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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Donald Kerabatsos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donald Kerabatsos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bishop misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kerabatsos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bishop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop shoots and misses
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bishop.
Donald Kerabatsos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Bishop.
Kerabatsos misses with a straight right.
Kerabatsos keeps Bishop at a distance using the push kick.
Bishop shoots for a double leg takedown but Kerabatsos sprawls well. He's pushed Bishop's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kerabatsos scores with a kick to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bishop.
Bishop wants to control but Kerabatsos is keeping him busy.
Kerabatsos is looking for a sweep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kerabatsos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kerabatsos's head.
Kerabatsos wants to control but Bishop is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bishop missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kerabatsos is staying active underneath Bishop, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kerabatsos is looking for a sweep. Bishop is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kerabatsos 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 looks to land a strike but Kerabatsos avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos keeping full guard, as Bishop tries to pass.
Kerabatsos lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bishop!
Kerabatsos looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bishop working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Kerabatsos content just to control the position here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bishop misses with a kick to the body.
Kerabatsos throws a head kick that misses.
Bryan Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kerabatsos.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but Kerabatsos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kerabatsos scores with a hook to the body. Bishop takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kerabatsos lands a jab to the head.
Kerabatsos lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Kerabatsos dominated that round.
That's time! Kerabatsos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bishop.
Bishop looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kerabatsos blocks the body kick.
Kerabatsos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kerabatsos duly obliges.
Bishop throws a nice looking combination but Kerabatsos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bishop misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bryan Bishop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bishop is defended easily by Kerabatsos.
Bishop misses with a takedown
and Kerabatsos counters with a left and a right that stings Bishop.
Donald Kerabatsos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Bishop.
Kerabatsos throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bishop scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kerabatsos holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bishop is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kerabatsos is doing well to control the position and prevent Bishop from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kerabatsos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bishop.
Kerabatsos won't allow Bishop to pass to mount.
Bishop is trying to control. Kerabatsos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kerabatsos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bishop.
Kerabatsos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos throws a series of punches but Bishop moves out of range.
Kerabatsos swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kerabatsos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but Kerabatsos shows good takedown defense.
Kerabatsos misses the shot to the body.
Donald Kerabatsos is winning the standup battle so far.
Kerabatsos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bishop.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kerabatsos but Kerabatsos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bishop moves out of range of the strikes.
Bishop checks the leg kick.
Kerabatsos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bishop.
Kerabatsos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bishop moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos misses with a body shot.
Bishop gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kerabatsos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bishop fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bishop takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bishop tries for a takedown but Kerabatsos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bishop takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A good leg kick by Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos feints and then cracks Bishop's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bishop down.
Kerabatsos stuffs the takedown.
Kerabatsos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bishop on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kerabatsos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Bishop misses with a head kick.
Bishop looks for a takedown but Kerabatsos sprawls well.
Kerabatsos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bishop tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kerabatsos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kerabatsos misses the shot to the body.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but Kerabatsos shows good takedown defense.
Kerabatsos bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bishop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kerabatsos counters with a leg kick.
Bishop is breathing heavily.
Kerabatsos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kerabatsos loads up on a big right hand but Bishop slips the punch.
Kerabatsos is looking to wear down Bishop with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kerabatsos looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bishop looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kerabatsos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Kerabatsos dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A thudding body kick lands there by Kerabatsos!
Kerabatsos tries to land a leg kick but Bishop saw it coming and moves away.
Kerabatsos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bishop fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Kerabatsos. No joy for Bishop on that attempt.
Bishop blocks a head kick by Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kerabatsos misses with a body shot.
Bishop dives in and grabs Kerabatsos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kerabatsos pushes down on Bishop's head and hops out.
Donald Kerabatsos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Bishop.
Kerabatsos throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kerabatsos.
Bishop scores with a three punch combo!
Bishop's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kerabatsos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerabatsos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Kerabatsos with a hook.
Bishop throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kerabatsos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck for Bishop with that takedown attempt.
Kerabatsos lands a nice looking body shot.
Kerabatsos throws a low kick, looking for Bishop's leg but Bishop calmly moves out of range.
Bishop blocks a low kick nicely.
Kerabatsos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Nice cross by Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bishop tries a head kick but it misses.
Bishop has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kerabatsos scoring well with a low kick there.
Kerabatsos connects with a leg kick. Bishop looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kerabatsos stuffs the takedown attempt from Bishop. Bishop gets slowly back to his feet.
Kerabatsos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bishop has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kerabatsos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kerabatsos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bishop will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bishop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bishop looks to throw a body kick
and Kerabatsos counters with a nice body shot.
Good shot there by Kerabatsos.
Bishop checks a low kick from Kerabatsos.
Bishop throws a head kick but Kerabatsos moves out of range.
Bishop throws a lazy head kick
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kerabatsos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kerabatsos.
Nice cross by Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos 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.
Kerabatsos just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop closes the distance and clinches up with Kerabatsos, looking for a takedown. Bishop pushes Kerabatsos against the cage but Kerabatsos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bishop tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kerabatsos as he avoids it easily.
Kerabatsos lands a really nice looking cross but Bishop seems unphased.
Kerabatsos slaps away a takedown attempt from Bishop, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kerabatsos connects with the punch.
Kerabatsos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bishop circles away quickly and effectively.
Bishop throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kerabatsos's waist but Kerabatsos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bishop off to one side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kerabatsos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kerabatsos digs a good body shot into Bishop's ribs.
Donald Kerabatsos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos scores with a one two! Bishop had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bishop's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kerabatsos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bishop scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerabatsos with a hook.
Bishop fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bishop misses with a takedown
and Kerabatsos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kerabatsos connects with a looping right hand.
Donald Kerabatsos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kerabatsos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kerabatsos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kerabatsos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bishop has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kerabatsos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bishop.
Kerabatsos cracks the inside of Bishop's front leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Kerabatsos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kerabatsos, 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Kerabatsos!
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