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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Bishop (ranked 1056 p4p, 130 weight class) and Titan Reign (ranked 1387 p4p, 165 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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235 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keith Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Titan Reign!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop loads up on a big right hand but Reign slips the punch.
Bishop takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Bishop takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reign throws a shot from downtown. Bishop moves away and avoids it.
Bishop loads up on a big right hand but Reign slips the punch.
Bishop blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Bishop tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Bishop.
Bishop swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reign connects with a body shot.
Reign has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Reign.
Bishop takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reign pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop misses with an uppercut.
Reign shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Reign was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bishop throws Reign to one side and escapes!
Bishop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reign shoots in for a takedown but Bishop shows good takedown defense.
Reign takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Reign.
Bishop bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reign on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reign avoids the head kick by Bishop.
A left lands for Bishop.
Bishop lands with a nice body punch.
Reign scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reign moves into range and clinches up with Bishop.
A head punch on the inside from Reign fails to land.
Bishop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reign has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
Bishop tries a body shot but Reign blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Bishop fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reign.
Reign throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bishop gets underhooks to prevent Reign's takedown attempt.
Bishop tries to work over Reign's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reign misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reign lands a left hand.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reign's elbow.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reign lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bishop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reign is looking to take this one to the mat.
Keith Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titan Reign.
A short left from Reign.
Bishop lands a nice uppercut.
Bishop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Reign controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Reign fails to land.
Reign working aggressively here.
Reign misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reign lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Bishop on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reign tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reign scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reign controlling the action here for a moment.
Reign slows down the pace here.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Reign controls his hands.
Reign scores with a shoulder strike.
Reign is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bishop can't fight it off and eventually Reign manages to take the fight to the floor. Bishop looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bishop has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Reign is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reign turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Reign manages to end up in side control.
Bishop is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Keith Bishop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Reign scores with a jab to the body.
Bishop looks to land a body kick but Reign moved away.
Bishop blocks the body kick.
Bishop quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Reign scores with a spinning back kick!
Reign misses the shot to the body.
Bishop misses with a body kick.
Bishop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reign takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bishop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reign with the counter takedown but Bishop avoids it easily.
Reign paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reign tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bishop defends well and Reign ends up having to push Bishop into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice jab there from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reign.
Reign throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Reign is just out of range.
Reign drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bishop defends it well.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reign moves away.
Reign is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Reign.
Bishop throws a lazy right hand but Reign sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reign with the counter takedown but Bishop avoids it easily.
Reign swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bishop was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bishop - that will leave a mark!
Bishop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reign darts in looking for a takedown but Bishop gets double underhooks and turns Reign into the cage.
Reign lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bishop throws a nice looking combination but Reign bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bishop throws the left hand but Reign avoids the punch easily.
Bishop leaves Reign with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Keith Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titan Reign.
Bishop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It seemed like Reign was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bishop misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Reign does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reign misses with a jab to the body
and Bishop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Reign.
And Reign tries to counter it with a takedown but Bishop pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Reign bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reign shoots in and drives through. Bishop sprawls well.
Bishop throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice uppercut there from Bishop.
Keith Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bishop looks to land a left hand but Reign moved out of range nicely.
Reign changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bishop missing with a left hand there. Reign was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bishop swings for the body but Reign moves out of range.
Reign throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reign tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Reign.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throws a body kick that misses.
Reign tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bishop sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reign somewhat.
Reign dodges the punch combination from Bishop.
Reign shoots and misses
and Bishop counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop blocks the body kick.
Reign scores with a jab to the head.
Reign throws a hook but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Bishop dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bishop tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Reign counters with a nice body shot.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reign misses with a kick to the body
enabling Bishop to counter with a crisp jab.
Reign bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bishop's head.
Reign moves into range and connects with a jab.
Keith Bishop's cut is getting worse.
Reign digs a good hook to Bishop's body.
Reign shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bishop manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bishop scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reign tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bishop swivels and escapes.
Bishop punishes Reign's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop looks to clinch
and Reign cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reign walks into a straight right hand from Bishop.
Bishop throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bishop attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bishop stuffs the takedown.
Bishop lands with a good body shot.
Reign misses with a straight right.
Bishop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop tests Reign's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Keith Bishop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Reign swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reign scores with a body shot.
Bishop punishes Reign's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reign takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reign scores with a jab.
Reign looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bishop is fending him off so far but Reign persists. Nope, Bishop circles away and we're back to standing.
Keith Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titan Reign.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reign! But no joy.
Reign misses the shot to the body.
Bishop is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reign slips a jab and a cross from Bishop.
Reign changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Reign tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reign shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reign tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Reign.
Bishop jabs Reign to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bishop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reign tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bishop doesn't manage to clinch there - Reign circles away.
Bishop on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reign takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reign throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reign throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reign ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reign darts in looking for a takedown but Bishop gets double underhooks and turns Reign into the cage.
Reign throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bishop.
Bishop steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reign. That one must have hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reign throws a leg kick but Bishop moved away.
Bishop throws a body shot but no joy.
Reign misses with a straight left.
Bishop lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Titan Reign has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bishop scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Bishop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bishop, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Bishop!
A very excited looking Keith Bishop made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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