PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between billy jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elroy Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think jacobs might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Funeral bell. Bishop has chosen The Regulator as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

jacobs
vs
Bishop

168 cm
22
150 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

170 cm
23
150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

BLKOUT Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, billy jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elroy Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
jacobs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bishop in his tracks.
jacobs looks to land a combination but Bishop avoids it well.
jacobs's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and jacobs duly obliges.
Bishop takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
jacobs throws a series of punches but Bishop moves out of range.
jacobs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
jacobs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bishop has time to react.
jacobs throws a jab but it's blocked by Bishop.
Bishop moves forwards but jacobs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
jacobs lands a really nice looking cross but Bishop seems unphased.
jacobs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
jacobs throws a right and a left that both miss.
jacobs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Bishop avoids the body shot from jacobs.
jacobs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bishop at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
jacobs misses with a body shot.
Bishop tries to score a power double leg takedown but jacobs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bishop somewhat.
jacobs works over Bishop's head and body with a nice combination.
jacobs misses with a few strikes there.
jacobs misses with a double jab.
jacobs misses with a two punch combination.
jacobs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bishop tries for a takedown but jacobs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
jacobs misses with a straight right.
Bishop takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
jacobs throws a series of punches but Bishop moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bishop gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
jacobs wants to break free but Bishop has control.
Stalling in the clinch from Bishop.
Bishop keeps the fight in the clinch, despite jacobs's efforts to push away.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by jacobs.
Bishop wants a takedown but no success here.
billy jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elroy Bishop.
jacobs tries to break free but Bishop pushes him back against the cage.
jacobs is trying to break the clinch but Bishop is controlling him.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
jacobs tries to break the clinch but Bishop is controlling the position.
jacobs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
jacobs taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bishop takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop goes for a takedown in the clinch but jacobs prevents it.
Bishop is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on jacobs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bishop prevents jacobs from breaking the clinch.
jacobs wants to break free but Bishop has control.
Bishop lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bishop is trying to drag jacobs to the mat but jacobs just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
jacobs is trying to break the clinch but Bishop has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bishop.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bishop tries for a takedown. No joy.
jacobs is pressed up against the cage. Bishop has hold of a leg and is looking to drag jacobs down to the mat. jacobs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
jacobs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts jacobs as he jumps to the side.
jacobs lands with a right hand.
jacobs misses with a wild body shot.

Bishop shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
jacobs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bishop is one step ahead there.

Bishop drops back looking for a leg! jacobs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and jacobs manages to kick Bishop off! Bishop jumps back into jacobs's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

billy jacobs dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

jacobs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
jacobs throws a series of punches but Bishop moves out of range.
billy jacobs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
jacobs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop moves out of range of the strikes.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from jacobs.
Bishop fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
jacobs misses with a double jab.

Bishop shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bishop showed some decent athleticism there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop controlling the action here.
jacobs is looking for a sweep. Bishop is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bishop missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
jacobs controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
jacobs trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
jacobs is refusing to be controlled, as Bishop sits in half guard.
jacobs wants to improve his position but Bishop is controlling well.

Bishop is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. jacobs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bishop.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
jacobs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
jacobs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bishop.
jacobs swinging wildly here.
jacobs fails to land with a series of punches.
Bishop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from jacobs.
jacobs misses with a two punch combination.
jacobs looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
jacobs tries to bum rush Bishop with a series of wild strikes but Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from jacobs.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts jacobs as he jumps to the side.
jacobs misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
jacobs misses with a double jab.
Bishop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from jacobs.
jacobs swats away the attempt to clinch by Bishop.
jacobs lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bishop backs up against the cage.
Bishop takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bishop slips under a jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bishop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as jacobs throws out the jab.
jacobs misses with a body shot

and Bishop counters with a takedown into side control.
jacobs dodges the ground and pound from Bishop.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elroy 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!

jacobs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Bishop decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in jacobs's guard.
Bishop content to stall in guard here.
Bishop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
jacobs trying to keep a closed guard but Bishop is proving a slippery customer.
jacobs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bishop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
jacobs looking to control.
Bishop connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
jacobs looking for a sweep. Not yet jacobs, not yet.
Bishop in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
jacobs fails to land with a series of punches.
jacobs throws a series of strikes that have Bishop backpedaling.
jacobs scores with a nice strike.
Bishop staying out of range there.
billy jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
jacobs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
jacobs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from jacobs.
jacobs throws a hook but Bishop blocks it.
jacobs misses with a jab, cross combination.
jacobs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bishop.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A left and a right from jacobs both land. Nice combination.
jacobs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
billy jacobs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from jacobs as Bishop shoots in.
Bishop avoids a punch combination nicely.

Bishop shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bishop was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
jacobs wants to hold on but Bishop pushes him away.
Bishop throwing strikes here but jacobs is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bishop throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bishop thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop lands a nice shot to the head.
jacobs is in a horrible position here. Bishop smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bishop with good strikes from the mount here!

Bishop is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but jacobs is surviving well by controlling Bishop's body position as best he can.
jacobs avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bishop.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop lands with some vicious ground and pound - can jacobs hang on?
Bishop scoring with strikes but jacobs is staying in there.
jacobs is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
jacobs tries to lock up and control but Bishop gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Bishop working for a submission but jacobs is keeping him at bay.
Bishop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bishop sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
jacobs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bishop on the ground.
Bishop prevents jacobs from getting the reversal.
Bishop tries to control but jacobs wriggling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elroy Bishop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bishop has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elroy Bishop!