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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alpo Wednesday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan Bishop has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
59 - 22 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alpo Wednesday!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Wednesday finds it's way through Bishop's defenses.
Wednesday looks to land a combination but Bishop avoids it well.
Bishop tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wednesday defends well and Bishop ends up having to push Wednesday into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Wednesday. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wednesday.
Bishop takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wednesday misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Wednesday throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bishop fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wednesday throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wednesday misses the shot to the body.
Bishop tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wednesday throws a series of punches but Bishop avoids them all with ease.
And Bishop tries to counter it with a takedown but Wednesday pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wednesday looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wednesday misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wednesday.
Alpo Wednesday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wednesday throws a right hand that Bishop ducks under and follows up with a left that Bishop also avoids with ease.
Bishop swats away the attempt to clinch by Wednesday.
Wednesday really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bishop takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wednesday with a hook.
Wednesday misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop slips a straight right by Wednesday.
Wednesday throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wednesday thuds his right hand into Bishop's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday lands a jab to the head.
Wednesday throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bishop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wednesday fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bishop on the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Wednesday as Bishop shoots in.
Alpo Wednesday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Bishop.
Bishop tries for a takedown but Wednesday sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wednesday lands a jab to the nose.
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!
A cross from Wednesday lands.
Bishop walks into a jab.
Wednesday is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wednesday is looking to clinch but Bishop is avoiding it.
Bishop feints the counter takedown.
Wednesday is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wednesday sizes up Bishop with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wednesday is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bishop has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday works Bishop's body with a nice hook.
Wednesday throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
Wednesday looks to throw the jab but Bishop is out of range.
Wednesday missing with a left hand there. Bishop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wednesday connects with a right hand. Bishop shakes it off.
Wednesday misses with a looping right.
Wednesday tries to clinch but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop feints the counter takedown.
Bishop fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wednesday sprawls well initially but Bishop persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bishop tries to pass to full mount but Wednesday defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bishop keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wednesday is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bishop perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bishop not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bishop misses with a head shot. Wednesday uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bishop stops Wednesday from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpo Wednesday dominated that round.
That's time! Wednesday's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wednesday swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bishop changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bryan Bishop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wednesday misses with a right hand
and Bishop counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bishop working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bishop thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bishop wants to work for an arm triangle but Wednesday is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wednesday on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bishop is looking to take a break and control but Wednesday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop is looking to advance position but Wednesday won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop thows a huge punch but Wednesday dodges it nicely.
Bishop is just content to waste time from the top position. Wednesday takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Wednesday being controlled here, momentarily.
Bishop must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bishop connects with a couple of short punches.
Bishop postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bishop wants to pass the guard but Wednesday is keeping the position.
Wednesday wants to stand but Bishop is controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wednesday utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bishop on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bishop staying out of range there.
Bishop is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wednesday pushes Bishop up against the cage in a clinch.
Wednesday is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bishop can do to turn this around?
Bishop tries to pull guard but Wednesday won't allow it.
Wednesday misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wednesday throws a punch but it's blocked by Bishop.
Wednesday stalls.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wednesday.
Wednesday lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is looking for a takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wednesday takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wednesday swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wednesday misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wednesday can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
Wednesday presses Bishop against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Wednesday scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bishop wants to take the fight to the mat but Wednesday manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alpo Wednesday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Bishop.
A bit of stalling here from Wednesday.
Bishop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wednesday lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bishop drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wednesday prevents Bishop from breaking the clinch.
Wednesday working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wednesday controlling the action here for a moment.
Wednesday gets underhooks to prevent Bishop's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpo Wednesday dominated that second round.
That's time! Wednesday's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wednesday misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bishop is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wednesday throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bishop decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wednesday's guard.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Wednesday keeps moving.
Wednesday is trying to control the position but Bishop postures up.
Bishop throws a big elbow that misses.
Bishop landing with the ground and pound.
Wednesday keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wednesday swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Wednesday keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wednesday looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Wednesday keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bishop slips under a jab from Wednesday.
Wednesday misses with a lunging right hand
and Bishop counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wednesday won't be happy with that.
Wednesday throws Bishop to one side and escapes!
Wednesday has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bishop tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bishop goes for a takedown attempt but Wednesday pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wednesday swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Wednesday has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wednesday misses with the head strike.
Alpo Wednesday has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bishop tries to pull guard but Wednesday forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alpo Wednesday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Bishop.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wednesday.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bishop is trying to drag Wednesday to the mat but Wednesday just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wednesday misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wednesday throws a head punch that misses.
Bishop fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bishop is trying to drag Wednesday to the mat but Wednesday just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bishop.
Wednesday misses with a punch on the inside.
Bishop wants a takedown.
Bishop prevents a body shot from Wednesday.
Wednesday fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop tries to circle away but Wednesday has him pinned against the cage.
Wednesday throws a punch but it's blocked by Bishop.
Wednesday stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop can't get the takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wednesday.
Wednesday makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bishop is trying to pull guard but Wednesday turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wednesday effectively controlling the action here.
Bishop wants to take the fight to the mat but Wednesday manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wednesday doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wednesday has Bishop pressed against the cage, preventing Bishop from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bishop letting Wednesday take a breather here.
Wednesday lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpo Wednesday clearly takes 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.
Wednesday throws a series of punches but Bishop avoids them all with ease.
Wednesday is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wednesday moves into the clinch.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
Wednesday misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bishop looking for a takedown.
Wednesday digs a right hand underneath Bishop's ribcage. Bishop let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bishop tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wednesday leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alpo Wednesday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Bishop.
Wednesday working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wednesday is defending well.
Wednesday misses with the head strike.
Wednesday lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Wednesday tries to throw a body punch but Bishop avoids it by throwing Wednesday back against the cage.
Wednesday throws a punch but it's blocked by Bishop.
Bishop prevents a body shot from Wednesday.
Wednesday controlling the action here for a moment.
Wednesday lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bishop drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wednesday pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday throws a poor cross that misses
so Bishop counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wednesday has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bishop has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wednesday misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Wednesday fails to land.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wednesday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wednesday scores with a shot to the side of Bishop's head.
Wednesday lands a body punch.
Wednesday misses with some punches.
Wednesday stalling against the cage.
Bishop tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Wednesday.
Wednesday is pressed up against the cage. Bishop has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wednesday down to the mat. Wednesday avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alpo Wednesday is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wednesday lands an overhand right.
Bishop shoots for a takedown but Wednesday saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bishop has his takedown stuffed
and Wednesday counters with a three punch combo that has Bishop backing up. Bishop nods at Wednesday to acknowledge the strikes.
Wednesday misses with a wild body shot.
Wednesday misses with a straight left.
Wednesday connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bishop momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Wednesday.
Bishop tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wednesday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Wednesday.
Bishop drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wednesday defends it well.
Bishop slips a straight right by Wednesday.
Bishop tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bishop doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Wednesday to counter with a crisp jab.
Wednesday moves into the clinch.
Wednesday dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wednesday throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Wednesday tries to throw a body punch but Bishop avoids it by throwing Wednesday back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpo Wednesday had his way with Bryan Bishop in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wednesday cracks Bishop with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wednesday throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bishop changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bishop or perhaps it was just good defense by Wednesday, which made it look bad.
Bishop tries to keep at a distance but Wednesday has taken the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Wednesday.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wednesday just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wednesday misses with some punches.
Bishop is looking for a takedown.
Alpo Wednesday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Bishop.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wednesday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bishop blocking some punches.
Wednesday prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wednesday stalling against the cage.
Bishop is looking for a takedown.
Wednesday lands with a short shot to the head.
Wednesday misses with the head strike.
Wednesday manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wednesday scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wednesday avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wednesday swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wednesday lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Wednesday lands a shoulder strike.
Wednesday goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wednesday misses with some punches.
Bishop being controlled against the cage.
Bishop blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wednesday creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wednesday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wednesday is pushing Bishop up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bishop is trying to push Wednesday away but Wednesday has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The referee calls for Wednesday to work.
Wednesday goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bishop goes for a takedown attempt but Wednesday pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wednesday lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bishop circles away quickly and effectively.
Bishop drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wednesday defends it well.
Wednesday throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bishop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bishop changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bishop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wednesday.
Bishop drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wednesday defends it well.
Bishop takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bryan Bishop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wednesday jabs Bishop right on the nose. Bishop blinks but takes it well.
Wednesday throws a right and a left that Bishop avoids nicely.
Alpo Wednesday is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bishop staying out of range there.
Bishop is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alpo Wednesday showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wednesday, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 50:44
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 50:44
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alpo Wednesday!
Alpo Wednesday retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Alpo Wednesday thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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