishop has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Beaverton is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bishop wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bishop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beaverton. That did some damage!
Beaverton throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Beaverton throws a leg kick
and Bishop counters with a nice uppercut.
Bishop fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bishop uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Beaverton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bishop can pounce on him.
Bishop throws the kick towards the body but Beaverton avoids it.
Beaverton is looking to counter punch.
Bishop lands a leg kick that knocks Beaverton off balance momentarily.
Bishop tries to clinch
and Beaverton counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop misses with a body kick.
Beaverton throws a leg kick but Bishop moved away.
Beaverton swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from Bishop as Beaverton shoots in.
Bishop now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Beaverton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Beaverton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beaverton.
Beaverton feinted with a counter takedown.
Bishop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bishop misses the body punch
and Beaverton counters with a thumping low kick.
A cross from Beaverton lands.
Bishop throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beaverton on the side of the head.
Beaverton wants to land a leg kick but Bishop is out of range.
Bishop swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beaverton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bishop! But no joy.
Beaverton loads up on a big right hand but Bishop slips the punch.
Beaverton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Keith Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beaverton throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Beaverton lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beaverton with a hook.
Bishop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beaverton was well out of range. Poor timing from Bishop.
Beaverton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bishop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bishop counters with a body kick.
Beaverton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice body punch from Bishop.
Beaverton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bishop.
Bishop connects with a leg kick. Beaverton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Beaverton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Beaverton looks to throw a body kick
and Bishop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bishop is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab, jab by Beaverton - just one landing.
Beaverton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good leg kick by Beaverton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Beaverton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bishop now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lord Beaverton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop stuns Beaverton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Bishop.
Sloppy strikes from Bishop. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Bishop.
Beaverton takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T4#
Beaverton connects with the punch.
Bishop is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Beaverton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Beaverton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bishop throws out the jab.
Beaverton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Bishop releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab lands there for Beaverton.
Beaverton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beaverton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bishop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bishop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beaverton.
Beaverton slips under a jab from Bishop.
Beaverton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bishop wants to clinch up but Beaverton keeps it at a distance.
Beaverton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Beaverton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beaverton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bishop throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beaverton throws a wild body kick that Bishop sees coming a mile off.
Beaverton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Beaverton throws a jab but it's blocked by Bishop.
Bishop let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bishop misses with a looping right.
Bishop moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop lands a nice looking kick to the body. Beaverton takes a step back to recover.
Beaverton avoids the body shot from Bishop.
Beaverton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#KD2#
Bishop drops Beaverton with a beautiful combination! Beaverton stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bishop is looking for the KO!#T1#
Bishop checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bishop takes one on the button.#CUT#
That has opened up Keith Bishop's cut even more.
A big left from Bishop misses.
Bishop fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beaverton.
Beaverton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bishop is out of range.
A low kick from Beaverton is predictable there
and Bishop makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bishop uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beaverton has time to react.
Bishop doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beaverton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bishop throws out the jab.
Bishop connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC2#
Beaverton is rocked!
Bishop is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Beaverton flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Beaverton is out cold! Bishop holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keith Bishop!
During a confident post fight interview, Keith Bishop thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Lord Beaverton stepped up to the mic, saying 'C'mon man... you were his previous manager! '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2019

#R1#
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.#T1#
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. #CUT2#
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. #T2#
Fauchelevent tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bishop swivels and escapes.#KD2#
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!#ROC2#
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. #CL2#
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.#T3#
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. #TD#
Fauchelevent tightens his grip and picks Bishop up, before dumping him to the ground. Bishop manages to land in guard. #ES2#
Bishop manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T4#
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.

Event: Syn 600 - All In
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Marciano lands with a nice body kick.
Marciano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bishop missing with a left hand there. Marciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marciano throws a hook to the side of Bishop's head but Bishop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marciano throws a sloppy head kick and Bishop moves out of range easily.
Bishop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marciano counters with a slapping leg kick.
A low kick from Marciano misses
and Bishop counters with an inside leg kick.
Marciano connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Bishop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marciano counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
Marciano gets tackled into the ropes by Bishop. Bishop maintains the clinch.
Marciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marciano lands a body punch.
Bishop looks winded!
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Bishop controls his hands.
Marciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Bishop. #BC#
Marciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marciano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bishop's hands.
Bishop moves forwards but Marciano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by Marciano.
Bishop takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Marciano lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#
That has opened up Keith Bishop's cut even more.
Bishop misses with a body kick.
Marciano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Marciano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bishop is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marciano with a body shot.
Marciano scores with a jab to the body.
Marciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bishop moves out of range as Marciano throws a body kick.
Marciano throws the kick towards the body but Bishop avoids it.
Marciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bishop steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Marciano. That one must have hurt.
Bishop attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marciano lands with a right hand.
Marciano throws a shot from downtown. Bishop moves away and avoids it.
Marciano tries to land a body kick#CL2#
and Bishop moves into the clinch.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
Bishop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Marciano controls his hands.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by Marciano.
Marciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
The cut above Keith Bishop's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bishop.
Marciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Bishop controls his hands.
Marciano tries a body shot but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by Marciano.
A short uppercut from Bishop.
Bishop tries to work over Marciano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Bishop.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Marciano controls his hands.
Marciano misses with some punches.
Bishop lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bishop has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Marciano seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bishop can turn it around.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land. #T3#
Marciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Marciano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
Marciano lands an uppercut.
Bishop working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Marciano.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marciano lands a shot to the body.
Marciano has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
Marciano lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Marciano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marciano blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Marciano misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Marciano.
Marciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marciano. #T4#
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Marciano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marciano misses with an uppercut. Bishop saw that one coming.
Marciano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bishop's hands.#CUT#
Keith Bishop's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Marciano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bishop is out of range and Marciano settles back down.
Marciano throws a body kick that misses.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
Marciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Marciano is looking to score with low kicks.
Marciano just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop throws an off balance right hand
and Marciano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bishop's knee momentarily.
Bishop throws a lazy right hand but Marciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body kick there by Bishop.
Marciano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bishop takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Keith Bishop's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rocco Marciano!
A very excited looking Rocco Marciano 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.

Event: Syn 596
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop misses the body punch
and Powell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Powell throws a body kick that misses.
Bishop thows a leg kick but Powell checks it #TD2#
and Powell counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bishop!
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Bishop takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Powell working the ground and pound.
Bishop defending against the ground and pound.
Powell throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bishop stops Powell from passing to mount.
Bishop's coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Powell creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#CUT2#
Keith Bishop's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Powell misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bishop can't do much from the bottom here.
Powell throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Powell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Powell lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bishop down.
Bishop is not content to let Powell control the position.
Bishop dodges the ground and pound from Powell.
Bishop stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Bishop is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Powell creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bishop sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Powell.
Powell throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Powell trying to control the position but Bishop is working away.
Powell creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bishop sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Powell working the ground and pound but Bishop is defending the strikes.
Bishop parries the strikes from Powell easily there. Powell is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bishop to escape.
Powell throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Powell throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bishop tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bishop avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Powell. #T3#
Bishop is looking for a sweep.
Powell fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Powell trying to control the action but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Bishop struggling a bit here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Powell cracks Bishop with a big right hand but Bishop just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #CUT2#
Keith Bishop's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Powell trying to control the position but Bishop is working away.
Bishop is working to avoid the ground and pound but Powell connects with a decent elbow. #CUT2#
Jeez, Keith Bishop's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Keith Bishop's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jimi Powell!
Jimi Powell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 589
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Frankels throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop slips a jab from Frankels.
Frankels throws an off balance right hand
and Bishop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frankels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Frankels moves away from the strike by Bishop.
Bishop takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#
It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Jab from Frankels.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frankels buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Frankels 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.
Frankels throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bishop.
Frankels throws a looping overhand right but Bishop ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Frankels throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bishop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bishop lands a nice looking body shot.
Frankels misses with a hook. Bishop ducked under it nicely.
Bishop appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bishop lands a right hook to the body.
Bishop misses with a combination
and Frankels counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rocket Bob Frankels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop tries to close the distance and clinch but Frankels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Frankels tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Rocket Bob Frankels has been cut.
Bishop throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Bishop connects with an inside leg kick.
Bishop throws a head kick but Frankels moves out of range.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frankels.
Bishop moves in looking to clinch but Frankels pushes him off.
Bishop takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frankels scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Frankels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bishop gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bishop throws a leg kick but Frankels sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Nice uppercut there from Bishop.
Jab by Frankels.#CUT#
That has opened up Keith Bishop's cut even more.
Frankels blocks a jab.
Frankels feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bishop staying out of range there.
Frankels misses with a hook.
Frankels misses with a left hand
enabling Bishop to counter with a crisp jab.
Frankels misses with a hook. Bishop ducked under it nicely.
Frankels tests Bishop's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frankels throws an off balance right hand
and Bishop counters with a leg kick.
Bishop lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Bishop takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bishop doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Frankels lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Frankels misses the target. #CL#
Frankels instigates a clinch.
Frankels throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bishop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bishop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frankels blocks a body shot from Bishop.
A short right from Bishop.
Frankels lands a left hand.
Bishop scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bishop lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frankels.
Frankels 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.

That was a close round but I would say that Rocket Bob Frankels will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Frankels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bishop.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bishop! But no joy.
Frankels throws a shot to the body.
Bishop misses with a straight right.
Frankels throws a nice head kick!
Frankels moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Frankels feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bishop's calf.
Frankels lands a jab.#CUT#
The cut above Keith Bishop's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankels throws a body shot but no joy.
Frankels jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Frankels turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Bishop throws the left hand but Frankels avoids the punch easily.
Frankels looks to land a right hand but Bishop moved out of range.
Frankels takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Frankels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bishop.
It seemed like Bishop was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frankels cracks a nice hook into Bishop's ribs.
Bishop is breathing heavily.
Bishop takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Frankels tests Bishop's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
Keith Bishop's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Keith Bishop's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rocket Bob Frankels!
Rocket Bob Frankels spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 181
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Bishop scores with a spinning back kick!
Valentine moves out of range as Bishop throws a body kick.
Bishop with a hook.
Bishop takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT2#
It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Bishop is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Valentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Bishop attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Valentine feints a counter leg kick.
Bishop misses with a straight right.
Valentine misses with a straight left.
A shot to the liver by Bishop. Beautiful body shot.
Bishop gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentine. Bishop does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop blocks a jab.
Valentine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Valentine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bishop counters with a nice body kick.
Bishop throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bishop connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC#
Valentine is rocked!
Valentine swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bishop counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keith Bishop!
Keith Bishop decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Remy Valentine spoke after the fight, saying 'I am going to get with my team and rethink a few thinks.'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 178
Date: May 11, 2018

#R1#
Bishop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Keith Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Strong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bishop moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Strong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bishop swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Strong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Strong pushing down on Bishop's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bishop is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Strong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bishop knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Strong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bishop's head. #SUB2#
Strong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bishop on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Strong wants to control but Bishop is keeping him busy.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Strong working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bishop wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Strong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bishop is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hey Steves Fight Shack, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Strong trying to control the action but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Strong with the ground and pound but Bishop uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bishop has control of Strong's left arm, preventing Strong from doing any damage.
Strong wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
Strong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Strong throwing strikes but missing.
Bishop keeping moving, preventing Strong from controlling successfully. #T3#
Bishop is trying to keep Strong in close.
Strong sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Strong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Strong misses with a straight right.
Strong staying out of range there.
Bishop throws a head kick but Strong moves out of range.
Strong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bishop doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Strong connects with a body shot.
Bishop tries to clinch but Strong is having none of it.
Strong scores with a punch to the head.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Mark Strong has been cut.
Strong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strong! But no joy.
Bishop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bishop looks to land a right hand but Strong moved out of range.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Strong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strong is keen to just control but Bishop is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Strong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Strong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Strong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bishop throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Strong.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Strong misses the jab.
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. Strong moves away and avoids it.
Bishop is looking to chop away at Strong's legs.
Bishop scores with a hook.
Strong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bishop makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop throws a right hand that Strong ducks under and follows up with a left that Strong also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Strong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Bishop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bishop tries to clinch up but Strong circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by Strong. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A hook to the body from Strong.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#
It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Strong has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop prevents a body shot from Strong.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Strong controls his hands.
Strong throws a punch but it's blocked by Bishop.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Strong avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bishop tries a body shot but Strong blocks it. #TD2#
Strong has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bishop regains guard immediately. #ES#
Bishop is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Strong misses with a punch on the inside.
Strong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bishop.
Bishop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Strong blocks an uppercut.
Strong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strong prevents a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop digs a right hand into Strong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Strong's gas tank.
Strong works on Bishop's body with a couple of short punches.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strong's elbow. #TD2#
Strong lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Strong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Strong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bishop avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Strong. #T3#
Strong drops an elbow to the side of Bishop's head.
Strong is looking to pass Bishop's guard but actually Bishop recovers to full guard.
Strong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Strong throwing strikes but missing.
Strong wants to pass the guard but Bishop is keeping the position.
Strong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Strong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Strong wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bishop throws a low kick, looking for Strong's leg but Strong calmly moves out of range.
Strong has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bishop.
Bishop dips to his left and cracks Strong with an uppercut!
Bishop misses with a body kick.
Strong just misses with a punch to the body.
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 Keith Bishop will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Bishop misses with a few strikes there.
Bishop misses the shot to the body.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bishop.
Bishop swings for the body but Strong moves out of range.
Strong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bishop but Bishop pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bishop is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bishop smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Strong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strong throws a poor cross that misses
and Bishop counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Bishop throws a hook to the side of Strong's head but Strong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bishop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bishop lands a right hook to the body.
Bishop wants to clinch but Strong slips to the side
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bishop moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strong.
Bishop misses with a lunging right hand
and Strong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop throws a lazy uppercut
and Strong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Strong does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Strong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Bishop lands an overhand right.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bishop!
Bishop staying out of range there.
A head kick from Bishop lands but Strong takes it in his stride. #CUT#
That has opened up Mark Strong's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strong throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bishop.
Keith Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bishop throws a sloppy head kick and Strong moves out of range easily.
Strong throws a counter combo.
Strong thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Bishop counters with a quick kick to the body but Strong blocks it.
Bishop bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Strong's head backwards.#TD2#
Strong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bishop sprawls well initially but Strong persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Bishop manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T3#
Bishop slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bishop misses with a wild combination.
Strong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Keith Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Strong.
Bishop takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bishop throws a low kick but Strong avoids it.
Bishop lands with a shot to the body.
Strong throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range. #T4#
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bishop.
Strong lands with a hook. Bishop tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop throws a head kick that misses.
Bishop slips a straight right by Strong.
Bishop seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Strong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Strong connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Strong looking to score a takedown here. Bishop is defending well but Strong drives through and ends up in Bishop's guard.#ES#
Bishop pushes Strong off and gets back to his feet.
Strong moves into range and connects with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Bishop showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Keith Bishop!
During a confident post fight interview, Keith Bishop thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Aspire 98: Green vs. Kavanagh
Date: Jan 17, 2018

#R1#
Bishop scores with a crisp jab that stopped Frankels in his tracks. #CUT2#
It looks like Rocket Bob Frankels has been cut.#CL2#
Bishop fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frankels, pushing him back against the cage.
Bishop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Bishop manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Frankels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frankels misses with a hook.
Bishop steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Frankels.
Bishop swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Frankels counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Bishop throws a lazy uppercut
letting Frankels counter with a right hand.
Bishop misses with a lunging right hand
and Frankels counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bishop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bishop moves out of range of the body kick.
Bishop throws a poor cross that misses
and Frankels counters with a nice kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frankels lands with a good body shot.
Bishop looks winded!
Bishop throws a sloppy body shot
and Frankels counters with a nice body kick.
Frankels fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bishop on the side of the head.
Frankels scores with a sloppy right hand. Bishop should have avoided that one. #CUT#
That has opened up Keith Bishop's cut even more.
Frankels has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Frankels loads up on a big right hand but Bishop slips the punch.
Frankels looks to throw the jab but Bishop is out of range.
Bishop misses with a looping left.
Bishop throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bishop scores with a sloppy right hand. Frankels should have avoided that one.
Bishop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frankels counters with a body kick that stops Bishop in his tracks momentarily.
Bishop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bishop throws a lazy uppercut
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
The cut above Keith Bishop's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The fighters circling - Bishop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Frankels.
Frankels moves out of range of the body kick.
Bishop misses with a body shot
and Frankels counters with a nice kick to the body.
Frankels lands with a right hand. #CUT#
Keith Bishop's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Frankels counters with a beautiful punch that sends Bishop to the canvas! #ROC#
Bishop is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Keith Bishop's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rocket Bob Frankels!
Rocket Bob Frankels retains his heavyweight title!
Rocket Bob Frankels bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Aspire 93: Jones vs. Corvus
Date: Dec 06, 2017

#R1#
Bishop misses with the combination.
It looked like Killinger was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bishop.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Killinger.
Killinger lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bishop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Killinger blocks a jab.
Killinger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buster Killinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop moves out of range of the strikes.
Bishop throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A left and a right from Bishop both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Buster Killinger has been cut.
Killinger scores with a leg kick.
Killinger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Killinger. That's going to slow Bishop down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Killinger went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bishop wants to clinch up but Killinger keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Killinger misses the target.
Killinger just misses with a punch to the body.
Killinger throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Killinger misses its intended target.
Bishop moves out of range of the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Killinger there.
Killinger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Killinger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Bishop scores with a nice body kick.
Bishop with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Killinger to score with a decent uppercut.
Killinger throws a leg kick which misses Bishop's front leg but catches the back leg as Bishop tries to avoid it.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killinger manages to avoid it.
Bishop throws a leg kick but Killinger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killinger.
Bishop is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Killinger with a body shot.
Bishop misses the jab.
Killinger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Killinger cracks a nice hook into Bishop's ribs.
Killinger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bishop's hands.
Killinger looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Bishop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killinger was well out of range. Poor timing from Bishop.
Killinger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bishop.
Bishop slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop misses with an attempted mid kick.
Killinger tries to move into range but Bishop moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bishop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Killinger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Killinger throws an off balance right hand
and Bishop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Killinger jabs Bishop to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Killinger tests Bishop's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Killinger takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Killinger lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bishop closes the distance looking to clinch
and Killinger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#
Buster Killinger's cut is getting worse.
Killinger misses the jab.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Killinger.
Bishop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bishop has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bishop throws a push kick but Killinger slaps the foot to one side.
Bishop looks to land a right hand but Killinger moved out of range.
Killinger avoids a kick to the body.
A big right from Bishop misses.
Bishop lands a nice looking body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bishop misses with a straight right.
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killinger.
Bishop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bishop looks for the body kick but Killinger saw that one coming. #T3#
Killinger just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Killinger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bishop on the side of the head.
Killinger lands a slapping body shot.
Bishop is looking to land body kicks.
Killinger throws a hook but Bishop blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Bishop as he connects with a hook.
Killinger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bishop has time to react.
Killinger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Killinger takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Bishop misses with a double jab
and Killinger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Killinger moves out of range of the strikes.
Killinger takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Killinger just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop throws out a counter right but Killinger avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Bishop.
Bishop throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bishop lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killinger walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bishop.
Killinger lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Killinger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bishop works over Killinger's head and body with a nice combination.
Killinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bishop misses with a body kick.
Bishop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Killinger.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Killinger jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Killinger ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Killinger is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Killinger misses.
Bishop takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Bishop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bishop lands a head shot.#CUT2#
Buster Killinger's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Killinger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Killinger throws a sloppy body shot
and Bishop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Killinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop throws a big counter head kick but Killinger avoids it with no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bishop scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bishop throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Killinger on the side of the head.
Bishop is looking to clinch.
A big right from Bishop misses.
Bishop with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keith Bishop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Buster Killinger's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Killinger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bishop throws a body punch but Killinger moves out of range.
Bishop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killinger throws out the jab.
Killinger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop lands with a straight right. Killinger didn't see that one coming.
Killinger just misses with a punch to the body.
Killinger slips a straight right by Bishop.
Killinger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bishop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop misses with a hook. Killinger ducked under it nicely.
Nice body punch from Killinger.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Killinger.
Killinger is looking to counter punch.
Bishop misses the jab.#KD2#
Bishop sends Killinger crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bishop is motioning to the referee to let Killinger up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Killinger is rocked!
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!
A big left from Bishop misses.
Oh Killinger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bishop throws a body punch but Killinger moves out of range.
Killinger seems to have got his legs back now.
Killinger is looking to wear down Bishop with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Killinger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Killinger. Bishop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Killinger.#T1#
Bishop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killinger was well out of range. Poor timing from Bishop.
Bishop loads up on a big right hand but Killinger slips the punch.
Killinger tries to land a leg kick but Bishop saw it coming and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Bishop misses the target.
Bishop throws a big shot that misses.
Bishop on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bishop takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Killinger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bishop scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
Jeez, Buster Killinger's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bishop walks into a jab.
Bishop misses with a wild combination.
Killinger slips a jab and a cross from Bishop.
Bishop connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop slips a jab from Killinger.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A big left from Bishop misses.
Killinger swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killinger on the wrong end of a nice hook.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Buster Killinger's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Keith Bishop!
Keith Bishop decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Aspire 89: Tsoko v DeNeville
Date: Nov 15, 2017

#R1#
Tanaka scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Tanaka swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop stuns Tanaka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tanaka has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tanaka misses with a body shot.
Bishop wants to slow Tanaka down by chopping away at his legs.
Tanaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bishop.
Bishop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tanaka.
Bishop misses with a left hand
and Tanaka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bishop has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bishop there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bishop uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Tanaka. Those never looked like landing.
Bishop throws a head kick but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bishop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Tanaka gets a clinch.
Bishop lands a body punch.
Bishop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tanaka blocks an uppercut.
Tanaka has Bishop pressed against the cage.
Tanaka misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tanaka can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
Bishop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bishop.
Tanaka blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Tanaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bishop pushes Tanaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tanaka misses with a body punch.
Tanaka can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop blocks a body shot from Tanaka. #BC#
Bishop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tanaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Bishop's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tanaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanaka.
Tanaka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tanaka digs a good hook to Bishop's body.
Bishop throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Bishop lands.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop punishes Tanaka's body with a nice straight punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bishop!
Bishop keeps Tanaka at a distance using the push kick.
Ken Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tanaka looks winded!#KD#
Bishop lands a left and a right that send Tanaka crashing to the mat, dazed. Bishop thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bishop fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tanaka on the side of the head.#ROC#
Tanaka is rocked!
Bishop scores with a hook to the body. Tanaka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tanaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Bishop finish him?
Bishop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD#
Bishop sends Tanaka crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bishop is motioning to the referee to let Tanaka up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Tanaka misses with a looping left.
BOOM! Bishop lands a beautiful left hook that drops Tanaka. Tanaka tries to recover but Bishop is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Tanaka lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Bishop!
A victorious Keith Bishop thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Aspire 82: Brophy v Boston
Date: Oct 11, 2017

#R1#
Bishop slips under a jab.
Bishop's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Minasian connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bishop scrambles back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Bishop as Minasian shoots in.
Bishop dips to his left and cracks Minasian with an uppercut!
Bishop scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bishop.
Bishop misses with a looping left.
We've been told by Bishop's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bishop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Minasian looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bishop doesn't manage to clinch there - Minasian circles away.
Bishop misses the jab.
Minasian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Minasian scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Minasian as he connects with a hook.
Minasian misses with a body shot.
Keith Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bishop blocks a jab.
Bishop scores with a punch to the head.#KD#
Bishop feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Minasian sprawling to the canvas! Minasian rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bishop finish him?! #ROC#
Minasian is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minasian misses with a straight left.
Minasian is still on wobbly legs! Can Bishop finish him?
Minasian punishes Bishop's body with a nice straight punch.
Minasian seems to have recovered his senses.
Bishop moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bishop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Minasian. That did some damage!
Bishop misses with the combination.
Minasian changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Bishop moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Minasian! Bishop continues to tee off on Minasian, landing with a left and a right! Bishop connects with a right hand that leaves Minasian sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Bishop!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Keith Bishop!
A very excited looking Keith 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.

Event: Aspire 76: Castillo v Brophy
Date: Sep 20, 2017

#R1##CL#
Strong instigates a clinch.
Strong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bishop gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bishop gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Strong.
Strong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bishop avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Strong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strong prevents a body shot from Bishop. #TD#
Strong has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bishop is trying to keep an underhook but Strong manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bishop trying to hold on to Strong's head to control him but Strong postures up.
Bishop regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Strong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bishop is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Strong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bishop pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Strong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bishop pulls his head out easily.
Strong's coaches at Omerta MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Strong actively working from the bottom here.
Strong is looking for a sweep. Bishop is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Strong looking for submissions off his back.
Bishop performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bishop really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Strong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Strong looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Strong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Strong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bishop is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Strong actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Strong looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Strong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bishop pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Strong looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bishop in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Strong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bishop pulls his head out easily.
Bishop trying to control from half guard but Strong is working away. #SUB#
Bishop moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Strong.
Strong is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bishop's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Strong actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Strong looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bishop passes to side control.
Strong is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bishop is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Strong working to try and regain half guard.
Bishop looking to control and managing it successfully.
Strong is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bishop controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Strong walks into a left hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Mark Strong has been cut.#CL#
Strong moves into the clinch successfully.
Strong is looking for a takedown.
Strong has Bishop pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bishop manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Strong wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Strong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop scores with a shot to the side of Strong's head.
Still in the clinch, Bishop scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bishop is defending well.
Bishop stops a takedown attempt from Strong.
Strong goes for a takedown attempt but Bishop pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bishop tries to keep at a distance but Strong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strong is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bishop stops a takedown attempt from Strong. #T1#
Strong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bishop after a bit of a struggle.
Bishop stops a takedown attempt from Strong.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strong tries to score a body lock takedown but Bishop shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bishop digs a right hand into Strong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Strong's gas tank.
Bishop lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strong blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Strong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bishop is defending well.
Bishop digs a right hand into Strong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Strong's gas tank.
Good body shot from Bishop.
Bishop is leaning against Strong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Strong avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Bishop lands a nice shot to the body.
Bishop lands an uppercut.
Bishop works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bishop works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bishop lands a right hand.
Bishop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bishop scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop cracks Strong with a nice body shot.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Strong avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage. #T2#
Bishop scores with a hook to the body.
Bishop lands an uppercut.
Bishop working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Bishop.
Bishop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bishop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bishop lands a nice shot to the body.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bishop lands a shot to the body.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strong wants a takedown but no success here.
Bishop tries to work over Strong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strong blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bishop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strongs head.
Bishop tries to work over Strong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Bishop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT2#
Mark Strong's cut is getting worse.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bishop gets through Strong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Bishop.
Bishop works on Strong's body with a couple of short punches.
Bishop lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bishop lands a body shot.
Bishop presses Strong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Bishop.
A right hand to the body from Bishop.
Strong is working for takedown but Bishop is calmly controlling the position for now.
Strong takes a shot to the head.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strong's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bishop lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Bishop lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT2#
Mark Strong's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strong takes a shot to the head.
Bishop lands with a left to the head.
Bishop tries to work over Strong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Strong avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Bishop lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Strong or not.
A short right from Bishop on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Bishop.
Bishop works on Strong's body with a couple of short punches.
Bishop lands an uppercut.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bishop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bishop lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strong takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bishop.
Strong is looking for a takedown.
Bishop lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Strong's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Bishop looks to land a body kick but Strong moved away.#KD2#
Bishop feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Strong sprawling to the canvas! Strong rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bishop finish him?! #ROC2#
Strong is rocked!#CL#
Strong gets a clinch.
Oh Strong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop misses with a punch on the inside.
Strong seems to have got his legs back now.
Strong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bishop is defending well.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Bishop gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Strong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strong prevents a body shot from Bishop.
A right handed body shot lands from Bishop.
Strong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bishop is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Strong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop is leaning against Strong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Bishop.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bishop works on Strong's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Bishop. #CUT2#
Jeez, Mark Strong's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T1#
Bishop pushes Strong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Strong wants a takedown but no success here.
Bishop lands a body shot.
Bishop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strongs head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mark Strong's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Keith Bishop!
During a confident post fight interview, Keith Bishop thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Aspire 64: Slice vs Frankels
Date: Jul 30, 2017

#R1##CL#
Odori has closed the distance and engaged Bishop in a clinch.
Bishop is working Odori over against the cage.
Bishop takes a shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Bishop blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bishop.
We've been informed that Bishop has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bishop swings wildly with an uppercut but Odori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Odori backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bishop. #BC2#
Bishop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bon Odori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Odori lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Odori takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Bishop misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Odori misses the target.
Odori misses with a body shot.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Odori fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bishop just manages to avoid it.
Bishop drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bishop takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Bishop tries to clinch up but Odori circles away and keeps his distance.
Odori pushes Bishop away with a front kick.
Odori takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Odori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bishop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Odori stuns Bishop with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Odori scores with a jab. Bishop acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Odori.
Good leg kick by Odori there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Odori.
A lazy left from Odori finds it's target.
Odori will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Odori misses with an uppercut.
Odori lands a nice looking body shot.
Bishop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Odori. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Odori throws a body shot but no joy.
Bishop unleashes a big counter combination but Odori bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bishop blocks a jab.
Bishop misses with a body shot
and Odori counters with a straight right hand.
Odori gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bishop moves out of range of the body kick from Odori.
Odori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bishop takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Odori misses. #CL2#
Bishop takes the fight into the clinch.
Bishop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Odori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bishop lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Odori. #T3#
Odori has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Odori avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Bishop lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Odori.
Odori pushes Bishop back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bishop misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
Odori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Odori prevents a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Odori backwards.
Bishop lands a left hand.
Odori blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop tries a body shot but Odori blocks it.
Bishop swings wildly with an uppercut but Odori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Odori lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bishop lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Bishop.
Bishop works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Odori misses with a punch on the inside.
Odori swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Odori.
Odori lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bishop fails to land.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Odori controls his hands.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Odori.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Odori's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Bishop.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Odori.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bishop.
Odori misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bishop.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as Odori controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Bishop fails to land.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Bon Odori will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
That's time! Odori's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bishop lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Bishop has Odori up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bishop.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
Odori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Odori avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Bishop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bishop lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bishop lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Bishop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Odori ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Odori scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Odori's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bishop connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Odori scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Bishop moves out of range as Odori throws a body kick.
Odori throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bishop! But no joy.
That kick from Odori tenderised Bishop's leg. Bishop is trying to keep his angry face on.
Odori is looking to slow Bishop down with leg kicks.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Odori is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Odori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Odori looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bishop thuds his right hand into Odori's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bishop has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bishop throws a right hand that misses
and Odori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Odori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop. #T2#
Odori is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Odori tries to keep at a distance but Bishop has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Odori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Odori misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
Bishop misses with a punch on the inside.
Bishop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bishop tries a body shot but Odori blocks it.
Odori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Odori's elbow.
Bishop lands with a left to the head.
Bishop lands a nice uppercut.
Bishop misses with some punches.
Bishop tries to work over Odori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bishop lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bishop tries to work over Odori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Odori. #T3#
Bishop blocking some punches.
Odori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bishop working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Odori throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Bishop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bishop takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Odori just misses with a punch to the body.
Odori connects with the punch.
Odori scores with the left hand. Bishop knows he should have avoided that one.
Odori lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bishop sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Odori connects with the punch.
Odori swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Odori needs to keep his hands up - Bishop had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Odori slips under a jab from Bishop.#T4#
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Odori throws a nice looking combination but Bishop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Odori misses with an uppercut.
A lazy left from Odori finds it's target.
Odori takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Odori throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bishop throws a hook but Odori blocks it.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop checks a leg kick.
Bishop throws a series of punches but Odori moves out of range.
Bishop digs a good hook to Odori's body.
Odori misses with a lunging right hand
and Bishop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Bishop misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Keith Bishop will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
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!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Bishop.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Odori.
Odori feints and then cracks Bishop's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bishop down.
Odori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Odori.
Odori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bon Odori is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bishop throws a body shot but no joy.
Odori buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Odori scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bishop doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. Odori moves away and avoids it.
Odori feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bishops jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Odori ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Bishop fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bishop misses with a straight left. #T1#
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Odori manages to avoid it.
Odori went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bishop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bishop tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Odori finds it's way through Bishop's defenses.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Odori.
Odori jabs Bishop right on the nose. Bishop blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
That has opened up Keith Bishop's cut even more.
Odori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Odori lunges at Bishop with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bishop's hand. #CL2#
Bishop gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bishop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Odori.
A hook to the body from Odori.
Bishop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Odori lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bishop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Odori swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Odori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Odori lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Bishop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Odori.
Bishop tries to work over Odori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Odori struggles to land a body shot inside as Bishop controls his hands.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as Odori controls the action.
Bishop lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Odori prevents a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
Odori tries to work over Bishop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Odori gets through Bishop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#
The cut above Keith Bishop's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Odori has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
Odori lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Odori.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Odori's elbow.
Odori lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Odori fails to land.
Odori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bishop's elbow.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Odori blocks an uppercut.
Odori stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Odori gets through Bishop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Odori.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Odori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Odori blocking some punches.
Odori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Odori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Odori.
Odori working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#
Keith Bishop's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T4#
Odori prevents a body shot from Bishop.
Odori throws a head punch that misses.
Odori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Odori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
Odori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 can't find room to land a body shot as Odori controls the action.
Keith Bishop seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bishop prevents a body shot from Odori.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
Odori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Odori makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bishop tries a body shot but Odori blocks it.
Odori swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Odori.
Odori misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bon Odori showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Odori 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bon Odori!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bon Odori made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Aspire 45: Hayes vs Gracie
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Kennamer misses with a right hand
and Bishop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like James Daniel Kennamer has been cut.
Bishop lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bishop slips under a jab from Kennamer.
Kennamer with a poor takedown
and Bishop counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keith Bishop!
Keith Bishop thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 38
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Zaitsev misses with a right hand
and Bishop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bishop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bishop takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Zaitsev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bishop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zaitsev slips a jab from Bishop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaitsev misses with a hook
and Bishop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop throws out a loose jab but Zaitsev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaitsev appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zaitsev misses with a leg kick.
Bishop throws out a counter right but Zaitsev avoids it with no problem.
Zaitsev throws an off balance right hand
and Bishop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been hearing reports that Zaitsev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Bishop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaitsev.
Bishop appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zaitsev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Zaitsev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bishop counters with a straight right hand.
Zaitsev missing with a left hand there. Bishop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zaitsev throws a right hand that misses
and Bishop counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice jab there from Zaitsev.
Dmitri Zaitsev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaitsev moves away from the strike by Bishop.
Zaitsev misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bishop! But no joy.
Zaitsev slips a straight right by Bishop.
We've been informed that Bishop has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T2#
Nice shot by Zaitsev.
A slow jab from Zaitsev misses its intended target.
Zaitsev works Bishop's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop fails to land with a series of punches.
Zaitsev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bishop throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaitsev lands a body shot.
Bishop looks winded!
Zaitsev lands with a nice body punch.
Zaitsev misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Bishop on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zaitsev sizes up Bishop with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#
That has opened up Keith Bishop's cut even more.
Zaitsev scores with a nice strike.#CUT#
The cut above Keith Bishop's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
The fighters circling - Zaitsev throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Zaitsev and Bishop goes tumbling to the canvas! Zaitsev follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Zaitsev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Zaitsev passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zaitsev throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaitsev throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bishop because Zaitsev loaded up on that one.
Zaitsev wants to control the pace but Bishop is squirming around nicely.
Zaitsev throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #T4#
Zaitsev controlling the pace for now.
Zaitsev lands a heavy elbow. #CUT#
Keith Bishop's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Keith Bishop's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dmitri Zaitsev!
Dmitri Zaitsev is the new heavyweight champion!
Dmitri Zaitsev thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 27
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Beefcake misses with a combination
and Bishop counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beefcake thinking.
Beefcake thows a leg kick but Bishop checks it
and Bishop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beefcake misses with a left hand
and Bishop makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Beefcake looks to throw a body kick
and Bishop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bishop lands a nice shot that snaps Beefcake's head back.
Beefcake throws a sloppy head kick
and Bishop counters with a nice uppercut.
Bishop lands a really nice looking cross but Beefcake seems unphased.
Bishop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brutus Beefcake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop digs a good hook to Beefcake's body. #TD#
Beefcake fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bishop sprawls well initially but Beefcake persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bishop preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1#
Beefcake thows a huge punch but Bishop dodges it nicely.
Beefcake has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Beefcake seems to be working for a kimura but Bishop defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beefcake throwing shots but Bishop is blocking nicely.
Beefcake missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beefcake throwing shots but Bishop is blocking nicely.
Bishop avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beefcake.
Beefcake is trying to control the action in half guard but Bishop is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Beefcake missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bishop wants to get back to full guard.
Beefcake is keen to just control but Bishop is a slippery customer.
Beefcake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've been hearing that Beefcake has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Beefcake scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Beefcake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Beefcake trying to control from half guard but Bishop is working away.
Beefcake seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #CUT#
It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Bishop is looking to control Beefcake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bishop avoid being mounted?
Beefcake trying to control from half guard but Bishop is working away.
Beefcake landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3##SUB#
Beefcake looking for a submission but Bishop manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
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.
Beefcake is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Beefcake works over Bishop with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Beefcake's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Beefcake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beefcake throwing strikes from guard but Bishop blocks nicely.
Beefcake cracks Bishop with a solid left hand.
Bishop looking for a sweep. Not yet Bishop, not yet. #T4#
Beefcake throws a strike but Bishop rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Beefcake has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Beefcake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bishop is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Beefcake looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bishop passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bishop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beefcake.
Bishop looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beefcake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bishop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bishop. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Beefcake swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bishop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beefcake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beefcake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bishop dips to his left and cracks Beefcake with an uppercut!
Bishop feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beefcakes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Beefcake throws a leg kick but Bishop sees it coming and moves out of range.
Beefcake shoots and misses
and Bishop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Keith Bishop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bishop closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop lands with a shot to the body.
Bishop lands a lovely overhand right.
Bishop lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Beefcake dives in and grabs Bishop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bishop pushes down on Beefcake's head and hops out.#T1#
Beefcake throws a looping overhand right but Bishop ducks down to avoid it.
Bishop stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Decent striking displayed by Bishop there.
Bishop lands a nice shot that snaps Beefcake's head back.
Beefcake fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brutus Beefcake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beefcake has his takedown stuffed
enabling Bishop to counter with a crisp jab.
Bishop has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Bishop gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Beefcake to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bishop is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Bishop is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop prevents Beefcake from improving his position.
Bishop looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Beefcake wants to control but Bishop is keeping busy. #T3#
Bishop sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Beefcake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bishop pulls his head out easily.
Bishop is controlling the pace. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Beefcake gets full guard.
Bishop is looking to advance position but Beefcake has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Bishop regains half guard.
Beefcake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beefcake throwing shots but Bishop is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bishop scores with a hook.
Bishop bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beefcake's head.
Beefcake misses with a leg kick #KD2#
and Bishop counters with a crisp one two that drops Beefcake! Bishop thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Beefcake to his feet! Beefcake is in big trouble!
Beefcake drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#
Beefcake is rocked!#TD#
Beefcake shoots in and gets a takedown into Bishop's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beefcake throws an elbow that misses. Bishop uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Beefcake's guard. Nice move by Bishop!#REVB#
Beefcake looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Beefcake working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Beefcake wants to control the position but Bishop says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bishop controlling the pace. #SUB#
Beefcake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bishop pulls his head out easily.
Bishop takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Beefcake wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bishop sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Beefcake tries to roll over but Bishop keeps him under control.#SUB#
Beefcake looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bishop is trying to control. Beefcake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Beefcake trying to hold on to Bishop's head to control him but Bishop postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3##SUB#
Beefcake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bishop pulls his head out easily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beefcake looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bishop lands the left hand.
Bishop lands a nice looking body shot.
Brutus Beefcake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beefcake throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bishop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beefcake.
A countering left hand to the body from Bishop misses.
Beefcake swings widly with a right hand
and Bishop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beefcake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bishop makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bishop's corner calls for a 1-2. Bishop obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bishop has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Beefcake is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T4#
Beefcake throws a low kick, looking for Bishop's leg but Bishop calmly moves out of range.
Bishop lands with a right hand.
Bishop lands with a cross.
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!#KD2#
Bishop lands a big right hand that sends Beefcake crashing to the mat! Bishop stays standing though and waves Beefcake back to his feet!
Oh Beefcake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beefcake throws a poor cross that misses
and Bishop counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bishop scores with a body shot.
Beefcake seems to have got his legs back now.
Bishop lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #KD2#
Bishop drops Beefcake with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Beefcake looks back up at him and smiles so Bishop waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Beefcake gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Bishop points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Beefcake wakes up just in time to hear Bishop thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keith Bishop!
During a confident post fight interview, Keith Bishop thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Just Bleed 24
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Bishop blocks the body kick.
Bishop looks to land a left hand but McKenzie moved out of range nicely.
Bishop throws a looping overhand right but McKenzie ducks down to avoid it.
Bishop 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.
McKenzie throws a wild body kick that Bishop sees coming a mile off.
McKenzie throws a big shot that misses.
A solid body kick from McKenzie.
Bishop checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McKenzie defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
McKenzie misses with a low kick.
Bishop throwing a counter right hand but McKenzie manages to avoid it.
McKenzie throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from McKenzie.
McKenzie throws a leg kick
and McKenzie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Touki McKenzie has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bishop throws a looping overhand right but McKenzie ducks down to avoid it.
McKenzie slips under a jab from Bishop.
McKenzie needs to keep his hands up - Bishop had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
McKenzie throws a jab but it's blocked by Bishop.
McKenzie throws the kick towards the body but Bishop avoids it.
Bishop changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McKenzie tried to score with a low kick but Bishop checks it.
Bishop keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bishop avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A quick step to the side and Bishop tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop throws a good cross that connects.
Bishop tries to bum rush McKenzie with a series of wild strikes but McKenzie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bishop punishes McKenzie's body with a nice straight punch.
McKenzie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
That has opened up Touki McKenzie's cut even more.
McKenzie scores with a sloppy right hand. Bishop should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
McKenzie tries to land a body kick
and Bishop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Bishop drops McKenzie with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McKenzie looks back up at him and smiles so Bishop waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
McKenzie is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Touki McKenzie's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McKenzie gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bishop counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keith Bishop!
A victorious Keith Bishop thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DFC 22: Midweek Massacre
Date: Oct 19, 2016

#R1#
Bishop bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vachon's head.#CUT#
It looks like Maurice Vachon has been cut.
Vachon looks to land a right hand but Bishop moved out of range.
Vachon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Vachon.
It looked like Bishop was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vachon.
Vachon misses with an uppercut.
Vachon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bishop counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vachon is looking to clinch but Bishop is avoiding it.
Bishop scores with a hook.#TD2#
Vachon feints and as Bishop raises his hands in defense, Vachon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vachon throws a strike but Bishop rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Vachon has his hands on Bishop's head, controlling the position.
Vachon wants to sweep but no luck.
Vachon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at True North Fight Team. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop controlling from the top position. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vachon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bishop 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.
Vachon being controlled here, momentarily.
Vachon wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vachon pulls Bishop in close to prevent any damage.
Bishop stopping the sweep attempt from Vachon.
Bishop postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bishop lunges at Vachon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vachon's hand.
Vachon shoots in for a takedown but Bishop shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Vachon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bishop trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bishop holds on and takes a little breather.
Vachon sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vachon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vachon trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vachon passes Bishop's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vachon 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.
Vachon throwing shots but Bishop is blocking nicely.
Bishop won't allow Vachon to pass to mount.
Bishop blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vachon.
Vachon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vachon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vachon stalling.
Vachon passes to full mount! #T4#
Vachon throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Vachon with the ground and pound from mount.
Bishop is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vachon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bishop hang on?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vachon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vachon looking to control but Bishop is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bishop tries to get out of the position.
Bishop regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Vachon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maurice Vachon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Vachon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bishop napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Who's going to make the next move?
Vachon tries to move to mount but Bishop blocks the move with his legs.
Bishop knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vachon on the ground.
Bishop tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vachon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vachon is chipping away with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vachon controlling the position.
Bishop wants to control but Vachon postures up.#T1#
Vachon trying to control the position but Bishop is working away.
Vachon creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bishop takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bishop is not content to let Vachon control the position.
Vachon landing strikes.
Vachon scoring with punches and elbows.
Vachon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vachon tries to score with some ground and pound. Bishop controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Vachon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bishop, who protects the arm well.
Vachon scores with punches from side control. #T2#
Vachon is chipping away with strikes.
Vachon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Vachon tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Vachon grinds an elbow into Bishop's temple.
Vachon scores with punches from side control.
Vachon is looking to take a break and control but Bishop is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Check out the look on Vachon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The strikes coming from Vachon are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Vachon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bishop is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bishop prevents Vachon from moving into mount.
Bishop is not content to let Vachon control the position.
Bishop dodges the ground and pound from Vachon.
Vachon cracks Bishop with a big right hand but Bishop just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Vachon working the ground and pound but Bishop is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vachon working the body and head with strikes.
Bishop parries the strikes from Vachon easily there. Vachon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bishop to escape.
Bishop defending against the ground and pound.
Bishop parries the strikes from Vachon easily there. Vachon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bishop to escape. #T4#
Vachon controls the position.
Vachon trying to control the position but Bishop is working away.
Vachon tries to advance to mount but Bishop denies him.
Vachon misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bishop managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Vachon.
Vachon in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Vachon creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bishop sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Vachon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maurice Vachon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Bishop lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #TD2#
Vachon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bishop manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vachon tries to free his leg and advance position but Bishop is retaining full guard.
Bishop keeping moving, preventing Vachon from controlling successfully.
Vachon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bishop will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vachon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vachon landing with the ground and pound.
Maurice Vachon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vachon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Bishop utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vachon trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Bishop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vachon wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vachon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Vachon clinches.
Still in the clinch, Bishop scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as Vachon controls the action.
Vachon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bishop blocks a body shot from Vachon. #T2#
Vachon misses with a punch to the body.
Vachon looking for a takedown.
Vachon is working Bishop over against the cage.
Vachon blocks an uppercut.
Vachon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bishop works on Vachon's body with a couple of short punches.
Bishop lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vachon.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as Vachon controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
Vachon tries to score a body lock takedown but Bishop shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Keith Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Vachon.
Bishop gets underhooks to prevent Vachon's takedown attempt.
Vachon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bishop to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bishop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Vachon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vachon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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!
Vachon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Vachon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vachon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vachon keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Bishop controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vachon wants to sweep here but Bishop controlling him for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vachon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Keith Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by Vachon.
And Vachon tries to counter it with a takedown but Bishop pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bishop enables Vachon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bishop manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vachon wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
Vachon throws a big elbow that misses.
Vachon works over Bishop with some ground and pound from guard.
Vachon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vachon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vachon postures up and lands a big shot to Bishop's brow.
Bishop has momentary wrist control but Vachon slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Maurice Vachon just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Maurice Vachon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Bishop throws a body punch but Vachon moves out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Vachon misses the body punch
and Bishop counters with a left to the body.
Vachon tries for a takedown but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Vachon.
Bishop moves out of range of the strikes.
Vachon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A lazy left from Bishop finds it's target.
Vachon misses with a body shot
and Bishop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Vachon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bishop to the ground. Vachon is now in Bishop's guard.
Vachon wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
Vachon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vachon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Vachon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vachon trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Vachon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vachon passes into half guard.
Vachon thows a huge punch but Bishop dodges it nicely.
Vachon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
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.
Nice strikes from Vachon there.
Vachon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vachon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vachon slips a nice elbow through Bishop's hands, connecting with Bishop's forehead.
Vachon trying to control the action but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Vachon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vachon trying to control from half guard but Bishop is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Bishop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vachon.
Vachon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Bishop misses the target.
Vachon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vachon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bishop connects with a jab.
Bishop displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vachon.
Bishop is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
No luck for Vachon with that takedown attempt.
Keith Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Vachon.
Vachon missing with a left hand there. Bishop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vachon is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vachon lands a nice looking body shot.
Bishop cracks Vachon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vachon doesn't manage to clinch there - Bishop circles away.
Nice shot by Bishop.#T4#
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vachon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Vachon.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keith Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Vachon lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop throws a looping overhand right but Vachon ducks down to avoid it.
Vachon blocks a jab.
Vachon misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Vachon.
Vachon misses with an uppercut. Bishop saw that one coming.
Vachon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bishop sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vachon somewhat.
Bishop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bishop lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Keith Bishop will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Vachon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vachon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Vachon misses with a hook to the body
and Bishop counters with a stiff right hand.
Vachon misses with a hook. Bishop ducked under it nicely.
Bishop connects with a nice looking jab.
Vachon jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Vachon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bishop is refusing to be controlled, as Vachon sits in half guard.
Vachon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vachon throwing shots but Bishop is blocking nicely. #T1#
Bishop is looking for a sweep. Vachon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Bishop is defending against the submission attempts here by Vachon.
Vachon wants to free his trapped foot but Bishop is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vachon throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bishop to regain full guard.
Vachon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bishop works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vachon wants to pass the guard but Bishop is keeping the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bishop is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vachon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bishop is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vachon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Vachon misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Bishop counter with a right hand.
Vachon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Vachon.
Vachon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bishop lands a really nice looking cross but Vachon seems unphased.
Bishop scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vachon in his tracks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vachon or perhaps it was just good defense by Bishop, which made it look bad.
Bishop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Bishop swings for the body but Vachon moves out of range.
Vachon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bishop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vachon slips under a jab from Bishop.
Vachon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Vachon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bishop.
Vachon darts in trying to clinch
letting Bishop counter with a right hand.
Vachon moves away from the strike by Bishop.
Vachon scores with a nice strike.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Vachon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Vachon.
Maurice Vachon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop with a nice cross.
Vachon throws a body shot but no joy.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on Vachon's shoulder, as Vachon tries to avoid the shot.
Bishop lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vachon.
Bishop lands the left hand.
Vachon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vachon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bishop as he jumps to the side.
Vachon takes one on the button.
Bishop throws a body shot but no joy.
Bishop throws a lazy right hand but Vachon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Bishop showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vachon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Maurice Vachon!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Maurice Vachon!

Maurice Vachon wins by majority decision! Maurice Vachon retains his heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Maurice Vachon made sure he mentioned KnockOut, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: DFC 19: Revival
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Yurevich lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yurevich takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yurevich scores with a leg kick.
Bishop cracks Yurevich with a good jab.
Yurevich swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
Yurevich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bishop counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Yurevich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yurevich takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bishop scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yurevich doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bishop has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop lands with a straight right. Yurevich didn't see that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Bishop. Beautiful body shot.
Yurevich misses with a kick to the body
and Bishop counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bishop scores with a hook to the body. Yurevich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yurevich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bishop's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yurevich under the eye.#T1#
Yurevich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bishop jabs Yurevich right on the nose. Yurevich blinks but takes it well.
Yurevich throws a body shot but no joy.
Bishop lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#
Yurevich is rocked!
Yurevich misses with a body punch
and Bishop counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keith Bishop!
A relieved looking Keith Bishop thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DFC 16 : ADAMS VS BATISHA
Date: Aug 14, 2016

#R1#
Bishop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Of Gulet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Of Gulet! #CL2#
Bishop drives through and clinches with Of Gulet against the cage.
Nice body punch from Of Gulet - that landed with a thud.
Bishop lands a nice uppercut.
Of Gulet lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Of Gulet avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Of Gulet with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Of Gulet is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bishop is defending well for now.
Of Gulet gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bishop misses with some punches.
Of Gulet using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bishop has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Of Gulet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Of Gulet struggles to land a body shot inside as Bishop controls his hands.
Bishop blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by Of Gulet.
Of Gulet connects with a knee to the head.
Bishop working aggressively here.
Of Gulet stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Of Gulet's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by Of Gulet.
Bishop lands a shot to the body.
Of Gulet tries to throw a body punch but Bishop avoids it by throwing Of Gulet back against the cage.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as Of Gulet controls the action.
Of Gulet working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#
That has opened up Keith Bishop's cut even more.
Of Gulet lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bishop looks winded!
Of Gulet lands an elbow just above Bishop 's eye. #CUT#
The cut above Keith Bishop's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Of Gulet lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
Keith Bishop's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Keith Bishop's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Letho Of Gulet!
During a confident post fight interview, Letho Of Gulet thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DFC 15: Reid vs. Hunt
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Bishop scores with a nice strike.#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Ceronne has been cut.#CL#
Bishop clinches up with Ceronne and pushes him back against the cage.
Bishop lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bishop.
Bishop lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bishop prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ceronne wants a takedown but no success here.
Bishop lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bishop lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Bishop.
A short left from Bishop.
A left hand lands to the body for Bishop.
Ceronne looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ceronne looks winded!
Bishop scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#
That has opened up Alexander Ceronne's cut even more.
A short left from Bishop.
Bishop lands a body punch.
Bishop cracks Ceronne with a nice body shot.
Bishop lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bishop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ceronnes head.
Bishop lands with a light punch inside.
Bishop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Bishop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bishop lands a big right hand that drops Ceronne! The killer instinct kicks in and Bishop finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bishop!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Bishop!
A relieved looking Keith Bishop thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Stomp-a-thon 65
Date: Jun 18, 2016

#R1#
Bishop fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bishop throws a body shot but no joy.
Mascagni throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
Mascagni connects with a jab.
Bishop throws a hook to the side of Mascagni's head but Mascagni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mascagni throws a big shot that misses.
Mascagni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bishop jabs Mascagni right on the nose. Mascagni blinks but takes it well.
Bishop comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mascagni doesn't seem bothered though.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mascagni.
Mascagni takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Bishop checks a low kick from Mascagni.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mascagni.
Mascagni feints the counter takedown.
Bishop 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 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mascagni.
Nice body punch from Bishop.
Bishop swats away the attempt to clinch by Mascagni.
Mascagni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bishop.#CL#
Bishop rushes Mascagni and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bishop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mascagni backwards.
Mascagni digs a right hand into Bishop's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bishop's gas tank.
Bishop cracks Mascagni with a nice body shot.
Bishop lands with a short shot to the head.
Bishop prevents a body shot from Mascagni. #T2#
Bishop scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Bishop - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mascagni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bishop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mascagni working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mascagni lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bishop works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bishop lands a right hand.
Bishop scores with a shot to the side of Mascagni's head. #ROC#
Mascagni is rocked!
Mascagni looks winded!
Bishop dips a shoulder and cracks Mascagni with a mighty uppercut! Mascagni falls back against the cage and Bishop unloads with a barrage of strikes! Mascagni is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bishop screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Bishop!
Our winner, Keith Bishop, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Stomp-a-thon 60
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1#
Bishop throws a hook to the side of Bbris's head but Bbris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Bbris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Bbris has been working on his elbows in the gym.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bishop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Bbris controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bbris - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right hook to the body lands for Bishop.
Bbris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bishop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bbris backwards.
Bbris is trying to break the clinch but Bishop has him pressed against the cage.
Bbris can't break the clinch. #BC#
Bbris breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bbris back to the cage. Bishop follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bishop swings widly with a right hand
and Bbris counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Bishop cracks Bbris with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Bbris rushes Bishop and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bbris is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1##BC#
Bbris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bbris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bishop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bishop cracks Bbris on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Bbris falls backwards against the cage. Bishop follows up with more strikes that drop Bbris to his knees. Bishop keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Bbris! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Bishop!
A victorious Keith Bishop thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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