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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Studge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishop has chosen Krept and Konan - Don't Waste My Time as his entrance music. Jackson Bishop has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Danny Studge's chin.
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165 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Studge!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Studge takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Bishop scores with a jab to the jaw.
Studge ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Studge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Studge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Bishop misses the target.
Studge lands with a right hand.
Bishop slips under a jab.
Studge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bishop! But no joy.
Bishop scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Studge is looking to get back to his feet here but Bishop is keeping cool and he's managed to take Studge's back.
Our spies down at at Forest Hill Gym inform us that Bishop has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Studge.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Studge wants to get back to his feet.
Studge is really stuck here.
Bishop really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Studge.
Bishop throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Studge!
Bishop is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Studge is trying to get back to his feet but Bishop has full control of the position and if anything, Studge has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
It looks like Bishop might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Studge looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Bishop.
Bishop lands punches and elbows.
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.
Bishop controls the position.
Studge is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
I would not like to be Studge right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Studge is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Bishop dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters circling - Studge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Studge cracks Bishop with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Studge has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bishop finds it's way round the side to connect with Studge's head.
Bishop misses with a straight left.
Bishop gets tackled into the cage by Studge. Studge maintains the clinch.
Bishop prevents a body shot from Studge.
Studge lands a shot to the body.
Studge tries a body shot but Bishop blocks it.
Studge misses with some punches.
Studge prevents the takedown attempt.
Studge works on Bishop's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop trying to control the position but instead, Studge has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bishop into the cage.
Studge lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Bishop.
Studge misses with a body punch.
Bishop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Studge can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
Studge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bishop is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Studge is defending well for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Studge.
Bishop is breathing heavily.
Bishop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Studge tries a body shot but Bishop blocks it.
Studge lands a body shot in the clinch.
Studge lands a shot to the body.
Studge lands a right hand.
Studge lands a right hand.
Studge lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bishop.
Studge lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Studge.
Bishop blocks a body shot from Studge.
Studge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Studge lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Studge.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Studge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bishop is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Studge.
Bishop is still on wobbly legs! Can Studge finish him?
Studge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bishop seems to have recovered his senses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Studge.
Studge dips a shoulder and cracks Bishop with a mighty uppercut! Bishop falls back against the cage and Studge unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bishop is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Studge screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Studge!
Danny Studge is the new lightweight champion!
Danny Studge seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Jackson Bishop had this to say: 'I think what I need to do is shy away from fighting for a while to really focus on my improving my abilities. I got glaring weakness in certain areas, but I'm sure I can fix them given time. Sorry to disappoint my fans'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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