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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joshua Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harold Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bishop manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson looking to control.
Bishop distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson pulls Bishop in close to prevent any damage.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Bishop postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bishop on the ground.
Jackson looking to control.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Bishop won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Jackson looking to control but Bishop passes into half guard.
Bishop is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Bishop tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.
Bishop drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Bishop seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Bishop is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bishop trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Bishop sits in half guard.
Bishop seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bishop trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Bishop looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bishop trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Bishop landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bishop thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Jackson is staying active underneath Bishop, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop seems to be looking for submissions.
Jackson tries to roll over but Bishop keeps him under control.
Bishop drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Bishop is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bishop lands a nice short elbow.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bishop tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Bishop dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bishop misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bishop slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Bishop will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bishop fails to land the takedown.
Joshua Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Bishop.
Jackson leaves Bishop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Harold Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop has a takedown stuffed.
Bishop checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jackson to the ground. Bishop is now in Jackson's guard.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bishop forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop uses his free foot to push down on Jackson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jackson.
Bishop looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bishop looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson tries to hold on but Bishop postures up.
Jackson is bucking up trying to escape but Bishop cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jackson tries to hold on but Bishop postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bishop connects with a bit shot that sees Jackson covering up! More strikes from Bishop and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bishop is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Bishop!
Harold Bishop decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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