PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tymoteusz Filipowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Bishop
vs
Filipowicz

190 cm
23
208 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

185 cm
23
205 lbs
6 - 0 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lance Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tymoteusz Filipowicz!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Filipowicz sprawls well. Filipowicz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bishop gets slowly back to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Filipowicz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bishop shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Filipowicz defends it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Filipowicz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bishop is trying hard to land a takedown here. Filipowicz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bishop is defended easily by Filipowicz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Filipowicz defends it nicely.
Filipowicz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Filipowicz but Filipowicz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Filipowicz unleashes a big counter combination but Bishop bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bishop will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Filipowicz throws a counter combo.
Lance Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipowicz stuffs the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Filipowicz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice takedown defense from Filipowicz. No joy for Bishop on that attempt.
Bishop fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Filipowicz avoids it really well and circles away.
Filipowicz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Filipowicz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bishop.
Filipowicz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Filipowicz is fending him off so far but Bishop persists. Nope, Filipowicz circles away and we're back to standing.
Bishop dives in for a single leg takedown but Filipowicz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on Filipowicz's shoulder, as Filipowicz tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Filipowicz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Filipowicz blocks a head kick by Bishop.
Filipowicz throws a counter combo.
Bishop shoots in but Filipowicz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Despite the aggression on Filipowicz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Filipowicz stuffs the takedown attempt from Bishop. Bishop gets slowly back to his feet.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Filipowicz as he avoids it easily.
Bishop shoots in looking for a takedown but Filipowicz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bishop's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Filipowicz unleashes a big counter combination but Bishop bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop shoots in looking for a takedown but Filipowicz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bishop's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Despite the aggression on Filipowicz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick misses from Bishop.
Despite the aggression on Filipowicz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bishop dives in for a single leg takedown but Filipowicz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bishop.
As Bishop backs off Filipowicz throws a huge counter combo but Bishop manages to avoid it all.
Bishop closes the distance and clinches up with Filipowicz, looking for a takedown. Bishop pushes Filipowicz against the cage but Filipowicz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Filipowicz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Filipowicz as he avoids it easily.
Filipowicz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bishop shoots in but Filipowicz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bishop throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Filipowicz is looking for the big counter here.
Filipowicz slaps away a takedown attempt from Bishop, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bishop tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Filipowicz swivels and escapes.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Filipowicz as he avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Filipowicz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bishop looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Filipowicz slips a straight right by Bishop.
Filipowicz is looking for the big counter here.
We've been informed that Filipowicz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bishop misses with a hook.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bishop is trying hard to land a takedown here. Filipowicz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Filipowicz is looking for the big counter here.
Bishop tries a head kick but it misses.
Filipowicz is looking for the big counter here.
A leg kick checked by Filipowicz.
As Bishop backs off Filipowicz throws a huge counter combo but Bishop manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tymoteusz Filipowicz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bishop throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bishop fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Filipowicz avoids it really well and circles away.
Filipowicz unleashes a big counter combination but Bishop bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bishop has a takedown stuffed.
Despite the aggression on Filipowicz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tymoteusz Filipowicz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Filipowicz avoids the head kick by Bishop.
Filipowicz leaves Bishop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop misses with a low kick.
Filipowicz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Filipowicz avoids the body shot from Bishop.
Filipowicz is looking for the big counter here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Filipowicz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bishop fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Filipowicz is out of range.
Filipowicz is looking for the big counter here.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Filipowicz as he avoids it easily.
Filipowicz blocks a head kick by Bishop.
Bishop closes this distance looking for a takedown but Filipowicz circles away.
Filipowicz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bishop will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Filipowicz is looking for the big counter here.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bishop might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Filipowicz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Despite the aggression on Filipowicz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bishop throws out a leg kick but Filipowicz moves out of range and Bishop only half commits.
Filipowicz is looking for the big counter here.
Bishop throws a body shot but no joy.
Bishop fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop misses with a head kick.
Filipowicz stuffs the takedown attempt from Bishop. Bishop gets slowly back to his feet.
Tymoteusz Filipowicz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bishop dives in for a single leg takedown but Filipowicz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Filipowicz as Bishop shoots in.
Filipowicz blocks a head kick by Bishop.
Filipowicz is looking for the big counter here.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses.
Filipowicz blocks a jab.
Bishop tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Filipowicz swivels and escapes.
Bishop throws a head kick but Filipowicz moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipowicz avoids the body shot from Bishop.
Filipowicz throws a counter combo.
Bishop shoots for a takedown but Filipowicz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Despite the aggression on Filipowicz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Filipowicz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bishop.
Filipowicz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Filipowicz checks a leg kick nicely.
Filipowicz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
No luck for Bishop with that takedown attempt.
Filipowicz throws a counter combo.
Nice takedown defense from Filipowicz. No joy for Bishop on that attempt.
Filipowicz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Filipowicz blocks the body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Filipowicz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filipowicz avoids the head kick by Bishop.
Filipowicz is looking for the big counter here.
Bishop has a takedown stuffed.
Bishop misses with a takedown attempt
and Filipowicz counters with a two punch combo.
Tymoteusz Filipowicz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bishop.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Filipowicz sprawls well. Filipowicz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bishop gets slowly back to his feet.
Filipowicz throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tymoteusz Filipowicz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bishop goes for a double leg but Filipowicz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Filipowicz continues to drive forward.
Filipowicz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bishop shoots in looking for a takedown. Filipowicz tries to sprawl out of it but Bishop keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Filipowicz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bishop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Filipowicz is looking for the big counter here.
Bishop throws a head kick but Filipowicz moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Filipowicz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bishop looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Filipowicz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Filipowicz sprawls well. Filipowicz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bishop gets slowly back to his feet.
Bishop shoots in but Filipowicz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bishop tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Filipowicz defends well and Bishop ends up having to push Filipowicz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bishop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Filipowicz is looking for the big counter here.
Filipowicz leaves Bishop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bishop tries to score a power double leg takedown but Filipowicz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bishop somewhat.
Filipowicz is looking for the big counter here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipowicz blocks a head kick by Bishop.
Filipowicz throws a counter combo.
Bishop shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bishop.
Despite the aggression on Filipowicz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bishop shoots in but no luck this time.
As Bishop backs off Filipowicz throws a huge counter combo but Bishop manages to avoid it all.
Filipowicz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Filipowicz wants it to stay on the feet.
Filipowicz is looking for the big counter here.
Bishop shoots for a double leg takedown but Filipowicz sprawls well. He's pushed Bishop's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Bishop backs off Filipowicz throws a huge counter combo but Bishop manages to avoid it all.
Bishop looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Filipowicz is fending him off so far but Bishop persists. Nope, Filipowicz circles away and we're back to standing.
Bishop looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop has a takedown stuffed.
Bishop shoots in but no luck this time.
Filipowicz unleashes a big counter combination but Bishop bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses.
Filipowicz unleashes a big counter combination but Bishop bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bishop throws a head kick but Filipowicz moves out of range.
Bishop is trying hard to land a takedown here. Filipowicz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bishop misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Filipowicz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bishop throws a leg kick but Filipowicz moved away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is trying hard to land a takedown here. Filipowicz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Filipowicz is looking for the big counter here.
No luck for Bishop with that takedown attempt.
Filipowicz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lance Bishop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bishop looks to throw the jab but Filipowicz is out of range.
Bishop looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bishop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Bishop backs off Filipowicz throws a huge counter combo but Bishop manages to avoid it all.
Bishop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Filipowicz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Filipowicz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Tymoteusz Filipowicz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses.
Filipowicz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tymoteusz Filipowicz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Filipowicz 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tymoteusz Filipowicz!