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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Story (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Story comes to the cage accompanied by Whatta Man. Bryan Bishop has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tim Story's chin.
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137 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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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
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tim Story!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop shoots for a takedown but Story saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bishop swinging wildly here.
Bishop has a takedown stuffed.
Bishop will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tim Story has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Bishop.
Story stuffs the takedown.
Story gets a double leg takedown into Bishop's guard.
Story throws a big right hand that misses.
Bishop preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Story postures up and lands a big shot to Bishop's brow.
Story throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Story advances position into side control!
Story has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Story throws an elbow but Bishop slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Story working the strikes but Bishop uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Story scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Story trying to pass the guard but Bishop defending well.
Story is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Story is keen to just control but Bishop is a slippery customer.
Bishop is trying to stand back up but Story is controlling him
Story looks to land a strike but Bishop avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Story pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bishop is keeping the position for now.
Story trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Story slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Story throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bishop works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Story is looking to advance position but Bishop won't allow it.
Story throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Story trying to mount his opponent but Bishop defends it.
Story missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Story.
Story trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Story stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bishop swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Story trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bishop manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Story 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.
Story closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bishop circles away.
Bishop tries to bum rush Story with a series of wild strikes but Story uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bishop misses with a wild combination.
Tim Story is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bishop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Story shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bishop is trying to defend but Story finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Story misses with a head shot. Bishop uses the momentum to regain guard.
Story throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Story postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Story tries to free his leg and advance position but Bishop is retaining full guard.
Story throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Story throws a strike but Bishop rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bishop not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Story looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bishop is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Story looking for a guillotine here but Bishop defends easily.
Story escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bishop gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bishop stays in close to Story's body and controls the position.
Bishop with a flurry of punches that miss.
Story is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bishop is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bishop must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Story wants to sweep but no luck.
Bishop trying to control but Story is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Story is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bishop engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Story had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bishop defends it easily.
Bishop engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Story is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bishop is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Story throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Story is looking for a triangle but Bishop pushes his legs off easily.
Story working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bishop doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bishop manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Story looking to control.
Story looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bishop passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bishop seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Story dominated that second round.
That's time! Story's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bishop tries to score a power double leg takedown but Story sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bishop somewhat.
Story shoots in for a takedown but Bishop shows good takedown defense.
Story slips a jab and a cross from Bishop.
Bishop shoots in for a double leg but Story sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Story misses the shot to the body.
Story misses with a two punch combination.
Bishop shoots in and bounces Story off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bishop trying to control but Story is working from the bottom.
Story escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bishop gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop postures up and lands a big shot to Story's brow.
Story is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bishop distracts Story with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bishop postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Story has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bishop can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bishop lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Story is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Story working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Story keeps moving.
Bishop avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bishop postures up.
Bishop got a little sloppy there for a moment and Story has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bishop has managed to get both his arms back between Story's legs - danger averted.
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!
Story is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bishop is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bishop is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bishop avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Story is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bishop is aware though and is defending well.
Bishop is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tim Story is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Story is trying to keep Bishop in close.
Bishop looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Story working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bishop doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bishop manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bishop is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tim Story overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bishop pushes down on Story's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bishop lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Story looking for submissions off his back.
Bishop working the head and body with strikes.
Well, if Bishop is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Story looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bryan Bishop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bishop wants to pass to mount but Story is defending the position.
Story is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bishop pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bryan Bishop.
I think Story has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Story!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tim Story waved his t-shirt featuring Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (159.49 $75)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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