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Event: TR12: FW GP ROUND 1     
Date:   Feb 29, 2020
#R1#
Bishop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tzien throws out the jab.
Tzien's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bishop connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tzien scrambles back to his feet.
Tzien looking to land some kicks to the body here.
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.
Tzien blocks the body kick.
Bishop scores with a shot to the body.
Tzien on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bishop throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tzien stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tzien checks a leg kick nicely.
Bishop throws a big shot that misses.
Tzien takes one to the side of the head.
Tzien feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bishop's calf.
Bishop moves away from the strike by Tzien.
Bishop moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tzien chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bishop takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tzien misses the jab.
Tzien slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Tzien.
Tzien attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bishop is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tzien fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bishop.
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.#T1#
Bishop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tzien.
Tzien scores with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Bishop lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tzien doesn't seem phased though.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Tzien is just out of range.
Tzien pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tzien misses with a looping left.
Tzien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Tzien is just out of range.
Bishop lands with an uppercut that bounces Tzien off the ropes and back into range.
Bishop connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tzien momentarily.
Bishop connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tzien momentarily.
A lazy body kick from Bishop
and Tzien cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tzien manages to avoid it.
A cross from Bishop lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop throws the left hand but Tzien avoids the punch easily.
Tzien avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bishop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tzien.
Tzien throws a hook but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop with a jab.#T2#
Bishop takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bishop lands a jab.
Bishop looks to land a left hand but Tzien moved out of range nicely.
Tzien takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tzien misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop misses the jab.
Bishop scores with a nice right hand.
Tzien lands a nice looking body shot.
Tzien misses with a low kick as Bishop jumps back.
Bishop lands a leg kick that knocks Tzien off balance momentarily.
Bishop is looking to chop away at Tzien's legs.
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bishop missing with a left hand there. Tzien was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tzien is looking to score with low kicks.
Tzien ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tzien lands an overhand right.
Tzien catches Bishop with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bishop throws a head kick but Tzien moves out of range.
Tzien throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Tzien is just out of range.
Bishop is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Tzien avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bishop lands a jab to Tzien's midsection.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tzien checks a leg kick nicely.
Bishop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tzien.
Tzien dips to his left and cracks Bishop with an uppercut!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tzien. Bishop shrugs it off though.
Tzien looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Bishop misses with an uppercut.
Bishop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tzien.
Bishop misses with a head kick.
Good work by Tzien as he checks the leg kick.
Bishop walks into a stiff left hand from Tzien.
Tzien rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bishop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bishop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bishop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tzien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bishop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tzien throws a hook but Bishop avoids it easily.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Tzien.
Bishop lands with an overhand left.#T4#
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 sloppy right hand. Tzien should have avoided that one.
Bishop throws a hook to the side of Tzien's head but Tzien sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bishop scores with a push kick.
Bishop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bishop throws the left hand but Tzien avoids the punch easily.
Bishop ducks right into an uppercut from Tzien.
Tzien misses with a wild body shot.
Tzien swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bishop lands with a straight right. Tzien didn't see that one coming.
Bishop throws a good cross that connects.
Tzien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bishop.
Jackson Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tzien ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bishop throws a body punch but Tzien moves out of range.
Tzien lands a glancing blow to the side of Bishop's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tzien on the side of the head.
Bishop slips under a jab from Tzien.
It looked like Bishop was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tzien.
Tzien connects with an inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Bishop.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Bishop dominated that round.
That's time! Bishop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bishop misses with an uppercut.
Tzien moves away from the strike by Bishop.
Bishop slips under a jab.
Bishop looks to land a body kick but Tzien moved away.
Bishop throws a lazy uppercut
and Tzien counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bishop checks a leg kick.
Tzien throws a head kick that misses.
Bishop plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tzien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Bishop cracks the inside of Tzien's front leg.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tzien 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.
Tzien dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Tzien throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bishop tries to score with a low kick but Tzien moves his leg out of the way.
Tzien feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzien misses with a leg kick.
Bishop throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bishop scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Tzien.
Tzien avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Tzien moves out of range of the leg kick from Bishop.
Tzien is looking to chop away at Bishop's legs.
Bishop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tzien.
Bishop misses with a kick to the body
letting Tzien counter with a right hand.
Tzien throws out a leg kick but Bishop moves out of range and Tzien only half commits.
Bishop swings widly with a right hand
and Tzien counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jackson Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Tzien looks to land a right hand but Bishop moved out of range.
Bishop takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tzien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Bishop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Tzien misses.
Bishop tests Tzien's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tzien misses with a low kick.
Bishop throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tzien.
A slow jab from Bishop misses its intended target.
Tzien swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tzien drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tzien throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bishop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bishop, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tzien. Tzien obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Tzien slips a straight right by Bishop.
Tzien has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bishop connects with a crisp jab.
Tzien works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bishop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tzien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bishop throws a body punch but Tzien moves out of range.
Bishop fakes the leg kick and cracks Tzien in the body.
Bishop misses with a right hand
and Tzien counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bishop misses with a looping right.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by Tzien.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tzien! But no joy.
Bishop slips a straight right by Tzien.
Bishop wants to land a leg kick but Tzien is out of range.
Tzien lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bishop's sensitive parts.
Bishop connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tzien momentarily.
Bishop walks into a stiff left hand from Tzien.
Bishop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tzien was well out of range. Poor timing from Bishop.
Tzien throws out a counter right but Bishop avoids it with no problem.
Bishop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bishop stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bishop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Bishop blocks a leg kick.
Bishop is looking to chop away at Tzien's legs.
Bishop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tzien moves out of range of the strikes.
Tzien throws a body shot but no joy.
Tzien misses the shot to the body.
Tzien tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bishop is able to avoid easily.
Tzien throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bishop is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tzien pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bishop looks to land a right hand but Tzien moved out of range.
A jab lands there for Bishop.
Bishop takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tzien connects with a body shot that sends Bishop's belly button to the back.
Bishop scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tzien in his tracks.
Good shot there by Bishop.
Bishop missing with a left hand there. Tzien was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tzien throws a wild body kick that Bishop sees coming a mile off.
Tzien moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop looks to land a right hand but Tzien moved out of range.
Tzien throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Bishop misses.
Bishop connects with a solid leg kick.
Bishop checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bishop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bishop works Tzien's body with a nice hook.
Tzien misses the jab.
Bishop on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bishop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tzien.
Bishop lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bishop's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tzien under the eye.
Tzien moves out of range of the strikes.
Bishop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bishop thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop throws a big shot that misses.
Bishop on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tzien. Tzien obviously looking to wear him down.
Tzien looks to land a right hand but Bishop moved out of range.
It appears Bishop was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bishop is looking to score with low kicks.
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 Jackson Bishop will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bishop throws a hook but Tzien avoids it easily.
Tzien wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tzien throws a lazy right hand but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bishop misses with a hook. Tzien ducked under it nicely.
Tzien looks for the body kick but Bishop saw that one coming.
Tzien jabs Bishop to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tzien takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slow jab from Tzien misses its intended target.
Tzien avoids the body shot from Bishop.
The fighters circling - Bishop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tzien scores with a nice right hand.
Tzien tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bishop is able to avoid easily.
Bishop lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzien looks to throw the jab but Bishop is out of range.
Bishop feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bishop looks to throw the jab but Tzien is out of range.
A left lands for Tzien.
Tzien tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tzien bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bishop cracks Tzien with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Tzien.
Bishop lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tzien keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bishop's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tzien under the eye.
Bishop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bishop throws a body punch but Tzien moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bishop. That's going to slow Tzien down.
Tzien connects with a nice looking jab.
Bishop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bishop connects with a high kick.
Tzien is looking to clinch.
Tzien misses with a low kick.
Bishop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tzien.
Bishop connects with a leg kick. Tzien looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bishop lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tzien misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Tzien.
Hratch Tzien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tzien throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Tzien pushes Bishop away with a front kick.
Bishop staying out of range there.
Bishop bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tzien's head backwards.
Tzien takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bishop fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tzien checks it well.
Tzien throws a leg kick which misses Bishop's front leg but catches the back leg as Bishop tries to avoid it.
Bishop swings for the body but Tzien moves out of range.
Bishop lands a slapping body shot.
Tzien on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bishop. Bishop obviously looking to wear him down.
Tzien looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bishop scores with a jab. Tzien acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tzien steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Tzien throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bishop looks to throw the jab but Tzien is out of range.
Good work by Bishop as he checks the leg kick.
Tzien takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Tzien slips a jab from Bishop.
Tzien takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tzien moves away.
Tzien lands with a shot to the body.
Tzien uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bishop.
Nice defenses there by Tzien.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bishop, as that shot connected.
Bishop lands an overhand right.
Tzien pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bishop is out of range and Tzien settles back down.
Bishop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tzien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tzien throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tzien avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tzien throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tzien connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tzien throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bishop connects with a body shot.
Bishop scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Bishop throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Tzien takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Tzien misses with an uppercut. Bishop saw that one coming.
Tzien connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bishop lands with a nice body punch.
Bishop moves away from the strike by Tzien.
Bishop slips a straight right by Tzien.
Bishop swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tzien counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bishop checks a leg kick nicely.
Bishop explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tzien misses with a looping right.
Bishop stuns Tzien with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bishop connects with a solid leg kick.
Tzien fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tzien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A lazy left from Bishop finds it's target.
Tzien is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Bishop!

Jackson Bishop decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Hratch Tzien had this to say: '{]}[{]}[{}]{[}]{[}'.

 

Event: TWGC 28 (135lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Feb 05, 2020

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jackson Bishop (ranked 303 p4p, 42 weight class) and Hakeem Oki (ranked 1691 p4p, 40 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bishop might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Skepta - Top Boy. Hakeem Oki told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!




178 cm
32 yrs
148 lbs



170 cm
39 yrs
123 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jackson Bishop! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hakeem Oki!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Oki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Bishop successfully pulls guard.
Oki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Bishop's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

Bishop working for a triangle but Oki defends it easily.
Bishop working a defensive guard here.

Bishop throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Bishop working for a triangle but Oki defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bishop throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bishop is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Oki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bishop is keeping the position for now.
Oki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bishop (0) vs (3) Oki
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oki is staying tight to Bishop's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Oki working away.
Bishop is being controlled here.
Bishop tries to bench press Oki off him but Oki keeps the position.
Oki wants to take a breather but Bishop manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Oki.

Bishop looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Bishop looking for a guillotine here but Oki defends easily.

Bishop looking for subs off his back but Oki has passed one foot through into half guard.
Oki sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop tries to get to full guard but Oki has control of the leg.
Oki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Oki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bishop knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bishop wants to control but Oki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Oki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bishop knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Oki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Bishop actively working from the bottom here.

Bishop is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oki pulls his head out easily.
Oki trying to control from Bishop's half guard. Bishop has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Bishop looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bishop looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bishop looking to control.
Oki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Oki wants to pass the guard but Bishop is keeping the position.
Oki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Oki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bishop (0) vs (6) Oki

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is not content to let Oki control the position.
Bishop is letting Oki control him for a moment.
Oki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bishop keeps working.
Bishop is looking for a sweep.
Bishop is working hard here to advance position.
Bishop manages to get back to half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Oki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bishop (0) vs (9) Oki
Bishop tries to hold on but Oki pushes him away.
Oki controlling the position easily from mount.
Oki is continuing to stall.
Bishop is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Oki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bishop is working to get back to half guard.
Oki controlling the position easily from mount.
Oki trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Oki avoids the attempt from Bishop to control.
Oki with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Bishop wants to hold on but Oki pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oki looking to control but Bishop is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bishop tries to lock up and control but Oki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oki controlling the position easily from mount.
Oki trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bishop gets back to half guard.
Oki controlling the action here.
Bishop won't allow Oki to pass to mount.
Oki is looking to pass Bishop's guard but actually Bishop recovers to full guard.
Oki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bishop wants to sweep here but Oki controlling him for the moment.
Oki wants to pass the guard but Bishop is keeping the position.
Oki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bishop is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bishop keeping full guard, as Oki tries to pass.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Oki wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.

Bishop looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bishop has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Oki has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bishop (0) vs (12) Oki
Bishop is looking for a sweep.
Oki wants to control but Bishop is keeping him busy.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oki slows the pace down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oki wins on points by 12 to 0.
Hakeem Oki took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

 

Event: TR4: CAMARA VS. SAADES     
Date:   Dec 28, 2019
#R1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bishop, right into the meat.
Bishop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fu Tu.
Bishop motions for Fu Tu to come forward. Bishop throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fu Tu throws a body shot but no joy.
Bishop doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fu Tu counters with a straight right hand.
Bishop moves out of range as Fu Tu strikes.
Fu Tu tries a head kick but it misses.
Fu Tu blocks a low kick nicely.
Bishop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fu Tu.
Bishop goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bishop throws a lazy right hand but Fu Tu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fu Tu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bishop defends it well.
Fu Tu tries a head kick but it misses.
Bishop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu tries a quick counter leg kick but Bishop is wise to it.
Fu Tu throws a sloppy head kick and Bishop moves out of range easily.
Bishop wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fu Tu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bishop thumps Fu Tu with a low kick.#T1#
Fu Tu misses with an uppercut
and Bishop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fu Tu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bishop.
Nice defenses there by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu throws a looping overhand right but Bishop ducks down to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bishop or perhaps it was just good defense by Fu Tu, which made it look bad.
An inside leg kick lands from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu misses with a body kick.
Bishop throws a push kick but Fu Tu slaps the foot to one side.
Fu Tu 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.
Fu Tu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fu Tu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bishop is out of range.
Bishop looks to land a right hand but Fu Tu moved out of range.
Fu Tu throws the kick towards the body but Bishop avoids it.
Fu Tu fakes the leg kick and cracks Bishop in the body.
A good leg kick by Bishop.
Fu Tu misses with a low kick. #T2#
Fu Tu misses with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fu Tu misses with a few strikes there.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fu Tu manages to avoid it.
Bishop sets himself, and Fu Tu steps forward looking for the clinch! Bishop avoids it this time.
Fu Tu looks to land a body kick but Bishop moved away.
Bishop lands a jab to the nose.
Fu Tu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bishop moves away.
Fu Tu has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Fu Tu throws a jab but it's blocked by Bishop.
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.
Fu Tu ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Fu Tu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bishop looks for the body kick but Fu Tu saw that one coming.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Fu Tu.
A quick step to the side and Bishop tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Bishop misses its intended target.
Bishop lands a nice looking body shot.
Bishop uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fu Tu has time to react.
Fu Tu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bishop works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fu Tu works over Bishop's head and body with a nice combination.#T3##TD#
Fu Tu gets caught napping as Bishop dives in and scores a takedown. Fu Tu manages to retain guard.
Fu Tu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fu Tu is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bishop has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bishop slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu is looking to control Bishop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fu Tu avoid being mounted?
Fu Tu is refusing to be controlled, as Bishop sits in half guard.
Bishop trying to mount his opponent but Fu Tu defends it.
Fu Tu manages to get to full guard.
Bishop tries to free his leg and advance position but Fu Tu is retaining full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Fu Tu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bishop defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fu Tu is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Bishop has his foot on Fu Tu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fu Tu works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Bishop had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fu Tu defends it easily.
Fu Tu throws a big elbow that misses.
Fu Tu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bishop's guard.
Bishop has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fu Tu is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fu Tu in particular looking to stall.
Bishop avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fu Tu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shi Fu Tu will probably get the nod.
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#
Nice takedown defense from Fu Tu. No joy for Bishop on that attempt.
Fu Tu tried to score with a low kick but Bishop checks it.
A big left from Bishop misses.
And Fu Tu tries to counter it with a takedown but Bishop pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fu Tu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bishop throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fu Tu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Bishop dives in and scores a takedown into Fu Tu's guard.
Bishop stopping the sweep attempt from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bishop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fu Tu is keeping the position for now.
Bishop preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fu Tu controlling the position.
Bishop trying to control but Fu Tu is working from the bottom.
Bishop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fu Tu is keeping the position for now.
Bishop is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Bishop preventing the sweep.
Bishop is pushing down on Fu Tu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fu Tu is fighting to maintain full guard but Bishop has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fu Tu keeping control of the position.
Fu Tu is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Bishop seems content to control.
Fu Tu wants to improve his position but Bishop is controlling well.
Fu Tu is trying to maintain the position but Bishop is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fu Tu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson Bishop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bishop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fu Tu is keeping the position for now.
Fu Tu wants to sweep here but Bishop controlling him for the moment. #T2##SUB2#
Fu Tu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fu Tu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fu Tu is looking to sweep but instead, Bishop has passed into half guard.
Bishop uses his free foot to push down on Fu Tu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fu Tu. #SUB#
Bishop looking to secure an arm triangle but Fu Tu defends it well.
Fu Tu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Fu Tu tries to control Bishop's head but Bishop pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Fu Tu is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Jackson Bishop!
Jackson Bishop bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: TR1: BOAGRIUS VS. MULLER     
Date:   Nov 30, 2019
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Bishop.
Jab by Bishop.
Experiment Il fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bishop throws a quick counter kick to the body but Experiment Il avoids it.
Bishop takes a swing at Experiment Il's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Experiment Il darts in and clinches Bishop up against the ropes.
Bishop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Experiment Il looking to throw knees to the head but Bishop is blocking nicely.
A short right from Experiment Il.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Experiment Il breaks the clinch.
Bishop fakes the leg kick and cracks Experiment Il in the body.
Experiment Il throws a head kick but Bishop moves out of range.
Experiment Il misses with a looping left.
Experiment Il keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bishop attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bishop defending well as Experiment Il loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop moves out of range as Experiment Il strikes.
Bishop appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Experiment Il throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Experiment Il tries to clinch up but Bishop circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Experiment Il does a little dance to reset his feet.
Experiment Il throws a hook but Bishop avoids it easily.
Jab from Experiment Il.#T1#
Bishop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bishop shoots in for a double leg but Experiment Il sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bishop thows a body kick. Experiment Il tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Experiment Il's coach down at Secret Lab was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Experiment Il's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bishop lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bishop avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bishop. That's going to slow Experiment Il down.
Finnish Experiment Il is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bishop wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Experiment Il misses with a hook.
Bishop lands a right hook to the body.
Bishop misses with a kick to the body
enabling Experiment Il to counter with a crisp jab.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Experiment Il sprawls well. Experiment Il wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bishop gets slowly back to his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Experiment Il, right into the meat.
Bishop is looking to wear down Experiment Il with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bishop throws a sloppy body shot
and Experiment Il counters with a one-two 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!
Experiment Il on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bishop. Bishop obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Bishop.#T2#
Experiment Il misses with a lunging right hand
and Bishop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Experiment Il throws a jab but it's blocked by Bishop.
Bishop throws the kick towards the body but Experiment Il avoids it.
Experiment Il moves away from the strike by Bishop.
Jackson Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Experiment Il.
Experiment Il closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Experiment Il is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bishop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Experiment Il.#TD#
Experiment Il gets caught flat footed, as Bishop shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Experiment Il is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bishop passes into half guard. #T3##SUB#
Bishop is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Experiment Il is just riding it out for now. Bishop eventually gives up the hold.
Experiment Il wants to control but Bishop is keeping busy.
Bishop wants to free his trapped foot but Experiment Il is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Experiment Il regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Experiment Il manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bishop manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Bishop controls Experiment Il momentarily but Experiment Il frees himself.
Bishop looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Bishop looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Experiment Il passes into side control.
Experiment Il controls the position from side control.
Bishop is looking to regain half guard here but Experiment Il keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Finnish Experiment Il will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Experiment Il lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bishop at a distance.
Bishop lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Experiment Il at a distance.
Experiment Il takes one to the chin there.
Bishop connects with a body shot.
Experiment Il pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bishop throws a body shot but no joy.
Bishop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bishop dives in and grabs Experiment Il's left leg, looking for a takedown. Experiment Il pushes down on Bishop's head and hops out.
Experiment Il steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Experiment Il throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bishop.
Bishop blocks a head kick by Experiment Il.
Bishop throws a leg kick that is checked
and Experiment Il counters with a body kick.
Experiment Il misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a hook to the body
and Experiment Il counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Experiment Il.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Bishop misses its intended target.
Experiment Il steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bishop checks a low kick from Experiment Il.
Bishop scores with a jab to the body.
Experiment Il is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Experiment Il waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
Bishop wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bishop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Bishop.
Experiment Il throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bishop throws a counter high kick but Experiment Il was just alert enough to avoid it.
Experiment Il scores with a nice right hand.
Experiment Il lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bishop blocks a head kick by Experiment Il.
A combination from Experiment Il does no damage.
The crowd cheers as Bishop lands an impressive looking overhand right. Experiment Il doesn't seem phased though.
Bishop tried to score with a low kick but Experiment Il checks it.
Experiment Il blocks a head kick by Bishop.
Bishop scores with a hook to the body. Experiment Il takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Experiment Il throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bishop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment Il chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bishop can pounce on him.
Experiment Il throws a solid leg kick but Bishop takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Experiment Il.
Bishop chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Bishop takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Experiment Il misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Bishop on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Bishop finds it's target.
Experiment Il 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 connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Experiment Il's hands.
Bishop throws a shot to the body.
Bishop connects with a nice looking jab.
Experiment Il throws a leg kick
and Bishop makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Experiment Il lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bishop connects with an inside leg kick.
Experiment Il pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Experiment Il's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bishop throws a leg kick that misses.
Bishop lands a jab.
Experiment Il takes one on the button.#T3#
Bishop looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheers as Bishop lands an impressive looking overhand right. Experiment Il doesn't seem phased though.
Bishop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bishop throws a body punch but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Experiment Il wants to slow Bishop down by chopping away at his legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bishop.
Experiment Il jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bishop moves out of range as Experiment Il strikes.
Experiment Il misses the shot to the body.
Bishop cracks the inside of Experiment Il's front leg.
Bishop tries to work over Experiment Il's front leg with a kick but Experiment Il checks it.
Experiment Il throws out a counter right but Bishop avoids it with no problem.
Nice shot lands for Bishop.
Bishop throws a low kick but Experiment Il avoids it.
Experiment Il avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bishop digs a good hook to Experiment Il's body.
Bishop takes one to the side of the head.
Good work by Experiment Il as he checks the leg kick.
Experiment Il needs to keep his hands up - Bishop had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment Il pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bishop back to the ropes. Experiment Il follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC2#
Bishop is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jackson Bishop has been cut.
Experiment Il throws a quick inside leg kick.
Experiment Il throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bishop getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bishop shoots in looking for a takedown. Experiment Il tries to sprawl out of it but Bishop keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Experiment Il manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Bishop closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Experiment Il did well to prevent Bishop getting side control.
Experiment Il is trying to get back to full guard.
Bishop wants to free his trapped foot but Experiment Il is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Bishop is working for a kimura but Experiment Il is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Bishop dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jackson 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bishop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bishop connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bishop cracks the inside of Experiment Il's front leg.
Experiment Il throws the left hand but Bishop avoids the punch easily.
Bishop tried to counter with a leg kick but Experiment Il avoided it.
Experiment Il ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bishop moves away.
Bishop with a hook.
Experiment Il displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bishop throws out the jab.
Jackson Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bishop misses with a looping right.
Bishop scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment Il manages to avoid it.
Bishop throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop blocks a leg kick.
Bishop throws a body kick that misses
and Experiment Il counters with a stiff right hand.
Bishop moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bishop throws out a leg kick but Experiment Il moves out of range and Bishop only half commits.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Experiment Il throws a head kick but Bishop moves out of range. #T1#
Bishop sizes up Experiment Il with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Experiment Il lands a jab to the head.
Bishop finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bishop connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A telegraphed right hand from Experiment Il misses the target.
A bone on bone clash there as Bishop blocks the leg kick.
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 misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Experiment Il.
Experiment Il takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Experiment Il.
Bishop shoots and misses
and Experiment Il counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheers as Experiment Il lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bishop doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Experiment Il throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bishop motions for Experiment Il to come forward. Bishop throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bishop throws a sloppy head kick and Experiment Il moves out of range easily. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Experiment Il does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Experiment Il misses.
Experiment Il throws a lazy right hand but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bishop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Experiment Il walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bishop connects with an inside leg kick.
Bishop defending well as Experiment Il loads up on a big left hand.
Experiment Il has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bishop.
Bishop misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Experiment Il connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Experiment Il misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bishop finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Experiment Il throws a front kick aimed at Bishop's knee but Bishop avoids it well.
Bishop is looking to counter punch.
Bishop connects with a leg kick. Experiment Il looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Experiment Il scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bishop throws a wild body kick that Experiment Il sees coming a mile off.
Bishop takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment Il manages to avoid it.
Experiment Il takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Experiment Il misses the shot to the body.
Bishop moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bishop blocks a low kick nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bishop, as that shot connected.
Bishop has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bishop there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bishop tests Experiment Il's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bishop avoids the head kick by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Experiment Il looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Experiment Il waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
It looked like Bishop wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bishop tests Experiment Il's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Experiment Il throws a head kick that misses.
Experiment Il throws a lazy right hand but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Experiment Il takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bishop connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Experiment Il looks to land a body kick but Bishop moved away.
Experiment Il misses with a straight right.
Bishop feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Experiment Il lands an overhand right.#T4#
Bishop scoring well with a low kick there.
Experiment Il takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bishop will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Experiment Il 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.
Experiment Il looks for the body kick but Bishop saw that one coming.
Bishop is looking to land body kicks.
Bishop throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bishop misses with a low kick.
Bishop throws a leg kick but Experiment Il moved away.
Bishop staying out of range there.
A big right from Experiment Il misses.
Experiment Il scores with a nice strike.
Bishop dips to his left and cracks Experiment Il with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop feints and then cracks Experiment Il's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Experiment Il down.
Nice jab there from Bishop.
Bishop dips to his left and cracks Experiment Il with an uppercut!
Experiment Il checks a low kick from Bishop.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Bishop!

In his post fight interview, Jackson Bishop started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: NSC 53: Campbell vs Scaletta     
Date:   Sep 03, 2019
#R1#
Bishop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Ziskie misses its intended target.
Jackson Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziskie catches Bishop with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ziskie.
Bishop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bishop tries to land a leg kick but Ziskie saw it coming and moves away. #TD#
Bishop shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ziskie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bishop controlling the position from side mount.
Ziskie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bishop's best efforts.#SUB#
Bishop is trying to work for a kimura but Ziskie is defending well.
Ziskie is not content to let Bishop control the position.
Ziskie gets back to full guard. #T1#
Ziskie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bishop is one step ahead there.
Bishop showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ziskie working a defensive guard but Bishop manages to pass into side control anyway.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bishop looking to control but instead Ziskie has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ziskie trying to control here.
Ziskie is looking to escape.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bishop wants to control but Ziskie is keeping him busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bishop is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ziskie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Bishop seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ziskie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bishop stopping the sweep attempt from Ziskie.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Ziskie keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ziskie throws a lazy right hand but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bishop tests Ziskie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Ziskie misses.
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 Jackson Bishop will probably get the nod.
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 scores with a nice right hand.
Bishop moves out of range as Ziskie strikes.
Bishop misses with a looping right.
Bishop lands with a straight right. Ziskie didn't see that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ziskie missing with a left hand there. Bishop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bishop appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bishop feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ziskie's calf.
Ziskie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ziskie can do to turn this around?
Ziskie ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Bishop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ziskie. That did some damage!
Ziskie throws a leg kick but Bishop checks it.
Bishop tried to counter with a leg kick but Ziskie avoided it.
Bishop misses with a hook.
Bishop scoring well with a low kick there.
Bishop tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ziskie is able to avoid easily.
Bishop misses with an uppercut. Ziskie saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Ziskie.
Nice defenses there by Bishop.
Bishop walks into a stiff left hand from Ziskie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop lands with a shot to the body.
Ziskie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bishop in his tracks.
Ziskie throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ziskie looks to throw the jab but Bishop is out of range. #T1#
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. Ziskie moves away and avoids it.
Ziskie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bishop blocks a low kick nicely.
Bishop scores with the left hand. Ziskie knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Ziskie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bishop doesn't seem phased though.
Ziskie misses with a body kick.
Bishop blocks a leg kick.
Ziskie blocks a jab.
Bishop throws a leg kick but Ziskie moved away.
Bishop misses with a low kick.
Bishop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ziskie misses with a straight left.
Bishop thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bishop jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ziskie scores with a punch to the head.
Donk. Bishop catches Ziskie right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop scores with a jab to the head.
Ziskie throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
Nice cross by Bishop.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bishop. #T2#
Ziskie blocks the body kick.
Ziskie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Bishop. That snapped Ziskie's head back.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ziskie manages to avoid it.
Ziskie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Bishop swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ziskie counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bishop's knee momentarily.
Bishop scores with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Ziskie.
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ziskie.
Bishop scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ziskie doesn't seem bothered though.
Bishop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Bishop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ziskie moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ziskie! But no joy.
Philip Ziskie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ziskie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ziskie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ziskie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bishop swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ziskie misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Ziskie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bishop doesn't seem phased though.
Ziskie walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bishop.
Ziskie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Bishop dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bishop missing with a left hand there. Ziskie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ziskie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.
Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
Ziskie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bishop throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ziskie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ziskie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bishop is out of range and Ziskie settles back down.
Ziskie looks to land a combination but Bishop avoids it well.
Bishop lands with a shot to the body.
Ziskie misses with a looping left.
Bishop lands a lovely overhand right.
Jackson Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Ziskie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bishop.
Bishop throws a low kick, looking for Ziskie's leg but Ziskie calmly moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Ziskie blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop lands a head shot.
Bishop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bishop fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop takes a swing at Ziskie's ribcage but misses.
Ziskie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bishop tries to score with a low kick but Ziskie moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Ziskie misses with a straight right.
Bishop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ziskie. That did some damage!
Bishop shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ziskie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bishop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Ziskie.
Ziskie looks to land a right hand but Bishop moved out of range.
Ziskie connects with a body shot.
Ziskie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop throws a leg kick which misses Ziskie's front leg but catches the back leg as Ziskie tries to avoid it.
Bishop takes one on the button.
Ziskie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bishop lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ziskie's sensitive parts.
Ziskie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ziskie throws a hook but Bishop avoids it easily.
Ziskie missing with a left hand there. Bishop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bishop throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ziskie avoids it.
Bishop takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ziskie loads up on a big right hand but Bishop slips the punch.
Bishop is looking to counter punch.
Bishop changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ziskie tries to avoid it but Bishop manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ziskie to the ground. Ziskie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ziskie throws out a counter right but Bishop avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A jab from Bishop misses.
Ziskie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bishop drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ziskie slips under a jab from Bishop.
Bishop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
Good work by Bishop as he checks the leg kick.
Bishop lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ziskie at a distance.
Bishop chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Philip Ziskie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Ziskie connects with a crisp jab.
Ziskie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Ziskie staying out of range there.
Ziskie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bishop checks the leg kick.
It looks like Bishop has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ziskie blocks a leg kick.
Bishop lands a front kick.
Ziskie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop lands a leg kick that knocks Ziskie off balance momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Philip Ziskie.
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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Jackson Bishop!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Jackson Bishop!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Jackson Bishop!

Jackson Bishop wins by unanimous decision!

Jackson Bishop 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.

 

Event: NSC 47 PPV     
Date:   Aug 13, 2019
#R1#
Tori fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot lands for Tori.#TD2#
Bishop throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tori tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bishop is in Tori's guard.
Tori keeping full guard, as Bishop tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Bishop got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tori has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bishop has managed to get both his arms back between Tori's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Tori escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bishop gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tori is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Bishop got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tori has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bishop has managed to get both his arms back between Tori's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Bishop wants to control from the top but Tori keeps moving.
Bishop passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bishop is looking to take a break and control but Tori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tori is trying to control Bishop's posture but Bishop avoids it.
Bishop has knee on belly momentarily but Tori bucks him off and regains half guard.
Bishop seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tori does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tori is trying to get back to full guard.
Bishop is just content to waste time from the top position. Tori takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bishop looking to sit in guard and control but Tori gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bishop has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tori can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Tori drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tori jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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 Rap Tori will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop is looking to slow Tori down with leg kicks.
Tori keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bishop connects with a solid leg kick.
Tori misses with an uppercut. Bishop saw that one coming.
Bishop loads up on a big right hand but Tori slips the punch.
Bishop misses with a looping right.
Bishop stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tori moves out of range of the strikes.
Tori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bishop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tori checks a low kick from Bishop.
Tori with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop throws a good cross that connects.
Bishop sizes up Tori with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tori throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop connects with a single shot there.
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 strike.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bishop.
Tori ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Tori lands a right hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bishop.
Jackson Bishop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tori slips under a jab from Bishop.
Tori misses with a low kick.
Tori throws the left hand but Bishop avoids the punch easily.
Bishop fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tori.
A jab from Bishop misses.
Tori throws a big counter combination but Bishop scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bishop walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tori checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bishop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tori.
Tori was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tori checks the leg kick.
Bishop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Bishop shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tori trying to control from the bottom.
Bishop trying to mount his opponent but Tori defends it.
Tori is looking for a sweep. Bishop is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Bishop wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tori keeps working.
Tori slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tori is trying to control the position but Bishop postures up.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Tori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bishop wants to pass the guard but Tori is keeping the position.#SUB#
Tori working for a triangle but Bishop defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Bishop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Bishop closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tori to the mat! Tori manages to get full guard.
Rap Tori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bishop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tori swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Tori is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bishop defends well.
Bishop wants to pass the guard but Tori is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop trying to control but Tori is working from the bottom.
Tori has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Bishop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bishop must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Tori is looking for a triangle but Bishop pushes his legs off easily.
Bishop stopping the sweep attempt from Tori.#SUB#
Tori escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bishop gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Tori working for a triangle but Bishop defends it easily. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bishop seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bishop pushing down on Tori's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bishop is looking to take a break and control but Tori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bishop tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tori knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Tori looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Jackson Bishop!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Jackson Bishop!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Jackson Bishop!

Jackson Bishop wins by unanimous decision!

Jackson Bishop 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.

 

Event: Syn 640     
Date:   Jul 20, 2019
#R1#
Bishop looks to land a left hand but Benderson moved out of range nicely.
Bishop throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Benderson throws out a counter right but Bishop avoids it with no problem.
Benderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop fires out a quick counter leg kick but Benderson just manages to avoid it.
Bishop throws a leg kick but Benderson checks it.
Benderson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bishop.
Bishop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bishop takes a swing at Benderson's ribcage but misses.
Benderson throws out a counter right but Bishop avoids it with no problem.
Benderson misses with a straight left.
Bishop connects with a jab.
Bishop throws a hook to the side of Benderson's head but Benderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benderson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bishop throws a leg kick that is checked
and Benderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop throws a leg kick but Benderson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Benderson throws out a counter right but Bishop avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop misses with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Benderson as he connects with a hook.
Bishop lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bishop fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bishop.
Bishop throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Bishop misses the target.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop misses with a hook. Benderson ducked under it nicely.
Benderson misses with an uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Bishop. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bishop.
Bishop scores with a sloppy right hand. Benderson should have avoided that one.
Benderson throws a shot from downtown. Bishop moves away and avoids it.
Benderson lands a jab to the nose.
Jackson Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop misses with a low kick.
Bishop throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bishop connects with a crisp jab.
Benderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benderson misses with a straight left.
Benderson defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benderson! But no joy.
Benderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bishop on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Benderson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benderson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Bishop throws a sloppy head kick and Benderson moves out of range easily.
Bishop connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benderson! But no joy.
Benderson throws a hook but Bishop avoids it easily.
Bishop loads up on a big right hand but Benderson slips the punch.
Nice jab there from Benderson.
Bishop throws a leg kick but Benderson checks it.
A little jabbing left from Benderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bishop slips a jab from Benderson.
Bishop misses with a leg kick.
Bishop misses with an uppercut
and Benderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bishop comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Bishop.
Bishop swings for the body but Benderson moves out of range.
Benderson unleashes a big counter combination but Bishop bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Benderson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bishop counters with a stiff right hand.
Benderson throws a looping overhand right but Bishop ducks down to avoid it.
Henson Benderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Bishop drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Benderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bishop passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Benderson!
Benderson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bishop trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Benderson is looking to improve his position but Bishop isn't that keen on the idea.
Bishop is looking to work his way around to Benderson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T4#
Bishop looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bishop wants to take Benderson's back here but Benderson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Benderson is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benderson has given up his back. Will we see Bishop going for some submissions? #SUB#
Bishop looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Bishop dominated that round.
That's time! Bishop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Benderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bishop can pounce on him.
Bishop sizes up Benderson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bishop throws a leg kick that is checked
and Benderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bishop finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bishop is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Benderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Benderson.
Bishop keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Benderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Benderson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson lands with a cross.
Bishop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bishop.
Bishop throws a right hand that misses
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bishop tried to counter with a leg kick but Benderson avoided it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benderson swinging wildly here. #T1#
Benderson misses with a left hand
and Bishop makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Benderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
Benderson throws a lazy right hand but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benderson throws out a powerful jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Benderson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bishop - the referee stops the clock and Benderson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bishop. Benderson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bishop scores with a jab. Benderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bishop moves out of range of the strikes.
Bishop throws a hook but Benderson avoids it easily.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop closes the distance and clinches up with Benderson, looking for a takedown. Bishop pushes Benderson against the cage but Benderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Benderson misses its intended target.
Bishop tried to counter with a leg kick but Benderson avoided it.
Benderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bishop staying out of range there.
Bishop lands a nice looking body shot.
Benderson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bishop lands a jab.
Benderson blocks a jab.
Bishop is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop throws a leg kick but Benderson checks it.
Benderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bishop lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bishop throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bishop throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. Benderson moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Benderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bishop scores with a leg kick.
Bishop fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Benderson is out of range.
Benderson jabs Bishop right on the nose. Bishop blinks but takes it well.
Donk. Benderson catches Bishop right on the button with a cross.
Benderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop misses the body punch
and Benderson counters with a straight right hand.
Benderson'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 Benderson.
Bishop scores with a jab to the head.
Benderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benderson misses with a hook. Bishop ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benderson can do to turn this around?
Bishop swings for the body but Benderson moves out of range.
Bishop throws a body punch but Benderson moves out of range.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benderson moves away.
A swing and a miss from Benderson.
Bishop misses with a body shot
enabling Benderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Benderson blocks a leg kick.
Benderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bishop tries a low kick but Benderson avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benderson! But no joy.
Bishop defending well as Benderson loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Benderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benderson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bishop blocks it well.
Bishop lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Benderson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Benderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benderson throws a series of punches but Bishop avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circle momentarily. Benderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Benderson throws a hook to the side of Bishop's head but Bishop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Bishop misses the target.
Bishop throws a leg kick which misses Benderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Benderson tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop misses with a takedown
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benderson misses with a low kick.
Benderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bishop.
Bishop looks to land a right hand but Benderson moved out of range.#TD#
Bishop shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Benderson is trying to defend but Bishop finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Benderson pushes Bishop off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benderson slips under a jab from Bishop.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Henson Benderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
That kick from Bishop tenderised Benderson's leg. Benderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benderson blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice side step and Benderson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bishop lands a leg kick that knocks Benderson off balance momentarily.
Bishop dips to his left and cracks Benderson with an uppercut!
Bishop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
Bishop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benderson.
Benderson takes one on the button.
Bishop cracks the inside of Benderson's front leg.
Benderson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Benderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Bishop off the cage and back into range.
Bishop throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bishop misses the jab.
Benderson throws a nice looking combination but Bishop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Benderson backs away, Bishop returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Bishop changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Benderson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop wants to control but Benderson is keeping him busy. #T1#
Bishop looking to control but instead Benderson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Benderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bishop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bishop is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Bishop is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Benderson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Benderson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Benderson won't allow Bishop to sweep him here. #T2##SUB#
Benderson is sitting in close to Bishop's body. Bishop has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Benderson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Benderson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bishop.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jackson Bishop!
In his post fight interview, Jackson Bishop started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Henson Benderson was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn...'.

 

Event: Syn 634 San Pedro vs Alzheimer     
Date:   Jun 08, 2019
#R1#
Aiken misses with a double jab.
Aiken takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aiken.
Bishop throws a jab when Aiken was well out of range.
Bishop's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aiken under the eye.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Aiken.
Aiken lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bishop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Bishop misses the target.
Aiken definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aiken checks a leg kick.
Bishop misses with a right hand
and Aiken counters with a left to the body.
Aiken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bishop moves away.
Bishop works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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 fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bishop feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aiken's calf.
Bishop throws the left hand but Aiken avoids the punch easily.
Bishop misses with a straight right.
Bishop cracks Aiken with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Bishop throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aiken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aiken defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bishop.
Aiken takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A big left from Bishop misses.
Aiken throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aiken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aiken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aiken is looking to counter punch.
Bishop takes a swing at Aiken's ribcage but misses.
Aiken is looking to counter punch.
Aiken scores with a kick to the body.
That kick from Bishop tenderised Aiken's leg. Aiken is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bishop misses with a jab to the body
enabling Aiken to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab from Bishop.
Bishop looks to land a left hand but Aiken moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bishop blocks the body kick.
Bishop looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Aiken looks to land a body kick but Bishop moved away.
A little jabbing left from Bishop on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aiken ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Bishop avoids the body shot from Aiken.
Bishop misses the jab.
Aiken on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bishop moves away from the strike by Aiken.
Bishop scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bishop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aiken. That did some damage!#TD2#
Bishop manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Aiken on his heels. He'll look to pass Aiken's guard now, I'm sure.
Aiken seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Aiken has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bishop scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aiken is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bishop is controlling him. #T3#
Bishop is looking to advance position but Aiken has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Bishop working to try and regain half guard.
Bishop is still trying to improve position.
Bishop is squirming around, avoiding Aiken's attempts to control the action.
Aiken takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Bishop is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aiken wants to control the pace but Bishop is squirming around nicely.
Aiken controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Bishop dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bishop takes a swing at Aiken's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Aiken was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bishop.
Aiken throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jackson Bishop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aiken walks into a left hand.
Aiken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Aiken.
Bishop swings for the body but Aiken moves out of range.
Bishop throws a jab when Aiken was well out of range.
Bishop lands the left hand.
Bishop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aiken walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aiken throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bishop counters with a straight right hand.
Bishop misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop stuns Aiken with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Bishop misses.
It looked like Aiken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bishop connects with an inside leg kick.
Bishop tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bishop there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bishop moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T1#
Bishop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aiken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bishop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aiken takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good exchange - Bishop coming out on top.
Aiken misses with a straight left.
Bishop throws a hook to the side of Aiken's head but Aiken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aiken's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bishop connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aiken scrambles back to his feet.
Bishop is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Bishop coming out on top.
Bishop misses with a shot to the body
and Aiken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bishop scores with a nice head shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bishop.
Bishop defending well as Aiken loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop lands a really nice looking cross but Aiken seems unphased.
Bishop moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Aiken throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Aiken has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bishop.
Aiken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Bishop feints a counter leg kick.
Aiken moves out of range of the strikes.
Aiken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
A counter left hand to the body from Aiken misses its target.
Aiken slips a jab from Bishop.
Aiken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aiken walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bishop.
Aiken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bishop moves away.
Bishop fails to land the takedown.
Bishop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aiken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aiken swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bishop looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bishop connects with a solid leg kick.
Bishop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aiken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bishop looks to land a right hand but Aiken moved out of range.#T3#
Bishop fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aiken feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bishop tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aiken is able to avoid easily.
Bishop takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bishop swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Aiken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bishop misses with a head kick.
Bishop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aiken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Midick Aiken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aiken stuffs the takedown.
Midick Aiken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Bishop.
Aiken stuns Bishop with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on Aiken's shoulder, as Aiken tries to avoid the shot.
Bishop throws a front kick aimed at Aiken's knee but Aiken avoids it well.
Aiken is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bishop tries to close the distance and clinch but Aiken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bishop throws a right hand that misses
letting Aiken counter with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Aiken there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bishop lands a jab to the head. #T4#
Aiken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bishop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aiken throws out the jab.
Aiken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aiken darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bishop takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aiken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bishop fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aiken throws a big counter combination but Bishop scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aiken.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bishop.
Bishop tries a low kick but Aiken avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Aiken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bishop throws a lazy head kick
and Aiken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aiken blocks a head kick by Bishop.
Bishop throws out a loose jab but Aiken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aiken lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jackson Bishop will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bishop avoids the body shot from Aiken.
Aiken takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed right hand from Bishop misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Aiken misses its target.
Good leg kick by Bishop there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bishop tries to work over Aiken's front leg with a kick but Aiken checks it.
Aiken misses the shot to the body.
Aiken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bishop misses with a hook. Aiken ducked under it nicely.
Bishop looks to land a left hand but Aiken moved out of range nicely.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Aiken walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aiken scores with a hook.
Bishop tries to clinch but Aiken moves out of range.
Aiken throws a right and a left that Bishop avoids nicely.
Bishop looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
A jab from Bishop misses.
It looked like Aiken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bishop shoots and misses
and Aiken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aiken keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Aiken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bishop walks into a straight right hand from Aiken.
Bishop throws a poor cross that misses
and Aiken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bishop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aiken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bishop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bishop takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC#
Bishop is rocked!
Bishop misses with a takedown attempt
and Aiken counters with a leg kick.
Bishop is still on wobbly legs! Can Aiken finish him?
Midick Aiken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Bishop.
Aiken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aiken misses the jab.
Bishop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aiken throws out the jab.
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 sloppy head kick
and Aiken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aiken cracks Bishop with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Bishop falls to his knees and Aiken doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Midick Aiken!
A victorious Midick Aiken thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Syn 629 Wearmouth vs Whyte     
Date:   May 04, 2019
#R1#
Bishop shoots in looking for a takedown but Doyle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bishop's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Doyle tries a quick counter leg kick but Bishop is wise to it.
Jackson Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Bishop misses the target.
Doyle throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bishop.
Bishop walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Doyle checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Doyle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bishop misses with a hook.
Doyle is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bishop throws out a powerful jab.
Bishop seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Doyle throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Doyle throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop cracks Doyle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bishop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doyle misses with a looping left.
Bishop fires out a quick counter leg kick but Doyle just manages to avoid it.
Doyle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bishop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doyle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bishop wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Bishop there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Doyle misses with an uppercut
letting Bishop counter with a right hand.
Bishop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doyle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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 connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Doyle is looking to score with low kicks.
Doyle walks into a straight right hand from Bishop.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Doyle does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Bishop looks for the body kick but Doyle saw that one coming.
Bishop misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bishop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bishop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bishop is looking to slow Doyle down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Doyle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doyle.
Bishop throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bishop misses with a looping left.
Bishop scores with a jab.
Doyle scoring well with a low kick there.
Bishop misses with an attempted mid kick.
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.
Doyle goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bishop lands a really nice looking cross but Doyle seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doyle misses with a hook. Bishop ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Bishop misses.
Bishop shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Doyle pinned against the cage. Doyle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Doyle doesn't manage to clinch there - Bishop circles away.
Bishop shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Doyle slips under a jab from Bishop.
Doyle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Bishop tries to keep at a distance but Doyle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doyle working aggressively here. #TD#
Bishop jumps guard and drags Doyle to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Doyle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bishop is keeping the position for now.
Bishop looking for a sweep. Not yet Bishop, not yet. #SUB#
Bishop is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Doyle defends well.
Bishop tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB#
Bishop is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Doyle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Doyle throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Doyle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bishop.
Nice defenses there by Doyle.
Bishop sets himself, and Doyle steps forward looking for the clinch! Bishop avoids it this time.#T4#
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 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doyle.
Doyle throws a hook to the side of Bishop's head but Bishop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bishop looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bishop lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jimmy Doyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Bishop.
Bishop scores with a crisp jab that stopped Doyle in his tracks.
Doyle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Bishop as he connects with a hook.
Doyle connects with a single shot there.
Doyle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bishop.
Bishop dives in for a single leg takedown but Doyle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Doyle tries to clinch
letting Bishop counter with a right hand.
A leg kick checked by Doyle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bishop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bishop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doyle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Doyle is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Doyle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Doyle.
Doyle misses with an uppercut. Bishop saw that one coming.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on Doyle's shoulder, as Doyle tries to avoid the shot.
Bishop avoids the body shot from Doyle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Bishop dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Bishop.
Doyle jabs Bishop to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Bishop closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Doyle quickly recovers to half guard.
Bishop lands strikes from half guard.
Bishop wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doyle keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Doyle is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bishop looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bishop seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Doyle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop looks to land a strike but Doyle avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB2#
Doyle has his foot on Bishop's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bishop works his way back into a safe position though.
Doyle working a defensive guard here.
Doyle keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully. #T1#
Bishop tries to free his leg and advance position but Doyle is retaining full guard.
Bishop is working hard here to advance position.
Doyle is looking to stand up but Bishop isn't so interested in that idea.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Doyle keeps moving.
Bishop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bishop takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Doyle drops his hands momentarily and Bishop takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bishop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doyle.
Doyle connects with a body shot that sends Bishop's belly button to the back.#T2#
Bishop shoots in looking for a takedown. Doyle tries to sprawl out of it but Bishop keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doyle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bishop takes a swing at Doyle's ribcage but misses.
Doyle moves away from the strike by Bishop.
Bishop misses with an uppercut. Doyle saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Doyle misses.
Bishop slips a jab from Doyle.
Doyle slips a jab from Bishop.
Bishop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doyle.
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. Doyle moves away and avoids it.
Bishop scores with a jab.
Bishop avoids the body shot from Doyle.
Bishop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bishop.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doyle is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Bishop stands up and beckons Doyle to his feet. #T3#
Doyle slips a straight right by Bishop.
Bishop misses with an uppercut.
Bishop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bishop throws a big shot that misses.
Doyle blocks a jab.
Doyle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Doyle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bishop thumps Doyle with a low kick.
Bishop throws a hook but Doyle blocks it.
Doyle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Doyle.
Doyle looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Doyle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doyle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bishop misses with a straight left.
Bishop throws out a loose jab but Doyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doyle throws a low kick but Bishop avoids it.
Bishop feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Doyles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Doyle looks to land a right hand but Bishop moved out of range.
Bishop wants to clinch up but Doyle keeps it at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Doyle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doyle.
Doyle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Doyle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Bishop misses with an uppercut
and Doyle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doyle can do to turn this around?
Doyle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bishop thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bishop keeps the fight on the outside.
A leg kick checked by Doyle.
Doyle 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 jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doyle wants to counter with a clinch but Bishop pushes him away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Doyle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Doyle. That's going to slow Bishop down.
Doyle avoids the body shot from Bishop. #TD#
Bishop feints and as Doyle raises his hands in defense, Bishop changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bishop is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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 Jackson Bishop will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bishop looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Doyle is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Doyle closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Doyle.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bishop pushes Doyle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Doyle.
Doyle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doyle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Doyle tries a body shot but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop tries a body shot but Doyle blocks it.
Doyle prevents a body shot from Bishop.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doyle.
Doyle misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop gets through Doyle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Bishop.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Doyle.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doyle's elbow.
Doyle lands a left hand.
Bishop swings wildly with an uppercut but Doyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Doyle. #T1#
Doyle can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
Doyle takes a shot to the head.
Doyle has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Doyle.
Bishop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doyle backwards.
Doyle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
Doyle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bishop or not.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Doyle fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Doyle.
Doyle misses with a punch to the body.
Doyle blocking some punches.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doyle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Doyle blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Doyle tries to work over Bishop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bishop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Doyle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doyle blocks an uppercut.
Jimmy Doyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Doyle working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doyle blocking some punches.
Doyle scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doyle.
Doyle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by Doyle.
A left hand lands to the body for Doyle.
Jimmy Doyle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bishop tries to work over Doyle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doyle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Bishop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Doyle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doyle lands a shoulder strike.
Bishop is working Doyle over against the cage.
Doyle cracks Bishop with a nice body shot.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Doyle lands with a light punch inside.
Doyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doyle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doyle's elbow. #T3#
Doyle tries to throw a body punch but Bishop avoids it by throwing Doyle back against the cage.
Doyle lands a nice uppercut.
Doyle has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
Doyle scores with a shot to the side of Bishop's head.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Doyle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doyle misses with a straight left.
Doyle looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Doyle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Doyle.
Bishop works Doyle's body with a nice hook.
A big right from Doyle misses.
Doyle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bishop fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Doyle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bishop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Doyle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bishop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doyle.
Doyle scores with a shot to the body.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doyle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Doyle throws a leg kick but Bishop checks it. #T4#
Doyle misses with a looping right.
Jackson Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Doyle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bishop, pushing him back against the cage.
Bishop misses with some punches.
Doyle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Doyle.
Bishop lands a body punch in the clinch.
Doyle scores with a shot to the side of Bishop's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bishop.
Bishop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Doyle blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop lands an uppercut.
Doyle gets through Bishop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Doyle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Doyle.
Doyle has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
Doyle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bishop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Doyle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Doyle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Bishop!

Jackson Bishop decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: Syn 623 Correira vs Tsoko     
Date:   Mar 16, 2019
#R1#
Bishop takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vinyard looks to land a right hand but Bishop moved out of range.
Bishop attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vinyard steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bishop.
A big right from Bishop misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bishop.
Vinyard misses with an uppercut.
Vinyard tries to clinch there but Bishop circles away.
Bishop uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vinyard has time to react.
Bishop misses with a shot to the body
and Vinyard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vinyard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bishop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Vinyard moves into range and clinches up with Bishop.
Bishop scores with a shot to the side of Vinyard's head.
Vinyard blocking some punches.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bishop misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Vinyard fails to land.
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!
Vinyard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Vinyard is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bishop is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Vinyard to the mat. Vinyard regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Vinyard uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jackson Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Bishop moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bishop closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vinyard circles away.
Vinyard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vinyard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bishop shoots in and drives through. Vinyard sprawls well.
Vinyard was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bishop jabs Vinyard right on the nose. Vinyard blinks but takes it well.
Vinyard feints a jab promting Bishop to slip. Vinyard then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bishop slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Vinyard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
Bishop pushes Vinyard away with a front kick.
Bishop misses with a low kick.
Vinyard checks a low kick from Bishop.
Vinyard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vinyard swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vinyard.
Vinyard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bishop throws out the jab.
Vinyard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bishop.
Vinyard 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.
Vinyard takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Bishop lands with a right hand.
Vinyard lands a slapping body shot.
Bishop is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vinyard missing with a left hand there. Bishop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bishop misses with an uppercut.
Vinyard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bishop turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Bishop.
Bishop moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bishop throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Bishop misses.
Vinyard was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Vinyard moves out of range of the leg kick from Bishop.
Bishop misses with an uppercut.
Bishop throws an off balance right hand
and Vinyard counters with a right hand to the body.
Vinyard lands a jab to the nose.
Bishop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vinyard counters with a nice uppercut.
Derek Vinyard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bishop goes for a double leg but Vinyard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vinyard continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Vinyard.
Bishop connects with an inside leg kick.
Vinyard throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Vinyard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bishop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bishop works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bishop misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Vinyard counters by moving into the clinch.
Vinyard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vinyard working aggressively here.
Bishop lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vinyard misses with the head strike.
Vinyard misses with some punches.
Vinyard blocking some punches.
Bishop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vinyards head.
A right hand to the body from Vinyard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bishop.
Bishop presses Vinyard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vinyard lands a left hand.
Vinyard misses with the head strike.
Vinyard pushes Bishop back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Bishop's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bishop.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
Bishop working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Vinyard.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Vinyard.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
Vinyard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vinyard misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vinyard.
Vinyard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bishop.
Vinyard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
Vinyard lands with a short shot to the head.
Bishop lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bishop.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
Vinyard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vinyard.
Bishop lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bishop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vinyard misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 Jackson Bishop will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Bishop throws a sloppy body shot
and Vinyard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bishop looks to land a right hand but Vinyard moved out of range.
Vinyard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vinyard misses with a body shot.
Vinyard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bishop is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bishop takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vinyard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bishop.
Vinyard ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Bishop wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vinyard misses with a straight left.
Bishop has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vinyard finds it's way round the side to connect with Bishop's head.
Vinyard wants to land a leg kick but Bishop is out of range.
Vinyard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vinyard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vinyard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bishop with a nice cross.
Bishop lands a nice looking body shot.
Bishop fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vinyard checks it well. #T1#
Bishop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bishop with a hook.
Vinyard throws a hook but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop moves out of range of the body kick.
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 misses with a looping right.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vinyard as he avoids it easily.
Bishop throws a leg kick
and Vinyard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vinyard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vinyard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vinyard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bishop lands with a right hand. #CL#
Bishop gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vinyard.
Vinyard misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Vinyard.
A nice left hand lands by Bishop. #T2#
Bishop lands a nice uppercut.
Bishop working aggressively here.
Bishop lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Vinyard fails to land.
Jackson Bishop has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vinyard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vinyard swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Bishop has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vinyard uses from the top position.
Vinyard wants to get up but he can't break Bishop's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bishop will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vinyard wants to stand and escape but instead Bishop has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Vinyard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vinyard keeping full guard, as Bishop tries to pass. #T3#
Bishop prevents Vinyard from getting back to his feet.
Bishop is looking to pass into half guard but Vinyard pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vinyard is in guard.#REVB##SU2#
Vinyard stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Vinyard punishes Bishop's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot by Vinyard.
Bishop slips a jab from Vinyard.
Derek Vinyard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vinyard tries to clinch but Bishop is having none of it.
Vinyard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bishop getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bishop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vinyard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bishop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vinyard throws a looping overhand right but Bishop ducks down to avoid it.
Bishop feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vinyards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Vinyard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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 right high kick that is partially blocked by Vinyard.
Vinyard throws a body shot but no joy.
Bishop throws a quick counter kick to the body but Vinyard avoids it.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses.
Vinyard throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Vinyard rushes Bishop and presses him up against the cage.
Bishop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Vinyard lands a right hand.
Vinyard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vinyard blocks an uppercut.
Vinyard scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Vinyard as the two fighters clinch.
Vinyard tries to work over Bishop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vinyard.
Vinyard misses with the head strike.
Vinyard works on Bishop's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vinyard.
Vinyard misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Derek Vinyard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Vinyard scores with a decent looking hook.
Vinyard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bishop throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Vinyard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bishop cracks Vinyard with an open hand slap.
Bishop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vinyard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vinyard throws a leg kick which misses Bishop's front leg but catches the back leg as Bishop tries to avoid it.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Vinyard clinches up against the cage.
Vinyard misses with a punch to the body.
Vinyard working aggressively here.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vinyard's elbow.
Bishop has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vinyard after a bit of a struggle.
Bishop tries to work over Vinyard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bishop lands a 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!
Vinyard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vinyard blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bishop. #T1#
Vinyard swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vinyard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bishop lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vinyard lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop. #TD#
Bishop drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinyard is looking to stand up but Bishop won't let him.
Bishop looking for a sweep. Not yet Bishop, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop wants to hit a switch here but Vinyard passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bishop there! #SU2#
Vinyard is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Bishop pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Bishop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vinyard.
Bishop throws out a leg kick but Vinyard moves out of range and Bishop only half commits.
Vinyard throws a wild body kick that Bishop sees coming a mile off.
Vinyard loads up on a big right hand but Bishop slips the punch.
Bishop feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vinyards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vinyard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bishop.
Vinyard lands with a straight right. Bishop didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vinyard counters with a nice uppercut.
Vinyard throws a jab but it's blocked by Bishop.
Vinyard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Vinyard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bishop swats away the attempt to clinch by Vinyard.
Vinyard throws out a powerful jab.
Bishop connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Bishop smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vinyard misses with a series of wild punches.
Vinyard scores with a nice head shot.
A clash of legs there as Vinyard blocks the low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vinyard! But no joy.
Vinyard blocks a low kick nicely.
Vinyard moves away from the strike by Bishop.
Vinyard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vinyard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vinyard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bishop scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vinyard throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Vinyard looks to land a combination but Bishop avoids it well.
Bishop misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Vinyard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vinyard.
Vinyard lands a hook that snaps the head of Bishop backwards. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vinyard misses with a punch on the inside.
Bishop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vinyard blocking some punches.
Vinyard gets through Bishop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bishop lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bishop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by Vinyard.
Vinyard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bishop digs a right hand into Vinyard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vinyard's gas tank.
Bishop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bishop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bishop has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vinyard after a bit of a struggle.
Bishop lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vinyard backwards.
Bishop working aggressively here.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vinyard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vinyard throws a punch but it's blocked by Bishop.
Vinyard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Vinyard lands on the inside with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Derek Vinyard.
I think Vinyard 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Vinyard!

An out of breath Derek Vinyard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Syn 617 Pulkkinen vs Tsoko     
Date:   Feb 09, 2019
#R1#
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Collins closes the distance and pushes Bishop back into the cage.
Collins blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Collins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Bishop has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bishop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by Collins.
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Collins's elbow.
Bishop pushes Collins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Collins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Collins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bishop pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackson Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bishop misses with a straight left.
Bishop lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bishop scores with a jab to the body.
Collins moves out of range of the body kick from Bishop.
Collins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bishop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
Bishop moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bishop defending well as Collins loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Bishop misses. #T1#
Collins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misha Collins.
Bishop lands a nice leg kick that just misses Collins's sensitive parts.
Collins just misses with a punch to the body.
Collins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A jab from Bishop misses.
Bishop misses with a straight right.
Collins checks a low kick from Bishop.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bishop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bishop throws a body punch but Collins moves out of range. #TD#
Bishop shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Collins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Collins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bishop passes into half guard. #T2#
Collins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bishop is thwarting Collins's attempts to control the position.
Collins has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Collins wants to improve his position but Bishop is controlling well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Collins looking for submissions off his back.
Bishop wants to free his trapped foot but Collins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Collins is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bishop is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Bishop wants to take a breather but Collins is having none of it. #SUB2#
Collins actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Collins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bishop looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bishop takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bishop lands strikes from half guard.
Bishop wants to take a breather but Collins is having none of it.
Bishop trying to mount his opponent but Collins defends it.
Bishop is keen to just control but Collins is a slippery customer.#T4#
Bishop passes the guard and advances to mount!
Collins regains half guard.
Bishop will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bishop is trying to control the action in half guard but Collins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Collins is controlling Bishop's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Collins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Collins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bishop's guard. #REVB#
Collins throws a strike but Bishop rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bishop postures up and lands a big shot to Collins's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins is pulling down on Bishop's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Bishop dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bishop misses with a looping left.
Collins 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 fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bishop loads up on a big right hand but Collins slips the punch.
Jackson Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop throws a hook to the side of Collins's head but Collins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Collins throws out a counter right but Bishop avoids it with no problem.
Bishop throws a hook to the side of Collins's head but Collins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Collins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bishop throws a head kick but Collins moves out of range.
Collins lands with a nice body punch.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Bishop - just one landing.
Bishop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Collins.
Collins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bishop defends it well.
Collins lands a jab.
Bishop takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Collins lands an overhand right.#T1#
Bishop is looking to slow Collins down with leg kicks.
Bishop turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bishop darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bishop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bishop.
Bishop scores with a jab to the jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Collins checks a leg kick.
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
Bishop throws a poor cross that misses
and Collins counters with a stiff right hand.
Collins throws an off balance right hand
and Bishop counters with a thumping low kick.
Bishop lets loose with a powerful body kick. Collins will feel that in the morning.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on Collins's shoulder, as Collins tries to avoid the shot.
Bishop scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop throws a low kick but Collins avoids it.
Collins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bishop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bishop getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bishop scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Collins swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
Collins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Bishop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Collins lands a jab.
Bishop cracks Collins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut lands for Collins. That snapped Bishop's head back.
Collins misses with a hook. Bishop ducked under it nicely.
Collins lands with an uppercut that bounces Bishop off the cage and back into range.
Bishop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Collins sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Collins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bishop napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Collins tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Collins laying and praying for a moment but Bishop takes advantage and regains half guard.
Bishop tries to get to full guard but Collins has control of the leg. #T3#
Collins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bishop does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Collins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Collins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Collins seems to be looking for submissions.
Bishop tries to roll over but Collins keeps him under control.
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Collins can do to turn this around?
Collins is looking to advance position but Bishop won't allow it.
Collins lands strikes from half guard.
Collins wants to pass the guard but Bishop is defending well.
Ground and pound from Collins. #T4#
Collins slips a nice elbow through Bishop's hands, connecting with Bishop's forehead.#SUB2#
Collins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bishop sees it coming and defends easily.
Collins trying to advance position but Bishop counters by regaining guard. #SUB#
Bishop escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Collins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Collins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bishop has momentary wrist control but Collins slips an elbow through the middle.
Bishop looking to hit a scissor sweep but Collins is one step ahead there.
Collins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Misha Collins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bishop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Bishop takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bishop connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A cross from Bishop lands.
Collins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bishop stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Collins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Collins misses with a body shot.
Collins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good standup being displayed there by Bishop as he connects with a hook.
Bishop works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bishop moves away.
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Bishop jabs Collins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bishop scores with a hook.
Collins throws a body shot but no joy.
Bishop moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bishop thows a leg kick but Collins checks it #TD2#
and Collins counters with a shoot takedown. Bishop fights it but they end up in guard.
Bishop controls Collins momentarily but Collins frees himself. #T1#
Bishop looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Collins chips away with some ground and pound.
Bishop is adopting a defensive guard.
Misha Collins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Collins preventing the sweep.
Collins throws a strike but Bishop rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bishop is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Collins wants to sweep but no luck.
Bishop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Collins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bishop postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2##SUB2#
Collins looking for a guillotine here but Bishop defends easily.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bishop lands a couple of digs.
Bishop has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Collins is trying to control the position but Bishop postures up. #SUB2#
Collins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bishop can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Collins working for a triangle but Bishop defends it easily. #SUB2#
Bishop avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Bishop trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Collins keeping full guard, as Bishop tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Collins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Collins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bishop trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Collins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bishop doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bishop manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bishop stands and throws Collins's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Collins is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bishop's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Collins 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!
Bishop covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Collins landing with strikes. #SUB2#
Collins looking for the choke but no joy.
Bishop tries to escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Misha Collins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Collins 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Misha Collins!

Misha Collins gave a mention to KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: DARE 94     
Date:   Jan 12, 2019
#R1#
Ho Joy thumps Bishop with a low kick.
Bishop looks to land a left hand but Ho Joy moved out of range nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bishop.
Bishop fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ho Joy is out of range.
Ho Joy throws a leg kick that misses.
Bishop looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bishop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ho Joy. That's going to slow Bishop down.
Jackson Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop misses with an uppercut
and Ho Joy counters with a body kick that stops Bishop in his tracks momentarily.
Bishop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ho Joy throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Ho Joy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bishop works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ho Joy misses with a hook. Bishop ducked under it nicely.
Bishop misses with a low kick as Ho Joy jumps back.
Ho Joy misses with a right hand
and Bishop counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Bishop shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ho Joy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ho Joy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ho Joy controls Bishop momentarily but Bishop frees himself. #T1#
Bishop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ho Joy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bishop looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ho Joy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bishop lands a couple of elbows.
Bishop 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.
Bishop passes into half guard. #T2#
Bishop trying to control the action but Ho Joy is working from the bottom.
Bishop wants to free his trapped foot but Ho Joy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ho Joy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bishop working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ho Joy's thigh. Ho Joy counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bishop postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bishop looking to sit in guard and control but Ho Joy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ho Joy wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving. #T3#
Ho Joy stopping the sweep attempt from Bishop.
Ho Joy postures up.
Ho Joy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ho Joy stopping the sweep attempt from Bishop.
Bishop wants to improve his position but instead Ho Joy has moved into half guard.
Bishop has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ho Joy is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bishop is refusing to be controlled, as Ho Joy sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ho Joy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Jackson Bishop has been cut.
Bishop throws a right hand that misses
and Ho Joy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ho Joy's coach down at Secret Lab was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ho Joy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop lands an overhand right.
Bishop needs to keep his hands up - Ho Joy had a free shot at his head there.
Ho Joy looks to throw the jab but Bishop is out of range.
Bishop lands a nice hook to Ho Joy's body. Ho Joy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ho Joy misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Do Ho Joy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jackson Bishop's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Bishop scores with a takedown into Ho Joy's guard.
Ho Joy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bishop controls the pace.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Ho Joy keeps moving.
Ho Joy is trying to keep Bishop in close.
Ho Joy can't keep his opponent in guard - Bishop advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ho Joy reverses the position - he's now on top in Bishop's guard.
Bishop working a defensive guard here. #T1##SUB#
Bishop is looking for a triangle but Ho Joy pushes his legs off easily.
Ho Joy looking to pass the guard.
Jackson Bishop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Bishop throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ho Joy uses it to pass to side control.
Bishop tries to bench press Ho Joy off him but Ho Joy keeps the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ho Joy working away.
Bishop is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ho Joy off and has taken his back!
Bishop lands with a hammerfist to the side of Ho Joy's head.
Ho Joy trying to control but not successfully.
Ho Joy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bishop haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bishop lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bishop controlling well, preventing Ho Joy from escaping the position.
Ho Joy prevents Bishop from getting a body triangle.#T3#
Bishop lands with a hammerfist to the side of Ho Joy's head.#SUB#
Ho Joy is having to fend off submission attempts from Bishop, who is looking to sink in the choke. Bishop doesn't have the hooks in though and Ho Joy manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Ho Joy wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
Ho Joy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Ho Joy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bishop's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ho Joy tries to pass to full mount but Bishop defends it.
Bishop manages to get to full guard.
Ho Joy stops Bishop from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bishop is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Bishop dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Bishop's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bishop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ho Joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ho Joy! But no joy.
Good exchange - Ho Joy coming out on top.
Ho Joy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ho Joy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ho Joy checks a low kick from Bishop.
Bishop throws the left hand but Ho Joy avoids the punch easily.
Bishop staying out of range there.
Ho Joy tries to score with a low kick but Bishop moves his leg out of the way.
Bishop throws a leg kick but Ho Joy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ho Joy misses with a hook. Bishop ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Bishop feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Ho Joy keeps moving.
Bishop is in close to Ho Joy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ho Joy keeping full guard, as Bishop tries to pass.
Bishop trying to control but Ho Joy is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bishop throws an elbow that misses. Ho Joy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bishop's guard. Nice move by Ho Joy!#REVB#
Bishop is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bishop wants to hit a switch here but Ho Joy passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bishop there!
Bishop is in all sorts of trouble here. #T2#
Ho Joy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bishop regains half guard.
Bishop tries to get to full guard but Ho Joy has control of the leg. #T3#
Ho Joy trying to control from half guard but Bishop is working away.
Bishop is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ho Joy trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ho Joy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bishop with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ho Joy moves away from the strike by Bishop.
Bishop throws the left hand but Ho Joy avoids the punch easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bishop blocks a head kick by Ho Joy.
Bishop appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ho Joy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bishop connects with an inside leg kick.
Bishop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Bishop!

Jackson Bishop 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.
In defeat, Do Ho Joy stepped up to the mic, saying 'It is not important to be better then someone else, but to be better then yesterday. Jigoro Kano'.

 

Event: DARE 86     
Date:   Dec 08, 2018
#R1#
The fighters circling - Bishop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bishop misses with a looping left.
Bishop gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bishop throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it.
San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Bishop moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
San Pedro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
San Pedro has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bishop fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bishop looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bishop looks to throw the jab but San Pedro is out of range.
Bishop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
San Pedro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bishop looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like San Pedro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bishop moves out of range of the leg kick from San Pedro.
Bishop missing with a left hand there. San Pedro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
San Pedro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bishop scores with a body shot. #T1#
San Pedro moves out of range as Bishop strikes.
Bishop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
San Pedro jabs Bishop right on the nose. Bishop blinks but takes it well.
Bishop moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Bishop drives through and clinches with San Pedro against the cage.
Bishop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
San Pedro blocking some punches.
San Pedro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Bishop avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage.
San Pedro lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from San Pedro as the two fighters clinch.
San Pedro lands with a light punch inside.
San Pedro lands a shoulder strike.
San Pedro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
San Pedro digs a right hand underneath Bishop's ribcage. Bishop let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bishop looks winded!
Bishop is trying to pull guard but San Pedro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
San Pedro scores with a shoulder strike.
San Pedro lands with a short shot to the head.
San Pedro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
San Pedro lands a hook that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, San Pedro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
San Pedro scores with a shoulder strike.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
San Pedro lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by San Pedro.
San Pedro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for San Pedro.
Bishop avoids the elbow strike from San Pedro, against the cage.
A short right from San Pedro on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from San Pedro.
Bishop lands a hook to the side of the head.
San Pedro scores with a nice hook to the head.
San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San Pedro scores with a shoulder strike.
Bishop is trying to pull guard but San Pedro has him pressed against the cage.
Esteban San Pedro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Bishop.
Bishop misses with some punches.
San Pedro lands with a left to the head.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Bishop avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage.
Bishop lands a nice shot to the body.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bishop working aggressively here.
Bishop misses with some punches. #T3#
San Pedro tries to work over Bishop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bishop lands a nice uppercut.
Bishop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bishop blocks a body shot from San Pedro.
Bishop scores with a shot to the side of San Pedro's head.
Bishop presses San Pedro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bishop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from San Pedro.
San Pedro scores with a shot to the side of Bishop's head.
San Pedro is leaning against Bishop and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
San Pedro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bishop digs a right hand underneath San Pedro's ribcage. San Pedro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from San Pedro.
San Pedro misses with a body punch.
San Pedro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
San Pedro wants to stall.
San Pedro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bishop lands a body shot in the clinch.
San Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San Pedro lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San Pedro.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
Bishop wants a takedown.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop digs a right hand into San Pedro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on San Pedro's gas tank.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Bishop has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but San Pedro regains guard immediately.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
San Pedro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop lands a couple of decent looking shots.
San Pedro keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esteban San Pedro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
San Pedro moves into the clinch.
San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Bishop.
San Pedro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
San Pedro misses with some punches.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Bishop avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage.
Esteban San Pedro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bishop scores with a shot to the side of San Pedro's head.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from San Pedro.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bishop scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Pedro digs a right hand into Bishop's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bishop's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from San Pedro.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
San Pedro looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
San Pedro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
San Pedro tries to work over Bishop's front leg with a kick but Bishop checks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
San Pedro connects with a crisp jab.
Bishop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San Pedro.
San Pedro delivers a nice body kick.
San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bishop moves away.
Bishop misses with a jab to the body
and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
San Pedro catches Bishop with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bishop tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. San Pedro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
San Pedro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro lands with a nice body kick.
Bishop closes the distance looking to clinch
and San Pedro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
San Pedro throws a big shot that misses.
Bishop looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bishop checks a leg kick.
Esteban San Pedro is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop misses with a straight right.
Bishop fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bishop shoots in and drives through. San Pedro sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop looks to land a left hand but San Pedro moved out of range nicely.
San Pedro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
San Pedro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
San Pedro throws a push kick but Bishop slaps the foot to one side.
San Pedro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bishop.
Bishop missing with a left hand there. San Pedro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
San Pedro cracks Bishop with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Bishop misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by San Pedro.
Bishop misses with a hook. San Pedro ducked under it nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bishop.
Bishop doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says San Pedro as he avoids it easily.
San Pedro slips a jab from Bishop.
Bishop shoots in and drives through. San Pedro sprawls well.
Esteban San Pedro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Bishop.
Bishop is breathing heavily.
That kick from San Pedro tenderised Bishop's leg. Bishop is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bishop defending well as San Pedro loads up on a big left hand.
San Pedro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bishops jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bishop will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3#
San Pedro moves out of range of the strikes.
Bishop misses with a hook. San Pedro ducked under it nicely.
Bishop takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bishop takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses.
San Pedro feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A jab from San Pedro misses.
Bishop throws a jab when San Pedro was well out of range.
San Pedro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
San Pedro lands with a straight right. Bishop didn't see that one coming.
Bishop throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it.
San Pedro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bishop's sensitive parts.
Bishop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San Pedro was well out of range. Poor timing from Bishop.
San Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
San Pedro swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro.
San Pedro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bishop takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice straight punches there by San Pedro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of San Pedro.#T4#
San Pedro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Bishop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
San Pedro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
San Pedro throws a body shot but no joy.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San Pedro half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bishop fails with a takedown attempt.
San Pedro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bishop takes a step back to recover.
Bishop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bishop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
San Pedro stuns Bishop with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by San Pedro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of San Pedro.
San Pedro throws a wild body kick that Bishop sees coming a mile off.
A nice side step and Bishop releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
San Pedro throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Bishop was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Bishop misses its intended target.
San Pedro blocks a head kick by Bishop.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esteban San Pedro dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
San Pedro scores with a jab.
Bishop throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
San Pedro misses with a straight right.
San Pedro slips under a jab from Bishop.
San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bishop tried to score with a low kick but San Pedro checks it.
San Pedro throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from San Pedro misses
enabling Bishop to counter with a crisp jab.
Bishop lands with a hook. San Pedro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Bishop lands a jab to the nose.
Bishop lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bishop with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling San Pedro to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San Pedro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
San Pedro walks into a jab.
San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
San Pedro slips a straight right by Bishop.
It looked like San Pedro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bishop.
San Pedro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
San Pedro throws a low kick but Bishop avoids it.
Bishop is looking to slow San Pedro down with leg kicks.
San Pedro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bishop checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bishop throws a body shot but no joy.
San Pedro loads up on a big right hand but Bishop slips the punch.
San Pedro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bishop checks a leg kick.
Bishop throws a solid leg kick but San Pedro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bishop.#TD2#
Bishop shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
San Pedro is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bishop throwing shots but San Pedro is blocking nicely.
San Pedro is looking to control Bishop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can San Pedro avoid being mounted?#T2#
Bishop is looking to advance position but San Pedro won't allow it.
San Pedro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
San Pedro trying to get back to full guard but Bishop takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bishop landing shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
San Pedro wants to control but Bishop is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop looking to control but San Pedro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
San Pedro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3#
San Pedro trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San Pedro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Bishop has his foot on San Pedro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. San Pedro works his way back into a safe position though.
San Pedro looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Bishop escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. San Pedro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
San Pedro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
San Pedro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bishop has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, San Pedro has managed to get both his arms back between Bishop's legs - danger averted.
San Pedro content to stall in guard here.
San Pedro won't allow Bishop to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Bishop really dominated that round.
That's time! San Pedro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Bishop throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bishop swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by San Pedro.
San Pedro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bishop dives in for a single leg takedown but San Pedro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
San Pedro throws a lazy right hand but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
San Pedro takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Bishop checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot.
Bishop slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
San Pedro checks the leg kick.
San Pedro misses with an uppercut. Bishop saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from San Pedro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bishop clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from San Pedro.
San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
San Pedro scores with a hook to the body.
Bishop is looking for a takedown.
Bishop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Bishop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
San Pedro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
San Pedro tries to work over Bishop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bishop is trying to pull guard but San Pedro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Esteban San Pedro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Bishop.
Bishop is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
San Pedro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bishop avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by San Pedro.
San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
San Pedro lands a shot to the body.
San Pedro lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bishop fails to land.
San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro lands a hook that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
San Pedro scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Bishop is rocked!
A body shot lands from San Pedro.
Bishop is still on wobbly legs! Can San Pedro finish him?
San Pedro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
San Pedro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bishop cracks San Pedro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bishop takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
San Pedro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bishop can do to turn this around?#T2#
San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for San Pedro.
San Pedro with a hook.
San Pedro moves away from the strike by Bishop.
It appears San Pedro was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bishop misses with a looping right.
Bishop works the jab nicely.
Bishop lands a lovely overhand right.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses.
San Pedro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bishop takes a step back to recover.
San Pedro throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
Bishop seems to have recovered his senses.
San Pedro defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
Bishop has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from San Pedro finds it's way round the side to connect with Bishop's head.
Bishop walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bishop!
San Pedro throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Bishop tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
San Pedro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bishop, pushing him back against the cage.
San Pedro misses with some punches.
Bishop missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land.
San Pedro blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC#
San Pedro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Esteban San Pedro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bishop jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bishop.
Bishop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San Pedro.
A little jabbing left from Bishop on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice jab there from San Pedro.
San Pedro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bishop takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop moves out of range of the body kick from San Pedro.
San Pedro misses with a looping left.
San Pedro lands a head shot.#TD2#
Bishop looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
San Pedro is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T4#
San Pedro misses with some punches.
San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
San Pedro lands a left hand.
San Pedro blocking some punches.
Bishop blocks a body shot from San Pedro.
San Pedro working aggressively here.
San Pedro gets through Bishop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bishop misses with a punch on the inside.
Bishop blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
San Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
San Pedro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esteban San Pedro had his way with Jackson Bishop in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Bishop misses with a head kick.
San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop misses with a hook.
Bishop cracks San Pedro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
San Pedro is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Bishop was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bishop swings widly with a right hand
enabling San Pedro to counter with a crisp jab.
San Pedro defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
Bishop moves out of range as San Pedro strikes.
Bishop swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A lazy left from San Pedro finds it's target.
Bishop has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from San Pedro.
Bishop attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bishop looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Pedro throws a leg kick but Bishop moved away.
Bishop looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bishop looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bishop, right into the meat.
Bishop throws a poor cross that misses
and San Pedro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
San Pedro with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
San Pedro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bishop punishes San Pedro's body with a nice straight punch.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot.
San Pedro tried to counter with a leg kick but Bishop avoided it.
San Pedro lands a nice shot to the body.
San Pedro misses with a low kick.
San Pedro thumps Bishop with a low kick.
Bishop connects with a body shot that sends San Pedro's belly button to the back.
Bishop lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
San Pedro works Bishop's body with a nice hook.
Bishop comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but San Pedro shows good takedown defense.
Bishop misses with a looping left.
San Pedro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
San Pedro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bishop. That did some damage!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
San Pedro throws a shot from downtown. Bishop moves away and avoids it.
Bishop throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily.
San Pedro quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jackson Bishop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jab from Bishop.
Bishop's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bishop slips under a jab.
San Pedro sizes up Bishop with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bishop throws a leg kick that misses.
San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
San Pedro misses with a body shot.
San Pedro lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bishop will feel that in the morning.
San Pedro defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by San Pedro.
San Pedro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bishop on the side of the head.
San Pedro throws a hook to the side of Bishop's head but Bishop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bishop.
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San Pedro looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
San Pedro rushes Bishop and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
San Pedro scores with a hook to the body.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bishop wants to take the fight to the mat but San Pedro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Esteban San Pedro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Bishop.
Bishop prevents a body shot from San Pedro.
Bishop prevents a body shot from San Pedro.
San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Bishop controls his hands.
San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San Pedro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bishop tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bishop digs a right hand into San Pedro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on San Pedro's gas tank.
Bishop pushes San Pedro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
San Pedro lands a right hand.
Bishop lands with a short head shot on the inside.
San Pedro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
San Pedro cracks Bishop with a nice body shot.#BC#
San Pedro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
San Pedro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
San Pedro missing with a left hand there. Bishop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
San Pedro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bishop misses with a jab to the body
and San Pedro counters with an outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bishop.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot.
As Bishop backs away, San Pedro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
San Pedro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bishop momentarily.
Bishop keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
San Pedro throws a leg kick which misses Bishop's front leg but catches the back leg as Bishop tries to avoid it.
Bishop drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
San Pedro tries to land a front kick but Bishop steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bishop throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
San Pedro thumps Bishop with a low kick.
Bishop goes for a double leg but San Pedro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as San Pedro continues to drive forward.
San Pedro throws a wild body kick that Bishop sees coming a mile off.
Good work by San Pedro as he checks the leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban San Pedro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think San Pedro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:46
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban San Pedro!

Esteban San Pedro retains his featherweight title!
Esteban San Pedro thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: DARE 80     
Date:   Nov 14, 2018
#R1#
Bishop fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pacheco.
Bishop scores with a head kick. Pacheco tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bishop takes one to the side of the head.
Pacheco throws a right hand that Bishop ducks under and follows up with a left that Bishop also avoids with ease.
Pacheco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big right from Pacheco misses.
Pacheco connects with a body shot that sends Bishop's belly button to the back.
Good exchange - Bishop coming out on top.
Pacheco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pacheco misses with a jab to the body
and Pacheco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bishop takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop scores with a shot to the body.
Bishop throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pacheco counters with a straight right hand.
Pacheco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pacheco 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 jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bishop fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pacheco.
Bishop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pacheco.
Bishop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bishop scores with a leg kick.
Bishop feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pachecos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bishop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pacheco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Pacheco with a nice cross.
Bishop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bishop looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pacheco throws the left hand but Bishop avoids the punch easily.
Pacheco lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circling - Bishop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pacheco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Bishop lands with a cross.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pacheco stuns Bishop with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pacheco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bishop circles away quickly and effectively.
Bishop lands a nice hook to Pacheco's body. Pacheco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bishop slips under a jab.
Pacheco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Pacheco.
As Pacheco backs away, Bishop returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bishop lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop dodges the punch combination from Pacheco.
Bishop half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
Pacheco has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bishop.
Pacheco throws a right hand that misses
and Bishop counters with a stiff right hand.
Bishop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pacheco looks to land a left hand but Bishop moved out of range nicely.
Bishop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pacheco.
Bishop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bishop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pacheco staying out of range there.
Bishop lands a nice looking body shot.
Bishop scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pacheco works the jab nicely.
Jackson Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Pacheco lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bishop doesn't seem phased though.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Pacheco.
Pacheco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bishop.
Pacheco throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop moves in looking to clinch but Pacheco pushes him off.#T3#
Bishop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bishop cracks Pacheco with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bishop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pacheco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Bishop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bishop misses with a jab to the body
and Pacheco counters with a right hand to the body.
Bishop tried to score with a low kick but Pacheco checks it.
Pacheco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pacheco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
Pacheco swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
A low kick from Bishop misses
enabling Pacheco to counter with a crisp jab.
Bishop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
Pacheco jabs at Bishop's body.
Pacheco takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bishop misses with a looping left.
Bishop clobbers Pacheco with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pacheco takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Pacheco throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Bishop throws a shot to the body.
Pacheco lands the left hand.
Bishop takes a swing at Pacheco's ribcage but misses.
Pacheco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bishop scoring well with a low kick there.
Bishop connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pacheco takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on Pacheco's shoulder, as Pacheco tries to avoid the shot.
Pacheco misses with a looping left.
Bishop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Bishop. Beautiful body shot.
Pacheco misses with a straight left.
Bishop bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pacheco's head backwards.
Bishop defending well as Pacheco loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pacheco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pacheco checks a 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.
Pacheco takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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 Jackson Bishop will probably get the nod.
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#
Bishop throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pacheco throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Pacheco misses with a wild body shot.
As Pacheco backs away, Bishop returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pacheco falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bishop counters with a stiff right hand.
Bishop tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pacheco slips under a jab.
Pacheco throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pacheco looks to throw the jab but Bishop is out of range.
Pacheco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bishop misses with a low kick.
Pacheco ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Bishop there.
Pacheco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bishop.#TD#
Bishop manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pacheco on his heels. He'll look to pass Pacheco's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop pushing down on Pacheco's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pacheco is refusing to be controlled, as Bishop sits in half guard. #T1#
Bishop is thwarting Pacheco's attempts to control the position.
Pacheco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Pacheco looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pacheco is refusing to be controlled, as Bishop sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop blocks the strikes from Pacheco.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pacheco tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bishop lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bishop trying to control from half guard but Pacheco is working away.
Pacheco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pacheco preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pacheco wants to get back to full guard but Bishop has passed into side control.
Pacheco is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bishop connects with a decent elbow.
Pacheco sneaks back into half guard.
Bishop tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pacheco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pacheco is pressing down on Bishop's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pacheco keeping full guard, as Bishop tries to pass.
Bishop cracks Pacheco with a solid left hand.#T3#
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacheco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Pacheco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bishop is aware though and is defending well.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Pacheco keeps moving. #SUB2#
Pacheco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bishop trying to control but Pacheco is working from the bottom.
Bishop controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Pacheco looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bishop has picked Pacheco up and slammed him! Pacheco can't keep hold of the triangle and Bishop manages to pass to side control!#T4#
Bishop trying to control the position but Pacheco is working away.
Pacheco tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bishop wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bishop wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pacheco keeps working.
Pacheco trying to control but Bishop flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Bishop controlling the position well here. Pacheco rolled but Bishop kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Pacheco tries to escape but Bishop has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bishop is looking for the choke from the back position but Pacheco is controlling his hands well.
Jackson Bishop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bishop is looking to control Pacheco but Pacheco is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Bishop dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pacheco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bishop lands a jab to Pacheco's midsection.
Pacheco keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pacheco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pacheco misses with a double jab.
Pacheco takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Pacheco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pacheco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Bishop there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big right from Bishop misses.
Bishop swings for the body but Pacheco moves out of range.
Pacheco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop moves away from the strike by Pacheco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Bishop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pacheco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pacheco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
Pacheco lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Pacheco swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range. #TD#
Pacheco gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Pacheco looking for subs off his back but Bishop has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Pacheco looking for submissions off his back.
Bishop lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bishop trying to control the action but Pacheco is working from the bottom.
Pacheco works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bishop trying to control but Pacheco is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Pacheco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bishop with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Pacheco looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bishop has picked Pacheco up and slammed him! Pacheco can't keep hold of the triangle and Bishop manages to pass to side control!#SU#
Bishop decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A slow jab from Pacheco misses its intended target.
A big right from Pacheco misses.
Jab 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!
Pacheco checks a leg kick nicely.
Bishop throws a looping overhand right but Pacheco ducks down to avoid it.
Pacheco stuffs the takedown attempt from Bishop. Bishop gets slowly back to his feet.
Pacheco moves forwards but Bishop connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Pacheco thuds his right hand into Bishop's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pacheco throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pacheco connects with a right hand. Bishop shakes it off.
Pacheco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Gerardo Pacheco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pacheco misses with a looping right.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by Pacheco.
Pacheco sizes up Bishop with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice takedown defense from Pacheco. No joy for Bishop on that attempt.
Bishop fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pacheco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bishop throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pacheco.
A punch lands to the side of Pacheco 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pacheco fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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.
Pacheco connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pacheco takes one on the button.#T4#
Bishop connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bishop uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pacheco has time to react.
Pacheco ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a head kick.
Pacheco's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#TD#
Bishop shoots in and gets a takedown into Pacheco's guard.
Bishop passes Pacheco's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pacheco is trying to maintain the position but Bishop is very close to passing his half guard.
Bishop trying to control from half guard but Pacheco is working away.
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pacheco can do to turn this around?
Bishop has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pacheco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Bishop!

In his post fight interview, Jackson Bishop started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: DARE 72     
Date:   Oct 13, 2018
#R1#
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on Bittencourt's shoulder, as Bittencourt tries to avoid the shot.
Bishop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bittencourt ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a low kick.
Bishop punishes Bittencourt's body with a nice straight punch.
Bittencourt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bishop lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bittencourt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Bishop does it's job there.
Bishop misses with a jab to the body
and Bittencourt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Bittencourt misses.
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bishop takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bishop stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bittencourt.
Bittencourt leaves Bishop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bittencourt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bishop missing with a left hand there. Bittencourt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1##CL#
Bishop has Bittencourt up against the cage in a clinch.
Bittencourt blocking some punches.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bishop lands with a short shot to the head.
Bittencourt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bittencourt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bittencourt scores with a shoulder strike.
Bishop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bittencourt prevents a body shot from Bishop.
Bittencourt tries to work over Bishop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bittencourt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Bittencourt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bittencourt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bittencourt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bishop.
Bittencourt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Bittencourt avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Bishop tries to work over Bittencourt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bittencourt lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop tries a body shot but Bittencourt blocks it. #T2#
Bittencourt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bittencourt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bishops head.
Bishop working aggressively here.
Bishop pushes Bittencourt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bishop lands a nice uppercut.
Bittencourt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bishop fails to land.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Bittencourt lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Bishop scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bittencourt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Bittencourt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bishop blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Bittencourt manages to break the clinch.
Bittencourt scores with a jab to the head.
Bishop throws a good cross that connects.
Bittencourt throws a leg kick
and Bishop counters with a stiff right hand.
Bittencourt misses with a left hand
and Bittencourt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Bishop cracks Bittencourt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bittencourt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bishop is out of range and Bittencourt settles back down.
Bishop misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Bittencourt.
Bittencourt just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBishop.
Bittencourt throws a low kick, looking for Bishop's leg but Bishop calmly moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bishop.
Mahalo Bittencourt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bishop lands with an uppercut that bounces Bittencourt off the cage and back into range.
Bittencourt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bishop.
Crunch! Bishop slams his shin into Bittencourt's torso.
Bittencourt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bishop tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bittencourt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bishop somewhat.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on Bittencourt's shoulder, as Bittencourt tries to avoid the shot.
Bittencourt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bishop misses with an uppercut. Bittencourt saw that one coming.
Bittencourt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bishop's calf.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bittencourt counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bittencourt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bishop.
Bishop is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bittencourt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bittencourt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
Bittencourt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bishop checks it well.
Bishop throws a hook but Bittencourt blocks it.
Bishop throws a poor cross that misses
and Bittencourt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Bishop.
Bishop lands with a cross.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses.
Bittencourt scores with a hook to the body. Bishop takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bittencourt closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Jackson Bishop has been cut.
Bishop scoring well with a low kick there.
Bishop scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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 Jackson Bishop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jackson Bishop's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Bishop drives through and clinches with Bittencourt against the cage.
Bishop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bittencourt swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bittencourt throws a punch but it's blocked by Bishop.
Bittencourt digs a right hand into Bishop's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bishop's gas tank.
Bishop lands a hook that snaps the head of Bittencourt backwards. #BC2#
Bittencourt breaks from the clinch.
Bittencourt throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
Bittencourt drops his hands momentarily and Bishop takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jackson Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Bittencourt slips a jab from Bishop.
Bishop throws the kick towards the body but Bittencourt avoids it.#CL#
Bishop pushes Bittencourt up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson Bishop has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Bishop pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
Bittencourt decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bittencourt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bishop.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop looks to land a right hand but Bittencourt moved out of range.#T1#
Bishop feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bittencourts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jackson Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop connects with a looping right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bittencourt, right into the meat.
Bittencourt misses with a kick to the body.
Bittencourt throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Bishop to counter with a crisp jab.
Bishop lands a lovely overhand right.
Bishop checks a leg kick.
Bishop blocks the body kick.
Bishop is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bishop digs a good body shot into Bittencourt's ribs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bittencourt!
Bishop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bittencourt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bittencourt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bittencourt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Bishop lands a really nice looking cross but Bittencourt seems unphased. #TD#
Bittencourt tries to sprawl but Bishop drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bishop is looking to pass Bittencourt's guard but actually Bittencourt recovers to full guard.
Bittencourt pulls Bishop in close to his closed guard and prevents Bishop from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Bishop wants to pass the guard but Bittencourt is keeping the position.
Bittencourt controls Bishop momentarily but Bishop frees himself. #T3#
Bittencourt keeping full guard, as Bishop tries to pass.
Bishop trying to control but Bittencourt is working from the bottom.
Bishop tries to free his leg and advance position but Bittencourt is retaining full guard.
Bishop advances to half guard.
Bishop is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bishop passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bittencourt!
Bishop has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bittencourt's face. #T4#
Bittencourt avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bishop.
Bittencourt blocking the ground and pound.
Bishop lands a couple of good shots and Bittencourt has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop controlling the position well here. Bittencourt rolled but Bishop kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bittencourt can do to turn this around?
Bittencourt covering up well and avoiding damage.
Bittencourt wants to get back to his feet.
Bishop gets his hands free as Bittencourt looks to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Bishop dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Bishop's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bishop lunges at Bittencourt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bittencourt's hand. #TD#
Bishop looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bishop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bittencourt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bishop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bittencourt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bittencourt is trying to control the position but Bishop postures up.
Bittencourt keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop postures up in Bittencourt's guard and throws a big left but Bittencourt blocks it. #T1#
Bishop passes Bittencourt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackson Bishop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bishop looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bishop is working hard here to advance position.
Bishop 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#
Bishop is looking for a kimura here.
Bittencourt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mahalo Bittencourt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bittencourt keeping hold of Bishop's head, controlling as best he can.
Bishop wants to pass to mount but Bittencourt is defending the position.
Bishop performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Bishop drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bittencourt throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bishop lands a couple of elbows.
Bishop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bittencourt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Bittencourt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Bittencourt looking to control.
Bishop missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bishop lands a couple of digs.
Bishop 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.
Bishop throws a big elbow that misses.
Bishop working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bishop postures up.
Bishop trying to control but Bittencourt is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bishop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bishop will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bishop throws out a powerful jab.
Bittencourt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bishop looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bishop dives in for a single leg takedown but Bittencourt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Bishop shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bittencourt is trying to defend but Bishop finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bishop scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Bishop!

Jackson Bishop bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: EFA 87     
Date:   Sep 01, 2018
#R1#
Bishop staying out of range there.
A big left from Power misses.
Bishop misses the body punch
and Power counters with a low kick, right behind Bishop 's knee. #TD#
Bishop looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bishop wants to pass the guard but Power is defending well. #SUB#
Bishop is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Power doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bishop.
Bishop tries to pass to full mount but Power defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power is in trouble now - Bishop has advanced to mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Bishop there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T1#
Bishop looking to control but Power is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bishop lands a heavy elbow.
Bishop controlling the pace for now.
Bishop landing punches.
Power tries to buck Bishop off but he can't manage it.
Bishop lands a heavy elbow.
Power keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bishop scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Power? #T2#
Power tries to buck Bishop off but he can't manage it.
Bishop punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop looking to control but Power is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bishop has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Power's face.
Bishop trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bishop cracks Power with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bishop landing shots from mount. #SUB#
Bishop is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Power can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bishop raining down shots from the mount!#T3#
Power is desperately trying to improve his position but Bishop has a good base and remains in mount.
Bishop landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bishop with good strikes from the mount here!
Bishop lands a big shot there that rocks Power but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #ROC#
Power is rocked!
Bishop scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Power?
Power is still in real trouble! Can Bishop finish him?
Power really wants to buck Bishop off and get back to his feet.
Bishop lands a nice shot to the head.
Bishop dominating with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bishop cracks Power with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Bishop!
In his post fight interview, Jackson Bishop started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: EFA 84 Vermeulen Vs Murphy     
Date:   Aug 04, 2018
#R1#
Bishop is looking to slow Koski down with leg kicks.
Bishop connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Koski misses.
Koski lands a leg kick that knocks Bishop off balance momentarily.
Koski throws a shot from downtown. Bishop moves away and avoids it.
Koski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bishop's calf.
Koski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bishop.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Koski.
Jackson Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop misses with a looping left.
Koski feints a counter leg kick.
Koski slips under a jab from Bishop.
Koski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bishop.
Bishop throws a right hand that misses
and Koski counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bishop scores with a punch to the head.
Koski tries to move into range but Bishop moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by Koski.
Koski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Koski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koski slips under a jab.
Koski throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Koski looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Koski.
Koski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Koski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bishop is out of range and Koski settles back down.
Koski takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#TD#
Bishop drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Koski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bishop throwing strikes from guard but Koski blocks nicely.
Bishop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bishop is working hard here to advance position.
Bishop chips away with some ground and pound.
Koski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bishop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koski is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Koski is pulling down on Bishop's head. It's preventing any offense from Bishop, at least for the moment.
Koski keeping full guard, as Bishop tries to pass.
Koski is trying to control the position but Bishop postures up.
Bishop lands a couple of elbows.
Bishop trying to control but Koski is working from the bottom.
Bishop advances to half guard. #T3#
Bishop wants to control but Koski is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Bishop is looking to control the position but Koski frees his trapped leg and locks up an armbar from the bottom! It looks tight! Bishop grimaces and holds on for a second but is forced to tap or have his arm broken! Slick Jiu Jitsu from Koski there - Bishop really paying for some sloppy defensive work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kalevi Koski!
Kalevi Koski is the new featherweight champion!
Kalevi Koski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: EFA 80 Murphy vs Samuals     
Date:   Jun 30, 2018
#R1#
Bishop lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've been told by Urani's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Urani blocks a jab.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on Urani's shoulder, as Urani tries to avoid the shot.
Bishop takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bishop misses with an uppercut. Urani saw that one coming.#TD2#
Bishop darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Urani might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bishop throwing shots but Urani is blocking nicely.
Bishop wants to free his trapped foot but Urani is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Urani trying to control but Bishop postures up.
Bishop thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop working over Urani with some ground and pound. Urani looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Bishop.
Bishop drops an elbow to the side of Urani's head. #T1#
Bishop uses his free foot to push down on Urani's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Urani.
Bishop working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bishop controlling the pace for now.
Bishop cracks Urani with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bishop can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Urani is looking to escape.
Urani tries to lock up and control but Bishop gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Urani tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bishop working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bishop with a couple of short strikes.
Bishop trying to control but Urani is having none of it. #T2#
Urani wants to hold on but Bishop pushes him away.
Bishop looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urani wants to hold on but Bishop pushes him away.
Bishop is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bishop working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bishop is landing with some decent strikes but Urani is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bishop connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Urani bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Urani drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bishop dives on top into guard.#REVB##T3#
Bishop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Urani is keeping the position for now.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Urani keeps moving.
Urani keeping full guard, as Bishop tries to pass.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Urani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bishop postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Bishop drops back looking for a leg! Urani is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Urani manages to kick Bishop off! Bishop jumps back into Urani's guard.
Bishop being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Urani has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bishop can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Urani escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bishop gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Urani keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Bishop dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Bishop does it's job there.
Urani looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.#TD2#
Bishop closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Urani did well to prevent Bishop getting side control.
Urani wants to control but Bishop is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bishop has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bishop lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bishop has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bishop lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bishop lands a big elbow.
Urani wants to hold on but Bishop pushes him away.
Urani working to try and regain half guard. #T1#
Bishop scoring with strikes but Urani is staying in there.
Urani is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bishop avoids the attempt from Urani to control.
Bishop landing punches.
Urani tries to hold on but Bishop postures up.
Bishop breaks from Urani's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bishop lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Urani sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bishop wants to free his trapped foot but Urani is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Urani is not content to let Bishop control the position.
Jackson Bishop has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bishop winds up and cracks Urani with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bishop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bishop not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bishop uses his free foot to push down on Urani's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Urani.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop lands a big elbow.
Urani wants to hold on but Bishop pushes him away.
Bishop can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Urani is looking to escape.
Urani keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Urani is squirming around, avoiding Bishop's attempts to control the action.
Bishop has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Urani's face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Urani is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Urani bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bishop is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Urani trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Urani looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Urani 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##SUB#
Urani is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bishop tries to free his leg and advance position but Urani is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Bishop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Bishop catches Urani with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bishop lands a nice shot that snaps Urani's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Urani misses the target.
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urani.
Bishop is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Urani moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Urani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urani throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Urani takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bishop moves out of range of the body kick from Urani.
Bishop has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bishop fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Urani on the side of the head.
Bishop misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Urani counters with an outside leg kick.
That kick from Bishop tenderised Urani's leg. Urani is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jackson Bishop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A leg kick checked by Urani.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by Urani.
Urani throwing a counter right hand but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Urani swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop cracks Urani with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bishop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urani.
Bishop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urani takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
A good leg kick by Urani.
Bishop is trying hard to land a takedown here. Urani sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bishop is looking to clinch but Urani is avoiding it.
Bishop is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Urani on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bishop lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big right from Bishop misses.
Urani throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Urani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bishop.
Bishop lands with a straight right. Urani didn't see that one coming.
Bishop lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Urani at a distance.
Bishop misses with a hook.
Urani throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Ephram Urani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Urani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Urani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bishop goes for a double leg but Urani avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Urani continues to drive forward.
Both fighters circling a little - Bishop finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bishop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop looks to land a left hand but Urani moved out of range nicely.
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. Urani moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Bishop is looking to clinch but Urani is avoiding it.
Decent striking displayed by Bishop there.
Bishop checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Urani with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Urani throws a body shot but no joy.
Bishop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urani was well out of range. Poor timing from Bishop.
Urani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
Urani was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bishop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urani.
Urani is looking to wear down Bishop with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bishop looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Urani gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Urani takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bishop lands with a thumping leg kick.
Urani is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bishop's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bishop takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab by Bishop.
Bishop jabs at Urani's body.#T3#
Urani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bishop moves away.
Urani keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Urani is looking to counter punch.
Ephram Urani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Bishop.
Urani throws the left hand but Bishop avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Urani.
Urani takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Bishop lands.
Bishop throws out a powerful jab.
Urani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop looks to land a right hand but Urani moved out of range.
Bishop connects with an inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bishop.
Bishop scores with a nice strike.
Bishop motions for Urani to come forward. Bishop throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Urani staying out of range there.
Bishop swinging wildly here.
Bishop misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Urani fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bishop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Urani. That did some damage!
Urani slips a jab and a cross from Bishop.
Urani misses the shot to the body.
Urani misses with a straight left.
Urani lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Urani throws a hook but Bishop avoids it easily.
Bishop moves out of range of the body kick from Urani.
Bishop blocks a low kick nicely.
Bishop lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Urani throws a nice looking combination but Bishop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bishop looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Urani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
It looked like Urani wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Urani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
A little feinted left hand from Urani on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Urani.
Urani closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bishop takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Bishop really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bishop, as that shot connected.
Urani slips a straight right by Bishop.
Urani looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Urani walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bishop. That's going to slow Urani down.
Urani throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bishop! But no joy.
Bishop moves out of range as Urani strikes.
Urani has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bishop finds it's way round the side to connect with Urani's head.
A big left from Bishop misses.
Bishop tries to clinch but Urani is having none of it.
Urani is looking to counter punch.
Bishop takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bishop fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bishop lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Urani at a distance.
Urani avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bishop has a takedown stuffed.
Urani is looking to score with low kicks.
Bishop lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Bishop clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as Urani controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
Urani blocks an uppercut.
Urani lands a hook that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Bishop swings wildly with an uppercut but Urani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Urani.
Bishop is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Urani avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Bishop blocks a body shot from Urani.
Bishop tries a body shot but Urani blocks it.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
Urani digs a right hand into Bishop's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bishop's gas tank.
The referee calls for Urani to work. #BC#
Urani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Urani moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Urani.
Urani takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bishop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Bishop lands an impressive looking overhand right. Urani doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Urani ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Urani swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop misses with a body kick.
Urani takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Bishop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urani throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bishop.
Bishop connects with a nice looking jab.
Good exchange - Bishop coming out on top.
Bishop fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Urani lands with a cross.
Bishop looks for a takedown but Urani sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Urani on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ephram Urani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Bishop.
Urani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Urani finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
Urani throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urani was well out of range. Poor timing from Bishop.
Bishop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bishop or perhaps it was just good defense by Urani, which made it look bad.
A punch lands to the side of Bishop 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Urani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop scores with a three punch combo!
Nice body punch from Urani.
Bishop scores with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Bishop misses its intended target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Urani darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Urani digs a good body shot into Bishop's ribs.
Urani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bishop lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urani looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Urani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bishop.#T4#
Bishop misses with a looping left.
Bishop jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Urani throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
Urani throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Urani with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bishop to score with a decent uppercut.
Urani keeps the fight on the outside.
Bishop takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Urani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urani manages to avoid it.
Bishop changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Urani tries to avoid it but Bishop manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Urani to the ground. Urani escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bishop takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bishop chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Urani fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop throws a right hand that misses
and Urani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Urani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Bishop goes for a double leg but Urani avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Urani continues to drive forward.
Urani keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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 Ephram Urani will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Urani.
Bishop lands a really nice looking cross but Urani seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Urani does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bishop checks a leg kick.
Urani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bishop.
Urani lands a nice shot to the body.
Bishop dips to his left and cracks Urani with an uppercut!
Bishop catches Urani with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Urani missing with a left hand there. Bishop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bishop. That's going to slow Urani down. #TD2#
Bishop manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Urani on his heels. He'll look to pass Urani's guard now, I'm sure.
Bishop postures up.
Urani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urani is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bishop wants to pass the guard but Urani is keeping the position.#T1#
Bishop with a nice head shot there.
Bishop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Urani swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Urani looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Urani looking to control. #SUB#
Urani is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Urani has momentary wrist control but Bishop slips an elbow through the middle.
Ephram Urani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Urani keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Urani keeping full guard, as Bishop tries to pass.
Urani is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Urani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Urani trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Urani darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bishop tries to clinch but Urani moves out of range.
Bishop has his takedown stuffed
and Urani makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Urani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bishop has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bishop there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bishop tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bishop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urani is looking for a counter combo.
Bishop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urani.
Bishop sizes up Urani with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bishop fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bishop misses with a straight left.
Bishop lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bishop paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bishop wants to clinch up but Urani keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and Urani tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urani tries to land a front kick but Bishop steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bishop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Bishop scoring well with a low kick there.
Urani is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
Bishop bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Urani's head.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Bishop.
Urani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Urani.
Jab by Bishop.
Urani lands a glancing blow to the side of Bishop's head.#CUT#
It looks like Jackson Bishop has been cut.
Urani takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Urani looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Bishop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bishop lands with an uppercut that bounces Urani off the cage and back into range.
Bishop throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bishop misses with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Urani. Beautiful body shot.
Bishop is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bishop connects with a nice looking jab.
Bishop needs to keep his hands up - Urani had a free shot at his head there.
Bishop connects with a jab.
Urani misses the shot to the body.
Bishop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bishop lands a lovely overhand right.
Urani walks into a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 46:49
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Bishop!

Jackson Bishop is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Jackson Bishop rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: EFA 67 Correira vs Stebson     
Date:   May 26, 2018
#R1#
Bishop missing with a left hand there. Gonzales was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Bishop closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bishop tries a body shot but Gonzales blocks it.
Gonzales lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bishop lands an uppercut.
Bishop scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Bishop manages to break the clinch.
Gonzales throws a looping overhand right but Bishop ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Bishop.
Gonzales tries to counter with a clinch but Bishop shakes him off and moves away.
Gonzales tries to move into range but Bishop moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD#
Bishop closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzales prevents Bishop from moving into mount.
Gonzales tries to bench press Bishop off him but Bishop keeps the position.
Bishop grinds an elbow into Gonzales's temple.
You can see the frustration on Gonzales's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bishop passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gonzales! #T1#
Bishop tries to control but Gonzales wriggling away.
Bishop lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#
Gonzales is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop controlling the position easily from mount.
Bishop lands a couple of good shots and Gonzales has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Gonzales is still in real trouble! Can Bishop finish him?
Bishop trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gonzales seems to have recovered his senses.
Gonzales has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bishop working for the choke.
Bishop cracks Gonzales with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Gonzales from the back mount here, looking to soften him up. #T2##SUB#
Bishop is looking for the choke from the back position but Gonzales is controlling his hands well.
Bishop 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.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Bishop scores with punches from the back.
Bishop has the hooks in. Gonzales is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gonzales grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzales manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bishop's guard. Nice work there by Gonzales.
Gonzales pushing down on Bishop's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gonzales wants to free his trapped foot but Bishop is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bishop is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Gonzales is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gonzales content to control rather than advance.
Bishop is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gonzales is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bishop defends it well.
Gonzales prevents Bishop from improving his position.#T4#
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.
Bishop slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gonzales looking to pass the guard.
Gonzales is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bishop trying to keep a closed guard but Gonzales is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Bishop dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bishop scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bishop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzales can do to turn this around?#TD#
Bishop darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bishop is looking to advance position but Gonzales won't allow it.
Bishop prevents Gonzales from improving his position.
Gonzales slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop cracks Gonzales with a solid left hand.
Bishop preventing the sweep.
Bishop passes Gonzales's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Gonzales is in trouble now - Bishop has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Bishop looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bishop landing shots from mount.
Bishop scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gonzales?
Bishop landing strikes from the mount and Gonzales is in trouble!
Gonzales tries to reverse the position but Bishop maintains control.
Bishop fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bishop lands a big shot to the head and Gonzales winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jackson Bishop!
Jackson Bishop bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: TWGC 21 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1     
Date:   Apr 23, 2018

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jackson Bishop (ranked 1375 p4p, 144 weight class) and Pablo Pablos (ranked 3181 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishop comes into the arena with Ghetts - Artillery blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!




178 cm
25 yrs
148 lbs



175 cm
38 yrs
141 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jackson Bishop! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Pablo Pablos!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Bishop gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Bishop drags the fight down to the ground.
Pablos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pablos trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Pablos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bishop's guard.

Bishop is defending against the submission attempts here by Pablos.
Bishop won't allow Pablos to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop gets full guard.
Pablos won't allow Bishop to sweep him here.

Bishop has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pablos is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bishop.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bishop (0) vs (3) Pablos

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop is looking for a sweep.
Bishop is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pablos is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Bishop (0) vs (5) Pablos
Pablos looking to control but Bishop is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bishop wants to control but Pablos is having none of it.
Pablos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bishop is working to get back to half guard.
Pablos tries to control but Bishop wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pablos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bishop is trying desperately to improve position.
Bishop is squirming around, avoiding Pablos's attempts to control the action.
Bishop regains half guard.
Bishop regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pablos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bishop (0) vs (8) Pablos
Bishop is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pablos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pablos working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bishop's thigh. Bishop counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bishop controls Pablos momentarily but Pablos frees himself.
Bishop keeping full guard, as Pablos tries to pass.
Pablos looking to sit in guard and control but Bishop gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bishop (2) vs (8) Pablos

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Pablos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bishop defends it easily.
Bishop tries to free his leg and advance position but Pablos is retaining full guard.
Bishop sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pablos's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pablos is looking to improve his position.

Pablos is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Bishop is tapping! Great win for Pablos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pablo Pablos!
Pablo Pablos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: TWGC 21 (135lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Apr 14, 2018

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jackson Bishop (ranked 1333 p4p, 137 weight class) and Long Wang (ranked 1153 p4p, 59 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bishop might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ghetts - Artillery. This should be a great matchup!




178 cm
25 yrs
148 lbs



168 cm
37 yrs
139 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jackson Bishop! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Topper Green and Ron Honeybunn.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Wang changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bishop looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bishop (0) vs (4) Wang
Bishop tries to buck Wang off but Wang is having none of it.
Bishop is not content to let Wang control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop tries to improve position but can't.
Bishop struggling a bit here.
Bishop prevents Wang from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wang goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bishop rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wang's guard! Nice work there by Bishop!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bishop (2) vs (4) Wang

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop looking to pass the guard.
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
Bishop is stalling in the full guard.

Wang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.

Wang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Bishop's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bishop slips nicely into half guard.
Bishop is trying to control. Wang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wang wants to control but Bishop is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bishop is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bishop wants to free his trapped foot but Wang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bishop is keen to just control but Wang is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Bishop has control of the leg.
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Bishop sits in half guard.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Bishop has control of the leg.
Bishop wants to pass the guard but Wang is defending well.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bishop stands and throws Wang's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bishop (5) vs (4) Wang
Bishop tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wang's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Bishop (7) vs (4) Wang
Wang slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Bishop is working for a submission of some sort.
Bishop passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bishop (10) vs (4) Wang
Wang gets back to half guard.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wang is pressing down on Bishop's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wang trying to control the position.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bishop tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Bishop has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bishop preventing the sweep.
Wang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bishop (10) vs (6) Wang
Bishop keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Bishop is retaining full guard.
Bishop wants to sweep but no luck.
Wang advances to half guard.

Wang wants to work for an arm triangle but Bishop is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wang wants to control but Bishop is keeping him busy.
Wang passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bishop (10) vs (9) Wang
Wang is looking to work his way around to Bishop's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wang looking to control but Bishop is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bishop is trying desperately to improve position.
Wang fails to move to back control.
Bishop wants to hold on but Wang pushes him away.
Bishop sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Wang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Bishop is defending the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bishop wants to sweep but Wang has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bishop (10) vs (12) Wang
Wang wants to control but Bishop is keeping him busy.

Wang 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 Wang but great work by Bishop.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bishop (14) vs (12) Wang
Bishop tries to move to mount but Wang blocks the move with his legs.
Bishop is working hard here to advance position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang is not content to let Bishop control the position.
Bishop tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bishop has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wang!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Bishop (16) vs (12) Wang
Bishop controlling the pace for now.
Bishop trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wang is wriggling around trying to escape.

Bishop jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Wang is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Wang and Bishop has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Wang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bishop wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wang looking for a sweep but Bishop has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Bishop (18) vs (12) Wang
Bishop looking to control but Wang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wang slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Bishop is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bishop works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bishop (21) vs (12) Wang
Bishop looking to control but Wang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bishop tries to control but Wang wriggling away.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bishop tries to control but Wang wriggling away.
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.
Bishop looking to control but Wang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bishop content just to control the position here.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wang tries to reverse the position but Bishop maintains control.
Wang sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bishop wants to free his trapped foot but Wang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wang wants to control but Bishop is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bishop tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bishop is just content to waste time from the top position. Wang takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bishop tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bishop takes the fight on points by 21 to 12.
Jackson Bishop 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: DARE 25 HEROES     
Date:   Feb 03, 2018
#R1#
Oliveira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bishop.
Jackson Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Oliveira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bishop.
Bishop is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bishop cracks Oliveira with an open hand slap.
Bishop tries a low kick but Oliveira avoids it.
Bishop jabs Oliveira right on the nose. Oliveira blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Bishop looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Oliveira is trying to get back to full guard.
Bishop wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is defending well.
Oliveira tries to kick Bishop off but Bishop keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bishop winds up and cracks Oliveira with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1##ES2#
Oliveira has one foot on Bishop's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fernando Oliveira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bishop looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Bishop rushes Oliveira and presses him up against the cage.
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bishop works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Oliveira - that landed with a thud.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
Bishop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oliveira connects with a knee to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Bishop has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira working Bishop over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Oliveira.
Oliveira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bishop or not.
Oliveira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bishop scores with a nice hook to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Oliveira scores with a hook to the body.
Oliveira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oliveira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Oliveira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oliveira tries a knee to the head but Bishop blocks it. #T2#
Bishop managing to block the knees to the body from Oliveira.
Bishop can't break the clinch.
Oliveira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bishop or not.
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oliveira scores with a shot to the side of Bishop's head.
Bishop has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oliveira misses with some punches.
Oliveira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oliveira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oliveira cracks Bishop with a nice body shot.
Oliveira crunches a lovely knee into Bishop's ribcage.
Bishop is breathing heavily.
Oliveira tries a body shot but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Oliveira.
Oliveira scores with a shoulder strike.
Bishop misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oliveira. #TD#
Bishop gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Oliveira taking some punishment here, with Bishop in his half guard. #T3#
Oliveira looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bishop drops an elbow to the side of Oliveira's head.
Bishop throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oliveira is looking to escape.
Bishop looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Oliveira trying to control here.
Oliveira is staying active underneath Bishop, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bishop thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oliveira's head.
Oliveira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Oliveira.
Bishop stopping the sweep attempt from Oliveira.#T4#
Bishop stands and throws Oliveira's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bishop taking a breather here.
Oliveira is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Oliveira is trying to get back to his feet.
Bishop lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bishop connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Oliveira some visible discomfort.
I wouldn't like to be where Oliveira is right now.
Oliveira is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fernando Oliveira will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Oliveira misses the jab.
Bishop misses with a hook. Oliveira ducked under it nicely.
Bishop is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bishop fails with the takedown
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Oliveira takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oliveira's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bishop connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Oliveira scrambles back to his feet.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bishop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliveira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Oliveira is able to avoid easily.
Jackson Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop blocks a low kick nicely.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Oliveira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oliveira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Good standup being displayed there by Oliveira as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Oliveira misses with an uppercut.
Bishop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bishop closes the distance and clinches up with Oliveira, looking for a takedown. Bishop pushes Oliveira against the cage but Oliveira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oliveira takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bishop tries to clinch there but Oliveira circles away.
Bishop swings for the body but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliveira missing with a left hand there. Bishop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Oliveira, as that shot connected.
Oliveira lands with a shot to the body.
Oliveira walks into a left hand.
Bishop misses with a hook
and Oliveira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Bishop misses the target.
Oliveira blocks a head kick by Bishop.
Oliveira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira lands with a nice body punch.
Oliveira misses the shot to the body.
Bishop tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Oliveira manages to circle out of the way.
Oliveira lands with a right hand.
Oliveira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
A telegraphed right hand from Oliveira misses the target.
Bishop throws out a loose jab but Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliveira.
Oliveira defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
Bishop fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oliveira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bishop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bishop throws a body shot but no joy.
Bishop has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bishop there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bishop throws the left hand but Oliveira avoids the punch easily.
Oliveira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bishop misses with a hook
letting Oliveira counter with a right hand.
Oliveira misses with a looping right.#T3#
Oliveira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Bishop misses the target.
Bishop tests Oliveira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oliveira stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oliveira walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bishop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oliveira blocks a jab.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Bishop misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bishop.#TD#
Bishop fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Oliveira sprawls well initially but Bishop persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bishop 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.
Bishop wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is defending well. #T4#
Bishop stops Oliveira from getting back to his feet.
Bishop is thwarting Oliveira's attempts to control the position.
Oliveira tries to kick Bishop off but Bishop keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bishop sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oliveira defending well though.
Oliveira wants to control but Bishop is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bishop 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 is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Oliveira trying to control from the bottom.
Oliveira manages to get to full guard.
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 Jackson Bishop will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bishop throws a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Oliveira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oliveira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bishop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oliveira.
Oliveira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oliveira's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bishop connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Oliveira scrambles back to his feet.
Oliveira stuffs the takedown attempt from Bishop. Bishop gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Oliveira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bishop shoots in for a double leg but Oliveira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bishop looks to land a right hand but Oliveira moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira misses with a looping right.
Bishop checks a leg kick.
Bishop fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oliveira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oliveira slips a jab from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a hook
and Oliveira counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Bishop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by Oliveira.
Oliveira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bishop throws a poor cross that misses
and Oliveira counters with a nice body shot.
Bishop gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oliveira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Bishop misses.
A lazy left from Bishop finds it's target.
Oliveira throws a lazy right hand but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Bishop was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bishop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliveira throws out the jab.
Oliveira scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bishop in his tracks.
A big right from Oliveira misses.
Bishop misses with an uppercut. Oliveira saw that one coming.
Oliveira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bishop throws out the jab.
Bishop moves in looking to clinch but Oliveira pushes him off.
Oliveira tries to counter with a clinch but Bishop shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Bishop pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Oliveira back to the cage. Bishop follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop throws a body shot but no joy.
Bishop shoots and misses
and Oliveira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira misses the shot to the body.
Oliveira lands a nice looking body shot.
Bishop misses with a straight left.
Bishop misses with a hook.
Bishop takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oliveira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira.
Oliveira works the jab nicely.
Oliveira throws a lazy right hand but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oliveira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bishop throws a front kick aimed at Oliveira's knee but Oliveira avoids it well. #T3#
Bishop throws out a powerful jab.
Oliveira lands with a nice combination. Bishop backs away looking to recover.
Oliveira misses with a straight left.
A leg kick checked by Oliveira.
Oliveira appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses
and Oliveira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oliveira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oliveira bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oliveira defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
Oliveira throws a shot from downtown. Bishop moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliveira. Bishop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oliveira tests Bishop's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oliveira staying out of range there.
Oliveira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bishop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira checks a low kick from Bishop.#T4#
Oliveira staying out of range there.
Oliveira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bishop on the side of the head.
Bishop throws an off balance right hand
and Oliveira counters with a left to the body.
Oliveira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bishop circles away quickly and effectively.
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Oliveira has time to react.
Bishop throws a hook but Oliveira avoids it easily.
Oliveira blocks a jab.
Oliveira lands with a cross.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Bishop lands a head shot.
Bishop misses with a looping right.
Oliveira on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oliveira throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Oliveira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Oliveira 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernando Oliveira!

Our winner, Fernando Oliveira, 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: DARE 23     
Date:   Jan 13, 2018
#R1#
Bishop getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Gonzalez misses its intended target.
Gonzalez throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Bishop counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gonzalez is looking for a sweep. Bishop is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gonzalez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bishop is pressing down on Gonzalez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gonzalez is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop is nestled in close to Gonzalez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop thows a huge punch but Gonzalez dodges it nicely.
Bishop 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.
Gonzalez is not content to let Bishop control the position.
Bishop is stalling here. Gonzalez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bishop seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gonzalez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T1#
Bishop is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gonzalez is controlling him well.
Bishop manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bishop takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bishop thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gonzalez's head.
Gonzalez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bishop.
Bishop wants to pass the guard but Gonzalez is defending well.
Bishop seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gonzalez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gonzalez is trying to maintain the position but Bishop is very close to passing his half guard.
Gonzalez 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.
Gonzalez is trying to stand. #T2#
Gonzalez wants to get back to full guard.
Bishop is looking to take a break and control but Gonzalez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bishop throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gonzalez to regain full guard.
Bishop looking to pass the guard.
Bishop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gonzalez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bishop throws a big elbow that misses.
Bishop controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bishop scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Bishop passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bishop cracks Gonzalez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gonzalez is not content to let Bishop control the position.
Gonzalez prevents Bishop from improving position. #SUB#
Bishop looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gonzalez prevents Bishop from improving position. #T4#
Bishop is working Gonzalez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gonzalez wants to control but Bishop postures up.
Gonzalez tries to improve position but can't.
Gonzalez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bishop.
Bishop wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonzalez keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Bishop dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bishop tries to clinch
and Gonzalez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzalez can do to turn this around?
Gonzalez throws a hook to the side of Bishop's head but Bishop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gonzalez throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Gonzalez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
A little jabbing left from Gonzalez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a hook
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gonzalez looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Bishop tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop misses with a straight left. #TD#
Gonzalez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bishop is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Gonzalez controls Bishop momentarily but Bishop frees himself.
Bishop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzalez is keeping the position for now.
Jackson Bishop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bishop postures up and lands a big shot to Gonzalez's brow.
Gonzalez trying to control the position here.
Bishop wants to pass the guard but Gonzalez is keeping the position.
Bishop trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom. #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.
Bishop slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bishop tries to move to full mount but Gonzalez actually manages to regain half guard.
Bishop will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bishop looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bishop takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bishop sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gonzalez defending well though.
Bishop slips a nice elbow through Gonzalez's hands, connecting with Gonzalez's forehead.
Gonzalez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bishop.
Bishop has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bishop raining down shots from the mount!#ROC#
Gonzalez is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Vigorio Gonzalez has been cut.#T3#
Bishop trying to control but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Gonzalez blocking the ground and pound.
Bishop lands a nice shot to the head.
Gonzalez is still in real trouble! Can Bishop finish him?
Bishop fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bishop lands a big shot to the head and Gonzalez winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jackson Bishop!
Jackson Bishop tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: DARE 18     
Date:   Dec 15, 2017
#R1#
Bottura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bishop throws a poor cross that misses
letting Bottura counter with a right hand.
Bishop looks to land a left hand but Bottura moved out of range nicely.
Bishop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bottura.
Bottura takes one to the side of the head.
Bishop throws a lazy right hand but Bottura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bottura follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bishop.#CL#
Bishop clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Bottura gets control of Bishop's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bottura will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bishop missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Bottura keeps moving. #SUB2#
Bottura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bishop doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bishop manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Bottura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bishop defends it easily.#SUB2#
Bishop avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1##SUB2#
Bottura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Bottura keeps moving.
Bishop lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Bottura looking for a guillotine here but Bishop defends easily.
Bishop looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bottura swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bishop connects with a couple of short punches.
Bishop is looking to pass into half guard but Bottura pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bottura is in guard.#REVB##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bottura drops back looking for a leg! Bishop is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bishop manages to kick Bottura off! Bottura jumps back into Bishop's guard.
Bottura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bishop is keeping the position for now.
Bottura won't allow Bishop to sweep him here.
Bottura 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.
Bottura trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom. #T3#
Bishop has Bottura pulled in close to control his posture.
Bottura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bottura trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Bottura passes Bishop's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bishop regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bottura trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Bishop is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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. #REVR##SUB#
Bishop is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Bottura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bishop trying to control but Bottura is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bottura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bishop gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Bottura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bishop defends well.
Our spies down at at LOD: House of Gladiators inform us that Bottura has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Bottura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bishop got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bottura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bishop has managed to get both his arms back between Bottura's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Caio Bottura will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bishop misses with a hook.
Bishop jabs Bottura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bottura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Bishop misses the target.
Bishop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bottura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bottura defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bottura.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
Bishop misses with a straight left.
Bishop misses the jab.
Bottura flicks out a counter leg kick but Bishop steps away.
Bishop swings widly with a right hand
and Bottura counters with a stiff right hand.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Bottura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bishop misses with a head kick.
Bottura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bishop on the side of the head.
Bottura takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bishop misses with a right hand
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Bottura walks into a jab.
Bottura defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
Bottura swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Bishop gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bishop looking to stall.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Bishop won't allow it. #TD2#
Bottura has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bishop uses from the top position.
Bishop is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bishop lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bishop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bishop controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Caio Bottura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bishop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bottura is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB2#
Bottura looking for a guillotine here but Bishop defends easily.
Bishop is pushing down on Bottura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bottura is fighting to maintain full guard but Bishop has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bishop stalling.
Bottura is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bottura looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB2#
Bottura looking for submissions off his back.
Bottura is looking to control Bishop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bottura avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Bottura with the active half guard here but Bishop passes nicely into side control.
Bottura manages to get back to half guard.
Bottura trying to control from the bottom.
Bishop trying to mount his opponent but Bottura defends it. #SUB2#
Bottura actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bishop prevents Bottura from improving his position.
Bottura trying to control here.
Bottura wants to get back to full guard.
Bishop is pressing down on Bottura's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bottura is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Bottura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bishop pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bottura tries to get to full guard but Bishop has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bottura is trying to maintain the position but Bishop is very close to passing his half guard.
Bottura is staying active underneath Bishop, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Bishop dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Bishop connects with the punch.
Bishop avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Bottura is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Bottura.
A lazy body kick from Bottura
and Bishop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bishop looks to land a left hand but Bottura moved out of range nicely.
Bishop misses with an uppercut. Bottura saw that one coming.#CL#
Bishop darts in and clinches Bottura up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Bottura pulls guard successfully.
Bishop is in close to Bottura's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bishop looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Bottura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bishop defends it easily.#T1#
Bishop postures up and lands a big shot to Bottura's brow.
Bishop seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Bottura keeps moving.
Bishop lands a couple of digs.
Bishop is in close to Bottura's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Bottura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bishop is aware though and is defending well.
Bishop trying to control but Bottura is working from the bottom.
Bottura is trying to control the position but Bishop postures up. #SUB2#
Bottura is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2##SUB2#
Bottura working for submissions but it's allowed Bishop to get to half guard.
Bottura on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bishop trying to pass the guard but Bottura defending well.
Bottura on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bottura gets full guard.#SUB2#
Bottura is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bishop rolls with it to try and escape but Bottura cranks on the arm and Bishop is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caio Bottura!
After winning the bout, Caio Bottura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Jackson Bishop had this to say: 'All my losses so far have helped shape me into being a better fighter, this one will be no different. Congrats to my opponent'.

 

Event: DARE RED WINTER     
Date:   Nov 26, 2017
#R1#
Vargas slips under a jab from Bishop.
Vargas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Bishop clinches with his opponent.
Vargas avoiding damage.
Vargas missing with knees to the body.
Vargas told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Bishop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Bishop has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bishop with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bishop is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Bishop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bishop sizes up Vargas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vargas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bishop misses with a straight left.
Jackson Bishop 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.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vargas moves away.
Bishop tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vargas swivels and escapes.
Vargas throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bishop misses the target.
Vargas misses with a few strikes there.
Nice uppercut lands for Bishop. That snapped Vargas's head back. #T1##CL#
Bishop closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bishop stalling the fight.
Bishop lands with a right to the head.
Bishop managing to block the knees to the body from Vargas.
Bishop blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bishop is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vargas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vargas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bishop with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vargas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bishop scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vargas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bishop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bishop misses with some punches.
Vargas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bishop wants to take the fight to the mat but Vargas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bishop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vargas backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vargas.
Vargas trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Bishop. #T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Vargas throws an elbow but misses.
Bishop goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vargas prevents it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vargas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vargas gets through Bishop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bishop keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vargas's efforts to push away.
Bishop has Vargas pressed against the cage, preventing Vargas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bishop avoiding damage as Vargas throws knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vargas lands a damaging elbow.
Bishop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bishop lands with a right to the head.
Vargas pushes off an throws an elbow but Bishop leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bishop scores with a hook to the body.
Bishop is leaning against Vargas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bishop scores with a shot to the side of Vargas's head. #T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, Vargas throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bishop fails to land.
Vargas stalling in the clinch but Bishop improves position.
Vargas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vargas throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Vargas breaks the clinch.
Bishop moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bishop misses with a hook. Vargas ducked under it nicely.
Vargas lands with a cross.
Vargas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circling - Bishop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bishop throws a hook to the side of Vargas's head but Vargas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Bishop closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vargas did well to prevent Bishop getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bishop connects with a nice short shot to Vargas's temple. #T4#
Vargas controlling the position for now.
Vargas is refusing to be controlled, as Bishop sits in half guard.
Ground and pound from Bishop.
Vargas trying to hold on to Bishop's head to control him but Bishop postures up. #ES2#
Vargas has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bishop is on him like a limpet, forcing Vargas back against the cage.
Vargas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vargas misses with a knee to the head.
Bishop pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bishop using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vargas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Bishop dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Vargas slips under a jab.
Bishop throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vargas counters with a two punch combo.
Bishop misses with an uppercut.
Vargas throws a hook but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vargas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vargas throws a right hand that Bishop ducks under and follows up with a left that Bishop also avoids with ease.
Bishop lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vargas avoids the head kick by Bishop.
Vargas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bishop misses with a takedown
and Vargas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bishop.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Vargas.#T1#
Bishop misses with a body shot.
Bishop throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vargas.
Bishop misses with an uppercut
and Vargas counters with a three punch combo that has Bishop backing up. Bishop nods at Vargas to acknowledge the strikes.
Bishop digs a good hook to Vargas's body.
Vargas misses with the combination.
Vargas looks to land a combination but Bishop avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vargas. Bishop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop throws a looping overhand right but Vargas ducks down to avoid it.
Bishop is looking to clinch but Vargas is avoiding it.
Vargas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bishop to score with a decent uppercut.
Bishop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Bishop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vargas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Vargas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vargas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Vargas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bishop to the ground. Vargas is now in Bishop's guard.#ES#
Bishop manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bishop throws a combination that misses
and Vargas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vargas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bishop cracks Vargas with a good jab.
Bishop misses with the combination.
Bishop is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Bishop.
Bishop moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bishop lands a head shot.
Bishop fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vargas avoids it really well and circles away.
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vargas can do to turn this around?
Bishop wants to clinch.
Vargas swinging wildly here.
Bishop swings widly with a right hand
and Vargas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Vargas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bishop tests Vargas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bishop looks to throw the jab but Vargas is out of range.
Bishop tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vargas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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 straight left.
Jackson Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vargas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vargas.
Bishop is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vargas misses with a hook. Bishop ducked under it nicely.
Vargas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Bishop misses with an uppercut.
As Bishop backs off Vargas throws a huge counter combo but Bishop manages to avoid it all.
Bishop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bishop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vargas.
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 Jackson Bishop will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Vargas moves out of range of the strikes.
Vargas throws a counter combo.
Bishop scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice cross by Bishop.
Vargas blocks a jab.
Bishop throws out a loose jab but Vargas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Bishop. Those never looked like landing.
Vargas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bishop misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Vargas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bishop connects with a body shot.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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 throws a lazy uppercut
and Vargas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Bishop misses its intended target. #T1#
A jab from Bishop misses.
A big left from Vargas misses.
Vargas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A jab from Bishop misses.
Vargas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vargas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Bishop misses with a double jab
and Vargas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vargas connects with a crisp jab.
Vargas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vargas throws a right and a left that Bishop avoids nicely.
Bishop takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Bishop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vargas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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 clinch there but Vargas circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vargas! But no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Bishop. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bishop.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vargas.
Bishop throws a big shot that misses.
Bishop staying out of range there.
Vargas defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
Bishop jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Bishop misses the target.
Vargas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Bishop fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vargas, pushing him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vargas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bishop's brow.
Bishop stalling in the clinch but Vargas improves position.
Vargas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bishop.
Jackson Bishop has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Bishop lands with a left to the head.
Vargas is trying to break free.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by Vargas.
Bishop drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bishop avoids a wild elbow strike from Vargas.
Bishop digs a right hand underneath Vargas's ribcage. Vargas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vargas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vargas can't break the clinch.
Bishop stalling against the cage.
Bishop lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Vargas manages to break the clinch.
Jab from Bishop.
Bishop has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Vargas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Vargas blocks a jab.
Vargas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vargas ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Bishop throws a sloppy body shot
letting Vargas counter with a right hand.
Vargas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vargas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vargas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bishop cracks Vargas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vargas dodges the punch combination from Bishop.
Bishop tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vargas swivels and escapes.
Despite the aggression on Vargas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Johny Vargas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vargas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Bishop!

Post fight, Jackson Bishop stared into the camera and said 'Told em once and I'll tell em again. I'm a nightmare for any man'.

 

Event: FFA 41: Wreckage     
Date:   Oct 27, 2017
#R1#
James throws a good cross that connects.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
James misses with a wild body shot.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Nice straight punches there by Bishop. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bishop.
Bishop lands a right hook to the body.
Bishop moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
Bishop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from James, right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by James.
Bishop lands with a right hand.
A big left from Bishop misses.
Bishop throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James misses with a right hand
and Bishop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement 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.
Bishop scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A swing and a miss from James.
Bishop takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Bishop moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
James 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 misses with a body punch
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bishop misses with a jab to the body
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James throws a looping overhand right but Bishop ducks down to avoid it.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
Nice uppercut lands for James. That snapped Bishop's head back.
James avoids the body shot from Bishop.
Bishop listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bishop staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James misses the shot to the body.
James misses with a body shot
and Bishop counters with a nice body shot.
Elmore James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James misses with a hook.
Bishop tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James tries to move into range but Bishop moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bishop throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Bishop throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Bishop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from James.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bishop moves away.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Bishop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from James on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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 throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Bishop misses.
James was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bishop is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
James has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bishop moves away from the strike by James.
Bishop connects with a single shot there.
Bishop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
A big right from Bishop misses.
James throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3##CL2#
James darts in and clinches Bishop up against the cage.
Bishop looking to stall.
James tries to break the clinch but Bishop is controlling the position.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike.
Bishop wants to take the fight to the mat but James manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
James lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Bishop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Bishop's shoulder, as Bishop tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Bishop.
Bishop defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Bishop throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Bishop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A left lands for James.
Bishop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab. #T4#
James missing with a left hand there. Bishop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A cross from Bishop lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Bishop lands a high kick!
Bishop throws a body shot but no joy.
James loads up on a big right hand but Bishop slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Bishop tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Bishop shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches James napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bishop postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bishop throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James is trying to improve his position.
Bishop tries to score with some ground and pound. James controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Bishop dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
James gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bishop.
James looks to land a right hand but Bishop moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Bishop misses its target.
Bishop lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot by Bishop.
Bishop scores with a jab.
James tries to land a leg kick but Bishop saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters circling - Bishop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James tries to work over Bishop's front leg with a kick but Bishop checks it.
Bishop throws a combination. James tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bishop shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
A swing and a miss from Bishop.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Bishop lands with an uppercut that bounces James off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop lands a nice shot that snaps James's head back.
James throws a hook to the side of Bishop's head but Bishop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James throws a looping overhand right but Bishop ducks down to avoid it.
Bishop jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
Jackson Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from James.
Bishop lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as James backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheers as Bishop lands an impressive looking overhand right. James doesn't seem phased though.
Bishop moves out of range as James strikes.
Bishop connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
James misses with a lunging right hand
and Bishop counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bishop.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop working the head with strikes.
Bishop trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
Bishop lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
Bishop scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bishop throwing shots but missing, from side control.
James avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bishop.
Bishop misses with the ground and pound.
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Bishop landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop working the strikes but James uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Bishop not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bishop is looking to stall here but James recovers full guard.
Bishop tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard. #T3#
James is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
James keeping full guard, as Bishop tries to pass.
James keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Bishop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
Bishop trying to control but James is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bishop accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bishop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bishop working some strikes from top position.
Bishop throws an elbow that misses. James uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bishop's guard. Nice move by James!#REVB#
Bishop managing to control the position.
Jackson Bishop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bishop looking to control.
James wanted to stand there but Bishop had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Bishop dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
James misses with a hook
and Bishop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Bishop.
James lands with a good body shot.
Bishop throws out a powerful jab.
Bishop works the jab nicely.
Bishop defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Bishop looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
James with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bishop to score with a decent uppercut.
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bishop moves away.
Bishop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a shot from downtown. Bishop moves away and avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bishop, as that shot connected.
A big right from Bishop misses.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from James.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop fails in his attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by James. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
James looks to land a left hand but Bishop moved out of range nicely.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
James misses with a hook.
Bishop lands a nice hook to James's body. James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bishop takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James throws out a counter right but Bishop avoids it with no problem.
James takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bishop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James missing with a left hand there. Bishop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bishop moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bishop throws a right hand that misses
and James counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
James bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bishop's head.
James lunges at Bishop with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bishop's hand.
James scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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 but James moves away.
James takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
James's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bishop under the eye.
Bishop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bishop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.#TD#
Bishop throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. James tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bishop is in James's guard.
James pulls Bishop in to control the position.
Bishop in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bishop wants to control from the top but James keeps moving. #ES2#
James manages to escape and get back to his feet.
James's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bishop connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! James scrambles back to his feet.
James blocks a jab.
James misses with an uppercut. Bishop saw that one coming.#CL2#
James gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by James.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bishop misses with some punches.
James misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.
Bishop is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.#TD#
Bishop has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed James clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bishop missing with punches from the back.
Bishop punches the canvas rather than the man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop is trying to control but James is trying to escape here - he's now mounted. #T4#
Bishop looking to control but James is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
James working to try and regain half guard.
Bishop looking to ground and pound but James is blocking nicely.
James tries to reverse the position but Bishop maintains control.
Bishop throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for James because Bishop loaded up on that one.
Bishop fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
James wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bishop.
Bishop looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jackson Bishop did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Bishop dips to his left and cracks James with an uppercut!
James misses with a straight right.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
James's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bishop connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! James scrambles back to his feet.
Bishop fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.
Bishop misses with a looping left.
James throws a leg kick but Bishop checks it.
The crowd cheers as Bishop lands an impressive looking overhand right. James doesn't seem phased though.
James takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
James 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.
James 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 throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
James has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bishop throws a poor cross that misses
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
Bishop cracks James with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James throws a hook but Bishop blocks it.#T1#
Bishop throws a head kick that misses.
James takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Bishop there.
A slow jab from Bishop misses its intended target.
Bishop smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
James lands a jab to the head.
Jackson Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Bishop throws a jab when James was well out of range.
James slips under a jab.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bishop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bishop lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bishop throws an off balance right hand
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bishop connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! James scrambles back to his feet.
James takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from James.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by James.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bishop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bishop changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bishop counters with a stiff right hand.
Bishop shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James wants to clinch but Bishop slips to the side
and Bishop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James misses with a hook.
James throws a shot from downtown. Bishop moves away and avoids it.
Bishop gets cracked with a nice right hand there by James.
Bishop with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Bishop misses with a left hand
and James counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
James misses the shot to the body.
James scores with a jab to the jaw.
James takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
James misses with a body punch
and Bishop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bishop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bishop lands a really nice looking cross but James seems unphased.
James throws the left hand but Bishop avoids the punch easily.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
James throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bishop scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
James swings widly with a right hand
and Bishop counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
James gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bishop takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
Bishop throws a hook but James blocks it.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
Bishop fails with a takedown attempt.
James avoids the head kick by Bishop.
James tries to clinch but Bishop is having none of it.
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bishop rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Bishop had his way with Elmore James in that round.
That's time! Bishop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Bishop with a jab.
James takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Bishop throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bishop gets slowly back to his feet.
James throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
A jab from Bishop finds it's way through James's defenses.
Bishop fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
Bishop scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. James doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab from Bishop.
A swing and a miss from Bishop.
Bishop checks a leg kick nicely.
Bishop is looking to counter punch.#T1#
James misses with a right hand
and Bishop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Bishop does it's job there.
James throws a big shot that misses.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bishop throws a jab when James was well out of range.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
James tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
James ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Bishop takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
James throws a looping overhand right but Bishop ducks down to avoid it.
Bishop scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bishop.#CL#
Bishop moves into the clinch.
Elmore James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Bishop.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bishop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bishop tries to score a body lock takedown but James shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop blocking some punches.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Elmore James seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bishop is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Bishop manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Bishop throws a jab when James was well out of range.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Bishop.
Bishop jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Bishop throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck James on the side of the head.
A big left from James misses.
Bishop tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James misses with a straight right.
Bishop half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bishop moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop blocks a jab.
Bishop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James throws out a counter right but Bishop avoids it with no problem.
James throws a hook but Bishop avoids it easily.
James looks to land a right hand but Bishop moved out of range.
It looked like Bishop wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
James throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
Bishop loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
Bishop misses with a right hand
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
Bishop takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
James avoids the body shot from Bishop.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
James misses the jab.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
Bishop takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
James lands with a hook. Bishop tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
James digs a good hook to Bishop's body.
Bishop throws a hook but James blocks it.
James with a jab.
James ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Elmore James.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Bishop!

Jackson Bishop is the new lightweight champion!
Jackson Bishop took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Tell em don't waste my time'.

 

Event: FFA 38: Annihilation     
Date:   Sep 29, 2017
#R1#
Bishop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fraser throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bishop to counter with a crisp jab.
Fraser staying out of range there.
Fraser swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fraser is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bishop moves out of range as Fraser strikes.
Fraser throws a big shot that misses.
Fraser 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 misses with a hook. Fraser ducked under it nicely.
Bishop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fraser.
It looked like Bishop wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fraser misses with a straight right.
Bishop feinted with a counter takedown.
Bishop moves away from the strike by Fraser.
Bishop fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fraser on the side of the head.
Bishop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fraser misses with a looping right.
Bishop was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bishop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fraser.#CL#
Bishop rushes Fraser and presses him up against the cage.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop scores with a shot to the side of Fraser's head.
Fraser is looking to break free of the clinch but Bishop has double underhooks.
Fraser is trying to push Bishop away but Bishop has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Bishop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fraser wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Bishop.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bishop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Fraser is rocked!
Bishop scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fraser is still on wobbly legs! Can Bishop finish him?
Bishop swings wildly with an uppercut but Fraser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bishop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fraser.
Bishop misses with some punches.
Fraser is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bishop tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fraser misses with some punches.
Bishop working some nice short punches in 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!
Bishop lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Fraser's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Bishop takes the fight into the clinch.
Bishop swings wildly with an uppercut but Fraser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fraser fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fraser blocks an uppercut.
Bishop is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fraser takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bishop working aggressively here.
Bishop dips a shoulder and cracks Fraser with a mighty uppercut! Fraser falls back against the cage and Bishop unloads with a barrage of strikes! Fraser 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 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Bishop!
Jackson Bishop took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Tell em don't waste my time'.

 

Event: FFA 35: Pandemonium     
Date:   Sep 01, 2017
#R1#
Heathen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bishop.
Heathen throws a lazy right hand but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Bishop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Heathen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heathen.
Heathen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bishop throws out the jab.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heathen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bishop swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Heathen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Heathen throws a shot from downtown. Bishop moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Heathen closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Bishop.
Bishop drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bishop lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heathen backwards.
Heathen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bishop lands a left hand. #T1#
Bishop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heathens head.
Heathen lands with a light punch inside.
Bishop lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bishop misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Heathen.
Heathen misses with the head strike.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by Heathen.
Heathen working aggressively here.
Bishop working aggressively here.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heathen lands with a short shot to the head.
Bishop using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Heathen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Heathen misses with the head strike.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heathen lands a right hand.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by Heathen.
Bishop is looking to control Heathen's arms but Heathen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bishop has his back to the cage.
Heathen takes a shot to 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!
Heathen can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
Bishop throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Heathen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop looking for a takedown.
Heathen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bishop.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Heathen - that landed with a thud.
Bishop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heathen backwards.
Heathen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bishop misses with a punch on the inside.
Heathen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Heathen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Heathen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heathen 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 Heathen can turn it around.
Heathen working aggressively here.
Bishop lands a hook that snaps the head of Heathen backwards.
Still in the clinch, Heathen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bishop misses with a knee strike.
Heathen blocks an uppercut.
Heathen misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bishop has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Heathen after a bit of a struggle.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Heathen. #T3#
Bishop can't get the takedown.
Heathen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
A short right from Heathen.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as Heathen controls the action.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
Heathen is leaning against Bishop and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Heathen.
Heathen pushes Bishop back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Heathen cracks Bishop with a nice body shot.
Bishop is breathing heavily.
Heathen prevents the takedown attempt.
Heathen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Heathen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Heathen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Heathen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as Heathen controls the action.
Heathen can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heathen's elbow.
Heathen tries a body shot but Bishop blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bishop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heathen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Heathen lands a hook that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as Heathen controls the action.
Heathen blocking some punches.
Bishop with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Heathen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bishop lands a right hand.
Heathen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heathen.
Heathen misses with some punches.
Heathen lands a body punch.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heathen gets underhooks to prevent Bishop's takedown attempt.
Bishop tries to score a body lock takedown but Heathen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Heathen blocking some punches.
Heathen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Bishop fails to land.
Bishop can't get the takedown.
Heathen working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Bishop fails to land.
Bishop blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Heathen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Heathen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heathen.
A short right from Heathen.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Bishop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heathen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bishop.
Heathen throws a looping overhand right but Bishop ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Bishop.
Heathen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bishop looks for a takedown but Heathen sprawls well.
Heathen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bishop tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heathen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop throws a looping overhand right but Heathen ducks down to avoid it.
Heathen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heathen looks to land a right hand but Bishop moved out of range.#T1#
Heathen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bishop.
Bishop slips under a jab.
A big left from Heathen misses.
Heathen misses with a looping right.
It looked like Bishop was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Heathen.
A telegraphed right hand from Bishop misses the target.
Bishop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Heathen tries to counter with a clinch but Bishop shakes him off and moves away.
Bishop darts in looking for a takedown but Heathen gets double underhooks and turns Bishop into the cage.
Heathen wants to counter the offense by Bishop and move into the clinch position.
Bishop walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Bishop.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Heathen misses with the head strike.
Heathen misses with a punch on the inside.
Heathen gets through Bishop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bishop looking to stall.
Heathen swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heathen blocking some punches.
Heathen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bishop looking to slow down the pace here.
Heathen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heathen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head 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!
A short right from Heathen on the inside.
Heathen lands a hook that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Heathen takes a shot to the head.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
Jeremy Heathen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Heathen lands with a light punch inside.
Heathen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heathen tries to throw a body punch but Bishop avoids it by throwing Heathen back against the cage.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Heathen avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Heathen throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Heathen.
Heathen misses with a body punch. #T3#
Bishop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heathen tries a body shot but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heathen tries a body shot but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop takes a shot to the head.
Heathen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heathen lands with a left to the head.
Bishop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heathen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heathen throws a head punch that misses.
Heathen misses with the head strike.
Heathen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bishop can't get the takedown.
Heathen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Heathen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Heathen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heathen.
Heathen pushes Bishop back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heathen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop scores with a shot to the side of Heathen's head. #T4#
Heathen lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bishop.
Heathen misses with some punches.
Heathen misses with a punch on the inside.
Bishop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heathen lands with a left to the head.
Heathen pushes Bishop back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heathen lands a right hand.
Heathen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heathen's elbow.
Bishop taking a breather.
Heathen misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bishop wants a takedown but no success here.
Heathen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Heathen is working Bishop over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop misses with a punch on the inside.
Heathen scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#
Bishop is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Heathen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Heathen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bishop in his tracks.
Oh Bishop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bishop moves in looking to clinch but Heathen pushes him off.
Bishop seems to have got his legs back now.
Bishop drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Bishop misses.
Heathen throws an overhand right that lands on Bishop's shoulder, as Bishop tries to avoid the shot.
Bishop throws an off balance right hand
and Heathen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Heathen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Heathen stuns Bishop with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heathen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bishop staying out of range there.
Heathen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bishop to counter with a crisp jab.
Heathen moves away from the strike by Bishop.
Heathen misses with an uppercut. Bishop saw that one coming.#T1##CL#
Bishop closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Bishop gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bishop is looking to take a break and control but Heathen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heathen gets back to full guard.
Bishop looking to pass the guard.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Heathen keeps moving.
Heathen wants to stand up but Bishop is controlling him.
Bishop being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Heathen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bishop manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Heathen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bishop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bishop lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bishop in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bishop trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Heathen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heathen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Heathen cracks Bishop with a solid left hand.
Bishop controls Heathen momentarily but Heathen frees himself. #T3#
Heathen trying to move into half guard but instead Bishop has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Heathen has his hands on Bishop's head, controlling the position.
Bishop with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bishop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heathen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bishop stopping the sweep attempt from Heathen.
Bishop slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Heathen is not content to let Bishop control the position.
Heathen wants to control but Bishop postures up.#T4#
Heathen tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Heathen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Heathen is trying to get back to full guard.
Bishop moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Heathen.
Heathen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bishop asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bishop working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jeremy Heathen just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Danga de danga de dang - Heathen scores with a four punch combination!
Heathen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bishop.
Heathen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
A head kick by Bishop misses
and Heathen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bishop misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Heathen to counter with a crisp jab.
Bishop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bishop is looking to clinch.
Heathen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bishop.
Heathen slips under a jab from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a hook
and Heathen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heathen misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heathen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop misses with a looping left.
Heathen misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop sizes up Heathen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jeremy Heathen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Bishop swats away the attempt to clinch by Heathen.
Heathen misses with the combination.
A shot to the body from Bishop misses
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good exchange - Bishop coming out on top.
Heathen moves out of range of the strikes.
Heathen blocks a jab.
Heathen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bishop misses with a hook. Heathen ducked under it nicely.
Heathen closes the distance but Bishop moves to the side
and Bishop counters with a nice uppercut.
Bishop misses the jab.
Heathen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Heathen instigates a clinch. #T2#
Bishop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heathen blocks an uppercut.
Heathen lands a nice uppercut.
Heathen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heathen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Bishop.
Bishop tries a body shot but Heathen blocks it. #TD#
Heathen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bishop is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Heathen to the mat. Heathen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Heathen wants to control but Bishop passes easily into half guard.
Heathen won't allow Bishop to pass to mount.
Heathen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bishop is looking to take a break and control but Heathen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Bishop working over Heathen with some ground and pound. Heathen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Heathen is trying to stand back up but Bishop is controlling him
Bishop wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heathen keeps working.
Bishop missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Heathen wants to control but Bishop is keeping busy and won't allow it. #ES2#
Heathen kicks Bishop off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
Heathen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bishop's sensitive parts.
Heathen misses with an uppercut.
Bishop misses the body punch
and Heathen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop tries to bum rush Heathen with a series of wild strikes but Heathen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Heathen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bishop. Bishop circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bishop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heathen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Heathen misses with a double jab.
Bishop swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bishop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Heathen counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Heathen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bishop scores with a crisp jab that stopped Heathen in his tracks.
Heathen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Heathen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bishop. Bishop circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice shot lands for Bishop.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Heathen dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
A big right from Heathen misses.
Bishop with a jab.
Nice jab there from Bishop.
Bishop pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Heathen back to the cage. Bishop follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Heathen throws a looping overhand right but Bishop ducks down to avoid it.
Bishop slips under a jab.
Heathen slips a jab from Bishop.
Heathen misses the jab.
Bishop throws a lazy uppercut
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Bishop misses its intended target.
A left and a right from Bishop both land. Nice combination.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heathen.
Bishop moves in looking to clinch but Heathen pushes him off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heathen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bishop.#T1#
Bishop scores with a sloppy right hand. Heathen should have avoided that one.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on Heathen's shoulder, as Heathen tries to avoid the shot.
Heathen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Heathen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bishop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heathen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bishop moves away.
Bishop connects with a single shot there.
Heathen lands a jab to the head.
Heathen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
Bishop bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Heathen's head.
Heathen lands a nice hook to Bishop's body. Bishop takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Heathen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bishop's hands.
Bishop is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Heathen throws a nice looking combination but Bishop bobs and weaves to avoid any 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!
Bishop misses with a hook. Heathen ducked under it nicely.
Jackson Bishop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bishop shoots in and drives through. Heathen sprawls well.
Bishop misses with a looping right.
Heathen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bishop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heathen.
Good standup being displayed there by Heathen as he connects with a hook.
Bishop keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
Heathen clinches up against the cage.
Bishop is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Heathen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Heathen can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
Heathen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bishop goes for a takedown in the clinch but Heathen prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Heathen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bishop swings wildly with an uppercut but Heathen uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Heathen misses with a punch to the body.
Heathen blocks an uppercut.
Bishop pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bishop throws a knee to the head but misses.
Heathen lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Heathen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heathen.
Heathen throws a head punch that misses.
Heathen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Heathen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heathen pushes Bishop back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jeremy Heathen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Heathen fails to land.
Heathen lands with a light punch inside.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heathen's elbow.
Heathen gets through Bishop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Heathen scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Heathen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heathen gets underhooks to prevent Bishop's takedown attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bishop.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bishop has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Heathen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Bishop lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heathen wants to get back to full guard.
Bishop misses with a head shot. Heathen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Heathen seems keen to control Bishop's posture.
Heathen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Heathen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jeremy Heathen.
I've got Heathen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Heathen!

Jeremy Heathen is the new lightweight champion!
Jeremy Heathen took some time post fight to say the following; 'I want the 145 lbs strap now. Make it happen. I'll fight in two weight classes. I'll fight every two weeks if I have to. Let's set it up boss. '.

 

Event: FFA: Pitbull Fight Night     
Date:   Jul 05, 2017
#R1#
Allan Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bishop doesn't seem bothered though.
Allan Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Allan Jr cracks a nice hook into Bishop's ribs.
Bishop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bishop on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Allan Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Allan Jr 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 and then throws a beautiful body shot. Allan Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zack Allan Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allan Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bishop stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Allan Jr looks to throw a body kick
and Bishop counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop is looking to clinch but Allan Jr is avoiding it.
Allan Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bishop counters with a nice uppercut.
Allan Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Allan Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Bishop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Allan Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bishop walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Bishop has Allan Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Allan Jr misses with a punch on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Allan Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bishop cracks Allan Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bishop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allan Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bishop.
An inside leg kick from Allan Jr misses.
Bishop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Allan Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Bishop was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Allan Jr.
Allan Jr throws a head kick but Bishop moves out of range.
Allan Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bishop takes a swing at Allan Jr's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Allan Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Bishop throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allan Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Bishop off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Bishop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Allan Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Allan Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Bishop should have avoided that one.
Allan Jr is looking to chop away at Bishop's legs.
Bishop wants to clinch up but Allan Jr keeps it at a distance.
Bishop misses with a looping right.
Allan Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Allan Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Bishop is wise to it.
Allan Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Bishop seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Allan Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Allan Jr throws a lazy head kick
and Bishop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Allan Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Allan Jr.
Bishop takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Allan Jr tries a low kick but Bishop avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bishop checks a leg kick.
Bishop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bishop misses the shot to the body.
Allan Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Bishop steps away.
Bishop moves away from the strike by Allan Jr.
Allan Jr throws a series of punches but Bishop moves out of range. #T3#
Allan Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Allan Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Bishop chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Allan Jr can pounce on him.
Allan Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Bishop off the cage and back into range.
Allan Jr moves out of range as Bishop strikes.
Allan Jr steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Bishop checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Allan Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bishop is out of range.
Bishop wants to clinch.
Allan Jr ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
A decent looking cross lands there for Allan Jr.
Bishop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bishop takes a swing at Allan Jr's ribcage but misses.
Allan Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bishop is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Bishop scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bishop cracks Allan Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allan Jr tries to move into range but Bishop moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Allan Jr throws the left hand but Bishop avoids the punch easily.
Allan Jr lands a front kick.
Allan Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Bishop closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Allan Jr throws the kick towards the body but Bishop avoids it.
Allan Jr has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
An inside leg kick from Allan Jr misses.
Allan Jr leaves Bishop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bishop takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Allan Jr.
Allan Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Allan Jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bishop shoots in but no luck this time.
Allan Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bishop doesn't seem bothered though.
Allan Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bishops jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Bishop does it's job there.#CL#
Bishop moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Allan Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bishop changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Bishop misses.
Allan Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Bishop shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A solid leg kick lands there for Allan Jr.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allan Jr.
Allan Jr digs a good hook to Bishop's 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!
Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allan Jr.#TD#
Bishop shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Allan Jr napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Bishop is working to tighten his grip on Allan Jr's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Allan Jr has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bishop is really squeezing tight and eventually Allan Jr passes out! Bishop breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jackson Bishop!
A very excited looking Jackson 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: FFA 23:     
Date:   Jun 02, 2017
#R1#
Nice body punch from Bishop.
Bishop lands with a nice body punch.
Bishop slaps away a takedown attempt from Wehmer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bishop looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wehmer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bishop avoids it really well and circles away.
Wehmer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bishop defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barney Wehmer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bishop lands a nice hook to Wehmer's body. Wehmer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wehmer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bishop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Barney Wehmer has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wehmer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wehmer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Wehmer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bishop counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wehmer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wehmer has a takedown stuffed.
Bishop slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wehmer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bishop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Wehmer is rocked!
Wehmer fails with the takedown
and Bishop counters with a right hand from hell and Wehmer is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jackson Bishop!
Post fight, Jackson Bishop stared into the camera and said 'A win over this guy doesn't do anything for me, all I'm interested in is getting back to the belt. Next time there will be no mistakes.'.

 

Event: FFA 19: Jordon vs Hell     
Date:   May 12, 2017
#R1##TD#
Ribeiro gets caught flat footed, as Bishop shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bishop tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribeiro is retaining full guard.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bishop's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro keeping full guard, as Bishop tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bishop looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Ribeiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Bishop counters with a stiff right hand.
Bishop seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ribeiro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bishop is fending him off so far but Ribeiro persists. Nope, Bishop circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Bishop was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro looks winded!
Bishop lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#
Ribeiro is rocked!
Ribeiro is holding his hands too far apart here. Bishop throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Ribeiro is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jackson Bishop!
Jackson Bishop opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

 

Event: TWGC 16 (185lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Apr 23, 2017

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rogan Braga and Jackson Bishop. Bishop has chosen Skepta - Man as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!




177 cm
18 yrs
183 lbs



178 cm
20 yrs
170 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rogan Braga! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jackson Bishop!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and James Glass.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Braga dives in and scores a takedown into Bishop's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Braga (2) vs (0) Bishop
Bishop is adopting a defensive guard.
Our spies down at at Forest Hill Gym inform us that Bishop has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Braga content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bishop swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Braga sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braga won't allow Bishop to sweep him here.
Braga looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop seems keen to control Braga's posture.
Braga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Braga showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Braga seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bishop for as long as he can get away with.
Braga's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Braga trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga wants to pass the guard but Bishop is keeping the position.
Braga content to stall in guard here.
Braga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braga tries to free his leg and advance position but Bishop is retaining full guard.
Braga passes Bishop's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bishop is refusing to be controlled, as Braga sits in half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Braga is controlling the pace.
Bishop has his hands clasped together around Braga's back. He's all about the action.
Braga tries to pass to full mount but Bishop defends it.
Braga looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Braga is trying to control. Bishop wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Braga controlling the action here.
Braga is pressing down on Bishop's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bishop is holding on for now.
Braga trying to control from half guard but Bishop is working away.
Braga trying to pass the guard but Bishop defending well.
Braga 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.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Braga prevents Bishop from improving his position.
Braga sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Braga wants to take a breather but Bishop is having none of it.
Braga moves into full mount! Bishop won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Braga (5) vs (0) Bishop
Braga content just to control the position here.
Bishop is squirming around, avoiding Braga's attempts to control the action.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Braga pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Braga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Braga tries to control but Bishop wriggling away.
Braga controlling from mount.
Braga looking to control but Bishop is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Braga controlling the pace for now.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Braga is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bishop is surviving well by controlling Braga's body position as best he can.
Braga content just to control the position here.
Braga prevents Bishop from getting the reversal.
Braga is trying to control here but Bishop has managed to regain half guard.
Braga is keen to just control but Bishop is a slippery customer.
Bishop moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bishop keeping full guard, as Braga tries to pass.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bishop looking for a sweep. Not yet Bishop, not yet.
Braga wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
Braga slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bishop keeping full guard, as Braga tries to pass.
Braga postures up.
Bishop keeping moving, preventing Braga from controlling successfully.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bishop looking to hit a scissor sweep but Braga is one step ahead there.

Bishop escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Braga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Braga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bishop is keeping the position for now.
Braga forces his way into half guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is looking to control Braga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bishop avoid being mounted?
Braga is taking a breather. Bishop says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bishop trying to control but Braga postures up.
Braga looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bishop wants to improve his position but Braga is controlling well.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Braga wants to take a breather but Bishop is having none of it.
Braga trying to mount his opponent but Bishop defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Braga.
Braga is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Braga (8) vs (0) Bishop

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Braga can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bishop is looking to escape.
Bishop is looking to get to half guard.
Braga wants to control the pace but Bishop is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Braga controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Braga takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A relieved looking Rogan Braga 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, Jackson Bishop stepped up to the mic, saying 'I think what I need to do is shy away from fighting for a while to really focus on my improving my abilities. I got glaring weakness in certain areas, but I'm sure I can fix them given time. Sorry to disappoint my fans'.

 

Event: FFA 12: Bishop vs Studge     
Date:   Mar 25, 2017
#R1#
Studge takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Bishop scores with a jab to the jaw.
Studge ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Studge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Studge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Bishop misses the target.
Studge lands with a right hand.
Bishop slips under a jab.
Studge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bishop! But no joy.#TD2#
Bishop scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Studge is looking to get back to his feet here but Bishop is keeping cool and he's managed to take Studge's back.
Our spies down at at Forest Hill Gym inform us that Bishop has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Studge.#T1#
Studge wants to get back to his feet.
Studge is really stuck here.
Bishop really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Studge.
Bishop throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Studge!
Bishop is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Studge is trying to get back to his feet but Bishop has full control of the position and if anything, Studge has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
It looks like Bishop might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Studge looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3#
Good control from Bishop.
Bishop lands punches and elbows. #T4#
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.
Bishop controls the position.
Studge is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
I would not like to be Studge right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Studge is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Bishop dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circling - Studge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Studge cracks Bishop with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Studge has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bishop finds it's way round the side to connect with Studge's head.
Bishop misses with a straight left. #CL#
Bishop gets tackled into the cage by Studge. Studge maintains the clinch.
Bishop prevents a body shot from Studge.
Studge lands a shot to the body.
Studge tries a body shot but Bishop blocks it.
Studge misses with some punches.
Studge prevents the takedown attempt.
Studge works on Bishop's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop trying to control the position but instead, Studge has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bishop into the cage.
Studge lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Bishop.
Studge misses with a body punch.
Bishop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Studge can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
Studge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bishop is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Studge is defending well for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Studge.
Bishop is breathing heavily.
Bishop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Studge tries a body shot but Bishop blocks it.
Studge lands a body shot in the clinch.
Studge lands a shot to the body.
Studge lands a right hand.
Studge lands a right hand.
Studge lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bishop.
Studge lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Studge.
Bishop blocks a body shot from Studge.
Studge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Studge lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Studge.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Studge lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Bishop is rocked!#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Studge.
Bishop is still on wobbly legs! Can Studge finish him?
Studge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bishop seems to have recovered his senses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Studge.
Studge dips a shoulder and cracks Bishop with a mighty uppercut! Bishop falls back against the cage and Studge unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bishop 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 - Studge screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Studge!
Danny Studge is the new lightweight champion!
Danny Studge seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Jackson Bishop had this to say: 'I think what I need to do is shy away from fighting for a while to really focus on my improving my abilities. I got glaring weakness in certain areas, but I'm sure I can fix them given time. Sorry to disappoint my fans'.

 

Event: FFA 8: Bishop vs Waves     
Date:   Feb 25, 2017
#R1#
Waves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bishop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Waves.
Bishop is looking to clinch.
Waves lands a nice shot to the body.
Waves connects with a body shot.
Waves feints a jab promting Bishop to slip. Waves then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bishop slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Waves throws a jab but it's blocked by Bishop.
Bishop steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Waves.
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 moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Waves throws a series of punches but Bishop moves out of range.
A jab from Waves misses.
Bishop tries to counter with a clinch but Waves shakes him off and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Bishop moves into the clinch.
Bishop with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Bishop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Waves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Waves.
A big right from Waves misses.
Bishop wants to counter with a clinch but Waves pushes him away.
A big right from Waves misses.
Waves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1##CL2#
Bishop closes the distance and clinches.
Bishop with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Waves blocking some punches.
Waves tries to break free but Bishop pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Bishop breaks the clinch.
Waves with a hook.
Waves scores with a hook to the body. Bishop takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bishop scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Waves takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Waves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Waves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Waves throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Bishop holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Bishop breaks from the clinch.
Bishop gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Waves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Bishop tries to close the distance and clinch up but Waves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Bishop lands a head shot.#CL2#
Bishop rushes Waves and presses him up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Bishop as the two fighters clinch.
Bishop looking to throw knees to the head but Waves is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Bishop fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Bishop.
Waves misses with some punches.
Bishop scores with a shot to the side of Waves's head.
A short left from Bishop.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Waves can't break the clinch.
Bishop landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Waves looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bishop lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Bishop misses with a knee to the head.
Waves tries to break free but Bishop pushes him back against the cage.
Waves wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Waves wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bishop lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Bishop breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Bishop drives through and clinches with Waves against the cage.
Waves is trying to break the clinch but Bishop is controlling him.
Waves is looking to break free of the clinch but Bishop has double underhooks.
A short right from Bishop on the inside.
Bishop tries a body shot but Waves blocks it.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
Waves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Bishop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bishop lands with an uppercut that bounces Waves off the cage and back into range.
Waves throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bishop. #T4#
Bishop doesn't manage to clinch there - Waves circles away.
Waves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Waves swinging wildly here.
Nice cross by Bishop.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Waves misses the shot to the body.
Waves circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Waves misses the target.
Waves takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Bishop forces Waves back against the cage and clinches.
Waves has had enough of the clinch but Bishop keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Waves's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bishop taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bishop obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Bishop dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Bishop rushes Waves and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bishop tries to land a knee to the head but Waves blocks with his arms.
Bishop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Waves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bishop lands a shoulder strike.
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.
Bishop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop cracks Waves with a nice body shot.
Bishop misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Waves.
Bishop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Waves misses with some punches.
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 Waves backwards.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
Bishop lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bishop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bishop.
Waves wants to break free but Bishop has control. #T1##BC2#
Bishop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bishop lands a nice shot that snaps Waves's head back.
Waves misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Waves tries to keep at a distance but Bishop has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bishop pressing his opponent against the cage.
Waves wants to get back to striking at distance but Bishop won't allow it.
Bishop lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Waves wants to stall.
Bishop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wavess head.
Bishop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bishop lands a right hand that snaps the head of Waves backwards.
Bishop landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T2#
Bishop lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bishop lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waves is trying to break free.
Waves managing to block the knees to the body from Bishop.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Bishop breaks from the clinch.
Waves takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Waves scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bishop wants to clinch.
Bishop might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL2#
Bishop has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Waves controls his hands.
Waves is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Bishop scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Waves.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
Waves wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bishop has him pressed against the cage.
Bishop lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Waves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bishop's elbow.
Waves wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A body shot lands from Bishop. #BC2#
Bishop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Waves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Waves.
Waves closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bishop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Waves paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Bishop forces Waves back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Bishop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##CL2#
Waves tries to keep at a distance but Bishop has taken the fight into the clinch.
Waves tries to circle away but Bishop has him pinned against the cage.
Bishop is working Waves over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Waves's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bishop works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bishop.
Waves working hard to break the clinch.
Waves wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bishop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Bishop as the two fighters clinch.
Bishop lands a body punch in the clinch.
Waves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bishop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Bishop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Bishop lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Waves at a distance.
Waves throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop walks into a jab.#CL2#
Bishop takes the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bishop.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Bishop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Bishop closes the distance and clinches.
Bishop digs a right hand into Waves's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Waves's gas tank.
Bishop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop cracks Waves with a nice body shot.
A short right from Bishop.
Bishop prevents Waves from breaking the clinch.
Bishop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Bishop lands a nice uppercut.
Waves wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bishop misses with a knee to the head.
Waves working hard to break the clinch.
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bishop lands an uppercut.
Bishop lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#
Waves is rocked!
Bishop scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Waves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short body shot lands from Bishop as the two fighters clinch.
Bishop lands a big right hand that drops Waves! 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 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Bishop! Jackson Bishop retains his lightweight title!
An intense looking Jackson Bishop took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Looks like Trent waves goodbye to the title. You didn't come near this belt, and no one else will either. Next'.
Trent Waves spoke after the fight, saying 'This wasn't the results i wanted, but i will grow from this and when the opportunity arrives again i will be walking out as a champion. '.

 

Event: FFA 3: Spiliopoulos vs Bishop     
Date:   Jan 21, 2017
#R1#
Bishop jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bishop throws a shot to the body.
Spiliopoulos takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Bishop rushes Spiliopoulos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bishop scores with a shot to the side of Spiliopoulos's head.
Bishop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spiliopoulos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bishop just stands there and leans against the cage.
Spiliopoulos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bishop tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bishop scores with a hook to the body.
Spiliopoulos has been working on his balance at Javi' Corner , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bishop.
Bishop presses Spiliopoulos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spiliopoulos jumps guard but Bishop stands there with Spiliopoulos around his waist. Spiliopoulos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonidas Spiliopoulos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spiliopoulos takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop scores with a knee to the head.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spiliopoulos tries for a takedown but Bishop manages to get underhooks.
Bishop lands a good knee to the midsection. Spiliopoulos won't want to take too many of those.
Bishop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bishop lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T1#
Bishop tries a knee to the head but Spiliopoulos blocks it.
Bishop lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bishop lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spiliopoulos tries to pull guard but Bishop holds him up against the cage and eventually Spiliopoulos drops back down to his feet.
Spiliopoulos is breathing heavily.
Bishop lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Bishop. #BC2#
Bishop breaks the clinch.
Spiliopoulos moves forwards but Bishop connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Spiliopoulos tries to keep at a distance but Bishop has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bishop content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bishop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bishop presses Spiliopoulos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bishop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spiliopoulos backwards.
Bishop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop keeps control of Spiliopoulos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Bishop.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bishop landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC2#
Bishop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Bishop has managed to clinch.
Bishop landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bishop taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bishop lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bishop just leaning against Spiliopoulos, taking a breather.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bishop.
Bishop leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bishop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bishop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bishop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spiliopouloss head. #T3#
Bishop stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Bishop.
Bishop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bishop pushes Spiliopoulos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bishop'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.
Good body shot from Bishop.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bishop.
Spiliopoulos tries to pull guard but Bishop won't allow it.
Bishop taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Bishop.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bishop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bishop with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bishop lands a hook that snaps the head of Spiliopoulos backwards.
Bishop lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Bishop. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees to the body from Bishop.
Bishop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bishop is working Spiliopoulos over against the cage.
Bishop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spiliopouloss head.
Bishop presses Spiliopoulos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bishop scores with a knee to the head.
Bishop lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Bishop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bishop connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spiliopoulos's hands.#CL2#
Bishop forces Spiliopoulos back against the cage and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Bishop scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Bishop.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop lands an uppercut.
Bishop putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spiliopoulos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Bishop manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Bishop rushes Spiliopoulos and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Bishop dominated that round.
That's time! Spiliopoulos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bishop connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Bishop clinches up with Spiliopoulos and pushes him back against the cage.
Spiliopoulos jumps guard but Bishop turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Bishop.
Bishop stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bishop lands a left hand.
Bishop scores with a shoulder strike.
Bishop lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spiliopoulos backwards. #ROC2#
Spiliopoulos is rocked!#KD2#
Bishop drops Spiliopoulos onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Spiliopoulos is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Spiliopoulos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop connects with a knee right up the middle! Spiliopoulos tumbles to the floor and Bishop stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jackson Bishop!
Jackson Bishop is the new lightweight champion!
As Jackson Bishop got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I've said it before and I'll say it again, I am the worst nightmare for anyone in this division. '.

 

Event: FFA 1: Eve of an Era     
Date:   Dec 31, 2016
#R1#
Bishop catches Chatchai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chatchai swings widly with a right hand
and Bishop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chatchai throws a lazy body kick
enabling Bishop to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Chatchai is rocked!
Bishop throws a pinpoint strike between Chatchai's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Chatchai crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Bishop scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jackson Bishop!
Jackson Bishop made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'm the worst nightmare for anyone in this division, London's gonna have a new Champion'.

 

Event: Bushido 31: Bunker vs Paterson     
Date:   Dec 08, 2016
#R1#
Bishop misses with a jab to the body
and Patton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Patton throws a leg kick but Bishop checks it. #CL#
Bishop clinches up with Patton and pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Bishop as the two fighters clinch.
Bishop tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bishop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Patton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bishop pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bishop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patton was well out of range. Poor timing from Bishop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bishop has closed the distance and engaged Patton in a clinch.
Patton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bishop to keep the fight standing.
Bishop lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Patton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bishop gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
I was talking to Bishop's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jackson Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Patton.
Bishop lands an elbow inside. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Patton wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Patton.
Bishop lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bishop landing knees to the body.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bishop lands a right hand.
Patton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bishop is stalling here.
Bishop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bishop misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Patton.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bishop takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
Bishop with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bishop tries to land knees in the clinch but Patton avoids the damage to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bishop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pattons head.
Bishop is leaning against Patton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bishop misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bishop.
Patton dodges an elbow strike from Bishop.
Bishop lands an elbow that stopped Patton in his tracks for a moment.
Bishop lands with a short shot to the head.
Patton has Bishop pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bishop manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bishop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Patton prevents a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop lands a nice shot to the body.
Patton looks winded!
Bishop lands a body shot in the clinch.
Patton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bishop lands an uppercut.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bishop lands a hook that snaps the head of Patton backwards. #ROC#
Patton is rocked!
Bishop throws a big uppercut that drops Patton! More strikes from Bishop and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Patton lies dazed against the cage as Bishop celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Bishop!
Jackson Bishop thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Bushido 24: Whyte v Anderson 2     
Date:   Oct 20, 2016
#R1#
Bishop swings for the body but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Bishop lands with a cross.
Bishop looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gonzalez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Jackson Bishop has been cut.
Bishop takes one on the button.
Gonzalez connects with a single shot there.
Bishop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gonzalez .
Bishop throws a jab when Gonzalez was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Gonzalez misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gonzalez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gonzalez defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Gonzalez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A shot to the liver by Bishop. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Gonzalez misses.
A little jabbing left from Bishop on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bishop works the jab nicely.
Gonzalez throws a jab but it's blocked by Bishop.
Bishop moves out of range as Gonzalez strikes.
Nice defenses there by Gonzalez .
Gonzalez moves away from the strike by Bishop.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bishop throws a right and a left that Gonzalez avoids nicely.
Gonzalez is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Gonzalez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gonzalez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bishop in his tracks.
Bishop loads up on a big right hand but Gonzalez slips the punch.
Gonzalez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nick Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Bishop.
An attempted straight right counter from Gonzalez misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. Gonzalez moves away and avoids it.
Bishop takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bishop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bishop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gonzalez throws a big counter combination but Bishop scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bishop misses the jab.#T3#
Gonzalez throws a shot from downtown. Bishop moves away and avoids it.
Bishop lands with a straight right. Gonzalez didn't see that one coming.
Gonzalez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bishop throws a poor cross that misses
and Gonzalez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gonzalez lands a jab to Bishop's midsection.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
An attempted straight right counter from Gonzalez misses the target.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
Jackson Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez throws a big shot that misses.
Bishop might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bishop takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Bishop throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
Gonzalez tests Bishop's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez slips a straight right by Bishop.
Gonzalez throwing a counter right hand but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut.
Bishop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gonzalez .
Gonzalez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
Bishop misses with a left hand
and Gonzalez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 Nick Gonzalez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jackson 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#
Bishop scores with a jab to the head.
Bishop throws a right hand that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
Bishop misses with a hook.
Gonzalez jabs Bishop right on the nose. Bishop blinks but takes it well.
Gonzalez cracks Bishop with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Bishop falls to his knees and Gonzalez doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Gonzalez !
After the fight, Nick Gonzalez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Jackson Bishop spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm a bit too green still, got many things to work on for sure. Still gonna be Champion one day though. Congrats to Gonzalez, good on him.'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 21, 2016
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Bishop as Ruttenum shoots in.
Bishop leaves Ruttenum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Ruttenum tries to sprawl but Bishop drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bishop seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ruttenum does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bishop looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ruttenum has hold of Bishop's hands but Bishop slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bishop wants to control but Ruttenum is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ruttenum manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bishop sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruttenum keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully. #T1#
Bishop wants to stand and escape but instead Ruttenum has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Bishop controls Ruttenum momentarily but Ruttenum frees himself.
Bishop keeping moving, preventing Ruttenum from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruttenum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bishop tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bishop has his hands on Ruttenum's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Ruttenum avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ruttenum passes into half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Ruttenum is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bishop sees it coming and defends easily.
Ruttenum looks winded!
Bishop wants to get back to full guard.
Bishop is trying to control but can't.
Ruttenum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bishop tries to roll over but Ruttenum keeps him under control.
Bishop is trying to maintain the position but Ruttenum is very close to passing his half guard.
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.#SU2#
Ruttenum stands up and beckons Bishop to join him on the feet. #T3#
Bishop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Bishop closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ruttenum's guard.#SUB2#
Bishop avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bishop might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ruttenum has a closed guard, preventing Bishop from standing up.
Bishop showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Ruttenum keeps moving. #T4#
Ruttenum wants to stand but Bishop is controlling the position.
Bishop trying to control but Ruttenum is working from the bottom.
Bishop landing with the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruttenum keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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 Jackson Bishop will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bishop slaps away a takedown attempt from Ruttenum, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Bishop scores with a takedown into Ruttenum's guard.
Bishop lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ruttenum keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Jackson Bishop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bishop is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ruttenum is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruttenum has a closed guard, preventing Bishop from standing up.
Bishop looking to sit in guard and control but Ruttenum gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1##SU2#
Ruttenum decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bishop, up you get!
Bishop wants to clinch.
Bishop looks for the body kick but Ruttenum saw that one coming.
Bishop wants to clinch.
Callum Ruttenum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruttenum misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Bishop decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ruttenum's guard.
Ruttenum is breathing heavily.
Ruttenum keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Bishop knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruttenum on the ground.
Bishop tries to stand but Ruttenum is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Bishop looking to sit in guard and control but Ruttenum gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bishop trying to control the position.
Ruttenum wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
Bishop controls Ruttenum momentarily but Ruttenum frees himself.
Bishop controlling the position.
Bishop looking for a sweep. Not yet Bishop, not yet. #SUB#
Bishop looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ruttenum passes into side control.
Bishop is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Bishop struggling a bit here.
Bishop trying his best to control but Ruttenum has mounted him.
Bishop is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#SUB2#
Ruttenum wants to finish this one by submission but Bishop is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ruttenum.
Ruttenum can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bishop is looking to escape.
Bishop is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Ruttenum avoids the attempt from Bishop to control.
Bishop keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bishop wants to hold on but Ruttenum pushes him away.#SUB2#
Ruttenum wants to finish this one by submission but Bishop is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ruttenum.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop is looking to improve his position but Ruttenum isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Callum Ruttenum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ruttenum fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Bishop scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ruttenum tries to buck Bishop off but Bishop is having none of it.
Bishop wants to control but Ruttenum is keeping him busy. #SU#
Bishop stands up. #TD#
Bishop looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ruttenum!
Ruttenum sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ruttenum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Bishop has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Ruttenum works to full guard.
Bishop controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Ruttenum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bishop can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ruttenum keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bishop drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bishop jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruttenum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ruttenum has a closed guard, preventing Bishop from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ruttenum fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Bishop closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ruttenum quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Bishop is working for a kimura but Ruttenum is defending it quite comfortably.
Bishop seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ruttenum does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Bishop seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bishop wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruttenum keeps working.
Bishop takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bishop wants to control but Ruttenum is keeping him busy. #ES2#
Ruttenum pushes Bishop off and gets back to his feet.
Bishop fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4##CL#
Bishop has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ruttenum 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. Ruttenum gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Callum Ruttenum.
Ruttenum shoots for a double leg takedown but Bishop sprawls well. He's pushed Ruttenum's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Bishop has managed to clinch. #TD#
Bishop gets control of Ruttenum's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bishop will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bishop had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruttenum defends it easily.
Bishop wants to stand but Ruttenum is controlling the position.
Bishop trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Bishop looking for a guillotine here but Ruttenum defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jackson Bishop!

 

 
 
 
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