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Event:
Pulse 98 - Driver vs McGuire
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1# Bishop slips a jab from McPunchface. Bishop misses the jab. Bishop throws out a token jab with nothing on it. McPunchface throws the left hand but Bishop avoids the punch easily. Bishop misses with a wild combination.
McPunchface doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. A lazy left from McPunchface finds it's target. Bishop lands with a hook. McPunchface tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Bishop misses with a right hand #KD2# and McPunchface counters with a crisp one two that drops Bishop! McPunchface thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bishop to his feet! Bishop is in big trouble! McPunchface pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bishop throwing a counter right hand but McPunchface manages to avoid it. McPunchface takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bishop moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. A chopping leg kick lands by McPunchface. Bishop tries to close the distance and clinch but McPunchface swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. McPunchface swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1# McPunchface throws a body kick that misses. Bishop misses with a two punch combination.
Darren McPunchface seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McPunchface tries to clinch but Bishop moves away and Bishop counters with a straight right hand. Bishop throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McPunchface. Bishop throws an off balance right hand
letting McPunchface counter with a right hand. Darren McPunchface is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bishop tries to score a power double leg takedown but McPunchface sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bishop somewhat. Bishop slips a straight right by McPunchface. Bishop ducks under a wild hook from McPunchface. McPunchface avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McPunchface tries to counter with a clinch but Bishop shakes him off and moves away. Bishop lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bishop. McPunchface throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bishop throws out a token jab with nothing on it. McPunchface looks like he wants to counter punch here. McPunchface throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McPunchface explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Bishop staying out of range there. McPunchface throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it. McPunchface leaves Bishop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Bishop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McPunchface. Bishop is looking to counter with a shot to the body. McPunchface moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McPunchface misses with a kick to the body.
McPunchface takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. McPunchface bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Bishop defending well as McPunchface loads up on a big left hand. As McPunchface looks to move away, Bishop throws a big counter combo but McPunchface just gets out of the way. McPunchface doesn't manage to clinch there - Bishop circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Bishop misses its target. Bishop moves away from the strike by McPunchface. #T3# McPunchface turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Bishop tries to clinch there but McPunchface circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for McPunchface.
Bishop takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. A big right from McPunchface misses. Bishop takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bishop walks forward, straight into a front kick from McPunchface. Bishop is breathing heavily. Bishop moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Bishop takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Horrible takedown attempt by Bishop or perhaps it was just good defense by McPunchface, which made it look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bishop pushing out the jab but it's not landing. McPunchface scores with a leg kick.
Bishop fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bishop misses with a hook. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McPunchface. Bishop ducks under a wild hook from McPunchface. McPunchface wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. McPunchface throws a leg kick which misses Bishop's front leg but catches the back leg as Bishop tries to avoid it. Bishop ducks under a wild hook from McPunchface. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bishop crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McPunchface - the referee stops the clock and Bishop gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McPunchface. Bishop manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. McPunchface throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it. A swing and a miss from McPunchface. Jab, jab by McPunchface - just one landing. Bishop moves out of range of the body kick. A telegraphed right hand from McPunchface misses the target. Bishop is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Bishop wants to clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren McPunchface dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# A telegraphed right hand from McPunchface misses the target. Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McPunchface moves away. Bishop tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McPunchface defends well and Bishop ends up having to push McPunchface into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. McPunchface looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bishop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McPunchface. Bishop misses the jab. McPunchface fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Bishop looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Bishop moves out of range of the body kick. Bishop went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. McPunchface takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A slapping body kick lands there for McPunchface. Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McPunchface manages to avoid it. Jackson Bishop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. McPunchface connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bishop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1# Bishop slips a jab from McPunchface. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McPunchface. Bishop takes a swing at McPunchface's ribcage but misses. Bishop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McPunchface. A good leg kick by McPunchface. McPunchface has been the more effective fighter overall so far. McPunchface moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bishop looks to throw the jab but McPunchface is out of range. McPunchface scoring well with a low kick there.
McPunchface lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bishop takes a step back to recover. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bishop throws a big shot that misses. Bishop on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McPunchface misses with a straight right. McPunchface lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Darren McPunchface seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bishop's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McPunchface connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bishop scrambles back to his feet.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McPunchface tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bishop manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Bishop slips under a jab.#CL2# McPunchface closes the distance and pushes Bishop back into the cage. Still in the clinch, McPunchface scores with a nice short uppercut. A head punch on the inside from McPunchface fails to land. A nice right hand lands inside from McPunchface. #BC2# McPunchface manages to break the clinch.
That kick from McPunchface tenderised Bishop's leg. Bishop is trying to keep his angry face on. McPunchface thows a body kick. Bishop tries to catch it but that hurt him. Bishop on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. McPunchface connects with a nice looking jab.
McPunchface loads up on a big right hand but Bishop slips the punch. McPunchface stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2# Bishop is rocked! McPunchface throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Oh Bishop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3# McPunchface lands a jab to the head.
McPunchface misses with a few strikes there.
McPunchface misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bishop seems to have got his legs back now. McPunchface thuds his shin into the meat of Bishop's side. McPunchface scores with a nice body kick.
#KD2# McPunchface drops Bishop with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bishop looks back up at him and smiles so McPunchface waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A slapping body kick lands there for McPunchface. McPunchface lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Bishop - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for McPunchface!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darren McPunchface!
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Event:
Pulse 89 - Kromog vs Syrowatka
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1# Bishop looks to land a left hand but Boyko moved out of range nicely. Boyko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Boyko does a little dance to reset his feet. Bishop throws a big shot that misses. Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Boyko is just out of range. Bishop misses with a leg kick #TD# and Boyko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2# Bishop kicks Boyko off and gets back to his feet. Bishop lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Bishop throws a leg kick #TD# and Boyko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boyko. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bishop preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB# Boyko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bishop dives on top into guard.#REVB# Boyko could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Boyko is striking from the bottom but Bishop uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.#T1# Boyko gets back to full guard.
Boyko wants to sweep here but Bishop controlling him for the moment. Boyko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bishop's guard. #REVR# Bishop keeping moving, preventing Boyko from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bishop has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Boyko throws a big elbow that misses. #T2# Bishop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Boyko 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. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boyko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Bishop is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Boyko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Bishop keeping moving, preventing Boyko from controlling successfully. Boyko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Boyko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES2# Bishop pushes Boyko off and scrambles back to his feet.
Boyko shoots in for a double leg but Bishop sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3# Bishop scores with the left hand. Boyko knows he should have avoided that one. Bishop looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bishop throws a body punch but Boyko moves out of range. A left lands for Bishop.#CL2# Bishop takes the fight into the clinch. Boyko tries for a takedown but Bishop manages to get underhooks.
Boyko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bishop is defending well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavlo Boyko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Bishop turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bishop manages to end up in side control. Boyko sneaks back into half guard. Bishop is trying to control the action in half guard but Boyko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4# Bishop might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boyko haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Boyko is positioning himself well to prevent Bishop advancing to mount. Bishop wants to stand up but Boyko is controlling the position.
Bishop is nestled in close to Boyko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bishop takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Boyko gets back to full guard.
Boyko tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bishop is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Bishop dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2##TD2# Bishop gets a takedown into half guard. Boyko is looking to control Bishop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boyko avoid being mounted?#SUB2# Boyko is defending against the submission attempts here by Bishop.
Jackson Bishop has got the better of the ground game so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boyko is pressing down on Bishop's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1# Boyko has momentary wrist control but Bishop slips an elbow through the middle. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Boyko keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully. #SUB# Boyko has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bishop doesn't defend quickly enough and Boyko has managed to lock this one up! Can Bishop escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Boyko on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pavlo Boyko!
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Event:
PFN - 6 - Fireblast
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1# OD throws a sloppy head kick and Bishop moves out of range easily. OD misses with a double jab
#TD# and Bishop counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. OD avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Bishop showing good wrestling skills to control the position. OD keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully. #ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. OD manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# OD has Bishop pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. OD pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bishop tumbling to the mat - OD dives into Bishop's guard. Bishop is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1# Bishop is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Bishop has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. OD trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom. OD throws a big right hand that misses. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. OD stopping the sweep attempt from Bishop.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. OD tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bishop swivels and escapes. Bishop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. OD swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop cracks OD with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from OD.#CL# Bishop moves into the clinch.#BC# Bishop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OD throws a shot from downtown. Bishop moves away and avoids it.#TD# Bishop feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. OD trying to keep a closed guard but Bishop is proving a slippery customer.
OD wants to sweep here but Bishop controlling him for the moment. Bishop keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of OD's head.#T3# Bishop sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed OD's guard. #SUB# Bishop seems to be working for a kimura but OD defends the submission attempt. Bishop is trying to control. OD wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Bishop controlling the action here. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. OD is trying to get back to full guard. Bishop sitting and controlling from the half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. OD wants to get back to full guard.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Bishop dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##CL# Bishop darts in and clinches OD up against the cage. Bishop is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
OD is trying to break the clinch but Bishop is controlling him. OD wants to get back to striking at distance but Bishop won't allow it.
OD wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bishop has him pressed against the cage. OD has Bishop pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bishop manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC# Bishop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD# Bishop gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2# OD manages to escape and get back to his feet! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Bishop moves into the clinch.#T1# Bishop tries for a takedown but OD manages to get underhooks.
OD has had enough of the clinch but Bishop keeps him there for the moment. OD is trying to push Bishop away but Bishop has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD# Bishop gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bishop is thwarting OD's attempts to control the position. OD is not content to let Bishop control the position. Bishop is thwarting OD's attempts to control the position. Bishop prevents OD from improving his position. Bishop lands strikes from half guard.#T2# Nice strikes from Bishop there. Bishop is looking to take a break and control but OD is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Bishop lands strikes from half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bishop lands a nice short elbow. OD is looking to control Bishop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can OD avoid being mounted?#ES2# OD has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bishop is on him like a limpet, forcing OD back against the cage.#TD# Bishop pulls guard effortlessly. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. OD is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3# Bishop has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. OD lands a couple of digs. Bishop on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bishop tries to get out of the position. Bishop wants to sweep but no luck. Bishop pulls OD in close to prevent any damage. OD trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bishop looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. OD in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. OD wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but OD is just out of range. OD tries to clinch but Bishop is having none of it. Jackson Bishop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OD.
Bishop misses with a series of wild punches.
OD tries to close the distance and clinch but Bishop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. OD with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2# OD forces Bishop back against the cage and clinches. OD is looking for a takedown. OD goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bishop prevents it.
Jackson Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sugar OD. Bishop is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but OD is defending well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jackson Bishop will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# OD doesn't manage to clinch there - Bishop circles away.
Bishop misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bishop lands a jab.#KD2# OD lands a left and a right that send Bishop crashing to the mat, dazed. OD thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2# Bishop is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Jackson Bishop has been cut. OD scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. OD tries to close the distance and clinch but Bishop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2# OD sends Bishop crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! OD is motioning to the referee to let Bishop up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Oh Bishop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! OD shoots for a double leg takedown but Bishop sprawls well. He's pushed OD's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL# Bishop takes the fight into the clinch. Bishop wants a takedown but no success here.
Bishop seems to have got his legs back now. Bishop wants to take the fight to the mat but OD manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. OD fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bishop has OD pushed against the cage.#T1# OD blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2# OD breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OD misses with a body shot.
#CL# Bishop closes the distance and clinches. #BC2# OD breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD# Bishop drives through with a takedown into guard. Bishop sitting in guard here, content to control. OD trying to keep a closed guard but Bishop is proving a slippery customer.
#T2# Bishop tries to free his leg and advance position but OD is retaining full guard. Bishop will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. OD is looking to stand up but Bishop isn't so interested in that idea. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. OD trying to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Bishop lands a couple of digs. Bishop engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. OD throws a head kick that misses. Bishop digs a good body shot into OD's ribs. Sugar OD seems to be getting the better of the standup. OD takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3##CL# Bishop clinches up against the cage. OD gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bishop.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bishop tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've been informed that OD has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Bishop is looking for a takedown up against the cage. OD gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Jackson Bishop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD# Bishop has OD pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bishop pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending OD tumbling to the mat - Bishop dives into OD's guard. Bishop seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. OD trying to keep a closed guard but Bishop is proving a slippery customer.
#T4##SUB2# Bishop avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bishop cracks OD with a solid left hand. Bishop with a nice head shot there.#SU# Bishop stands up and waves to OD to follow him. OD walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bishop checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Bishop went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Sugar OD has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A cross from Bishop lands.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Sugar OD. I think Bishop 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jackson Bishop! Jackson Bishop decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. Sugar OD spoke after the fight, saying 'im not impressed by your parformance.'.
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Event:
Pulse 81 - Adedji vs Stripe II
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1# Bishop shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lukaszewicz but Lukaszewicz pushes him off and we're back to square one. No joy there for Lukaszewicz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lukaszewicz looks for the body kick but Bishop saw that one coming. #CL# Bishop moves into the clinch. Bishop is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2# Lukaszewicz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Lukaszewicz.
Bishop appears to be looking for a big counter. Bishop takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lukaszewicz misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bishop tries to clinch but Lukaszewicz is having none of it. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lukaszewicz. Bishop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Lukaszewicz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bishop. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lukaszewicz.
Bishop dodges the punch combination from Lukaszewicz.
Lukaszewicz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bishop. Lukaszewicz looks like he wants to counter punch here. Nice takedown defense from Lukaszewicz. No joy for Bishop on that attempt. Lukaszewicz fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Bishop was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2# Bishop gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Lukaszewicz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Bishop wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lukaszewicz is now in half guard. Bishop is looking to improve his position.
#T2# Bishop holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Lukaszewicz stalling. Lukaszewicz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Still in half guard, Lukaszewicz seems content to control. Bishop is looking for a sweep. Lukaszewicz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Lukaszewicz passes into side control, despite Bishop's attempt to control the position.
Bishop on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bishop tries to get out of the position. Lukaszewicz taking a breather here. #T3# The strikes coming from Lukaszewicz are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Lukaszewicz controls the position. Bishop tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lukaszewicz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Lukaszewicz is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bishop's shoulder. That is not cool. Bishop can't do much from the bottom here. Lukaszewicz misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. You can see the frustration on Bishop's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Lukaszewicz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T4# 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. A leg kick checked by Bishop. Bishop throws a right and a left that both miss. Lukaszewicz throws a sloppy head kick and Bishop moves out of range easily. Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop shoots in but no luck this time. Bishop shoots in looking for a takedown. Lukaszewicz tries to sprawl out of it but Bishop keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lukaszewicz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Bishop ducks right into an uppercut from Lukaszewicz. Bishop shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lukaszewicz pinned against the cage. Lukaszewicz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bishop tries to clinch and Lukaszewicz counters with a one-two to the body. Lukaszewicz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Lukaszewicz dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Lukaszewicz scores with a body shot.
Bishop tries to move into range but Lukaszewicz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Bishop shoots in and drives through. Lukaszewicz sprawls well. Lukaszewicz throws a right hand that Bishop ducks under and follows up with a left that Bishop also avoids with ease. Lukaszewicz has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bishop takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Lukaszewicz misses with a low kick.
Lukaszewicz misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Bishop throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bishop throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Lukaszewicz to counter with a crisp jab. Bishop on the wrong end of a nice jab. Lukaszewicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bishop is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bishop on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. A solid leg kick lands there for Lukaszewicz.
Lukaszewicz throws a sloppy head kick and Bishop moves out of range easily. Lukaszewicz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T1# Bishop fails with the takedown. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Lukaszewicz looks to land a combination but Bishop avoids it well. Lukaszewicz throws a half hearted mid kick. Lukaszewicz digs a good hook to Bishop's body.
Bishop looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Lukaszewicz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Bishop misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bishop crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lukaszewicz - the referee stops the clock and Bishop gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lukaszewicz. Bishop manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Lukaszewicz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Bishop misses with a straight right. Lukaszewicz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Bishop takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. This has been an exciting period of action! Lukaszewicz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bishop misses the shot to the body. Despite the aggression on Lukaszewicz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2# Lukaszewicz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Bishop falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lukaszewicz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Lukaszewicz cracks Bishop with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2# Lukaszewicz has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2# Lukaszewicz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bishop takes one to the chin there. Bishop on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2# Lukaszewicz rushes Bishop and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Lukaszewicz breaks the clinch.
Lukaszewicz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lukaszewicz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC2# Bishop is rocked! Bishop throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lukaszewicz. Oh Bishop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Lukaszewicz tries to clinch but Bishop is having none of it. Bishop seems to have got his legs back now.#T3# Lukaszewicz swinging wildly here.
Bishop with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lukaszewicz to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2# Lukaszewicz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bishop napping and manages to drive through into side control! Lukaszewicz wants to control but Bishop is keeping him busy. Bishop is letting Lukaszewicz control him for a moment. Bishop dodges the ground and pound from Lukaszewicz. A lull in the action here. Bishop knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lukaszewicz on the ground.#T4##SUB2# Lukaszewicz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lukaszewicz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. You can see the frustration on Bishop's face as Lukaszewicz controls the position. Bishop is trying to improve his position.#SUB2# Lukaszewicz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Lukaszewicz controlling the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Lukaszewicz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Bishop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Lukaszewicz lands with an overhand left. Lukaszewicz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Bishop misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bishop doesn't manage to clinch there - Lukaszewicz circles away.
Lukaszewicz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#KD2# Lukaszewicz lands a left and a right that send Bishop crashing to the mat, dazed. Lukaszewicz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bishop walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lukaszewicz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Lukaszewicz throws a fast counter high kick but Bishop manages to duck under it in time. Bishop shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lukaszewicz but Lukaszewicz pushes him off and we're back to square one.#KD2# Lukaszewicz lands a left and a right that send Bishop crashing to the mat, dazed. Lukaszewicz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Lukaszewicz avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Lukaszewicz throws a right hand that Bishop ducks under and follows up with a left that Bishop also avoids with ease. Lukaszewicz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Lukaszewicz misses with a double jab.
Bishop throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Robert Lukaszewicz seems to be getting the better of the standup. Lukaszewicz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bishop counters with a nice uppercut. Bishop's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lukaszewicz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bishop scrambles back to his feet. Bishop takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Bishop throws a leg kick but Lukaszewicz sees it coming and moves out of range. Bishop throws a right and a left that both miss. Bishop wants to clinch but Lukaszewicz slips to the side and Lukaszewicz counters with a straight right hand. Lukaszewicz shoots in for a takedown but Bishop shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Lukaszewicz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bishop walks into a left hand. Nice sprawl there from Bishop as Lukaszewicz shoots in. A left and a right from Lukaszewicz both land. Nice combination. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bishop has a takedown stuffed. Lukaszewicz cracks Bishop with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Lukaszewicz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bishop has time to react. Bishop closes the distance and clinches up with Lukaszewicz, looking for a takedown. Bishop pushes Lukaszewicz against the cage but Lukaszewicz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Lukaszewicz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bishop misses with a double jab.
#CL2# Lukaszewicz drives through and clinches with Bishop against the cage.
Lukaszewicz leaning his opponent against the cage. Bishop throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lukaszewicz blocks it with crossed arms. Lukaszewicz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bishop up against the cage.#T3# Bishop is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bishop. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. A bit of stalling here from Lukaszewicz.
Jackson Bishop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bishop is looking for a takedown.#BC2# Lukaszewicz breaks the clinch.
Bishop on the wrong end of a nice jab. Lukaszewicz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bishop's head. Lukaszewicz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bishop circles away quickly and effectively. Lukaszewicz tries to bum rush Bishop with a series of wild strikes but Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL# Bishop clinches with his opponent.
#BC2# Lukaszewicz breaks the clinch.
Lukaszewicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4# Bishop connects with a right hand. Lukaszewicz shakes it off. Bishop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lukaszewicz unleashes a big counter combination but Bishop bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Bishop throws a combination that misses and Lukaszewicz counters with a nice uppercut. Lukaszewicz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bishop tries to clinch but Lukaszewicz is having none of it. Lukaszewicz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bishop's waist but Bishop gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lukaszewicz off to one side. Robert Lukaszewicz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Bishop tries for a takedown but Lukaszewicz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Lukaszewicz lands a jab-cross combination. Nice shot by Lukaszewicz. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bishop throws the left hand but Lukaszewicz avoids the punch easily. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lukaszewicz, as that shot connected.
Lukaszewicz has a takedown stuffed.
And that's the end of the fight! Robert Lukaszewicz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Lukaszewicz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Lukaszewicz! Robert Lukaszewicz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Pulse 71 - Driver vs Sclounce
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Bishop gets in close and instigates a clinch. Weber fails to pull guard.
Weber is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2# Bishop lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bishop is thwarting Weber's attempts to control the position. Bishop really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Weber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Weber is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Bishop lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Weber slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Bishop looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bishop postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1# Weber looking for a sweep. Not yet Weber, not yet. #SUB# Bishop avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bishop content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Bishop postures up.
Weber is really struggling to control Bishop but he's trying to hold on to the position. Bishop postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Bishop landing with the ground and pound. #SUB# Weber is looking for a triangle but Bishop pushes his legs off easily.
Bishop looking to pass the guard. Weber wants to stand up but Bishop is controlling him. Bishop sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2# Bishop with a flurry of punches that miss. Weber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bishop manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Bishop looking to hit a scissor sweep but Weber is one step ahead there. Bishop utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Bishop manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Bishop has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Weber is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T3# A bit of stalling here from Bishop.
#TD2# Bishop pulls guard effortlessly. Bishop has his hands on Weber's head, controlling the position. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Bishop trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Bishop has Weber pulled in close to control his posture. Bishop looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES2# Bishop pushes Weber off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2# Bishop clinches up with Weber and pushes him back against the cage.#T4# Bishop stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD2# Bishop lands a takedown into guard.
#ES# Weber has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bishop is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2# Bishop ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bishop no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES2# Bishop has his feet on Weber's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2# Bishop rushes Weber and presses him up against the cage. Bishop is looking to take this one to the mat. Dillon Weber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Bishop. Weber wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Weber tries to pull guard but Bishop holds him up against the cage and eventually Weber drops back down to his feet.
Weber wants to get back to striking at distance but Bishop won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Bishop dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Weber tries to clinch up but Bishop circles away and keeps his distance. Weber is looking to clinch but Bishop is avoiding it.
Bishop misses with a wild combination.
Weber throws a head kick that misses. Weber lands the left hand.#CL2# Bishop darts in and clinches Weber up against the cage. Bishop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2# Bishop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Horrible takedown attempt by Bishop or perhaps it was just good defense by Weber, which made it look bad. Bishop tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bishop scores with a body shot.
Bishop misses with a low kick as Weber jumps back. Weber tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2# Bishop rushes Weber and presses him up against the cage. Bishop has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Weber avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1##BC2# Bishop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Weber goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Dillon Weber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2# Bishop works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Weber looking to control.
Bishop is stalling in the full guard. Bishop stops Weber from standing up. Weber wants to control but Bishop passes easily into half guard.
Weber wants to control but Bishop is keeping busy and won't allow it. Jackson Bishop has got the better of the ground game so far. Weber wants to get back to his feet.
Weber gets full guard.#T2# Bishop sitting in guard here, content to control. Weber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bishop manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bishop is controlling Weber's posture. Bishop is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Weber is looking to stand up but Bishop won't let him. #ES2# Bishop pushes Weber off and gets back to his feet.
#CL2# Bishop closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3# Weber is trying to break free. Weber working hard to break the clinch. Weber is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Bishop jumps guard but Weber turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Dillon Weber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Bishop. Bishop keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Weber's efforts to push away. Bishop tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Weber avoids it. Weber can't break the clinch.
Weber wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bishop has him pressed against the cage.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Bishop lands with a left to the head. Weber can't break the clinch.
Bishop stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Weber wants to break the clinch but can't.
Weber tries to circle away but Bishop has him pinned against the cage. Bishop working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2# Bishop gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Weber regains guard.
Weber trying to control the position.
Bishop sitting in guard here, content to control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Bishop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round! #R3##CL2# Bishop has managed to clinch.
Weber stops a takedown attempt from Bishop.
Weber is looking to take this one to the mat. Weber tries to circle away but Bishop has him pinned against the cage. Jackson Bishop seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC# Weber breaks from the clinch.
Bishop keeps the fight on the outside. And Bishop tries to counter it with a takedown but Weber pushes his down on his head and steps out. Bishop lands with a nice combination. Weber backs away looking to recover. Bishop drops Weber with a naaaaasty hook - Weber is in real trouble here! Bishop dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Bishop! An out of breath Jackson Bishop thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. The defeated Dillon Weber had this to say: 'Thanks for coming out party's on me '.
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Event:
Pulse 62 - Li vs The Refugee
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1# Bishop pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Sclounce throws a body kick that misses. Bishop wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL# Bishop moves into range and clinches up with Sclounce . Sclounce tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sclounce being controlled against the cage. Sclounce is looking for a takedown. Bishop can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Bishop works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2# Sclounce is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bishop defends well. Sclounce can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bishop controls the pace.#T1# Sclounce keeping full guard, as Bishop tries to pass. #SUB2# Sclounce has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bishop doesn't defend quickly enough and Sclounce has managed to lock this one up! Can Bishop escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Sclounce on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tree Sclounce !
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Event:
Pulse 55 - Mercer vs Palmares
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1# Thackeray lands a leg kick that knocks Bishop off balance momentarily.#CL# Bishop has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thackeray wants to break free but Bishop has control.
Thackeray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thackeray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thackeray wants to break free but Bishop has control.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
Thackeray working hard to break the clinch. Thackeray throws a head punch that misses. A head punch on the inside from Thackeray fails to land. Bishop blocks an uppercut.
Thackeray wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Bishop ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bishop no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES# Bishop manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Thackeray.#TD# Bishop dives in and scores a takedown into Thackeray's guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Thackeray trying to keep a closed guard but Bishop is proving a slippery customer.
Bishop controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1# Bishop seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thackeray for as long as he can get away with.#SU# Bishop stands up from Thackeray's guard - Bishop perhaps looking for a knockout. Thackeray scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Thackeray slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD# Bishop dives in and scores a takedown into Thackeray's guard. Thackeray working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bishop's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2# Thackeray is trying to keep Bishop in close.
Thackeray wants to sweep here but Bishop controlling him for the moment. Bishop is stalling in the full guard. Thackeray is trying to control the position but Bishop postures up. Bishop is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Thackeray keeping full guard, as Bishop tries to pass. Bishop lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3# Bishop seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Thackeray looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Thackeray working a defensive guard here.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL# Bishop has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thackeray pushes Bishop back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Thackeray. Bishop tries to land knees in the clinch but Thackeray avoids the damage to the body. Thackeray is trying to force a seperation but Bishop has the dominant position. Thackeray misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD# Bishop has clasped his hands together around Thackeray's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T4# Bishop fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SU# Bishop stands up and we're back to a striking position. A thudding body kick lands there by Thackeray!
Thackeray lands with a kick to the ribs.
Thackeray has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Bishop is breathing heavily. Bishop on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thackeray. Thackeray obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bishop moves in looking to clinch but Thackeray pushes him off. A jab from Thackeray does it's job there. I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Thackeray has cracked Bishop with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Thackeray lands another huge swinging hook and Bishop tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Bishop, before Thackeray can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Baal Thackeray! Baal Thackeray 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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