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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carver Cade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carver Cade has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carver Cade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop gets tackled into the cage by Cade. Cade maintains the clinch.
Cade scores with a shot to the side of Bishop's head.
Cade works on Bishop's body with a couple of short punches.
Cade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by Cade.
Cade scores with a shot to the side of Bishop's head.
Bishop lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bishop gets underhooks to prevent Cade's takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Bishop.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
Cade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Cade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Cade.
Bishop swings wildly with an uppercut but Cade uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Cade.
Cade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop blocks a body shot from Cade.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Cade.
Bishop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cades head.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cade misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bishop.
Bishop prevents a body shot from Cade.
Bishop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bishop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cade throws a head punch that misses.
Bishop swings wildly with an uppercut but Cade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop swings wildly with an uppercut but Cade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop prevents the takedown attempt.
Bishop lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cade swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cade tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carver Cade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cade.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cade.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
Bishop drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cade lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cade tries to work over Bishop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cade lands a hook that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Cade drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bishop pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cade lands with a nice body punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cade checks a leg kick.
Cade throws a nice looking combination but Bishop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cade misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop dives in and scores a takedown into Cade's guard.
Cade scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Cade avoids the body shot from Bishop.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Cade finds it's target.
Bishop fails with the takedown.
Bishop stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cade.
Cade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bishop. That did some damage!
Cade works Bishop's body with a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Bishop. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bishop.
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cade connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cade.
A jab lands there for Cade.
Cade feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bishops jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cade throws a leg kick that misses.
Bishop chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cade can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cade connects with a leg kick. Bishop looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cade comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cade darts in and clinches Bishop up against the cage.
Cade has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
Cade lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bishop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cade misses with some punches.
Cade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bishop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cade lands with a left to the head.
Bishop swings wildly with an uppercut but Cade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cade working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Bishop.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cade swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cade is leaning against Bishop and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carver Cade dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cade missing with a left hand there. Bishop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cade misses with a hook. Bishop ducked under it nicely.
Cade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bishop can do to turn this around?
Cade tries for a takedown but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cade.
Bishop throws a sloppy head kick
and Cade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bishop moves out of range as Cade throws a body kick.
Bishop throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Cade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bishop throws a right and a left that Cade avoids nicely.
Bishop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cade changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cade clobbers Bishop with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cade connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cade feints and then cracks Bishop's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bishop down.
Cade uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cade just misses with a punch to the body.
Cade connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cade manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cade manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Cade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bishop.
Bishop throws a leg kick
and Cade counters with a solid body kick.
Cade is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bishop lands with a right hand.
Cade avoids the head kick by Bishop.
Cade throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cade throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bishop misses with the combination.
Cade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bishop.
Arthur Bishop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cade paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Bishop backs away, Cade returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Carver Cade is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cade is looking to counter the offense by Bishop and move into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cade has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bishop avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cade blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Cade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bishop's elbow.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bishop.
Cade working aggressively here.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
Cade cracks Bishop with a nice body shot.
Bishop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bishop lands with a short shot to the head.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carver Cade has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cade throws a head punch that misses.
Cade misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by Cade.
Cade swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cade lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bishop working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Bishop fails to land.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
Cade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cade misses with some punches.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bishop prevents a body shot from Cade.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bishop.
Cade throws a head punch that misses.
Cade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bishop's elbow.
Bishop scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cade has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bishop is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carver Cade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop digs a right hand into Cade's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cade's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cade lands with a light punch inside.
Bishop is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cade is keeping busy.
Bishop blocks a body shot from Cade.
Cade misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop tries for a takedown but Cade manages to get underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Bishop.
Cade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cade is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bishop pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cade blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cade.
Bishop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cade gets through Bishop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bishop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carver Cade dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cade lands a leg kick that knocks Bishop off balance momentarily.
Cade throws a leg kick but Bishop checks it.
Cade lands a jab to the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cade - that will leave a mark!
Bishop throws a head kick but Cade moves out of range.
Bishop's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bishop tries a quick counter leg kick but Cade is wise to it.
Carver Cade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cade tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bishop is able to avoid easily.
Cade throws a leg kick but Bishop sees it coming and moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bishop.
Cade looks for a takedown but Bishop sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop lands a head shot.
Bishop scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bishop checks a leg kick.
Cade tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cade defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
Cade tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bishop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cade scores with a hook to the body. Bishop takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cade throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bishop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bishop swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cade looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Cade closes the distance and clinches.
Cade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cade is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bishop gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bishop is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carver Cade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Bishop.
Cade working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Bishop.
A right hand to the body from Bishop.
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arthur Bishop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carver Cade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Cade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cade.
Bishop pushes Cade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cade working aggressively here.
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cade blocks an uppercut.
Bishop wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cade scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cade is pressed up against the cage. Bishop has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cade down to the mat. Cade avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on Cade's shoulder, as Cade tries to avoid the shot.
Cade is looking to clinch but Bishop is avoiding it.
Cade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bishop.
Cade lands with a nice body punch.
Bishop misses with a double jab.
Cade scores with a hook to the body. Bishop takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bishop or perhaps it was just good defense by Cade, which made it look bad.
Cade appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Bishop misses its intended target.
Cade slips under a jab from Bishop.
Bishop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A right-left combo lands from Cade.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cade fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Cade finds it's target.
Cade lands a really nice looking cross but Bishop seems unphased.
Cade lunges at Bishop with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bishop's hand.
A jab from Bishop misses.
Cade thumps Bishop with a low kick.
Bishop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cade.
Cade scores with a kick to the body.
Cade scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bishop doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carver Cade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cade 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carver Cade!
After winning the bout, Carver Cade 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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