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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Kygath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishop's entrance music is Taste of Ink by The Used. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hunter Kygath!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kygath thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Bishop lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kygath doesn't seem phased though.
Bishop lands a right hook to the body.
Bishop throws a low kick but Kygath moves out of range easily.
Bishop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kygath.
Bishop misses with a leg kick.
Bishop takes a swing at Kygath's ribcage but misses.
Kygath is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bishop sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Donk. Bishop catches Kygath right on the button with a cross.
Kygath swats away the attempt to clinch by Bishop.
Kygath pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kygath connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Shane Bishop has been cut.
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 ducks right into an uppercut from Kygath.
Bishop connects with a body shot.
Kygath swinging wildly here.
Kygath defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bishop.
Bishop slips a straight right by Kygath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop doesn't manage to clinch there - Kygath circles away.
Kygath shoots for a double leg takedown but Bishop sprawls well. He's pushed Kygath's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kygath takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kygath misses with the combination.
Bishop lands a jab.
Kygath moves out of range of the leg kick from Bishop.
Bishop lands a head shot.
Bishop lands with a nice combination. Kygath backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kygath on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kygath walks into a jab.
Kygath circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kygath counters with a series of strikes. Bishop will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kygath looks gassed!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kygath.
Shane Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunter Kygath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kygath walks into a straight right hand from Bishop.
Bishop fails to land the takedown.
Kygath tries to bum rush Bishop with a series of wild strikes but Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bishop attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kygath tries to move into range but Bishop moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bishop misses with the combination.
Kygath pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kygath misses with a hook. Bishop ducked under it nicely.
A left and a right from Bishop both land. Nice combination.
Kygath takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kygath circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bishop swinging wildly here.
Kygath circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kygath throws a right and a left that Bishop avoids nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bishop.
Bishop connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kygath. Kygath circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bishop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bishop tests Kygath's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shane Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bishop wants it to stay on the feet.
Kygath connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kygath moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bishop throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bishop swings for the body but Kygath moves out of range.
Kygath rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bishop counters with a one-two to the body.
Bishop is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop lands a nice shot 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!
Good shot there by Bishop.
A right-left combo lands from Bishop.
Kygath is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bishop is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kygath.
Bishop is looking to clinch but Kygath is avoiding it.
Bishop leaves Kygath with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bishop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kygath takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bishop scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kygath is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bishop.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bishop throws a front kick aimed at Kygath's knee but Kygath avoids it well.
Bishop takes a swing at Kygath's ribcage but misses.
Kygath checks a leg kick.
A big left from Kygath misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Bishop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Bishop's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bishop lands a body shot.
Kygath looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bishop is fending him off so far but Kygath persists. Nope, Bishop circles away and we're back to standing.
Bishop keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kygath throws a hook to the side of Bishop's head but Bishop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kygath throws a series of punches but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop slips under a jab from Kygath.
Bishop lands a really nice looking cross but Kygath seems unphased.
Bishop dodges the punch combination from Kygath.
Kygath walks into a left hand.
Kygath lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bishop circles away quickly and effectively.
Kygath 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.
Kygath is breathing heavily.
Bishop punishes Kygath's body with a nice straight punch.
Kygath throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bishop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kygath.
A lazy left from Bishop finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kygath takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bishop will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bishop cracks a nice hook into Kygath's ribs.
Kygath takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kygath has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bishop tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kygath sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bishop somewhat.
Bishop swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kygath.
Bishop catches Kygath with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kygath throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bishop counters with a right hand to the body.
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kygath can do to turn this around?
Bishop lands a really nice looking cross but Kygath seems unphased.
A jab lands there for Bishop.
Kygath is rocked!
Bishop tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bishop fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kygath is still on wobbly legs! Can Bishop finish him?
Bishop lands with an uppercut that bounces Kygath off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Kygath's defenses. It connects perfectly with Kygath's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Bishop!
Shane 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.
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hype
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