Post by The Sandmen on Nov 5, 2013 22:51:30 GMT -5
Michael Bisping looks very relaxed.
Kazushi Sakuraba raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Kazushi Sakuraba is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Michael Bisping comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Bisping and Sakuraba move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
0:12 Round 1 and Sakuraba is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Sakuraba fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bisping sprawls and remains on his feet.
Sakuraba jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
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!
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes away Bisping trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bisping stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba circles to get the center of the cage
Sakuraba launches a hook to the body
Michael Bisping moves aside looking for a counter...
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Michael Bisping was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Bisping tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bisping wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Bisping moves forward and holds Sakuraba
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Sakuraba gets hold of a leg and trips Bisping to the mat!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Bisping
Body shots by Kazushi Sakuraba
Solid blows to Bisping's abdomen.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Bisping
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to open Bisping's guard...
Bisping breaks the lock and covers himself from Sakuraba's punches
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Bisping
As the fight continues it seems that Kazushi Sakuraba is taking the best of the fight.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to open Bisping's guard...
Bisping breaks the lock and covers himself from Sakuraba's punches
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Michael Bisping tries to take advantage...
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Bisping
Bisping is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Michael Bisping wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Bisping drills Kazushi Sakuraba's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
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
Michael Bisping fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Sakuraba's face!
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Bisping gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Kazushi Sakuraba! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't defend himself!
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
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping leans forwards and tries to grapple with Sakuraba
Bisping shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michael Bisping grapple with Kazushi Sakuraba and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Michael Bisping is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in side 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 3:05 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Michael Bisping throws down elbows...
Sakuraba is not making himself an easy target.
Michael Bisping gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Michael Bisping in his guard.
Michael Bisping keeps control and remains in side mount.
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Michael Bisping in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to full guard.
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!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Sakuraba catch Michael Bisping's right arm and tries a kimura
Michael Bisping holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Sakuraba fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Michael Bisping's arm and tries an armbar!
Bisping holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Bisping's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Kazushi Sakuraba.
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba breaths deeply while on the ground
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Michael Bisping fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Sakuraba's face!
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Bisping tries to move to full mount!
Sakuraba won't allow him to take this position easily.
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Michael Bisping in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to half guard.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Sakuraba
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,
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Sakuraba
Michael Bisping tries to pass Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Michael Bisping passes momentarily but Kazushi Sakuraba sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Michael Bisping tries to open Sakuraba's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Michael Bisping. Sakuraba is unable to cover himself now!
Sakuraba's Forehead is beginning to swell
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Michael Bisping has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Solid kick to the leg from Kazushi Sakuraba
that visibly pains Bisping.
Sakuraba throws a low kick
Michael Bisping blocks.
Bisping is trying to counter now!
Superb haymaker by Bisping
Sakuraba manages to move aside
Sakuraba throws a lazy kick
Bisping dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Sakuraba's Right eye is beginning to swell
Bisping wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
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 is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Bisping catches an ankle and Sakuraba is tripped to the mat!
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Michael Bisping moves to better his position on the ground...
Michael Bisping wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sakuraba tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Left cheek
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Sakuraba tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki 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.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Bisping wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Bisping moves forward and holds Sakuraba
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba tries to breaks Michael Bisping's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Sakuraba launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Bisping's ribs.
Bisping doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kazushi Sakuraba embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Bisping who put distance between them
Kazushi Sakuraba and Bisping engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Kazushi Sakuraba is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Bisping's chin
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Bisping pushes Kazushi Sakuraba and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Kazushi Sakuraba goes with a looping right hand while Michael Bisping jumps back and jabs
Sakuraba seems staggered and Michael Bisping runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Michael Bisping tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sakuraba goes down.
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
Sakuraba works on the ground with his fingers over Bisping's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki takes away one point from Kazushi Sakuraba for eye poke.
Mario Yamasaki allows Bisping time to recover... 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.
An overhand right from Michael Bisping that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Sakuraba's stops that one with his face! How is Sakuraba standing?!
Michael Bisping tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sakuraba goes down.
Michael Bisping is in open guard over 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!
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Sakuraba
Michael Bisping tries to pass to half guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba can't prevent his opponent from passing. Bisping looks to work from half guard.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Sakuraba
Bisping fires a barrage of punches at Sakuraba's head!
The punches go wide.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Sakuraba
Michael Bisping tries to free his leg
Michael Bisping uses some of his skill by jumping out of Sakuraba's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Michael Bisping wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Michael Bisping can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Bisping's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bisping's side.
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Michael Bisping in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over 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
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Bisping tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Michael Bisping fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Sakuraba
Michael Bisping aggressively and repeatedly punches Sakuraba.
Good job by Sakuraba blocking and slipping the blows.
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Sakuraba
Michael Bisping moves to better his position on the ground...
Michael Bisping viciously slams hammer blows to Sakuraba's face!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Bisping is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Sakuraba launches a furious low kick!
Bisping receives a hard blow on his left leg!
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Good movement from Sakuraba
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Sakuraba moves forward looking for some action
Kazushi Sakuraba shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Michael Bisping tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Bisping circles out and slips free of Kazushi Sakuraba's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Nice punches from Michael Bisping.
Even nicer blocks from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba is holding Michael Bisping's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Michael Bisping
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.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Terrible one sided match... Sakuraba was not ready to fight a fighter of Michael Bisping caliber.
Sakuraba tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Bisping feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Bisping studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Sakuraba launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Sakuraba grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Bisping struggles... Kazushi Sakuraba is unable to take him down
Bisping feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Sakuraba jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
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!
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.
Kazushi Sakuraba grapple with Michael Bisping and tries to hit him with a elbow
left elbow, right elbow and left elbow again!!! nice combination by Sakuraba, Bisping was surely hurt there
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba slightly pushes Bisping into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 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 3:05 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba tries to take Michael Bisping down... Bisping stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Bisping's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Bisping launches a knee while holding Sakuraba's in a double underhooks...
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Michael Bisping and that knee goes nowhere!
Michael Bisping gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Sakuraba launches a furious low kick!
Bisping receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Michael Bisping
Great move by Sakuraba who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping struggles and launches a few punches to Sakuraba's head
Nothing from this... Michael Bisping seems frustrated.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bisping struggles and launches a few punches to Sakuraba's head
Nothing from this... Michael Bisping seems frustrated.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Bisping is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and launches himself over Sakuraba!
Nice move by Bisping who clinches and pushes Sakuraba against the cage
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sakuraba circles out and slips free of Michael Bisping's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba catches Michael Bisping's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Bisping
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to better his position on the ground...
Sakuraba breaks the closed guard of Michael Bisping and moves to half guard
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Sakuraba can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Pitty-pat punches from Sakuraba
They're bothering Bisping even though they aren't hurting him.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to pass to mount...
Sakuraba slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Michael Bisping.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping measures the resilience of Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sakuraba blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Michael Bisping, but it's close.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Nice punch by Michael Bisping
that nearly tags Sakuraba.
Bisping launches a stiff jab!
Sakuraba ducks that one.
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Solid kick to the leg from Kazushi Sakuraba
Bisping checks it.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Bisping.
Kazushi Sakuraba's reflexes save him!
Bisping is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba shows great balance while pushing away Michael Bisping
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba paws at Bisping.
Bisping answers with solid punches!
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Bisping tries to grapple
He puts Sakuraba in a double underhook!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Bisping is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba and Michael Bisping are cliched up against the cage. Sakuraba steps for a throw
Michael Bisping is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Bisping ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Sakuraba tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping tries to escape from the full mount...
Bisping struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Sakuraba misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bisping measures the resilience of Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sakuraba's side.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sakuraba tries to cover his face,
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Sakuraba suddenly holds Michael Bisping's arm and tries an armbar!
Bisping can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Kazushi Sakuraba!
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Bisping fires a barrage of punches at Sakuraba's head!
The punches go wide.
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Sakuraba throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Michael Bisping realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Michael Bisping. 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Michael Bisping launches a rapid series of punches
taking Sakuraba from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Sakuraba jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Bisping is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Sakuraba misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
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 fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba launches a few hard punches to Michael Bisping's ribs!
Michael Bisping's ribs shows the damage! Kazushi Sakuraba is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Bisping's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Sakuraba is throwing a flurry of punches!
Michael Bisping just can't get away!
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 clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michael Bisping fakes a punch to Kazushi Sakuraba ribs and the tries to trip him
Kazushi Sakuraba loses balance and goes to the ground
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Michael Bisping tries to pass Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Michael Bisping passes momentarily but Kazushi Sakuraba regains full guard.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba works on the ground with his fingers over Bisping's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Bisping works on the ground with his fingers over Sakuraba's face
Sakuraba shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Michael Bisping throws down elbows...
Sakuraba is not making himself an easy target.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Bisping use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Kazushi Sakuraba holds Michael Bisping and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Michael Bisping realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Michael Bisping is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Bisping pushes Kazushi Sakuraba and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Sakuraba moves forward looking for some action
Kazushi Sakuraba shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba tries to take Michael Bisping down... Bisping stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Bisping's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba tries to take Michael Bisping down... Bisping stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Bisping's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes away Bisping trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bisping stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba circles to get the center of the cage
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Michael Bisping has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 5
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A high kick from Kazushi Sakuraba
grazes Bisping's head, but he seems okay.
Kazushi Sakuraba and Bisping engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Kazushi Sakuraba is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Quick hook by Michael Bisping
glances off Sakuraba's arms.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Kazushi Sakuraba who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba takes a break to breathe while holding Michael Bisping.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Sakuraba tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sakuraba is clinching with Bisping.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Bisping's face.
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping tries to take Kazushi Sakuraba down... Sakuraba stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping launches a few punches...
Kazushi Sakuraba dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
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
Bisping tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Sakuraba leans and gets Michael Bisping's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Bisping is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Bisping uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Michael Bisping fakes some punches
Sakuraba ties him up.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Michael Bisping throws down elbows...
Sakuraba is not making himself an easy target.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Bisping use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Kazushi Sakuraba holds Michael Bisping and prevents him from moving to a better position!
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
Bisping cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Sakuraba can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Kazushi Sakuraba takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Michael Bisping shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
Sakuraba is locking that Americana...
Punishing hold!
That Americana looks tight...
Michael Bisping breaks that americana attempt!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping tries to escape from the full mount...
Kazushi Sakuraba is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Kazushi Sakuraba hovers above Bisping
Good punches to Bisping's body.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping tries to show some ground skills
Michael Bisping put Sakuraba in half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Bisping
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Michael Bisping's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Michael Bisping...
Michael Bisping sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Bisping
Sakuraba tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
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 Sakuraba's moves.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries a middle kick
Bisping blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Bisping's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Brutal combination from Michael Bisping!
Sakuraba moves aside and dodges.
Sakuraba tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sakuraba is clinching with Bisping.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes away Bisping trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bisping stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba circles to get the center of the cage
Sakuraba is holding Michael Bisping's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Kazushi Sakuraba is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to pass to mount...
Sakuraba slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Michael Bisping.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping measures the resilience of Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sakuraba blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
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
Bisping measures the resilience of Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sakuraba blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Bisping misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bisping has given his back to Kazushi Sakuraba who is trying to get one hook in!
Kazushi Sakuraba has one hook in!
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 did more than the other that round.
Winner is Michael Bisping by Majority decision
Statistics: Michael Bisping
Punches 21/44 (48%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/19 (21%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 33/80 (41%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 689 s
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 11/16 (69%)
Kicks 5/7 (71%)
Clinch strikes 17/26 (65%)
Takedowns 4/7 (57%)
GnP strikes 11/25 (44%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 689 s
What a huge upset! Michael Bisping is the winner!
TOugh one to judge. Sakuraba had more effective bursts, but Bisping was "winning longer". Sakuraba turns it on late, and...yeah. I donno how I woulda scored this one. Maybe a draw, cause it was close. GOod fight.
Kazushi Sakuraba raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Kazushi Sakuraba is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Michael Bisping comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Bisping and Sakuraba move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
0:12 Round 1 and Sakuraba is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Sakuraba fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bisping sprawls and remains on his feet.
Sakuraba jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
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!
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes away Bisping trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bisping stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba circles to get the center of the cage
Sakuraba launches a hook to the body
Michael Bisping moves aside looking for a counter...
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Michael Bisping was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Bisping tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bisping wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Bisping moves forward and holds Sakuraba
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Sakuraba gets hold of a leg and trips Bisping to the mat!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Bisping
Body shots by Kazushi Sakuraba
Solid blows to Bisping's abdomen.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Bisping
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to open Bisping's guard...
Bisping breaks the lock and covers himself from Sakuraba's punches
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Bisping
As the fight continues it seems that Kazushi Sakuraba is taking the best of the fight.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to open Bisping's guard...
Bisping breaks the lock and covers himself from Sakuraba's punches
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Michael Bisping tries to take advantage...
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Bisping
Bisping is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Sakuraba is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba!
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Michael Bisping wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Bisping drills Kazushi Sakuraba's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
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
Michael Bisping fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Sakuraba's face!
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Bisping gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Kazushi Sakuraba! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't defend himself!
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
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping leans forwards and tries to grapple with Sakuraba
Bisping shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michael Bisping grapple with Kazushi Sakuraba and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Michael Bisping is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in side 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 3:05 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Michael Bisping throws down elbows...
Sakuraba is not making himself an easy target.
Michael Bisping gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Michael Bisping in his guard.
Michael Bisping keeps control and remains in side mount.
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Michael Bisping in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to full guard.
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!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Sakuraba catch Michael Bisping's right arm and tries a kimura
Michael Bisping holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Sakuraba fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Michael Bisping's arm and tries an armbar!
Bisping holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Bisping's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Kazushi Sakuraba.
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba breaths deeply while on the ground
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Michael Bisping fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Sakuraba's face!
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Bisping tries to move to full mount!
Sakuraba won't allow him to take this position easily.
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Michael Bisping in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to half guard.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Sakuraba
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,
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Sakuraba
Michael Bisping tries to pass Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Michael Bisping passes momentarily but Kazushi Sakuraba sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Michael Bisping tries to open Sakuraba's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Michael Bisping. Sakuraba is unable to cover himself now!
Sakuraba's Forehead is beginning to swell
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Michael Bisping has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Solid kick to the leg from Kazushi Sakuraba
that visibly pains Bisping.
Sakuraba throws a low kick
Michael Bisping blocks.
Bisping is trying to counter now!
Superb haymaker by Bisping
Sakuraba manages to move aside
Sakuraba throws a lazy kick
Bisping dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Sakuraba's Right eye is beginning to swell
Bisping wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
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 is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Bisping catches an ankle and Sakuraba is tripped to the mat!
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Michael Bisping moves to better his position on the ground...
Michael Bisping wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sakuraba tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Kazushi Sakuraba's Left cheek
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Sakuraba tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki 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.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Bisping wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Bisping moves forward and holds Sakuraba
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba tries to breaks Michael Bisping's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Sakuraba launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Bisping's ribs.
Bisping doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kazushi Sakuraba embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Bisping who put distance between them
Kazushi Sakuraba and Bisping engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Kazushi Sakuraba is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Bisping's chin
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Bisping pushes Kazushi Sakuraba and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Kazushi Sakuraba goes with a looping right hand while Michael Bisping jumps back and jabs
Sakuraba seems staggered and Michael Bisping runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Michael Bisping tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sakuraba goes down.
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
Sakuraba works on the ground with his fingers over Bisping's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki takes away one point from Kazushi Sakuraba for eye poke.
Mario Yamasaki allows Bisping time to recover... 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.
An overhand right from Michael Bisping that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Sakuraba's stops that one with his face! How is Sakuraba standing?!
Michael Bisping tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sakuraba goes down.
Michael Bisping is in open guard over 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!
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Sakuraba
Michael Bisping tries to pass to half guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba can't prevent his opponent from passing. Bisping looks to work from half guard.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Sakuraba
Bisping fires a barrage of punches at Sakuraba's head!
The punches go wide.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Sakuraba
Michael Bisping tries to free his leg
Michael Bisping uses some of his skill by jumping out of Sakuraba's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Michael Bisping wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Michael Bisping can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Bisping's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bisping's side.
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Michael Bisping in his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over 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
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Bisping tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Michael Bisping fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Sakuraba
Michael Bisping aggressively and repeatedly punches Sakuraba.
Good job by Sakuraba blocking and slipping the blows.
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Sakuraba
Michael Bisping moves to better his position on the ground...
Michael Bisping viciously slams hammer blows to Sakuraba's face!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Bisping is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Sakuraba launches a furious low kick!
Bisping receives a hard blow on his left leg!
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Good movement from Sakuraba
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Sakuraba moves forward looking for some action
Kazushi Sakuraba shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Michael Bisping tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Bisping circles out and slips free of Kazushi Sakuraba's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Nice punches from Michael Bisping.
Even nicer blocks from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba is holding Michael Bisping's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Michael Bisping
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.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Terrible one sided match... Sakuraba was not ready to fight a fighter of Michael Bisping caliber.
Sakuraba tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Bisping feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Bisping studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Sakuraba launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Sakuraba grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Bisping struggles... Kazushi Sakuraba is unable to take him down
Bisping feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Sakuraba jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
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!
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.
Kazushi Sakuraba grapple with Michael Bisping and tries to hit him with a elbow
left elbow, right elbow and left elbow again!!! nice combination by Sakuraba, Bisping was surely hurt there
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba slightly pushes Bisping into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 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 3:05 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba tries to take Michael Bisping down... Bisping stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Bisping's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Bisping launches a knee while holding Sakuraba's in a double underhooks...
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Michael Bisping and that knee goes nowhere!
Michael Bisping gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Sakuraba launches a furious low kick!
Bisping receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Michael Bisping
Great move by Sakuraba who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping struggles and launches a few punches to Sakuraba's head
Nothing from this... Michael Bisping seems frustrated.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bisping struggles and launches a few punches to Sakuraba's head
Nothing from this... Michael Bisping seems frustrated.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Bisping is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and launches himself over Sakuraba!
Nice move by Bisping who clinches and pushes Sakuraba against the cage
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sakuraba circles out and slips free of Michael Bisping's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba catches Michael Bisping's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Bisping
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to better his position on the ground...
Sakuraba breaks the closed guard of Michael Bisping and moves to half guard
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Sakuraba can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Pitty-pat punches from Sakuraba
They're bothering Bisping even though they aren't hurting him.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to pass to mount...
Sakuraba slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Michael Bisping.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping measures the resilience of Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sakuraba blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Michael Bisping, but it's close.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Nice punch by Michael Bisping
that nearly tags Sakuraba.
Bisping launches a stiff jab!
Sakuraba ducks that one.
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Solid kick to the leg from Kazushi Sakuraba
Bisping checks it.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Bisping.
Kazushi Sakuraba's reflexes save him!
Bisping is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba shows great balance while pushing away Michael Bisping
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba paws at Bisping.
Bisping answers with solid punches!
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Bisping tries to grapple
He puts Sakuraba in a double underhook!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Bisping is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba and Michael Bisping are cliched up against the cage. Sakuraba steps for a throw
Michael Bisping is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Bisping ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Sakuraba tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping tries to escape from the full mount...
Bisping struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Sakuraba misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bisping measures the resilience of Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sakuraba's side.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Sakuraba's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sakuraba tries to cover his face,
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Sakuraba suddenly holds Michael Bisping's arm and tries an armbar!
Bisping can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Kazushi Sakuraba!
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Bisping fires a barrage of punches at Sakuraba's head!
The punches go wide.
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Sakuraba throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Michael Bisping realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Michael Bisping. 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Michael Bisping launches a rapid series of punches
taking Sakuraba from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Sakuraba jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Bisping is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Sakuraba misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
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 fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba launches a few hard punches to Michael Bisping's ribs!
Michael Bisping's ribs shows the damage! Kazushi Sakuraba is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Bisping's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Sakuraba is throwing a flurry of punches!
Michael Bisping just can't get away!
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 clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michael Bisping fakes a punch to Kazushi Sakuraba ribs and the tries to trip him
Kazushi Sakuraba loses balance and goes to the ground
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Michael Bisping tries to pass Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Michael Bisping passes momentarily but Kazushi Sakuraba regains full guard.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba works on the ground with his fingers over Bisping's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Bisping works on the ground with his fingers over Sakuraba's face
Sakuraba shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Michael Bisping throws down elbows...
Sakuraba is not making himself an easy target.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Bisping use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Kazushi Sakuraba holds Michael Bisping and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Michael Bisping realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Michael Bisping is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Bisping pushes Kazushi Sakuraba and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Sakuraba moves forward looking for some action
Kazushi Sakuraba shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba tries to take Michael Bisping down... Bisping stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Bisping's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Sakuraba tries to take Michael Bisping down... Bisping stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Bisping's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes away Bisping trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bisping stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba circles to get the center of the cage
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Michael Bisping has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 5
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A high kick from Kazushi Sakuraba
grazes Bisping's head, but he seems okay.
Kazushi Sakuraba and Bisping engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Kazushi Sakuraba is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Quick hook by Michael Bisping
glances off Sakuraba's arms.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Kazushi Sakuraba who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba takes a break to breathe while holding Michael Bisping.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Sakuraba tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sakuraba is clinching with Bisping.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Bisping's face.
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping tries to take Kazushi Sakuraba down... Sakuraba stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping launches a few punches...
Kazushi Sakuraba dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
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
Bisping tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Sakuraba leans and gets Michael Bisping's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Bisping is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Bisping uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Michael Bisping fakes some punches
Sakuraba ties him up.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Michael Bisping throws down elbows...
Sakuraba is not making himself an easy target.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Bisping use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Kazushi Sakuraba holds Michael Bisping and prevents him from moving to a better position!
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
Bisping cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Sakuraba can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Kazushi Sakuraba takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Michael Bisping shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
Sakuraba is locking that Americana...
Punishing hold!
That Americana looks tight...
Michael Bisping breaks that americana attempt!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping tries to escape from the full mount...
Kazushi Sakuraba is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Kazushi Sakuraba hovers above Bisping
Good punches to Bisping's body.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping tries to show some ground skills
Michael Bisping put Sakuraba in half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Bisping
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Michael Bisping's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Michael Bisping...
Michael Bisping sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Bisping
Sakuraba tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
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 Sakuraba's moves.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries a middle kick
Bisping blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Bisping's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Brutal combination from Michael Bisping!
Sakuraba moves aside and dodges.
Sakuraba tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sakuraba is clinching with Bisping.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes away Bisping trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bisping stumbles backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba circles to get the center of the cage
Sakuraba is holding Michael Bisping's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Kazushi Sakuraba is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to pass to mount...
Sakuraba slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Michael Bisping.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping measures the resilience of Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sakuraba blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
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
Bisping measures the resilience of Sakuraba's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sakuraba blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Bisping misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bisping has given his back to Kazushi Sakuraba who is trying to get one hook in!
Kazushi Sakuraba has one hook in!
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 did more than the other that round.
Winner is Michael Bisping by Majority decision
Statistics: Michael Bisping
Punches 21/44 (48%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/19 (21%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 33/80 (41%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 689 s
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 11/16 (69%)
Kicks 5/7 (71%)
Clinch strikes 17/26 (65%)
Takedowns 4/7 (57%)
GnP strikes 11/25 (44%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 689 s
What a huge upset! Michael Bisping is the winner!
TOugh one to judge. Sakuraba had more effective bursts, but Bisping was "winning longer". Sakuraba turns it on late, and...yeah. I donno how I woulda scored this one. Maybe a draw, cause it was close. GOod fight.