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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ace Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Soszynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ace Bishop has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ace Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krzysztof Soszynski!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Bishop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soszynski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bishop napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Soszynski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Soszynski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bishop, who protects the arm well.
Soszynski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Soszynski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Soszynski is trying to get an arm triangle but Bishop is defending well.
Soszynski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bishop has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Soszynski off and has taken his back!
Soszynski trying to get back to his feet but Bishop is in full control for now.
Bishop looking to break Soszynski's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Soszynski remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bishop will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bishop looking for the choke but no joy.
Bishop working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soszynski is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bishop tightening his grip on Soszynski, looking for the choke.
Soszynski controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bishop working for a choke but Soszynski is defending well.
Bishop is breathing heavily.
Soszynski is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Bishop moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bishop lunges at Soszynski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Soszynski's hand.
Soszynski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Soszynski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bishop keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Bishop. No joy for Soszynski on that attempt.
Soszynski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ace Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Soszynski.
Soszynski looks for a takedown but Bishop sprawls well.
Bishop listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop works over Soszynski's head and body with a nice combination.
Bishop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Bishop.
Bishop closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Soszynski pushes Bishop off looking to stand but Bishop dives back in and keeps control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soszynski is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Soszynski to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Bishop dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Soszynski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bishop throws a series of strikes that have Soszynski backpedaling.
Soszynski misses with a takedown attempt - Bishop sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bishop throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Soszynski on the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Soszynski.
Ace Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Soszynski.
Nice body punch from Bishop.
Soszynski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bishop counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bishop lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bishop scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bishop seems to be working for a kimura but Soszynski defends the submission attempt.
Bishop prevents Soszynski from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soszynski is trying to escape back to his feet but Bishop uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Bishop stands up.
Soszynski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bishop works over Soszynski's head and body with a nice combination.
Bishop works Soszynski's body with a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Soszynski.
Soszynski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ace Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop instigates a clinch.
Bishop manages to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soszynski stands up and waves to Bishop to follow him.
Bishop tries to clinch but Soszynski is having none of it.
A punch combination from Bishop misses.
Bishop leaves Soszynski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soszynski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bishop counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ace Bishop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bishop connects with a body shot.
Soszynski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bishop defends it nicely.
Soszynski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bishop works over Soszynski's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Soszynski is defended easily by Bishop.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bishop.
Bishop goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Soszynski misses with a takedown
and Bishop counters with a stiff right hand.
Soszynski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bishop counters with a nice leg kick.
Soszynski tries for a takedown but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bishop comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bishop tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Soszynski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bishop punishes Soszynski's body with a nice straight punch.
Soszynski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bishop swivels and escapes.
Bishop lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soszynski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bishop pinned against the cage. Bishop gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bishop lands a nice hook to Soszynski's body. Soszynski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Soszynski fails with a takedown attempt.
Bishop lands with a cross.
Soszynski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bishop as he jumps to the side.
Bishop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Horrible takedown by Soszynski or perhaps it was just good defense by Bishop which made him look bad.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soszynski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bishop moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Bishop dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bishop scores with a nice head shot.
Bishop scores with a jab to the body.
Bishop throws a leg kick which misses Soszynski's front leg but catches the back leg as Soszynski tries to avoid it.
Soszynski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bishop is fending him off so far but Soszynski persists. Nope, Bishop circles away and we're back to standing.
Bishop cracks a nice hook into Soszynski's ribs.
Bishop scores with a three punch combo!
Bishop thumps Soszynski with a low kick.
Bishop lands a glancing blow to the side of Soszynski's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop lands a right hook to the body.
Bishop lands with a nice body punch.
Soszynski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bishop counters with a good low kick that Soszynski was not able to check.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soszynski shoots and misses
and Bishop counters with a two punch combo.
Ace Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Soszynski.
Bishop lands a right hook to the body.
Bishop fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Soszynski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Soszynski shoots for a double leg takedown but Bishop sprawls well. He's pushed Soszynski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bishop with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop lands a jab-cross combination.
Bishop scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Soszynski with a poor takedown
and Bishop counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bishop lands with a shot to the body.
Bishop lands with a shot to the body.
Soszynski fails to land the takedown.
Bishop stuns Soszynski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Soszynski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bishop sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Soszynski somewhat.
Soszynski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Soszynski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bishop throws a good cross that connects.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Soszynski.
Bishop lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Soszynski fails with a takedown attempt.
Soszynski fails with the takedown
and Bishop counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soszynski can do to turn this around?
Soszynski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bishop misses the shot to the body.
Soszynski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Soszynski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bishop pinned against the cage. Bishop gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Soszynski. That did some damage!
Bishop clobbers Soszynski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Horrible takedown by Soszynski or perhaps it was just good defense by Bishop which made him look bad.
Bishop lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Soszynski at a distance.
Bishop keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Bishop as Soszynski shoots in.
Bishop fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Soszynski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bishop stuffs the takedown.
Bishop cracks a nice hook into Soszynski's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bishop.
Bishop leaves Soszynski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Soszynski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bishop's waist but Bishop gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Soszynski off to one side.
Bishop scores with a three punch combo!
Soszynski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bishop sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Soszynski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bishop avoids it really well and circles away.
Bishop fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Soszynski, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is pressed up against the cage. Soszynski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bishop down to the mat. Bishop avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bishop with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Soszynski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bishop avoids it really well and circles away.
Bishop is looking to clinch.
Bishop has managed to clinch.
Soszynski 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. Soszynski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bishop lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Soszynski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bishop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krzysztof Soszynski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ace Bishop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bishop throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ace 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ace Bishop!
Ace Bishop managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Rage's Cloths, into his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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