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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Bishop misses with a body shot.
Bishop looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Horrible takedown attempt by Storm or perhaps it was just good defense by Bishop, which made it look bad.
Storm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bishop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Storm misses with a double jab.
Bishop takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Storm fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Storm gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bishop to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Storm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop throws a big right hand that misses. #T1##SUB#
Storm is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Storm wants to sweep here but Bishop controlling him for the moment.
Bishop is stalling in the full guard.
Storm is trying to control the position but Bishop postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Storm throws a shot from downtown. Bishop moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Bishop shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU2#
Bishop stands up and waves to Storm to follow him. #TD2#
Bishop shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Storm pushes Bishop off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Bishop bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Storm tries to improve position but can't. #T3##SUB2#
Bishop is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Storm knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bishop has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Bishop with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bishop is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T4#
Bishop working the ground and pound effectively.
Bishop pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB2#
Bishop goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Storm is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy Bishop will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Storm tries to clinch
and Bishop finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Storm tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bishop defends well and Storm ends up having to push Bishop into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Storm prevents Bishop from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Bishop has picked Storm up - he's going for a ride! Bishop dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Storm trying to control here.
Bishop looks to land a strike but Storm avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bishop trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
Bishop is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Storm works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Storm has an active guard here but Bishop has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1#
Bishop working over Storm with some ground and pound. Storm looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bishop trying to control the pace. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A right-left combo lands from Bishop. #T3#
Storm misses with a takedown
enabling Bishop to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Storm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A low kick lands for Bishop.
Bishop shoots in and drives through. Storm sprawls well.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Storm enables Bishop to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Storm manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Storm wants to sweep here but Bishop controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Bishop controlling from the top position. #SU2#
Bishop decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Bishop fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Storm to the ground. Bishop is now in Storm's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Storm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bishop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Bishop shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Storm napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Storm manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bishop's best efforts.
Bishop trying to control from half guard but Storm is working away.
Bishop takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm wants to control but Bishop is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Billy Bishop has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bishop is just content to waste time from the top position. Storm takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Storm looking for a sweep. Not yet Storm, not yet. #T1#
Storm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bishop postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Storm might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bishop works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Storm has hold of Bishop's hands but Bishop slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Storm is trying to maintain the position but Bishop is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Bishop is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Storm wants to improve his position but Bishop is controlling well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bishop is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bishop lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T3##TD2#
Bishop gets a double leg takedown into Storm's guard.
Bishop stands and throws Storm's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU2#
Bishop stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Storm fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bishop avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
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!#T4#
Storm manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bishop lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bishop not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Storm is looking to control Bishop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Storm avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Bishop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bishop 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Bishop! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Cayman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bishop was covering up waiting for the punch and Cayman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bishop looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#SUB2#
Cayman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cayman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bishop can't keep his opponent in guard - Cayman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cayman slows the pace down in half guard.
Cayman 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cayman wants to work for an arm triangle but Bishop is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cayman 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. #T1#
Bishop is in trouble now - Cayman has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Cayman is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bishop has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Cayman landing strikes from the mount.
Cayman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bishop looks a forlorn figure.
#SUB2#
Cayman has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Bishop is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phil Cayman!
Phil Cayman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Bishop clinches up against the cage.
Bishop changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crawford fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Bishop rushes Crawford and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crawford has Bishop pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bishop manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bishop is looking to take this one to the mat.
Crawford avoids a wild elbow strike from Bishop.
A frustrated look appears on Bishop's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Crawford manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bishop changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crawford fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lee Crawford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Bishop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crawford stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Bishop rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crawford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Bishop clinches. #BC#
Crawford breaks the clinch.
Crawford changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bishop tries to avoid it but Crawford manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bishop to the ground. Bishop escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Crawford fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bishop, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Crawford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Bishop takes the fight into the clinch.
Bishop tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crawford avoids it.
Bishop wants a takedown.
Bishop changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crawford fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Crawford. #T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Bishop or perhaps it was just good defense by Crawford, which made it look bad. #CL#
Crawford moves into the clinch.
Bishop wants to get back to striking at distance but Crawford won't allow it.
Crawford is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bishop is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Crawford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bishop moves to clinch but Crawford breaks away
and Crawford counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Crawford moves into the clinch.#T3#
Bishop gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Crawford.
Crawford drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bishop pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bishop misses with a takedown attempt - Crawford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Bishop closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Bishop breaks the clinch.
Bishop doesn't manage to clinch there - Crawford circles away.
Crawford throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Bishop clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Crawford wants to break free but Bishop has control.
Bishop changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crawford fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crawford shoots in but no luck this time.
Bishop is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Crawford shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bishop pinned against the cage. Bishop gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crawford leaves Bishop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Bishop gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crawford lands a shoulder strike.
Crawford is trying to pull guard but Bishop turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lee Crawford will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bishop misses with a takedown attempt - Crawford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crawford looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bishop is fending him off so far but Crawford persists. Nope, Bishop circles away and we're back to standing.
Bishop throws the left hand but Crawford avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Crawford has closed the distance and engaged Bishop in a clinch.
Bishop is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crawford to keep the fight standing.
Crawford looking to slow down the pace here.
Crawford wants to take the fight to the mat but Bishop manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford looking to slow down the pace here.
Bishop jumps guard but Crawford turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lee Crawford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Bishop.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Bishop pulls guard. #T1#
Crawford postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bishop can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Bishop throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Crawford escapes and throws Bishop's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bishop is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Crawford's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Crawford is looking to take a break and control but Bishop is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bishop wants to control but Crawford is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crawford is controlling the pace.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crawford tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bishop knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crawford keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Crawford is looking for a kimura but Bishop is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crawford to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crawford.
Bishop avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crawford.
Crawford 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.
Bishop trying to control here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crawford looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Crawford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bishop circles away quickly and effectively.
Bishop will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crawford misses with a takedown attempt - Bishop sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Bishop breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Crawford shoots in but Bishop avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bishop looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crawford is fending him off so far but Bishop persists. Nope, Crawford circles away and we're back to standing.
Crawford tries to counter by clinching up but Bishop breaks away and moves out of range.
Bishop closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crawford circles away.
Bishop is looking to clinch.
Crawford was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crawford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bishop swivels and escapes.
Crawford tries for a takedown but Bishop circles away easily
and Bishop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bishop thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Crawford if he has to take too many more of those.
Bishop darts in looking for a takedown but Crawford gets double underhooks and turns Bishop into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bishop tries to clinch but Crawford moves away
and Crawford makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bishop really felt that one!
Lee Crawford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Crawford closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Crawford is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lee Crawford will probably get the nod.
That's time! Crawford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Crawford doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bishop counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bishop shoots in looking for a takedown but Crawford manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bishop's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Crawford tries to keep at a distance but Bishop has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Bishop manages to break the clinch.
Crawford fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crawford misses with a head kick.
And Bishop tries to counter it with a takedown but Crawford pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crawford is fending him off so far but Bishop persists. Nope, Crawford circles away and we're back to standing.
Crawford tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bishop sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crawford somewhat.
Bishop lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Crawford. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Crawford dives in and grabs Bishop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bishop pushes down on Crawford's head and hops out.
Crawford tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bishop sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crawford somewhat.#CL2#
Bishop darts in and clinches Crawford up against the cage.#BC2#
Bishop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bishop shoots in and drives through. Crawford sprawls well.
Crawford lands with a shot to the body.
Bishop will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crawford misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Bishop changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crawford tries to avoid it but Bishop manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crawford to the ground. Crawford escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick misses from Bishop.
Bishop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Bishop closes the distance and pushes Crawford back into the cage.
Bishop cracks Crawford with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Bishop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crawford misses with a head kick.
Bishop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bishop tries for a takedown but Crawford circles away easily
letting Crawford counter with a right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bishop!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crawford tries to avoid it but Bishop manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crawford to the ground. Crawford escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Crawford fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Crawford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bishop tries a head kick but it misses.
Crawford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crawford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Bishop closes the distance and clinches.
Crawford wants a takedown.
Bishop is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crawford pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bishop is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Crawford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crawford looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bishop is fending him off so far but Crawford persists. Nope, Bishop circles away and we're back to standing.
Bishop tries to close the distance and clinch but Crawford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crawford.
Bishop tries for a takedown but Crawford sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bishop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bishop leaves Crawford 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 Crawford sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bishop somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crawford fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Bishop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Crawford 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lee Crawford! |
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