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Event:
UCF 29: Bishop v Hardman
Date: May 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Bishop looks to land a left hand but Hardman moved out of range nicely.
And Hardman tries to counter it with a takedown but Bishop pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bishop misses with a looping left.
Bishop cracks Hardman with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Bishop manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hardman on his heels. He'll look to pass Hardman's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Hardman has his foot on Bishop's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bishop works his way back into a safe position though.
Hardman trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Hardman is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bishop throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hardman's body to avoid the submission. Hardman has instead reached around Bishop's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hardman arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bruce Hardman! |
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Event:
UCF 15:
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Bishop gets a takedown into half guard.
Tochukwu tries to get to full guard but Bishop has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tochukwu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tochukwu.
Tochukwu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bishop's guard. #REVB#
Bishop keeping full guard, as Tochukwu tries to pass.
Bishop looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tochukwu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop is looking for a sweep. Tochukwu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1##SUB#
Bishop has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Tochukwu escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Tochukwu!
Tochukwu controls the position.
Bishop tries to buck Tochukwu off but Tochukwu is having none of it.
Tochukwu just content to control the position.
Tochukwu gets to mount! Bishop was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bishop is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tochukwu takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Bishop's coaches at Kitano Fight Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Tochukwu is riding his opponent, not letting Bishop buck him off.
Bishop rolls, trying to escape but Tochukwu keeps control of the position.
Tochukwu is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3##T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bishop tries to escape the position.
Tochukwu trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bishop doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tolgot Tochukwu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Bishop darts in and clinches Tochukwu up against the cage.#TD#
Bishop gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop thows a huge punch but Tochukwu dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Tochukwu actively working from the bottom here.
Tochukwu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tochukwu.#SUB2#
Tochukwu is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bishop throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Tochukwu's body to avoid the submission. Tochukwu has instead reached around Bishop's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Tochukwu arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tolgot Tochukwu!
Tolgot Tochukwu is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Tolgot Tochukwu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
UCF 4: Wells v Jiurgite
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Bishop is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maxwell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maxwell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bishop checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bishop throws a hook but Maxwell blocks it.#CL#
Bishop gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bishop is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maxwell is defending well.
Bishop is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trei Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maxwell stalling against the cage.
Bishop is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maxwell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bishop drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maxwell pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Maxwell gets tackled into the cage by Bishop. Bishop maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxwell is trying to push Bishop away but Bishop has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maxwell wants to break free but Bishop has control.
Maxwell has had enough of the clinch but Bishop keeps him there for the moment.
Bishop has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maxwell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maxwell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD#
Bishop gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Maxwell regains guard.
#T1#
Bishop with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maxwell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bishop. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maxwell pulls Bishop in to control the position.
Bishop won't allow Maxwell to sweep him here.
Bishop controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bishop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bishop lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Maxwell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bishop works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bishop takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bishop throwing shots but Maxwell is blocking nicely.
Bishop working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Maxwell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bishop stopping the sweep attempt from Maxwell.#T2#
Bishop wants to control from the top but Maxwell keeps moving.
Bishop is looking to work some ground and pound but Maxwell has wrist control.
Bishop missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bishop postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bishop 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bishop's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bishop's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Bishop landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maxwell keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bishop's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bishop preventing the sweep.
Bishop with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bishop stopping the sweep attempt from Maxwell.
Maxwell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maxwell pulls Bishop in to control the position.
Bishop makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Maxwell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Bishop is looking to improve his position.
Maxwell is trying to control the action in half guard but Bishop is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maxwell tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bishop controls his leg.
Bishop regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maxwell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop looking for a sweep. Not yet Bishop, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trei Bishop dominated that round.
That's time! Bishop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A slow jab from Maxwell misses its intended target.
Maxwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maxwell blocks a jab.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on Maxwell's shoulder, as Maxwell tries to avoid the shot.
Maxwell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bishop keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD#
Bishop shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bishop was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Maxwell sneaks out the side door and pushes Bishop away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maxwell misses with an uppercut.
Maxwell throws a solid leg kick but Bishop takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maxwell.
Bishop avoids the body shot from Maxwell.
Maxwell scores with a hook.
Bishop throws a hook but Maxwell avoids it easily.
Maxwell looks to land a left hand but Bishop moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Bishop closes the distance and clinches.
Bishop changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maxwell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1#
Maxwell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bishop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bishop changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A solid body kick from Maxwell.
Maxwell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.#CL#
Bishop rushes Maxwell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maxwell is trying to push Bishop away but Bishop has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bishop has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maxwell after a bit of a struggle.
Maxwell wants to get back to striking at distance but Bishop won't allow it.
#BC2#
Maxwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maxwell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bishop slips a jab and a cross from Maxwell.
Bishop misses with a straight right.
Maxwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maxwells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Steven Maxwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick by Maxwell misses #CL#
and Bishop counters by clinching up.
Bishop is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maxwell is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trei Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maxwell after a bit of a struggle.
Bishop is looking for a takedown.
Maxwell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maxwell is trying to force a seperation but Bishop has the dominant position.#T2#
Maxwell working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Bishop gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bishop prevents Maxwell from improving his position.
Maxwell moves into full guard.
Bishop working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maxwell's head.
Maxwell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bishop is looking to work some ground and pound but Maxwell has wrist control.
Maxwell is looking to stand up but Bishop isn't so interested in that idea.
Maxwell is pulling down on Bishop's head to control his posture. #T3#
Bishop stops Maxwell from standing up.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Maxwell keeps moving.
Bishop scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bishop trying to control but Maxwell is working from the bottom.
Bishop throwing strikes from guard but Maxwell blocks nicely.
Bishop slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maxwell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maxwell connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maxwell. That's going to slow Bishop down.
Bishop takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maxwell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
A big right from Maxwell misses.
Bishop looks to land a right hand but Maxwell moved out of range.
Maxwell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bishop momentarily.
Bishop clobbers Maxwell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bishop looks to throw the jab but Maxwell is out of range.
Maxwell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bishop is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD#
Bishop shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Maxwell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bishop passes Maxwell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bishop is looking to stall here but Maxwell recovers full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Maxwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bishop misses with a lunging right hand
and Maxwell counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Nice uppercut there from Bishop.
Bishop lunges at Maxwell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maxwell's hand. #TD#
Bishop closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bishop lands in his opponent's guard.
Maxwell trying to keep a closed guard but Bishop is proving a slippery customer.
Bishop with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop passes into half guard.
Bishop is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Maxwell keeps moving. #T1#
Maxwell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bishop throws a big elbow that misses.
Bishop working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maxwell's head.
Bishop throws an elbow that misses. Maxwell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bishop's guard. Nice move by Maxwell!#REVB#
Maxwell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maxwell trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bishop's guard.
Bishop is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Bishop is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Maxwell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Maxwell with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Maxwell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bishop has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maxwell has managed to get both his arms back between Bishop's legs - danger averted.
Maxwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bishop trying to control the position here.
Bishop keeping moving, preventing Maxwell from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bishop looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Maxwell moves forwards but Bishop connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD#
Bishop closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maxwell quickly recovers to half guard.
Bishop not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bishop not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bishop throwing shots but Maxwell is blocking nicely.
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 throwing shots but Maxwell is blocking nicely.
Bishop tries to pass to full mount but Maxwell defends it.
Bishop thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bishop landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Trei Bishop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Ground and pound from Bishop.
Bishop stops Maxwell from getting back to his feet.
Bishop is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bishop working Maxwell over with strikes.
Bishop slows the pace down in half guard.
Bishop thows a huge punch but Maxwell dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop is keen to just control but Maxwell is a slippery customer.
Bishop lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trei Bishop showed his dominance in that final round.
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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trei Bishop!
During a confident post fight interview, Trei Bishop thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SUF 18: Whelan vs Lune
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Key fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Bishop looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bishop is standing up over Key. Key looks to escape but Bishop dives into side control.
#REVR#
Bishop lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Key down.
Key is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bishop cracks Key with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Key some visible discomfort.
Key is being controlled here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Key is looking to reverse the position.
Key really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Key is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bishop asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Key definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bishop works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
Bishop is working Key over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bishop is working Key over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bishop working the ground and pound.
Bishop lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Key gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bishop is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bishop wants to control the pace but Key is squirming around nicely.
Bishop punishing his opponent with strikes. #T2#
Bishop trying to control but Key is having none of it.
Bishop controlling from the full mount.
Bishop landing punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bishop putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bishop lands with some strikes.
Bishop lands with some strikes.
Bishop raining down shots from the mount!#ROC2#Key is rocked!
Key squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Oh Key is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bishop has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Key's face.
Bishop fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T3#
Key tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bishop has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bishop controlling the position easily from mount.
Key working to try and regain half guard.
Key seems to have got his legs back now.
Key is squirming around, avoiding Bishop's attempts to control the action.
Key is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bishop lands a big elbow.
Bishop lands a couple of good shots and Key has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Key is trapped and Bishop is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Key knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bishop on the ground.
Bishop lands punches and elbows.
Bishop is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Key up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Key is trying to remain composed but Bishop is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Bishop. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Bishop landing with strikes.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bishop's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Bishop really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Key.
Key is trapped and Bishop is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Key wants to get back to his feet.
Key is taking damage to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trei Bishop dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bishop's jab looks to have found its range, popping Key under the eye.
Key fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bishop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Key.
Bishop feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Bishop instigates a clinch.
Bishop changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Key fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Key on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bishop slips under a jab from Key.
Bishop with the counter takedown but Key avoids it easily.#TD2#
Bishop throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Key tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bishop is in Key's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Key wants to stand but Bishop is controlling the position.
Key on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Key tries to get out of the position.
Bishop landing some decent shots from guard.
Bishop stops Key from standing up.
Key doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bishop's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Bishop content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bishop landing some decent shots from guard.
Key is looking to stand back up but Bishop counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Key.
Bishop takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Key taking some punishment here, with Bishop in his half guard.
Bishop with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Trei Bishop has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bishop lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Key looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Key is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bishop scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bishop is nestled in close to Key, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bishop lands strikes from half guard.
Bishop working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bishop lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bishop lands a nice short elbow.
Bishop is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Key wants to improve his position but Bishop is controlling well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop drops an elbow to the side of Key's head. #T3#
Bishop lands with a punch from half guard.
Key is staying active underneath Bishop, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Key has hold of Bishop's hands but Bishop slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Bishop.
Key is trying to stand up here but Bishop is controlling him well.
Bishop working Key over with strikes.
Bishop sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bishop winds up and cracks Key with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bishop drops an elbow to the side of Key's head.
Key wants to get back to his feet.
Bishop drops an elbow to the side of Key's head.
Bishop is nestled in close to Key, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Bishop working Key over with strikes.
Bishop slips a nice elbow through Key's hands, connecting with Key's forehead.
Bishop working over Key with some ground and pound. Key looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bishop is nestled in close to Key, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice strikes from Bishop there.
Bishop scores with a big shot! Key's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Key! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trei Bishop!
Trei Bishop is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Trei Bishop, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SUF 16: New Years Revolution
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Lopes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD#
Bishop bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lopes is not content to let Bishop control the position.
Bishop has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bishop is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bishop lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bishop raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lopes hang on?#ROC#Lopes is rocked!#T1#
Bishop connects with a bit shot that sees Lopes 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 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trei Bishop!
Trei Bishop thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SUF 13: Muckerberg vs Ahola
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Bishop fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kiviranta avoids it really well and circles away.
Bishop with a nice cross.
Kiviranta throws a series of punches but Bishop moves out of range.
Kiviranta throws a nice looking combination but Bishop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Bishop tries to counter it with a takedown but Kiviranta pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Markus Kiviranta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Kiviranta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for Bishop. That snapped Kiviranta's head back.
Bishop scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kiviranta in his tracks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bishop connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kiviranta's hands.
A telegraphed right hand from Kiviranta misses the target.
Bishop works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kiviranta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiviranta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Bishop tries to keep at a distance but Kiviranta has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bishop looking for a takedown.
Kiviranta is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bishop is keeping busy.
Bishop is looking for a takedown.
Markus Kiviranta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trei Bishop.#T1#
Kiviranta misses with the head strike.
Bishop tries for a takedown but Kiviranta manages to get underhooks.
Kiviranta prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kiviranta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kiviranta prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice body punch from Kiviranta - that landed with a thud.
Bishop can't get the takedown.
Bishop tries for a takedown but Kiviranta manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bishop is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kiviranta pulls him back up using the underhooks. #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.
Bishop misses with the ground and pound.
Kiviranta tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Bishop connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kiviranta some visible discomfort.
Kiviranta is looking to regain half guard here but Bishop keeps moving and retains side control.
Bishop throws a strike aimed at the side of Kiviranta's head but Kiviranta avoids it well.
Bishop looks up at the clock and then as Kiviranta takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bishop smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kiviranta takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop lands some shots froms side control.
Bishop scores with punches from side control.
Bishop has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kiviranta working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Bishop is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kiviranta can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bishop with good strikes from the mount here!
Bishop sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bishop trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kiviranta wants to hold on but Bishop pushes him away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bishop is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kiviranta can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bishop postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kiviranta looks a forlorn figure.
Kiviranta in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T4#
Bishop lands with some strikes.
Kiviranta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bishop is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kiviranta looks a forlorn figure.
Kiviranta is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kiviranta takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kiviranta is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bishop with shots to the head and body - Kiviranta looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bishop lands a big shot there that rocks Kiviranta but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kiviranta is in a horrible position here. Bishop smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kiviranta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bishop on the ground.
Bishop pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trei Bishop dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bishop lands a lovely overhand right.
Kiviranta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bishop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kiviranta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
Kiviranta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop checks a low kick from Kiviranta.
Kiviranta swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kiviranta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kiviranta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bishop scores with a jab to the head.
Kiviranta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot lands for Bishop.
Bishop scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kiviranta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bishop has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The fighters circling - Kiviranta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Bishop tries to counter it with a takedown but Kiviranta pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kiviranta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop moves out of range of the leg kick from Kiviranta.
Bishop lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bishop lands an overhand right.
Bishop connects with a nice looking jab.
Kiviranta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bishop scores with a jab. Kiviranta acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Bishop is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Trei Bishop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kiviranta just misses with a punch to the body.
Kiviranta throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Bishop decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kiviranta's guard.
Bishop lands a couple of digs.
Kiviranta wants to hit a sweep here but Bishop passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kiviranta there!
Bishop connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bishop controlling the position easily from mount.
Bishop landing strikes from the mount and Kiviranta is in trouble!
The referee warns Kiviranta that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kiviranta?
Kiviranta taking shots to the head.
Kiviranta is squirming around, avoiding Bishop's attempts to control the action.
Bishop lands a big shot there that rocks Kiviranta but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bishop postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kiviranta looks a forlorn figure.
Kiviranta takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kiviranta is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kiviranta on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kiviranta tries to get out of the position.
Kiviranta is working hard here to advance position.
Bishop lands a heavy elbow.
Bishop in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T3#
Bishop is landing with some decent strikes but Kiviranta is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bishop raining down shots from the mount!
Bishop looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bishop lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bishop lands a heavy elbow.
Bishop punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bishop with good strikes from the mount here!
Bishop lands a big shot there that rocks Kiviranta but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kiviranta is looking to escape.
Bishop sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Kiviranta gets back to half guard.
Kiviranta is looking to improve his position.
Bishop wants to take a breather but Kiviranta is having none of it.
Kiviranta taking some punishment here, with Bishop in his half guard.
Kiviranta tries to roll over but Bishop keeps him under control.
Bishop drops an elbow to the side of Kiviranta's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kiviranta with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kiviranta is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kiviranta on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trei Bishop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kiviranta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bishop keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kiviranta throws an overhand right that lands on Bishop's shoulder, as Bishop tries to avoid the shot.
Bishop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kiviranta swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Kiviranta gets tackled into the ropes by Bishop. Bishop maintains the clinch.
Bishop wants a takedown.
Kiviranta wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Kiviranta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kiviranta just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Kiviranta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiviranta prevents the takedown attempt.
Kiviranta has had enough of the clinch but Bishop keeps him there for the moment.
Bishop has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kiviranta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Markus Kiviranta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trei Bishop.
Kiviranta is looking to control Bishop's arms but Bishop gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kiviranta has his back to the ropes.
Bishop drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kiviranta gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bishop is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Bishop is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bishop wants a takedown but no success here.
Bishop is trying to drag Kiviranta to the mat but Kiviranta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Kiviranta is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bishop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kiviranta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kiviranta is pressed up against the ropes. Bishop has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kiviranta down to the mat. Kiviranta avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bishop gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kiviranta.
A swing and a miss from Kiviranta.
Kiviranta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bishop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kiviranta.
Kiviranta throws a looping overhand right but Bishop ducks down to avoid it.
Kiviranta misses with a head kick.
Kiviranta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bishop closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kiviranta circles away.#T2##TD2#
Bishop is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kiviranta's half guard.
Bishop throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kiviranta on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiviranta wants to improve his position but Bishop is controlling well.
Kiviranta gets back to full guard.
Bishop won't allow Kiviranta to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bishop's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bishop stands up over Kiviranta, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kiviranta looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Bishop scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kiviranta keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Bishop working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kiviranta keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Bishop might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kiviranta haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bishop's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bishop is pushing down on Kiviranta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kiviranta is fighting to maintain full guard but Bishop has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bishop lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bishop is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kiviranta tries to roll over but Bishop keeps him under control.
Bishop slows the pace down in half guard.
Markus Kiviranta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bishop takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Trei Bishop is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Trei Bishop has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop working the head and body with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Trei Bishop.
I've got Bishop winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trei Bishop!
An out of breath Trei Bishop thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Bishop gets the takedown into side control.
Bishop knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Bishop cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bishop connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Johnson some visible discomfort.
Bishop lands an elbow.
Bishop scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bishop in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bishop wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Bishop scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop cracks Johnson with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Bishop immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Johnson is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Bishop!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trei Bishop!
Trei Bishop spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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