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Event:
QFC Tournament 978 Round 3
Date: Apr 13, 2020 |
#R1#
Nougera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bishop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nougera 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.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bishop!
Nougera 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.
Nougera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bishop rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nougera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bishop throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Nougera moves into the clinch.
Bishop wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bishop wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bishop tries to circle away but Nougera has him pinned against the cage.
Bishop wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Nougera 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. #SUB2#
Nougera is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bishop has his hands clasped together but Nougera extends and breaks Bishop's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Nougera.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anderson Nougera!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 978 Round 2
Date: Apr 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Kiepski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bishop misses with the combination.
Bishop lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Kiepski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bishop is trying to force a seperation but Kiepski has the dominant position.
Bishop tries to break the clinch but Kiepski is controlling the position.
Bishop tries to break the clinch but Kiepski is controlling the position.
Kiepski keeps control of Bishop as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Kiepski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Kiepski darts in and clinches Bishop up against the cage.#BC#
Kiepski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bishop shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kiepski eats them both and turns towards Bishop to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
Kiepski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kiepski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop is trying to break the clinch but Kiepski has him pressed against the cage.
Bishop wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kiepski has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Kiepski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Kiepski drives through and clinches with Bishop against the cage.
#BC#
Kiepski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kiepski forces Bishop back against the cage and clinches.#T1##BC#
Kiepski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kiepski tries to clinch there but Bishop circles away.
#CL#
Kiepski rushes Bishop and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bishop can't break the clinch.
Kiepski prevents Bishop from breaking the clinch.
Bishop tries to break the clinch but Kiepski is controlling the position.
Bishop wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kiepski has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Kiepski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bishop misses with a series of wild punches.
Kiepski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bishop scores with a jab to the body.
Waldek Kiepski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiepski misses with a wild combination.
Kiepski throws a series of punches but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kiepski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bishop lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kiepski at a distance.
Kiepski tries to clinch up.#T2#
Bishop throws a right and a left that Kiepski avoids nicely.
Bishop misses with the combination.
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!
Kiepski tries to clinch but Bishop moves out of range.
As Kiepski backs off Bishop throws a huge counter combo but Kiepski manages to avoid it all.
Bishop looks to land a combination but Kiepski avoids it well.
Kiepski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kiepski throws a series of punches but Bishop moves out of range.
Kiepski looks to land a left hand but Bishop moved out of range nicely.
Bishop throws a right hand that Kiepski ducks under and follows up with a left that Kiepski also avoids with ease.
Bishop lands a glancing blow to the side of Kiepski's head.
Bishop takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL#
Kiepski has managed to clinch.
Bishop is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Kiepski breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Kiepski clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Kiepski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kiepski avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Bishop swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kiepski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bishop connects with a body shot.
Bishop misses with the combination.
Bishop lands a jab to the nose.
Kiepski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bishop.
Bishop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiepski.
Bishop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Kiepski backs off Bishop throws a huge counter combo but Kiepski manages to avoid it all.
Bishop lands a jab to the head.
Kiepski takes one to the side of the head.
Bishop swinging wildly here.
Bishop throws a series of punches but Kiepski avoids them all with ease.
Bishop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice combination there by Bishop.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Bishop. Those never looked like landing.
Bishop fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4##CL#
Kiepski moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Kiepski manages to break the clinch.
Kiepski with a nice cross.
Bishop lands a jab-cross combination.
Kiepski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kiepski is breathing heavily.
Bishop throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bishop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kiepski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bishop moves away.#CL#
Kiepski takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Kiepski manages to break the clinch.
Kiepski lands with a shot to the body.
Bishop throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Danga de danga de dang - Bishop scores with a four punch combination!
A punch combination from Kiepski misses.
A left and a right from Bishop both land. Nice combination. #ROC2#
Kiepski is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Bishop dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bishop throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kiepski. #CL#
Kiepski closes the distance and pushes Bishop back into the cage.#BC#
Kiepski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Kiepski closes the distance and clinches.
Bishop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kiepski has Bishop pressed against the cage, preventing Bishop from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bishop is looking to break free of the clinch but Kiepski has double underhooks. #BC#
Kiepski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kiepski jabs Bishop to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bishop lands a nice shot to the body.
Bishop misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bishop misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiepski swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
George Bishop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiepski manages to avoid it.
Kiepski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kiepski is looking to clinch.
Bishop looks to land a combination. Kiepski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiepski looks to land a combination but Bishop avoids it well. #T1#
Kiepski swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut lands for Bishop. That snapped Kiepski's head back.
Bishop lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kiepski backs up against the cage.
Oh Kiepski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Danga de danga de dang - Bishop scores with a four punch combination!
Bishop misses with a wild combination.
Kiepski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bishop.
Bishop is breathing heavily.
Bishop swinging wildly here.
Kiepski throwing a counter right hand but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Bishop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kiepski scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop misses with a few strikes there.
Bishop dodges the punch combination from Kiepski.
Bishop looks to land a combination but Kiepski avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Bishop. Those never looked like landing.
Bishop thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kiepski misses with a few strikes there.
Kiepski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bishop throws a series of punches but Kiepski moves out of range.
Kiepski throws a shot from downtown. Bishop moves away and avoids it.
Bishop looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch combination from Bishop misses.
Kiepski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kiepski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kiepski throws a combination that misses
and Bishop counters with a right hand to the body.
Bishop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bishop on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bishop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kiepski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kiepski seems to have got his legs back now.
Bishop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Kiepski dodges the punch combination from Bishop.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bishop can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Kiepski breaks the clinch.
Kiepski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bishop is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bishop throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kiepski takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Bishop lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kiepski backs up against the cage.
Bishop misses with a few strikes there.
Kiepski is looking to counter punch.
Kiepski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Kiepski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kiepski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bishop connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kiepski scrambles back to his feet.
Kiepski dodges the punch combination from Bishop.
Kiepski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bishop.
Bishop lands with a nice body punch.
Bishop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bishop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bishop misses with a two punch combination.
Kiepski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bishop scores with a one two! Kiepski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bishop lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kiepski.
Kiepski misses with a double jab
and Bishop counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Bishop swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bishop throws a right and a left that Kiepski avoids nicely.
Kiepski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bishop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bishop unleashes a big counter combination but Kiepski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kiepski tries to clinch up.
Bishop connects with a body shot.
Bishop misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Kiepski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bishop.#CL#
Kiepski closes the distance and pushes Bishop back into the cage.
Kiepski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bishop has had enough of the clinch but Kiepski keeps him there for the moment.
Bishop is looking to break free of the clinch but Kiepski has double underhooks.
Kiepski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bishop's efforts to push away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop is trying to break the clinch but Kiepski has him pressed against the cage.
Bishop has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Kiepski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Bishop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kiepski slips a jab and a cross from Bishop.
#CL#
Kiepski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Kiepski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kiepski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bishop moves away.
Bishop misses with a two punch combination.
Bishop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kiepski.
Kiepski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bishop misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Bishop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiepski misses with a straight right.
Bishop throws a series of punches but Kiepski moves out of range.
Bishop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kiepski slips a jab and a cross from Bishop.
Kiepski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bishop is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kiepski rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Kiepski moves in looking to clinch but Bishop pushes him off.
Kiepski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kiepski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bishop.
Bishop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Bishop scores with a four punch combination!
A combination from Bishop does no damage.
It looked like Kiepski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bishop.
Kiepski tries to clinch but Bishop moves away
and Bishop counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Kiepski closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Kiepski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bishop throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kiepski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kiepski throws a lazy right hand but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bishop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kiepski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bishop's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiepski is looking to clinch.
Kiepski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.#T2#
Bishop misses with a wild combination.
Kiepski dodges the punch combination from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Kiepski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kiepski keeps control of Bishop as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bishop tries to break free but Kiepski pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Kiepski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kiepski looks to land a combination but Bishop avoids it well.
Kiepski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bishop.
Bishop rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kiepski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bishop!
Bishop takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kiepski tries to bum rush Bishop with a series of wild strikes but Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bishop unleashes a big counter combination but Kiepski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Bishop throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bishop looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bishop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bishop stuns Kiepski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kiepski tries to clinch up.
George Bishop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bishop throws a series of punches but Kiepski avoids them all with ease.
A quick step to the side and Kiepski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice body punch from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a few strikes there.
Bishop lands a nice shot to the body.
Bishop misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Bishop misses.
Kiepski avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Kiepski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Waldek Kiepski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Kiepski closes the distance and pushes Bishop back into the cage.
Bishop tries to break the clinch but Kiepski is controlling the position. #BC#
Kiepski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bishop misses with a few strikes there.
Bishop lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bishop.
Kiepski tries to clinch up.
Bishop misses with a series of wild punches.
Kiepski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kiepski looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Bishop fails to land with a series of punches.
Bishop scores with a one two! Kiepski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Waldek Kiepski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bishop lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kiepski circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Bishop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bishop 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for George Bishop!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for George Bishop!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for George Bishop!
George Bishop wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 978 Round 1
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Bishop misses the shot to the body.
Bishop throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Bishop scores with a four punch combination!
Thompson tries to clinch up but Bishop circles away and keeps his distance.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bishop went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bishop takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thompson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bishop shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Thompson eats them both and turns towards Bishop to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bishop throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Thompson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bishop wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thompson can't get the takedown.
Bishop wants to get back to striking at distance but Thompson won't allow it.
#TD2#
Thompson gets control of Bishop's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thompson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bishop is looking to stand up but Thompson won't let him.
Bishop has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SU#
Bishop stands up from guard. Let's bang!
George Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Bishop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bishop throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.
Bishop connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bishop throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.
Bishop misses with an uppercut. Thompson saw that one coming.
Bishop throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bishop misses with a few strikes there.
Bishop stuns Thompson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Bishop misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Bishop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thompson wants to counter the offense by Bishop and move into the clinch position.
A combination from Bishop does no damage.
Bishop connects with the punch.#CL2#
Bishop tries to keep at a distance but Thompson has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
Bishop misses with a double jab.
Bishop falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thompson counters with a three punch combo that has Bishop backing up. Bishop nods at Thompson to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Bishop tries to keep at a distance but Thompson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thompson controlling the action here for a moment.
Bishop can't break the clinch.
#T3##BC2#
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bishop scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bishop throws a shot to the body.
Bishop is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bishop looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Bishop falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Thompson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thompson. #BC2#
Thompson manages to break the clinch.
Bishop throws a series of punches but Thompson avoids them all with ease.
Thompson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bishop is fending him off so far but Thompson persists. Nope, Bishop circles away and we're back to standing.
George Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Thompson.
Bishop looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bishop.
#T4#
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Bishop shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson looks winded!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thompson is defended easily by Bishop.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop misses with a wild combination.
Bishop lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thompson circles away quickly and effectively.
Bishop tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bishop throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bishop throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson unleashes a big counter combination but Bishop bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A punch combination from Bishop misses.
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George 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#
Bishop works over Thompson's head and body with a nice combination.
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Bishop works over Thompson's head and body with a nice combination.
George Bishop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bishop misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bishop defends well and Thompson ends up having to push Bishop into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bishop scores with a hook.
George Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Bishop misses.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Thompson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bishop has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Come on Thompson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Thompson pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Bishop has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thompson is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Bishop stands up and waves to Thompson to follow him.
Bishop throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.
Bishop clobbers Thompson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Bishop.
Bishop misses the body punch
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Bishop fails to land with a series of punches.
Bishop throws a combination. Thompson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thompson shoots in for a double leg but Bishop sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Bishop shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
George Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Thompson.#T2#
Bishop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bishop swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bishop uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson wants to counter with a clinch but Bishop pushes him away.
Bishop misses with a double jab.
George Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bishop rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bishop misses with a two punch combination.
Thompson wants to clinch.
Thompson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?#T3#
Thompson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bishop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bishop misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Danga de danga de dang - Bishop scores with a four punch combination!
Thompson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bishop fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bishop swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Bishop.
Bishop looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thompson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bishop shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Thompson eats them both and turns towards Bishop to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bishop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T4#
Bishop throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bishop lands a slapping body shot.
Bishop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bishop swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bishop lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bishop misses with a double jab.
Thompson shoots for a takedown but Bishop saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bishop appears to be looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from Bishop.
Bishop lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thompson circles away quickly and effectively.
Thompson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Bishop dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bishop misses with a series of wild punches.
Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bishop defends it nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bishop!
Bishop throws a right and a left that both miss.
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 scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bishop.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bishop defends it nicely.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
George Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Thompson.
Bishop misses with a two punch combination.
Thompson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bishop cracks Thompson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bishop throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thompson wants to counter with a clinch but Bishop pushes him away.
Bishop lands a nice looking body shot.
Bishop misses with a few strikes there.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Bishop.
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Bishop.
#T2#
Bishop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Thompson misses.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown but Bishop manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thompson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bishop throws a big counter combination but Thompson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Bishop as Thompson shoots in.
Thompson fails with the takedown.
Bishop misses with a series of wild punches.
Bishop looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Thompson feints the counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bishop duly obliges.
Bishop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bishop lands a glancing blow to the side of Thompson's head.#T3#
Bishop fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A shot to the body from Bishop misses
and Thompson counters with a left and a right that stings Bishop.
Bishop thuds a left hand into Thompson's body.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
George Bishop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bishop lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thompson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bishop throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thompson. #T4#
Bishop scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thompson doesn't seem bothered though.
Bishop fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bishop scores with a punch to the head.
Bishop is looking to wear down Thompson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bishop lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thompson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bishop throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson.
Bishop scores with a body shot.
Bishop scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thompson tries to clinch but Bishop moves out of range.
Thompson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bishop lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kyle Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bishop misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Bishop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bishop, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for George Bishop!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for George Bishop!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for George Bishop!
George Bishop wins by unanimous decision!
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