Post by The Sandmen on Aug 27, 2017 21:21:19 GMT -5
Josh Koscheck is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Michael Bisping looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Bisping is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Michael Bisping comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Koscheck and Bisping move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
As the fight continues it seems that Josh Koscheck is taking the best of the fight.
Koscheck moves forward looking for some action
Josh Koscheck shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koscheck doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Michael Bisping embrace and tries to move away...
Michael Bisping pushes Koscheck forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Koscheck misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bisping doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Josh Koscheck embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Bisping who put distance between them
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck attempts a sweep single...
Michael Bisping was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Bisping fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Koscheck sprawls and remains on his feet.
Josh Koscheck launches a body shot
Bisping evades.
Michael Bisping chases Koscheck and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Koscheck steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Michael Bisping launches a body shot
Koscheck evades.
Koscheck misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
A solid combination from Michael Bisping
connects with Koscheck.
There is a small laceration on Josh Koscheck's Left cheek
Crisp uppercut by Bisping followed by a hard jab
Koscheck deflects the blows.
An overhand right from Michael Bisping that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Koscheck moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Bisping clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Koscheck to fight back!
Superb haymaker by Koscheck
Bisping manages to move aside
Koscheck follows Michael Bisping
only to get counter punched in a big way! Koscheck needs to stop playing Michael Bisping's game or he'll get knocked out!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Koscheck looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Michael Bisping's punches
Koscheck is on the receiving end of a great combo by Bisping.
Koscheck's Right eye is beginning to swell
Josh Koscheck attempts a sweep single...
Josh Koscheck catches Michael Bisping's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Koscheck.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Bisping's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Bisping's Forehead is beginning to swell
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Bisping
Josh Koscheck aggressively and repeatedly punches Bisping.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Bisping
Koscheck has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Koscheck is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Bisping's ribs.
Bisping blocks Josh Koscheck's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Josh Koscheck gets sloppy and Michael Bisping tries to take advantage...
Koscheck is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Koscheck uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Bisping
Josh Koscheck hovers above Bisping
Good punches to Bisping's body.
Hard blow to Bisping's mid-section, he seems hurt
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Koscheck doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Koscheck's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bisping tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Bisping is clinching with Koscheck.
Josh Koscheck 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.
Bisping tries to take Josh Koscheck down... Koscheck stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Koscheck's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping tries to take Josh Koscheck down... Koscheck stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Koscheck's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Josh Koscheck's Chin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bisping tries to take Josh Koscheck down... Koscheck stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Koscheck's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Josh Koscheck embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Bisping who put distance between them
Bisping gets a grip on his opponent
but can't get the slam.
Bisping clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Koscheck to fight back!
Koscheck goes to the body...
He punishes Bisping's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Michael Bisping tries a middle kick
Koscheck blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Koscheck showing excellent timing, blasts Michael Bisping with a right hand.
Bisping steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Bisping blocks that. It was easy!
Josh Koscheck takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Michael Bisping fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Koscheck blocks and pushes his opponent.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Koscheck and Bisping circle around the center of the cage.
Brilliant combination from Michael Bisping
that forces Koscheck to try and defend better.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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An overhand right from Michael Bisping that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Koscheck's stops that one with his face! How is Koscheck standing?!
Koscheck shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Nice punch by Josh Koscheck
that nearly tags Bisping.
Bisping is trying to counter now!
Michael Bisping shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Koscheck is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Bisping into his guard.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Koscheck
Bisping is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Bisping!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Koscheck in his guard...
Michael Bisping gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Koscheck tries to move to full mount
Koscheck succeeds
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Bisping
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Bisping's being punished here!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Bisping
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Michael Bisping can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Koscheck tries to cover his face,
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping tries to close the guard.
Bisping put Josh Koscheck in closed guard.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Koscheck tries to cover his face,
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Bisping
Koscheck is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Koscheck!
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Bisping's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bisping's side.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Michael Bisping rolls Josh Koscheck to his stomach and takes his back!
Bisping is in rear mount over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Bisping's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bisping tries to cover his face,
Bisping is in rear mount over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Bisping's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bisping's side.
Bisping is in rear mount over Koscheck
As the fight continues it seems that Michael Bisping is taking the best of the fight.
Michael Bisping tries to open Koscheck's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Michael Bisping. Koscheck is unable to cover himself now!
Bisping is in rear mount over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Bisping's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bisping tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Michael Bisping's Left cheek
Bisping is in rear mount over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Bisping's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bisping tries to cover his face,
Bisping is in rear mount over Koscheck
Michael Bisping doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Dan Miragliotta 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Josh Koscheck!
Bisping ducks under...
Josh Koscheck tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bisping won't budge, forcing Koscheck to pull guard.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Bisping's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Bisping blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Bisping to fight back!
Michael Bisping aggressively and repeatedly punches Koscheck.
Good job by Koscheck blocking and slipping the blows.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Koscheck
Bisping tries to escape from closed guard...
Bisping struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Koscheck
Michael Bisping hovers above Koscheck
Josh Koscheck stops him from throwing strikes.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Koscheck
Bisping throws a few hammer fists to the face of Josh Koscheck
Solid shots!
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Koscheck
Bisping sits over his knees and pushes away Koscheck's leg!
Koscheck closes his legs around Michael Bisping's leg. Bisping is not able to move away now!
Bisping misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Koscheck measures the resilience of Bisping's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Bisping blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Koscheck
Michael Bisping pushes Koscheck's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Bisping who is in full mount! Koscheck is in trouble now!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck 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.
Michael Bisping tries to open Koscheck's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Michael Bisping. Koscheck is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Josh Koscheck's Forehead
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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A furious flurry of punches from Michael Bisping
just misses Koscheck.
Koscheck doesn't stop bleeding.
Koscheck looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Michael Bisping's punches
Koscheck measures the resilience of Bisping's chin with an uppercut while Bisping lands some great crosses.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Koscheck is holding Michael Bisping's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping shows great balance while pushing away Josh Koscheck
Koscheck misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
A furious flurry of punches from Michael Bisping
just misses Koscheck.
You can see Koscheck's blood making stains in the mat.
Bisping feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Josh Koscheck's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Michael Bisping charges at Koscheck throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Koscheck is rocked!
Michael Bisping swings...
hard impact to Koscheck's face!
Koscheck's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Koscheck has a small cut in his Left eye
You can see Koscheck's blood making stains in the mat.
Lightning fast low kick from Koscheck!
Bisping blocks that kick with his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Michael Bisping looks to counter!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Koscheck stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Michael Bisping is coming in again!
Michael Bisping is opening up on Koscheck and raining down combinations!
Koscheck's corner looks worried!
There is a small laceration on Josh Koscheck's Left cheek
Josh Koscheck's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Michael Bisping and Koscheck engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Michael Bisping is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Josh Koscheck's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Josh Koscheck tries a hook to the body
but Bisping manages to dodge it
Josh Koscheck continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Superb haymaker by Bisping
that lands on Koscheck's face like a cannon ball!
There is a small laceration on Josh Koscheck's Mouth
Koscheck seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from Koscheck!
Bisping blocks with confidence
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Bisping to fight back!
Brutal combination from Michael Bisping!
Koscheck is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Koscheck's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Josh Koscheck's Chin
Koscheck doesn't stop bleeding.
Michael Bisping tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Koscheck is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Koscheck
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Josh Koscheck is a bloody mess!
Bisping is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Josh Koscheck, who is barely covering up!
This is over! That impact from Michael Bisping has left Koscheck laying flat on the mat!
Koscheck's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Winner is Michael Bisping by KO (GnP) at 2:52 Round 3
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 6/19 (32%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 21/31 (68%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 312 s
Statistics: Michael Bisping
Punches 34/60 (57%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 3/9 (33%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 20/35 (57%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 312 s
I would have loved to have seen this fight in real life. Expecially if you put them on TUF against each other first.
Michael Bisping looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Bisping is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Michael Bisping comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Koscheck and Bisping move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
As the fight continues it seems that Josh Koscheck is taking the best of the fight.
Koscheck moves forward looking for some action
Josh Koscheck shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koscheck doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Michael Bisping embrace and tries to move away...
Michael Bisping pushes Koscheck forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Koscheck misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bisping doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Josh Koscheck embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Bisping who put distance between them
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck attempts a sweep single...
Michael Bisping was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Bisping fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Koscheck sprawls and remains on his feet.
Josh Koscheck launches a body shot
Bisping evades.
Michael Bisping chases Koscheck and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Koscheck steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Michael Bisping launches a body shot
Koscheck evades.
Koscheck misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
A solid combination from Michael Bisping
connects with Koscheck.
There is a small laceration on Josh Koscheck's Left cheek
Crisp uppercut by Bisping followed by a hard jab
Koscheck deflects the blows.
An overhand right from Michael Bisping that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Koscheck moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Bisping clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Koscheck to fight back!
Superb haymaker by Koscheck
Bisping manages to move aside
Koscheck follows Michael Bisping
only to get counter punched in a big way! Koscheck needs to stop playing Michael Bisping's game or he'll get knocked out!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Koscheck looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Michael Bisping's punches
Koscheck is on the receiving end of a great combo by Bisping.
Koscheck's Right eye is beginning to swell
Josh Koscheck attempts a sweep single...
Josh Koscheck catches Michael Bisping's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Koscheck.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Bisping's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Bisping's Forehead is beginning to swell
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Bisping
Josh Koscheck aggressively and repeatedly punches Bisping.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Bisping
Koscheck has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Koscheck is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Bisping's ribs.
Bisping blocks Josh Koscheck's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Josh Koscheck gets sloppy and Michael Bisping tries to take advantage...
Koscheck is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Koscheck uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Bisping
Josh Koscheck hovers above Bisping
Good punches to Bisping's body.
Hard blow to Bisping's mid-section, he seems hurt
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Koscheck doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Koscheck's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bisping tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Bisping is clinching with Koscheck.
Josh Koscheck 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.
Bisping tries to take Josh Koscheck down... Koscheck stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Koscheck's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping tries to take Josh Koscheck down... Koscheck stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Koscheck's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Josh Koscheck's Chin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bisping tries to take Josh Koscheck down... Koscheck stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Koscheck's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Josh Koscheck embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Bisping who put distance between them
Bisping gets a grip on his opponent
but can't get the slam.
Bisping clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Koscheck to fight back!
Koscheck goes to the body...
He punishes Bisping's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Michael Bisping tries a middle kick
Koscheck blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Koscheck showing excellent timing, blasts Michael Bisping with a right hand.
Bisping steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Bisping blocks that. It was easy!
Josh Koscheck takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Michael Bisping fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Koscheck blocks and pushes his opponent.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Koscheck and Bisping circle around the center of the cage.
Brilliant combination from Michael Bisping
that forces Koscheck to try and defend better.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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An overhand right from Michael Bisping that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Koscheck's stops that one with his face! How is Koscheck standing?!
Koscheck shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Nice punch by Josh Koscheck
that nearly tags Bisping.
Bisping is trying to counter now!
Michael Bisping shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Koscheck is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Bisping into his guard.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Koscheck
Bisping is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Bisping!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Koscheck in his guard...
Michael Bisping gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Bisping
Koscheck tries to move to full mount
Koscheck succeeds
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Bisping
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Bisping's being punished here!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Bisping
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Michael Bisping can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Koscheck tries to cover his face,
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping tries to close the guard.
Bisping put Josh Koscheck in closed guard.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Koscheck tries to cover his face,
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Bisping
Koscheck is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Koscheck!
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Bisping's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bisping's side.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Michael Bisping rolls Josh Koscheck to his stomach and takes his back!
Bisping is in rear mount over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Bisping's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bisping tries to cover his face,
Bisping is in rear mount over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Bisping's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bisping's side.
Bisping is in rear mount over Koscheck
As the fight continues it seems that Michael Bisping is taking the best of the fight.
Michael Bisping tries to open Koscheck's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Michael Bisping. Koscheck is unable to cover himself now!
Bisping is in rear mount over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Bisping's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bisping tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Michael Bisping's Left cheek
Bisping is in rear mount over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Bisping's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bisping tries to cover his face,
Bisping is in rear mount over Koscheck
Michael Bisping doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Dan Miragliotta 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Josh Koscheck!
Bisping ducks under...
Josh Koscheck tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bisping won't budge, forcing Koscheck to pull guard.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Bisping's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Bisping blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Bisping to fight back!
Michael Bisping aggressively and repeatedly punches Koscheck.
Good job by Koscheck blocking and slipping the blows.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Koscheck
Bisping tries to escape from closed guard...
Bisping struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Koscheck
Michael Bisping hovers above Koscheck
Josh Koscheck stops him from throwing strikes.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Koscheck
Bisping throws a few hammer fists to the face of Josh Koscheck
Solid shots!
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Koscheck
Bisping sits over his knees and pushes away Koscheck's leg!
Koscheck closes his legs around Michael Bisping's leg. Bisping is not able to move away now!
Bisping misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Koscheck measures the resilience of Bisping's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Bisping blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Koscheck
Michael Bisping pushes Koscheck's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Bisping who is in full mount! Koscheck is in trouble now!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck 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.
Michael Bisping tries to open Koscheck's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Michael Bisping. Koscheck is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Josh Koscheck's Forehead
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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A furious flurry of punches from Michael Bisping
just misses Koscheck.
Koscheck doesn't stop bleeding.
Koscheck looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Michael Bisping's punches
Koscheck measures the resilience of Bisping's chin with an uppercut while Bisping lands some great crosses.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Koscheck is holding Michael Bisping's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping shows great balance while pushing away Josh Koscheck
Koscheck misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
A furious flurry of punches from Michael Bisping
just misses Koscheck.
You can see Koscheck's blood making stains in the mat.
Bisping feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Josh Koscheck's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Michael Bisping charges at Koscheck throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Koscheck is rocked!
Michael Bisping swings...
hard impact to Koscheck's face!
Koscheck's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Koscheck has a small cut in his Left eye
You can see Koscheck's blood making stains in the mat.
Lightning fast low kick from Koscheck!
Bisping blocks that kick with his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Michael Bisping looks to counter!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Koscheck stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Michael Bisping is coming in again!
Michael Bisping is opening up on Koscheck and raining down combinations!
Koscheck's corner looks worried!
There is a small laceration on Josh Koscheck's Left cheek
Josh Koscheck's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Michael Bisping and Koscheck engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Michael Bisping is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Josh Koscheck's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Josh Koscheck tries a hook to the body
but Bisping manages to dodge it
Josh Koscheck continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Superb haymaker by Bisping
that lands on Koscheck's face like a cannon ball!
There is a small laceration on Josh Koscheck's Mouth
Koscheck seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from Koscheck!
Bisping blocks with confidence
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Bisping to fight back!
Brutal combination from Michael Bisping!
Koscheck is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Koscheck's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Josh Koscheck's Chin
Koscheck doesn't stop bleeding.
Michael Bisping tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Koscheck is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Koscheck
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Josh Koscheck is a bloody mess!
Bisping is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Josh Koscheck, who is barely covering up!
This is over! That impact from Michael Bisping has left Koscheck laying flat on the mat!
Koscheck's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Winner is Michael Bisping by KO (GnP) at 2:52 Round 3
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 6/19 (32%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 21/31 (68%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 312 s
Statistics: Michael Bisping
Punches 34/60 (57%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 3/9 (33%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 20/35 (57%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 312 s
I would have loved to have seen this fight in real life. Expecially if you put them on TUF against each other first.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!