Post by The Sandmen on Sept 19, 2012 22:50:05 GMT -5
Michael Bisping is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta).
Ferocious staredown by Bisping while John McCarthy recites the rules.
Josh Koscheck doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Bisping is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Michael Bisping comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Josh Koscheck goes with a looping right hand while Michael Bisping jumps back and jabs
Koscheck only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Bisping moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Koscheck's thigh!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Several good body shots
land on Bisping.
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and launches himself over Koscheck!
Nice move by Bisping who clinches and pushes Koscheck against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koscheck tries to breaks Michael Bisping's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Koscheck doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
Michael Bisping tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Koscheck is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koscheck launches a few hard punches to Michael Bisping's ribs!
Bisping struggles and protects himself.
Koscheck misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bisping struggles and launches a few punches to Koscheck's head
Nothing from this... Michael Bisping seems frustrated.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bisping struggles and launches a few punches to Koscheck's head
Those punches are hitting! Koscheck covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Koscheck slightly pushes Bisping into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Josh Koscheck tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bisping goes down.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Stand up! This is what Koscheck's cornermen are shouting. Michael Bisping is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Josh Koscheck uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Bisping's being punished here!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Koscheck moves on the ground
Josh Koscheck moves to side mount
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Josh Koscheck uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Bisping clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Koscheck to fight back!
Josh Koscheck doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Michael Bisping. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping paws at Koscheck.
Koscheck swings ineffectively.
Koscheck leads with a punch
Michael Bisping evades but whiffs with a counter.
Bisping is holding Josh Koscheck's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Koscheck loses balance and goes to the ground.
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Michael Bisping hovers above Koscheck
Josh Koscheck stops him from throwing strikes.
Bisping misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Deep breaths from Josh Koscheck who tries a hammer punch to Bisping's ribs.
That hit Bisping who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Michael Bisping can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Bisping tries to move to full mount!
Koscheck won't allow him to take this position easily.
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Michael Bisping looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Josh Koscheck sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Koscheck
Bisping launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Koscheck is covering himself! Bisping tries to force the situation and Koscheck clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Bisping is in rear mount over Koscheck
Bisping tries to open up Josh Koscheck's defense faking a few punches.
Josh Koscheck wraps his arms around Bisping's arms and counters the punches.
Koscheck tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Koscheck has Bisping controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Michael Bisping looks to pass to mount...
Koscheck creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Bisping launches a furious hook!
That hits Koscheck's chin like a wrecking ball! Koscheck loses balance and goes to the mat.
Bisping is standing while Koscheck is on the ground on his back
Michael Bisping opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Koscheck's guard.
Koscheck fights back with his feet, forcing Bisping to try something else.
Bisping is standing while Koscheck is on the ground on his back
Josh Koscheck doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Koscheck climbs to his feet and is standing now.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Koscheck decides to launch some tentative punches
Bisping launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Koscheck with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Koscheck's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Shovel hook by Michael Bisping
goes nowhere.
Michael Bisping gets sloppy and Josh Koscheck tries to take advantage...
Josh Koscheck tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bisping is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Michael Bisping.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Bisping launches a furious low kick!
Koscheck blocks.
Some nice shots from Michael Bisping
miss their mark.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Michael Bisping!
Koscheck ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Josh Koscheck tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bisping is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Koscheck blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Koscheck blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Josh Koscheck seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Bisping tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Bisping's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Josh Koscheck aggressively and repeatedly punches Bisping.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Good looking punches from Josh Koscheck on the ground
deflected by Bisping.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Koscheck's ribs.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Koscheck's ribs.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Josh Koscheck tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Bisping's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Koscheck tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping tries to close the guard.
Bisping put Josh Koscheck in closed guard.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Bisping
Bisping measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Koscheck's side.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Bisping
Koscheck is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Koscheck uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Bisping
Koscheck tries to escape from closed guard...
Bisping waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Josh Koscheck! He is reversed and nor Michael Bisping is on half guard!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Koscheck
Bisping throws a few hammer fists to the face of Josh Koscheck
Blocked by Koscheck.
Bisping misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Bisping's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bisping tries to cover his face,
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Koscheck
Michael Bisping tries to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Michael Bisping manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Bisping's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bisping tries to cover his face,
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Bisping tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Koscheck tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Koscheck showing excellent timing, blasts Michael Bisping with a right hand.
Great hook by Josh Koscheck! Michael Bisping is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Koscheck is standing while Bisping is on the ground on his back
Michael Bisping doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Koscheck's moves.
Koscheck is standing while Bisping is on the ground on his back
Michael Bisping doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Bisping climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Koscheck is holding Michael Bisping's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Josh Koscheck looks to mount Michael Bisping...
Josh Koscheck slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Bisping is holding Josh Koscheck's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Koscheck shows great balance while pushing away Michael Bisping
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Bisping avoids a dangerous strike from Koscheck
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Koscheck tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nice punch by Josh Koscheck
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Josh Koscheck leans forwards and tries to grapple with Bisping
Koscheck shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping tries to take Josh Koscheck down... Koscheck stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping launches a few punches...
Josh Koscheck dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Shovel hook by Michael Bisping
goes nowhere.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Josh Koscheck tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bisping goes down.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Koscheck tries to move to full mount
Koscheck's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Koscheck tries to move to full mount
Koscheck's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Poorly executed technique. Michael Bisping looks to counter!
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Koscheck tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Josh Koscheck tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Bisping can't prevent his opponent from passing. Koscheck looks to work from half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Bisping
Bisping measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Koscheck's side.
Hard blow to Koscheck's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Koscheck tries to cover his face,
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping attempts to move to full guard
Michael Bisping manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Koscheck tries to move to full mount
Koscheck succeeds
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Michael Bisping
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Koscheck launches a barrage of elbows over Bisping's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Bisping doesn't fight back!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping attempts to move to full guard
Josh Koscheck keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping attempts to move to full guard
Josh Koscheck keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Bisping
Josh Koscheck tries to pass Michael Bisping's guard...
Josh Koscheck manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Josh Koscheck looks to pass to mount...
Koscheck slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Michael Bisping.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Koscheck tries to cover his face,
Koscheck's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping tries to roll on the ground...
Koscheck knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Koscheck tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Bisping struggles and frees his leg!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Josh Koscheck uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping attempts to move to full guard
Josh Koscheck keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Bisping
Koscheck tries to get a side mount...
Bisping wraps his leg around Josh Koscheck leg and prevents him from moving.
Poorly executed technique. Michael Bisping looks to counter!
Michael Bisping attempts to move to full guard
Michael Bisping manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Koscheck throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michael Bisping
Solid shots!
Bisping's Forehead is beginning to swell
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Koscheck moves on the ground
Josh Koscheck moves to side mount
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping attempts to trap Josh Koscheck in his guard.
Josh Koscheck keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Josh Koscheck tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bisping is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Koscheck moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Koscheck tries to cover his face,
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Bisping
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Bisping measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Koscheck blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping attempts to move to full guard
Michael Bisping manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Koscheck tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Josh Koscheck. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Koscheck fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Bisping didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Koscheck works on the ground with his fingers over Bisping's face
Bisping shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Koscheck moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Bisping to fight back!
Bisping measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Koscheck blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Koscheck's ribs.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He succeeds!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Bisping
Koscheck delivers a few accurate elbows!
Michael Bisping blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Bisping to fight back!
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Josh Koscheck uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Koscheck tries to cover his face,
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Bisping
Josh Koscheck looks to posture up and open Michael Bisping's guard...
Josh Koscheck forces Michael Bisping to open his guard.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Josh Koscheck tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Bisping can't prevent his opponent from passing. Koscheck looks to work from half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Bisping
Josh Koscheck moves to better his position on the ground...
Josh Koscheck viciously slams hammer blows to Bisping's face!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Koscheck tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Bisping looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Koscheck's punches
Bisping is on the receiving end of a great combo by Koscheck.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Bisping steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
A right hand from Michael Bisping
surprises Koscheck!
Michael Bisping shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Koscheck is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Bisping into his guard.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Koscheck
Bisping use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) is cheering him!
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Bisping throws a few hammer fists to the face of Josh Koscheck
Solid shots!
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Bisping's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bisping's side.
Bisping ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck works on the ground with his fingers over Bisping's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Michael Bisping looks to pass to mount...
Koscheck creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A punch from Josh Koscheck
grazes Bisping's left cheek.
Bisping is holding Josh Koscheck's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Koscheck shows great balance while pushing away Michael Bisping
Bisping misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Koscheck wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Koscheck moves forward and holds Bisping
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michael Bisping has seen better days.
Bisping launches a few hard punches to Josh Koscheck's ribs!
Koscheck struggles and protects himself.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Bisping jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Michael Bisping pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Koscheck doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Michael Bisping embrace and tries to move away...
Michael Bisping pushes Koscheck forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koscheck launches a few hard punches to Michael Bisping's ribs!
Bisping struggles and protects himself.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Koscheck wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Bisping tries to take Josh Koscheck down... Koscheck stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping launches a few punches...
Josh Koscheck dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Josh Koscheck tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bisping is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Josh Koscheck uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Koscheck is trying to counter now!
Josh Koscheck tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Bisping's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Bisping
Koscheck is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Koscheck uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Bisping
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Koscheck is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Bisping's Forehead is beginning to swell
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Bisping
Deep breaths from Michael Bisping who tries a hammer punch to Koscheck's ribs.
Koscheck blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Josh Koscheck wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Koscheck drills Michael Bisping's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
There is a small laceration on Michael Bisping's Nose
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Bisping
Koscheck tries to escape from the closed guard
Koscheck succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Josh Koscheck moves to better his position on the ground...
Josh Koscheck viciously slams hammer blows to Bisping's face!
Bisping's Forehead is beginning to swell
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Josh Koscheck moves to better his position on the ground...
Josh Koscheck viciously slams hammer blows to Bisping's face!
Bisping's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Koscheck works on the ground with his fingers over Bisping's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy has seen that!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Josh Koscheck for eye poke.
John McCarthy allows Bisping time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice punches from Josh Koscheck.
Bisping staggers backwards. Koscheck wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Bisping has a small cut in his Chin
Koscheck looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Michael Bisping's punches
Bisping is on the receiving end of a great combo by Koscheck.
Josh Koscheck shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Bisping is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Koscheck into his guard.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Bisping
Josh Koscheck tries to better his position on the ground...
Koscheck breaks the closed guard of Michael Bisping and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Josh Koscheck looks to mount Michael Bisping...
Josh Koscheck slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Josh Koscheck tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Punishing hold!
Bisping struggles to free himself
Koscheck is locking that armbar...
Koscheck is locking that armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Bisping's eyes...
John McCarthy breaks Josh Koscheck's lock! This is over! Bisping didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Josh Koscheck by Submission (armbar) at 3:03 Round 5
Statistics: Michael Bisping
Punches 6/19 (32%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 2/16 (12%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 24/67 (36%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 895 s
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 23/34 (68%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/15 (27%)
Takedowns 9/9 (100%)
GnP strikes 32/46 (70%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 894 s
Close fight. Then Koscheck won.
Ferocious staredown by Bisping while John McCarthy recites the rules.
Josh Koscheck doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Bisping is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Michael Bisping comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Josh Koscheck goes with a looping right hand while Michael Bisping jumps back and jabs
Koscheck only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Bisping moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Koscheck's thigh!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Several good body shots
land on Bisping.
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and launches himself over Koscheck!
Nice move by Bisping who clinches and pushes Koscheck against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koscheck tries to breaks Michael Bisping's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Koscheck doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
Michael Bisping tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Koscheck is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koscheck launches a few hard punches to Michael Bisping's ribs!
Bisping struggles and protects himself.
Koscheck misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bisping struggles and launches a few punches to Koscheck's head
Nothing from this... Michael Bisping seems frustrated.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bisping struggles and launches a few punches to Koscheck's head
Those punches are hitting! Koscheck covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Koscheck slightly pushes Bisping into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Josh Koscheck tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bisping goes down.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Stand up! This is what Koscheck's cornermen are shouting. Michael Bisping is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Josh Koscheck uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Bisping's being punished here!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Koscheck moves on the ground
Josh Koscheck moves to side mount
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Josh Koscheck uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Bisping clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Koscheck to fight back!
Josh Koscheck doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Michael Bisping. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping paws at Koscheck.
Koscheck swings ineffectively.
Koscheck leads with a punch
Michael Bisping evades but whiffs with a counter.
Bisping is holding Josh Koscheck's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Koscheck loses balance and goes to the ground.
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Michael Bisping hovers above Koscheck
Josh Koscheck stops him from throwing strikes.
Bisping misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Deep breaths from Josh Koscheck who tries a hammer punch to Bisping's ribs.
That hit Bisping who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Michael Bisping can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Bisping tries to move to full mount!
Koscheck won't allow him to take this position easily.
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Michael Bisping looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Josh Koscheck sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Koscheck
Bisping launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Koscheck is covering himself! Bisping tries to force the situation and Koscheck clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Bisping is in rear mount over Koscheck
Bisping tries to open up Josh Koscheck's defense faking a few punches.
Josh Koscheck wraps his arms around Bisping's arms and counters the punches.
Koscheck tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Koscheck has Bisping controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Michael Bisping looks to pass to mount...
Koscheck creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Bisping launches a furious hook!
That hits Koscheck's chin like a wrecking ball! Koscheck loses balance and goes to the mat.
Bisping is standing while Koscheck is on the ground on his back
Michael Bisping opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Koscheck's guard.
Koscheck fights back with his feet, forcing Bisping to try something else.
Bisping is standing while Koscheck is on the ground on his back
Josh Koscheck doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Koscheck climbs to his feet and is standing now.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Koscheck decides to launch some tentative punches
Bisping launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Koscheck with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Koscheck's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Shovel hook by Michael Bisping
goes nowhere.
Michael Bisping gets sloppy and Josh Koscheck tries to take advantage...
Josh Koscheck tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bisping is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Michael Bisping.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Bisping launches a furious low kick!
Koscheck blocks.
Some nice shots from Michael Bisping
miss their mark.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Michael Bisping!
Koscheck ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Josh Koscheck tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bisping is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Koscheck blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Koscheck blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Josh Koscheck seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Bisping tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Bisping's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Josh Koscheck aggressively and repeatedly punches Bisping.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Good looking punches from Josh Koscheck on the ground
deflected by Bisping.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Koscheck's ribs.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Koscheck's ribs.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Josh Koscheck tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Bisping's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Koscheck tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping tries to close the guard.
Bisping put Josh Koscheck in closed guard.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Bisping
Bisping measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Koscheck's side.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Bisping
Koscheck is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Koscheck uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Bisping
Koscheck tries to escape from closed guard...
Bisping waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Josh Koscheck! He is reversed and nor Michael Bisping is on half guard!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Koscheck
Bisping throws a few hammer fists to the face of Josh Koscheck
Blocked by Koscheck.
Bisping misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Bisping's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bisping tries to cover his face,
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Koscheck
Michael Bisping tries to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Michael Bisping manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Bisping's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bisping tries to cover his face,
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Bisping tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Koscheck tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Koscheck showing excellent timing, blasts Michael Bisping with a right hand.
Great hook by Josh Koscheck! Michael Bisping is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Koscheck is standing while Bisping is on the ground on his back
Michael Bisping doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Koscheck's moves.
Koscheck is standing while Bisping is on the ground on his back
Michael Bisping doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Bisping climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Koscheck is holding Michael Bisping's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Josh Koscheck looks to mount Michael Bisping...
Josh Koscheck slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Bisping is holding Josh Koscheck's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Koscheck shows great balance while pushing away Michael Bisping
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Bisping avoids a dangerous strike from Koscheck
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Koscheck tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nice punch by Josh Koscheck
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Josh Koscheck leans forwards and tries to grapple with Bisping
Koscheck shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping tries to take Josh Koscheck down... Koscheck stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping launches a few punches...
Josh Koscheck dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Shovel hook by Michael Bisping
goes nowhere.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Josh Koscheck tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bisping goes down.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Koscheck tries to move to full mount
Koscheck's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Koscheck tries to move to full mount
Koscheck's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Poorly executed technique. Michael Bisping looks to counter!
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Koscheck tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Josh Koscheck tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Bisping can't prevent his opponent from passing. Koscheck looks to work from half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Bisping
Bisping measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Koscheck's side.
Hard blow to Koscheck's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Koscheck tries to cover his face,
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping attempts to move to full guard
Michael Bisping manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Koscheck tries to move to full mount
Koscheck succeeds
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Michael Bisping
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Koscheck launches a barrage of elbows over Bisping's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Bisping doesn't fight back!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping attempts to move to full guard
Josh Koscheck keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping attempts to move to full guard
Josh Koscheck keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Bisping
Josh Koscheck tries to pass Michael Bisping's guard...
Josh Koscheck manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Josh Koscheck looks to pass to mount...
Koscheck slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Michael Bisping.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Koscheck tries to cover his face,
Koscheck's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping tries to roll on the ground...
Koscheck knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Koscheck tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Bisping struggles and frees his leg!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Josh Koscheck uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping attempts to move to full guard
Josh Koscheck keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Bisping
Koscheck tries to get a side mount...
Bisping wraps his leg around Josh Koscheck leg and prevents him from moving.
Poorly executed technique. Michael Bisping looks to counter!
Michael Bisping attempts to move to full guard
Michael Bisping manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Koscheck throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michael Bisping
Solid shots!
Bisping's Forehead is beginning to swell
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Koscheck moves on the ground
Josh Koscheck moves to side mount
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping attempts to trap Josh Koscheck in his guard.
Josh Koscheck keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Josh Koscheck tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bisping is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Koscheck moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Koscheck tries to cover his face,
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Bisping
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Bisping measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Koscheck blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping attempts to move to full guard
Michael Bisping manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Koscheck tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Josh Koscheck. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Koscheck fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Bisping didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Koscheck works on the ground with his fingers over Bisping's face
Bisping shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Koscheck moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Bisping to fight back!
Bisping measures the resilience of Koscheck's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Koscheck blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Koscheck's ribs.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He succeeds!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Bisping
Koscheck delivers a few accurate elbows!
Michael Bisping blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Bisping to fight back!
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Josh Koscheck uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Koscheck tries to cover his face,
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Bisping
Josh Koscheck looks to posture up and open Michael Bisping's guard...
Josh Koscheck forces Michael Bisping to open his guard.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Josh Koscheck tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Bisping can't prevent his opponent from passing. Koscheck looks to work from half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Bisping
Josh Koscheck moves to better his position on the ground...
Josh Koscheck viciously slams hammer blows to Bisping's face!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Koscheck tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Bisping looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Koscheck's punches
Bisping is on the receiving end of a great combo by Koscheck.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Bisping steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
A right hand from Michael Bisping
surprises Koscheck!
Michael Bisping shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Koscheck is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Bisping into his guard.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Koscheck
Bisping use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) is cheering him!
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Bisping throws a few hammer fists to the face of Josh Koscheck
Solid shots!
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Bisping's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bisping's side.
Bisping ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck works on the ground with his fingers over Bisping's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Michael Bisping looks to pass to mount...
Koscheck creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A punch from Josh Koscheck
grazes Bisping's left cheek.
Bisping is holding Josh Koscheck's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Koscheck shows great balance while pushing away Michael Bisping
Bisping misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Koscheck wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Koscheck moves forward and holds Bisping
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michael Bisping has seen better days.
Bisping launches a few hard punches to Josh Koscheck's ribs!
Koscheck struggles and protects himself.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Bisping jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Michael Bisping pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Koscheck doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Michael Bisping embrace and tries to move away...
Michael Bisping pushes Koscheck forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koscheck launches a few hard punches to Michael Bisping's ribs!
Bisping struggles and protects himself.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Koscheck wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Bisping tries to take Josh Koscheck down... Koscheck stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping launches a few punches...
Josh Koscheck dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Josh Koscheck tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bisping is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Josh Koscheck uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Koscheck is trying to counter now!
Josh Koscheck tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Bisping's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Bisping
Koscheck is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Koscheck uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Bisping
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Koscheck is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Bisping's Forehead is beginning to swell
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Bisping
Deep breaths from Michael Bisping who tries a hammer punch to Koscheck's ribs.
Koscheck blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Josh Koscheck wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Koscheck drills Michael Bisping's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
There is a small laceration on Michael Bisping's Nose
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Bisping
Koscheck tries to escape from the closed guard
Koscheck succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Josh Koscheck moves to better his position on the ground...
Josh Koscheck viciously slams hammer blows to Bisping's face!
Bisping's Forehead is beginning to swell
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Josh Koscheck moves to better his position on the ground...
Josh Koscheck viciously slams hammer blows to Bisping's face!
Bisping's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Koscheck works on the ground with his fingers over Bisping's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy has seen that!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Josh Koscheck for eye poke.
John McCarthy allows Bisping time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice punches from Josh Koscheck.
Bisping staggers backwards. Koscheck wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Bisping has a small cut in his Chin
Koscheck looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Michael Bisping's punches
Bisping is on the receiving end of a great combo by Koscheck.
Josh Koscheck shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Bisping is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Koscheck into his guard.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Bisping
Josh Koscheck tries to better his position on the ground...
Koscheck breaks the closed guard of Michael Bisping and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Josh Koscheck looks to mount Michael Bisping...
Josh Koscheck slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Josh Koscheck tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Punishing hold!
Bisping struggles to free himself
Koscheck is locking that armbar...
Koscheck is locking that armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Bisping's eyes...
John McCarthy breaks Josh Koscheck's lock! This is over! Bisping didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Josh Koscheck by Submission (armbar) at 3:03 Round 5
Statistics: Michael Bisping
Punches 6/19 (32%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 2/16 (12%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 24/67 (36%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 895 s
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 23/34 (68%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/15 (27%)
Takedowns 9/9 (100%)
GnP strikes 32/46 (70%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 894 s
Close fight. Then Koscheck won.