Post by The Sandmen on Jan 21, 2013 21:59:37 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Sakuraba while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
Michael Bisping glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Kazushi Sakuraba today.
Michael Bisping comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Kazushi Sakuraba and Michael Bisping touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Sakuraba shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Sakuraba moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Bisping with a double overhooks!
Sakuraba wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Sakuraba moves forward and holds Bisping
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba slightly pushes Bisping into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Michael Bisping launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Sakuraba's knee!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Sakuraba shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Sakuraba tries to grapple
He puts Bisping in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping tries to take Kazushi Sakuraba to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Sakuraba is with is back on the ground now.
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Bisping
He succeeds!
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Bisping is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Bisping uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Bisping to fight back!
Good looking punches from Michael Bisping on the ground
deflected by Sakuraba.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Bisping is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Bisping!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba rolls him over and takes his back!
Sakuraba is in rear mount over Bisping
Sakuraba tries to end this with a RNC!
Bisping manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Sakuraba
Stand up! This is what Bisping's cornermen are shouting. Kazushi Sakuraba is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Bisping's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bisping tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Michael Bisping realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. 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.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Bisping blocks and pushes his opponent.
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Michael Bisping tries to take advantage...
Michael Bisping throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Sakuraba's Right eye is beginning to swell
A left hook from Bisping
falls short.
Sakuraba launches a hook to the body
Michael Bisping moves aside looking for a counter...
Bisping is trying to counter now!
Incredible haymaker from Michael Bisping!
It misses by a mile.
Sakuraba cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Bisping can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Bisping steps backwards away from Kazushi Sakuraba. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Sakuraba jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bisping tries to breaks Kazushi Sakuraba's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Bisping doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a few punches and tries a quick knee
Bisping blocks it and move a step back
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Sakuraba pummels back into position.
Bisping misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kazushi Sakuraba locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Michael Bisping brings Kazushi Sakuraba down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Michael Bisping tries to better his position on the ground...
Bisping breaks the closed guard of Kazushi Sakuraba and moves to half guard
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Michael Bisping in his guard.
Michael Bisping keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Michael Bisping looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Michael Bisping slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Bisping tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Bisping controls the situation despite Kazushi Sakuraba efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Good looking punches from Michael Bisping on the ground
They could take their toll on Sakuraba.
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Forehead
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Bisping in his guard...
Michael Bisping keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Bisping fires a barrage of punches at Sakuraba's head!
This is bad! Bisping is just pounding on Kazushi Sakuraba's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Bisping is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Kazushi Sakuraba, who is barely covering up!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Sakuraba moves forward looking for some action
Michael Bisping doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Bisping is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba loses balance and goes to the ground.
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Bisping tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
0:43 Round 2 and Sakuraba is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Sakuraba is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Michael Bisping pushes Kazushi Sakuraba down and prevents his attempts to escape
Sakuraba misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Bisping tries to open Sakuraba's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Michael Bisping. Sakuraba is unable to cover himself now!
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba 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
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. 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.
Sakuraba looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Michael Bisping's punches
Sakuraba is on the receiving end of a great combo by Bisping.
Bisping tries to grapple
He puts Sakuraba in a double underhook!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping takes a break to breathe while holding Kazushi Sakuraba.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Sakuraba launches a furious low kick!
Bisping blocks.
Sakuraba steps backwards away from Michael Bisping. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Sakuraba blocks and pushes his opponent.
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sakuraba is holding Michael Bisping's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping shows great balance while pushing away Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba and Bisping circle around the center of the cage.
Kazushi Sakuraba moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Michael Bisping
Bisping counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Nice low kick from Sakuraba
but Michael Bisping stops it.
Bisping tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kazushi Sakuraba paws at Bisping.
Bisping answers with solid punches!
Sakuraba's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sakuraba is holding Michael Bisping's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping loses balance and goes to the ground.
Bisping's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping tries to turn away and scramble out. Kazushi Sakuraba takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Michael Bisping spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Solid shot from Kazushi Sakuraba to the body.
Bisping blocks in time.
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Bisping to fight back!
Kazushi Sakuraba throws a combo
Michael Bisping ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Sakuraba swings again, only to get countered once more! Sakuraba is looking bad here!
Sakuraba jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Bisping sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Solid kick to the leg from Kazushi Sakuraba
Bisping checks it.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and launches himself over Kazushi Sakuraba
Great move by Bisping who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba throws some knees to the thighs of Michael Bisping while in the clinch
Nothing to worry about for Bisping who knows how to block them
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Bisping to fight back!
Michael Bisping pushes away Sakuraba trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sakuraba stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping circles to get the center of the cage
Quick hook by Michael Bisping
Good shot! Sakuraba has reasons to be worried.
Bisping steps backwards away from Kazushi Sakuraba. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba moves forward looking for some grappling action
Bisping pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Michael Bisping tries a hook to the body
but Sakuraba manages to dodge it
Sakuraba fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bisping sprawls and remains on his feet.
Sakuraba misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bisping moves forward looking for some action
Michael Bisping shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
a flying knee from Sakuraba towards Michael Bisping's face
Bisping saw that coming and block it
The fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba struggles and launches a few punches to Bisping's head
Nothing from this... Kazushi Sakuraba seems frustrated.
Michael Bisping tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sakuraba is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Bisping launches a furious hook!
Sakuraba ducks under and pushes Michael Bisping creating some space.
Sakuraba launches a furious low kick!
Michael Bisping blocks
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Sakuraba launches a stiff jab!
Bisping ducks that one.
Bisping is trying to counter now!
Brilliant combination from Michael Bisping
that forces Sakuraba to try and defend better.
Sakuraba showing excellent timing, blasts Michael Bisping with a right hand.
Bisping steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Bisping is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Bisping tries to open up Kazushi Sakuraba's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Sakuraba in the side of the head
Sakuraba's Forehead is beginning to swell
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
1:13 Round 3 and Bisping is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Michael Bisping looks to pass to mount...
Bisping slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kazushi Sakuraba.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Bisping in his guard...
Michael Bisping keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Michael Bisping doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Sakuraba misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bisping is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Kazushi Sakuraba, who is barely covering up!
Sakuraba's Mouth is beginning to swell
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba launches a few weak punches
Bisping blocks them effectively.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba 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 Bisping's moves.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba 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 Bisping's moves.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba 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 Bisping's moves.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Honda Center (Anaheim, CA) are cheering for the fighters.
Sakuraba moves forward looking for some action
Michael Bisping struggles a bit before breaking Sakuraba's attemp of grappling
Terrible one sided match... Sakuraba was not ready to fight a fighter of Michael Bisping caliber.
Sakuraba steps backwards away from Michael Bisping. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Michael Bisping tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Michael Bisping who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping tries to take Kazushi Sakuraba down... Sakuraba stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Sakuraba's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Bisping struggles and launches a few punches to Sakuraba's head
Nothing from this... Michael Bisping seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kazushi Sakuraba embrace and tries to move away...
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Bisping forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Bisping ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Bisping moves forward looking for some action
Michael Bisping shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping struggles and launches a few punches to Sakuraba's head
Those punches are hitting! Sakuraba covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Bisping pushes away Sakuraba trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sakuraba doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Michael Bisping
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes away Bisping trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bisping doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Kazushi Sakuraba
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Bisping slightly pushes Sakuraba into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Michael Bisping was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Pulverizing punch to Sakuraba's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Bisping tries to grapple
He puts Sakuraba in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bisping tries to take Kazushi Sakuraba down... Sakuraba stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Sakuraba's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bisping launches a few hard punches to Kazushi Sakuraba's ribs!
Kazushi Sakuraba's ribs shows the damage! Michael Bisping is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bisping struggles and launches a few punches to Sakuraba's head
Those punches are hitting! Sakuraba covers his head!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bisping tries to take Kazushi Sakuraba down... Sakuraba stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Sakuraba's jaw!
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Chin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bisping tries to break the clinch... Kazushi Sakuraba launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Bisping breaks the clinch and the knee goes wide!
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Bisping to fight back!
A wicked punch by Michael Bisping
rocks Sakuraba!
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Forehead
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Sakuraba tries to grapple
Bisping moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Michael Bisping has found an opening in the defense of Sakuraba, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Sakuraba's ribs.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Terrible one sided match... Sakuraba was not ready to fight a fighter of Michael Bisping caliber.
Michael Bisping goes with a looping right hand while Kazushi Sakuraba jumps back and jabs
Sakuraba seems staggered and Michael Bisping runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Michael Bisping has found an opening in the defense of Sakuraba, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Sakuraba's ribs.
The ref pulls off Michael Bisping! Sakuraba seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Crushing shot to Sakuraba's body! He's holding his side
Winner is Michael Bisping by TKO (Hook) at 0:59 Round 4
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 0/5 (0%)
Kicks 0/5 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/10 (0%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 275 s
Statistics: Michael Bisping
Punches 24/34 (71%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 10/24 (42%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 23/31 (74%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 275 s
Unbelievable! Sakuraba lost this fight! Betting sites will explode!
Total Bisping. Do you think that's the name of a magazine in Britain? I can see it being a porno mag in Britain. Really I can. But yeah, anyways, the last thing I thought would happen in this one was a Bisping finish if Sakuraba. Saky is a tough bastard, and Bisping is not exactly a KO specialist. Good showing from him.
Michael Bisping glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Kazushi Sakuraba today.
Michael Bisping comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Kazushi Sakuraba and Michael Bisping touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Sakuraba shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Sakuraba moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Bisping with a double overhooks!
Sakuraba wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Sakuraba moves forward and holds Bisping
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba slightly pushes Bisping into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Michael Bisping launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Sakuraba's knee!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Sakuraba shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Sakuraba tries to grapple
He puts Bisping in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping tries to take Kazushi Sakuraba to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Sakuraba is with is back on the ground now.
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Bisping
He succeeds!
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Bisping is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Bisping uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Bisping to fight back!
Good looking punches from Michael Bisping on the ground
deflected by Sakuraba.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Bisping is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Bisping!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba rolls him over and takes his back!
Sakuraba is in rear mount over Bisping
Sakuraba tries to end this with a RNC!
Bisping manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Sakuraba
Stand up! This is what Bisping's cornermen are shouting. Kazushi Sakuraba is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Bisping's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bisping tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Michael Bisping realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. 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.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Bisping blocks and pushes his opponent.
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Michael Bisping tries to take advantage...
Michael Bisping throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Sakuraba's Right eye is beginning to swell
A left hook from Bisping
falls short.
Sakuraba launches a hook to the body
Michael Bisping moves aside looking for a counter...
Bisping is trying to counter now!
Incredible haymaker from Michael Bisping!
It misses by a mile.
Sakuraba cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Bisping can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Bisping steps backwards away from Kazushi Sakuraba. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Sakuraba jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bisping tries to breaks Kazushi Sakuraba's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Bisping doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a few punches and tries a quick knee
Bisping blocks it and move a step back
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Sakuraba pummels back into position.
Bisping misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kazushi Sakuraba locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Michael Bisping brings Kazushi Sakuraba down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Michael Bisping tries to better his position on the ground...
Bisping breaks the closed guard of Kazushi Sakuraba and moves to half guard
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Michael Bisping in his guard.
Michael Bisping keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Michael Bisping looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Michael Bisping slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Bisping tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Bisping controls the situation despite Kazushi Sakuraba efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Good looking punches from Michael Bisping on the ground
They could take their toll on Sakuraba.
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Forehead
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Bisping in his guard...
Michael Bisping keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Bisping fires a barrage of punches at Sakuraba's head!
This is bad! Bisping is just pounding on Kazushi Sakuraba's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Bisping is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Kazushi Sakuraba, who is barely covering up!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Sakuraba moves forward looking for some action
Michael Bisping doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Bisping is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba loses balance and goes to the ground.
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Bisping tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
0:43 Round 2 and Sakuraba is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Sakuraba is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Michael Bisping pushes Kazushi Sakuraba down and prevents his attempts to escape
Sakuraba misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Bisping tries to open Sakuraba's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Michael Bisping. Sakuraba is unable to cover himself now!
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba 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
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. 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.
Sakuraba looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Michael Bisping's punches
Sakuraba is on the receiving end of a great combo by Bisping.
Bisping tries to grapple
He puts Sakuraba in a double underhook!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping takes a break to breathe while holding Kazushi Sakuraba.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Sakuraba launches a furious low kick!
Bisping blocks.
Sakuraba steps backwards away from Michael Bisping. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Sakuraba blocks and pushes his opponent.
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sakuraba is holding Michael Bisping's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping shows great balance while pushing away Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba and Bisping circle around the center of the cage.
Kazushi Sakuraba moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Michael Bisping
Bisping counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Nice low kick from Sakuraba
but Michael Bisping stops it.
Bisping tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kazushi Sakuraba paws at Bisping.
Bisping answers with solid punches!
Sakuraba's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sakuraba is holding Michael Bisping's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping loses balance and goes to the ground.
Bisping's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping tries to turn away and scramble out. Kazushi Sakuraba takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Michael Bisping spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Solid shot from Kazushi Sakuraba to the body.
Bisping blocks in time.
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Bisping to fight back!
Kazushi Sakuraba throws a combo
Michael Bisping ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Sakuraba swings again, only to get countered once more! Sakuraba is looking bad here!
Sakuraba jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Bisping sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Solid kick to the leg from Kazushi Sakuraba
Bisping checks it.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and launches himself over Kazushi Sakuraba
Great move by Bisping who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba throws some knees to the thighs of Michael Bisping while in the clinch
Nothing to worry about for Bisping who knows how to block them
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Bisping to fight back!
Michael Bisping pushes away Sakuraba trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sakuraba stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping circles to get the center of the cage
Quick hook by Michael Bisping
Good shot! Sakuraba has reasons to be worried.
Bisping steps backwards away from Kazushi Sakuraba. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba moves forward looking for some grappling action
Bisping pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Michael Bisping tries a hook to the body
but Sakuraba manages to dodge it
Sakuraba fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bisping sprawls and remains on his feet.
Sakuraba misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bisping moves forward looking for some action
Michael Bisping shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
a flying knee from Sakuraba towards Michael Bisping's face
Bisping saw that coming and block it
The fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba struggles and launches a few punches to Bisping's head
Nothing from this... Kazushi Sakuraba seems frustrated.
Michael Bisping tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sakuraba is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Bisping launches a furious hook!
Sakuraba ducks under and pushes Michael Bisping creating some space.
Sakuraba launches a furious low kick!
Michael Bisping blocks
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Sakuraba launches a stiff jab!
Bisping ducks that one.
Bisping is trying to counter now!
Brilliant combination from Michael Bisping
that forces Sakuraba to try and defend better.
Sakuraba showing excellent timing, blasts Michael Bisping with a right hand.
Bisping steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Bisping is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Bisping tries to open up Kazushi Sakuraba's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Sakuraba in the side of the head
Sakuraba's Forehead is beginning to swell
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
1:13 Round 3 and Bisping is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Michael Bisping looks to pass to mount...
Bisping slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kazushi Sakuraba.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Bisping in his guard...
Michael Bisping keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Michael Bisping doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Sakuraba misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bisping is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Kazushi Sakuraba, who is barely covering up!
Sakuraba's Mouth is beginning to swell
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba launches a few weak punches
Bisping blocks them effectively.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba 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 Bisping's moves.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba 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 Bisping's moves.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba 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 Bisping's moves.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Honda Center (Anaheim, CA) are cheering for the fighters.
Sakuraba moves forward looking for some action
Michael Bisping struggles a bit before breaking Sakuraba's attemp of grappling
Terrible one sided match... Sakuraba was not ready to fight a fighter of Michael Bisping caliber.
Sakuraba steps backwards away from Michael Bisping. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Michael Bisping tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Michael Bisping who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping tries to take Kazushi Sakuraba down... Sakuraba stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Sakuraba's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Bisping struggles and launches a few punches to Sakuraba's head
Nothing from this... Michael Bisping seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kazushi Sakuraba embrace and tries to move away...
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Bisping forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Bisping ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Bisping moves forward looking for some action
Michael Bisping shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping struggles and launches a few punches to Sakuraba's head
Those punches are hitting! Sakuraba covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Bisping pushes away Sakuraba trying to keep the fight at striking range
Sakuraba doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Michael Bisping
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes away Bisping trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bisping doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Kazushi Sakuraba
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Bisping slightly pushes Sakuraba into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Michael Bisping was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Pulverizing punch to Sakuraba's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Bisping tries to grapple
He puts Sakuraba in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bisping tries to take Kazushi Sakuraba down... Sakuraba stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Sakuraba's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bisping launches a few hard punches to Kazushi Sakuraba's ribs!
Kazushi Sakuraba's ribs shows the damage! Michael Bisping is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bisping struggles and launches a few punches to Sakuraba's head
Those punches are hitting! Sakuraba covers his head!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bisping tries to take Kazushi Sakuraba down... Sakuraba stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Sakuraba's jaw!
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Chin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bisping tries to break the clinch... Kazushi Sakuraba launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Bisping breaks the clinch and the knee goes wide!
Sakuraba clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Bisping to fight back!
A wicked punch by Michael Bisping
rocks Sakuraba!
Sakuraba has a small cut in his Forehead
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Sakuraba tries to grapple
Bisping moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Michael Bisping has found an opening in the defense of Sakuraba, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Sakuraba's ribs.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Terrible one sided match... Sakuraba was not ready to fight a fighter of Michael Bisping caliber.
Michael Bisping goes with a looping right hand while Kazushi Sakuraba jumps back and jabs
Sakuraba seems staggered and Michael Bisping runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Michael Bisping has found an opening in the defense of Sakuraba, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Sakuraba's ribs.
The ref pulls off Michael Bisping! Sakuraba seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Crushing shot to Sakuraba's body! He's holding his side
Winner is Michael Bisping by TKO (Hook) at 0:59 Round 4
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 0/5 (0%)
Kicks 0/5 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/10 (0%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 275 s
Statistics: Michael Bisping
Punches 24/34 (71%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 10/24 (42%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 23/31 (74%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 275 s
Unbelievable! Sakuraba lost this fight! Betting sites will explode!
Total Bisping. Do you think that's the name of a magazine in Britain? I can see it being a porno mag in Britain. Really I can. But yeah, anyways, the last thing I thought would happen in this one was a Bisping finish if Sakuraba. Saky is a tough bastard, and Bisping is not exactly a KO specialist. Good showing from him.