Post by The Sandmen on Jun 11, 2019 2:39:23 GMT -5
Michael Bisping looks very relaxed.
Yoel Romero is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Bisping and Romero move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Romero is holding Michael Bisping's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping loses balance and goes to the ground.
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Good looking punches from Yoel Romero on the ground
They could take their toll on Bisping.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping attempts to trap Yoel Romero in his guard.
Michael Bisping manages to switch to half guard.
Yoel Romero is in half guard over Bisping
As the fight continues it seems that Yoel Romero is taking the best of the fight.
Yoel Romero tries to free his leg
Michael Bisping moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Romero fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Bisping didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to move on the ground and shows Yoel Romero 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! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bisping
Not a desiderable position that Romero is in now. Michael Bisping is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Bisping tries to close his guard around Romero
He succeeds!
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Bisping
Romero is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Yoel Romero uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Romero's cheek from the guard.
Yoel Romero uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Bisping
Romero is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Yoel Romero!
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Yoel Romero
Bisping tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Bisping controls the situation despite Yoel Romero efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Yoel Romero
Bisping goes for an armbar!
Yoel Romero breaks the lock and pushes away Michael Bisping, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
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 Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
Yoel Romero goes with a looping right hand while Michael Bisping jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Bisping seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Romero fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Bisping didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping measures the resilience of Romero's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Romero blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Romero is trying to counter now!
Yoel Romero aggressively and repeatedly punches Bisping.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Bisping's Right eye is beginning to swell
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bisping
Yoel Romero aggressively and repeatedly punches Bisping.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Bisping has a small cut in his Nose
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bisping
Yoel Romero storms over Bisping with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Romero doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Bisping's face with his elbows!
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bisping
Romero gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Michael Bisping! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Michael Bisping doesn't defend himself!
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bisping
Romero moves on the ground
Romero cannot take advantage in the ground
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bisping
Yoel Romero was tooling Michael Bisping for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Michael Bisping lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Romero's cheek from the guard.
Yoel Romero uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Romero tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
Michael Bisping tries to bring the fight to the ground
Romero goes down.
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Romero
Romero tries to close his guard around Bisping
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Romero
Michael Bisping aggressively and repeatedly punches Romero.
Good job by Romero blocking and slipping the blows.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Romero
Michael Bisping positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Romero covers himself well
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Romero
Michael Bisping hovers above Romero
Yoel Romero stops him from throwing strikes.
Romero is trying to counter now!
Yoel Romero 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 closed guard over Romero
Michael Bisping tries to pass Yoel Romero's guard...
Michael Bisping manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Romero
Romero launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Bisping's ribs.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Romero
Bisping launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Bisping is countered by Yoel Romero.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Romero fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Bisping didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bisping
Romero tries to improve position.
Bisping adjusts and closes his guard.
Yoel Romero gets sloppy and Michael Bisping tries to take advantage...
Bisping launches a few weak punches
Romero blocks them effectively.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping tries to bring the fight to the ground
Romero goes down.
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Romero
Romero tries to close his guard around Bisping
He is not able to do it
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Romero
Yoel Romero launches a few punches to Bisping's cheek from the guard.
Michael Bisping uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Michael Bisping looks to counter!
Bisping tries to move to full mount
Bisping's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Romero
Romero tries to close his guard around Bisping
He is not able to do it
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Romero
Bisping moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Romero
Yoel Romero tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Romero
Bisping launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Yoel Romero rolls over himself and stands up while Michael Bisping rolls on his back.
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 Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
Yoel Romero attempts a sweep single...
Yoel Romero catches Michael Bisping's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Romero.
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Bisping
Romero tries to escape from closed guard...
Bisping waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Yoel Romero! He is reversed and nor Michael Bisping is on half guard!
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Romero
Bisping tries to launch a few punches to Yoel Romero
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Romero's defense
Romero ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Romero
Bisping launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Bisping is countered by Yoel Romero.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Romero
Michael Bisping hovers above Romero
Yoel Romero stops him from throwing strikes.
Michael Bisping gets sloppy and Yoel Romero tries to take advantage...
Yoel Romero 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 Romero
Yoel Romero tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Romero
Romero measures the resilience of Bisping's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bisping's side.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Romero
Romero works on the ground with his fingers over Bisping's face
Bisping shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Romero
Romero 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 half guard over Romero
Romero measures the resilience of Bisping's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bisping's side.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Romero
Bisping tries to stand up!
Romero doesn't allow him!
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Romero
Bisping tries to get a side mount...
Romero wraps his leg around Michael Bisping leg and prevents him from moving.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Romero
Bisping fires a barrage of punches at Romero's head!
This is bad! Bisping is just pounding on Yoel Romero's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Romero
Michael Bisping tries to open Romero's guard...
Romero breaks the lock and covers himself from Bisping's punches
Romero tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Yoel Romero attempts to move to full guard
Michael Bisping keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Romero
Romero 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 the foul!
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Romero
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
Romero tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Romero is holding Michael Bisping's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping loses balance and goes to the ground.
Bisping Hyper-extended his arm
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping tries to show some ground skills
Michael Bisping put Romero in half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Yoel Romero, but it's close.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Bisping jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Romero sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Romero jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Yoel Romero pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michael Bisping tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Romero is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Romero tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Romero and Michael Bisping are cliched up against the cage. Romero hammers Bisping face and hooks Bisping leg
Michael Bisping is on his back after that trip
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Bisping
Romero is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Yoel Romero!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Yoel Romero
Yoel Romero 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 full mount over Yoel Romero
Bisping goes for an armbar!
Yoel Romero breaks the lock and pushes away Michael Bisping, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Michael Bisping is on his feet again.
Bisping is standing while Romero is on the ground on his back
Yoel Romero kicks his legs trying to keep Michael Bisping away.
Michael Bisping takes a kick to the body.
Bisping is standing while Romero is on the ground on his back
Michael Bisping steps back and allows Romero to get back to his feet.
Yoel Romero is on his feet again.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Yoel Romero shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Bisping is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Romero into his guard.
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Bisping
Yoel Romero tries to pass Michael Bisping's guard...
Yoel Romero manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Yoel Romero is in half guard over Bisping
Romero launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Michael Bisping rolls over himself and stands up while Yoel Romero rolls on his back.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Yoel Romero. 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 Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Romero.
Yoel Romero attempts a sweep single...
Yoel Romero catches Michael Bisping's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Romero.
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Bisping
Yoel Romero tries to better his position on the ground...
Bisping holds Yoel Romero's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Bisping
Romero is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Yoel Romero uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Bisping clumsily fails here and it's time for Yoel Romero to fight back!
Yoel Romero is looking to pass Michael Bisping's guard...
Michael Bisping has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Bisping
Romero 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!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Bisping
Yoel Romero looks to posture up and open Michael Bisping's guard...
Michael Bisping has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Bisping
Romero leans back...
Bisping eyes him warily.
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Bisping
Romero is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Yoel Romero uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Bisping
Yoel Romero tries to pass Michael Bisping's guard...
Yoel Romero passes momentarily but Michael Bisping regains full guard.
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Bisping
Romero tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Yoel Romero fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Yoel Romero is in half guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Romero is trying to counter now!
Romero sits over his knees and pushes away Bisping's leg!
Bisping closes his legs around Yoel Romero's leg. Romero is not able to move away now!
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 Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Bisping fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Romero sprawls and remains on his feet.
Romero tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Yoel Romero tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Yoel Romero who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
A dirty boxing lesson by Romero who is trying to punish Michael Bisping's ribs with a few punches.
Bisping brings his opponent closer and blocks Romero's punches.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bisping tries to take Yoel Romero down... Romero stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping launches a few punches...
Yoel Romero dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Bisping misses a step and Yoel Romero sees an opportunity to counter him!
Romero tries to take Michael Bisping down... Bisping stumbles backwards and Yoel Romero launches a few punches...
Michael Bisping dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Yoel Romero was tooling Michael Bisping for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Michael Bisping lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Romero leads with a punch
Michael Bisping evades but whiffs with a counter.
Yoel Romero tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bisping goes down.
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to close his guard around Romero
He is not able to do it
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Michael Bisping tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Bisping misses a step and Yoel Romero sees an opportunity to counter him!
Romero moves forward looking for some action
Yoel Romero shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Yoel Romero 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.
The fighters are clinching.
Romero grab one of Michael Bisping's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Bisping done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Romero fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Bisping didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping launches a few weak punches
Romero blocks them effectively.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bisping
Romero moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Bisping is trying to counter now!
Bisping measures the resilience of Romero's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Romero blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to close his guard around Romero
He succeeds!
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Bisping
Yoel Romero tries to better his position on the ground...
Bisping holds Yoel Romero's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Bisping
Romero use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) is cheering him!
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping attempts to trap Yoel Romero in his guard.
Yoel Romero keeps control and remains in side mount.
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Romero tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Yoel Romero is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping measures the resilience of Romero's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Romero blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Yoel Romero looks to counter!
Romero tries to open up Michael Bisping's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Bisping in the side of the head
Yoel Romero is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Yoel Romero tries to better his position on the ground...
Michael Bisping tries to roll on the ground...
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Romero
Bisping is in closed guard... Romero tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Bisping uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
Yoel Romero goes with a looping right hand while Michael Bisping jumps back and jabs
Romero only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Romero is holding Michael Bisping's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping loses balance and goes to the ground.
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Yoel Romero aggressively and repeatedly punches Bisping.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Bisping's Mouth is beginning to swell
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Romero tries to move to full mount!
Bisping won't allow him to take this position easily.
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping attempts to trap Yoel Romero in his guard.
Yoel Romero keeps control and remains in side mount.
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Yoel Romero looks to mount Michael Bisping...
Michael Bisping takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bisping
Romero tries to jump to side mount.
Michael Bisping jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Romero
Michael Bisping throws a flurry of punches at Romero...
Romero is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Romero tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Yoel Romero 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 closed guard over Romero
Bisping is in closed guard... Romero 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 Romero
Bisping use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Yoel Romero holds Michael Bisping and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Bisping clumsily fails here and it's time for Yoel Romero to fight back!
Bisping is in closed guard... Romero tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Bisping!
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Yoel Romero is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping tries to roll on the ground...
Romero knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Yoel Romero is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping tries to move on the ground and shows Yoel Romero 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! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Yoel Romero is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Romero is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Michael Bisping, who is barely covering up!
Yoel Romero is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Romero launches a barrage of elbows over Bisping's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Bisping doesn't fight back!
There is a small laceration on Michael Bisping's Chin
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Yoel Romero is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Yoel Romero rolls Michael Bisping to his stomach and takes his back!
Romero is in rear mount over Bisping
Bisping has given his back to Yoel Romero who is trying to get one hook in!
Yoel Romero has one hook in!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Michael Bisping.
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Round 5
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Romero is holding Michael Bisping's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping shows great balance while pushing away Yoel Romero
Yoel Romero gets sloppy and Michael Bisping tries to take advantage...
Michael Bisping launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Romero blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Quick hook by Michael Bisping
glances off Romero's arms.
Bisping clumsily fails here and it's time for Yoel Romero to fight back!
Yoel Romero tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bisping is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to close his guard around Romero
He is not able to do it
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping measures the resilience of Romero's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Romero blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Yoel Romero 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 Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
Romero is holding Michael Bisping's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping loses balance and goes to the ground.
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping tries to show some ground skills
Romero uses his strength to keep Romero at a disadvantage
Romero tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Yoel Romero looks to mount Michael Bisping...
Michael Bisping takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bisping
Romero launches a barrage of elbows over Bisping's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Bisping doesn't fight back!
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping measures the resilience of Romero's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Romero blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Bisping misses a step and Yoel Romero sees an opportunity to counter him!
Yoel Romero moves to better his position on the ground...
Yoel Romero viciously slams hammer blows to Bisping's face!
That punishment by Yoel Romero has left Bisping staggered! Yoel Romero should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bisping
Romero tries to jump to side mount.
Michael Bisping closed his guard around Yoel Romero.
Bisping seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Romero launches a barrage of elbows over Bisping's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Bisping doesn't fight back!
That brutal impact left Bisping laid out on the mat! Yoel Romero's corner come in to congratulate him!
Bisping's Forehead is beginning to swell
Winner is Yoel Romero by KO (Elbows) at 2:10 Round 5
Statistics: Michael Bisping
Punches 5/18 (28%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 5/56 (9%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 953 s
Statistics: Yoel Romero
Punches 2/6 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 15/17 (88%)
GnP strikes 65/86 (76%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 973 s
Big win. Would have loved to see this one IRL.
Yoel Romero is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Bisping and Romero move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Romero is holding Michael Bisping's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping loses balance and goes to the ground.
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Good looking punches from Yoel Romero on the ground
They could take their toll on Bisping.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping attempts to trap Yoel Romero in his guard.
Michael Bisping manages to switch to half guard.
Yoel Romero is in half guard over Bisping
As the fight continues it seems that Yoel Romero is taking the best of the fight.
Yoel Romero tries to free his leg
Michael Bisping moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Romero fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Bisping didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to move on the ground and shows Yoel Romero 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! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bisping
Not a desiderable position that Romero is in now. Michael Bisping is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Bisping tries to close his guard around Romero
He succeeds!
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Bisping
Romero is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Yoel Romero uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Romero's cheek from the guard.
Yoel Romero uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Bisping
Romero is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Yoel Romero!
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Yoel Romero
Bisping tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Bisping controls the situation despite Yoel Romero efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Yoel Romero
Bisping goes for an armbar!
Yoel Romero breaks the lock and pushes away Michael Bisping, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
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 Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
Yoel Romero goes with a looping right hand while Michael Bisping jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Bisping seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Romero fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Bisping didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping measures the resilience of Romero's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Romero blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Romero is trying to counter now!
Yoel Romero aggressively and repeatedly punches Bisping.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Bisping's Right eye is beginning to swell
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bisping
Yoel Romero aggressively and repeatedly punches Bisping.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Bisping has a small cut in his Nose
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bisping
Yoel Romero storms over Bisping with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Romero doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Bisping's face with his elbows!
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bisping
Romero gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Michael Bisping! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Michael Bisping doesn't defend himself!
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bisping
Romero moves on the ground
Romero cannot take advantage in the ground
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bisping
Yoel Romero was tooling Michael Bisping for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Michael Bisping lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Romero's cheek from the guard.
Yoel Romero uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Romero tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
Michael Bisping tries to bring the fight to the ground
Romero goes down.
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Romero
Romero tries to close his guard around Bisping
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Romero
Michael Bisping aggressively and repeatedly punches Romero.
Good job by Romero blocking and slipping the blows.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Romero
Michael Bisping positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Romero covers himself well
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Romero
Michael Bisping hovers above Romero
Yoel Romero stops him from throwing strikes.
Romero is trying to counter now!
Yoel Romero 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 closed guard over Romero
Michael Bisping tries to pass Yoel Romero's guard...
Michael Bisping manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Romero
Romero launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Bisping's ribs.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Romero
Bisping launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Bisping is countered by Yoel Romero.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Romero fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Bisping didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bisping
Romero tries to improve position.
Bisping adjusts and closes his guard.
Yoel Romero gets sloppy and Michael Bisping tries to take advantage...
Bisping launches a few weak punches
Romero blocks them effectively.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping tries to bring the fight to the ground
Romero goes down.
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Romero
Romero tries to close his guard around Bisping
He is not able to do it
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Romero
Yoel Romero launches a few punches to Bisping's cheek from the guard.
Michael Bisping uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Michael Bisping looks to counter!
Bisping tries to move to full mount
Bisping's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Romero
Romero tries to close his guard around Bisping
He is not able to do it
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Romero
Bisping moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Romero
Yoel Romero tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Romero
Bisping launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Yoel Romero rolls over himself and stands up while Michael Bisping rolls on his back.
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 Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
Yoel Romero attempts a sweep single...
Yoel Romero catches Michael Bisping's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Romero.
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Bisping
Romero tries to escape from closed guard...
Bisping waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Yoel Romero! He is reversed and nor Michael Bisping is on half guard!
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Romero
Bisping tries to launch a few punches to Yoel Romero
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Romero's defense
Romero ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Romero
Bisping launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Bisping is countered by Yoel Romero.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Romero
Michael Bisping hovers above Romero
Yoel Romero stops him from throwing strikes.
Michael Bisping gets sloppy and Yoel Romero tries to take advantage...
Yoel Romero 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 Romero
Yoel Romero tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Romero
Romero measures the resilience of Bisping's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bisping's side.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Romero
Romero works on the ground with his fingers over Bisping's face
Bisping shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Romero
Romero 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 half guard over Romero
Romero measures the resilience of Bisping's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bisping's side.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Romero
Bisping tries to stand up!
Romero doesn't allow him!
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Romero
Bisping tries to get a side mount...
Romero wraps his leg around Michael Bisping leg and prevents him from moving.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Romero
Bisping fires a barrage of punches at Romero's head!
This is bad! Bisping is just pounding on Yoel Romero's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Romero
Michael Bisping tries to open Romero's guard...
Romero breaks the lock and covers himself from Bisping's punches
Romero tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Yoel Romero attempts to move to full guard
Michael Bisping keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Romero
Romero 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 the foul!
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Romero
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
Romero tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Romero is holding Michael Bisping's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping loses balance and goes to the ground.
Bisping Hyper-extended his arm
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping tries to show some ground skills
Michael Bisping put Romero in half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Yoel Romero, but it's close.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Bisping jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Romero sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Romero jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Yoel Romero pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michael Bisping tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Romero is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Romero tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Romero and Michael Bisping are cliched up against the cage. Romero hammers Bisping face and hooks Bisping leg
Michael Bisping is on his back after that trip
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Bisping
Romero is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Yoel Romero!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Yoel Romero
Yoel Romero 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 full mount over Yoel Romero
Bisping goes for an armbar!
Yoel Romero breaks the lock and pushes away Michael Bisping, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Michael Bisping is on his feet again.
Bisping is standing while Romero is on the ground on his back
Yoel Romero kicks his legs trying to keep Michael Bisping away.
Michael Bisping takes a kick to the body.
Bisping is standing while Romero is on the ground on his back
Michael Bisping steps back and allows Romero to get back to his feet.
Yoel Romero is on his feet again.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Yoel Romero shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Bisping is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Romero into his guard.
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Bisping
Yoel Romero tries to pass Michael Bisping's guard...
Yoel Romero manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Yoel Romero is in half guard over Bisping
Romero launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Michael Bisping rolls over himself and stands up while Yoel Romero rolls on his back.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Yoel Romero. 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 Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Romero.
Yoel Romero attempts a sweep single...
Yoel Romero catches Michael Bisping's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Romero.
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Bisping
Yoel Romero tries to better his position on the ground...
Bisping holds Yoel Romero's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Bisping
Romero is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Yoel Romero uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Bisping clumsily fails here and it's time for Yoel Romero to fight back!
Yoel Romero is looking to pass Michael Bisping's guard...
Michael Bisping has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Bisping
Romero 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!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Bisping
Yoel Romero looks to posture up and open Michael Bisping's guard...
Michael Bisping has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Bisping
Romero leans back...
Bisping eyes him warily.
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Bisping
Romero is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Yoel Romero uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Bisping
Yoel Romero tries to pass Michael Bisping's guard...
Yoel Romero passes momentarily but Michael Bisping regains full guard.
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Bisping
Romero tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Yoel Romero fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Yoel Romero is in half guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Romero is trying to counter now!
Romero sits over his knees and pushes away Bisping's leg!
Bisping closes his legs around Yoel Romero's leg. Romero is not able to move away now!
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 Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Bisping fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Romero sprawls and remains on his feet.
Romero tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Yoel Romero tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Yoel Romero who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
A dirty boxing lesson by Romero who is trying to punish Michael Bisping's ribs with a few punches.
Bisping brings his opponent closer and blocks Romero's punches.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bisping tries to take Yoel Romero down... Romero stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping launches a few punches...
Yoel Romero dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Bisping misses a step and Yoel Romero sees an opportunity to counter him!
Romero tries to take Michael Bisping down... Bisping stumbles backwards and Yoel Romero launches a few punches...
Michael Bisping dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Yoel Romero was tooling Michael Bisping for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Michael Bisping lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Romero leads with a punch
Michael Bisping evades but whiffs with a counter.
Yoel Romero tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bisping goes down.
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to close his guard around Romero
He is not able to do it
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Michael Bisping tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Bisping misses a step and Yoel Romero sees an opportunity to counter him!
Romero moves forward looking for some action
Yoel Romero shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Yoel Romero 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.
The fighters are clinching.
Romero grab one of Michael Bisping's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Bisping done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Romero fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Bisping didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping launches a few weak punches
Romero blocks them effectively.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bisping
Romero moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Bisping is trying to counter now!
Bisping measures the resilience of Romero's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Romero blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to close his guard around Romero
He succeeds!
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Bisping
Yoel Romero tries to better his position on the ground...
Bisping holds Yoel Romero's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Yoel Romero is in closed guard over Bisping
Romero use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) is cheering him!
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping attempts to trap Yoel Romero in his guard.
Yoel Romero keeps control and remains in side mount.
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Romero tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Yoel Romero is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping measures the resilience of Romero's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Romero blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Yoel Romero looks to counter!
Romero tries to open up Michael Bisping's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Bisping in the side of the head
Yoel Romero is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Yoel Romero tries to better his position on the ground...
Michael Bisping tries to roll on the ground...
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Romero
Bisping is in closed guard... Romero tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Bisping uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
Yoel Romero goes with a looping right hand while Michael Bisping jumps back and jabs
Romero only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Romero is holding Michael Bisping's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping loses balance and goes to the ground.
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Yoel Romero aggressively and repeatedly punches Bisping.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Bisping's Mouth is beginning to swell
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Romero tries to move to full mount!
Bisping won't allow him to take this position easily.
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping attempts to trap Yoel Romero in his guard.
Yoel Romero keeps control and remains in side mount.
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Yoel Romero looks to mount Michael Bisping...
Michael Bisping takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bisping
Romero tries to jump to side mount.
Michael Bisping jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Romero
Michael Bisping throws a flurry of punches at Romero...
Romero is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Romero tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Yoel Romero 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 closed guard over Romero
Bisping is in closed guard... Romero 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 Romero
Bisping use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Yoel Romero holds Michael Bisping and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Bisping clumsily fails here and it's time for Yoel Romero to fight back!
Bisping is in closed guard... Romero tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Bisping!
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Yoel Romero is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping tries to roll on the ground...
Romero knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Yoel Romero is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping tries to move on the ground and shows Yoel Romero 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! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Yoel Romero is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Romero is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Michael Bisping, who is barely covering up!
Yoel Romero is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Romero launches a barrage of elbows over Bisping's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Bisping doesn't fight back!
There is a small laceration on Michael Bisping's Chin
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Yoel Romero is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Yoel Romero rolls Michael Bisping to his stomach and takes his back!
Romero is in rear mount over Bisping
Bisping has given his back to Yoel Romero who is trying to get one hook in!
Yoel Romero has one hook in!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Michael Bisping.
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Round 5
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Romero is holding Michael Bisping's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping shows great balance while pushing away Yoel Romero
Yoel Romero gets sloppy and Michael Bisping tries to take advantage...
Michael Bisping launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Romero blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Quick hook by Michael Bisping
glances off Romero's arms.
Bisping clumsily fails here and it's time for Yoel Romero to fight back!
Yoel Romero tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bisping is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to close his guard around Romero
He is not able to do it
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping measures the resilience of Romero's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Romero blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Yoel Romero 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 Arena Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia) are cheering for the fighters.
Romero is holding Michael Bisping's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping loses balance and goes to the ground.
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping tries to show some ground skills
Romero uses his strength to keep Romero at a disadvantage
Romero tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Yoel Romero looks to mount Michael Bisping...
Michael Bisping takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bisping
Romero launches a barrage of elbows over Bisping's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Bisping doesn't fight back!
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping measures the resilience of Romero's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Romero blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Bisping misses a step and Yoel Romero sees an opportunity to counter him!
Yoel Romero moves to better his position on the ground...
Yoel Romero viciously slams hammer blows to Bisping's face!
That punishment by Yoel Romero has left Bisping staggered! Yoel Romero should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Yoel Romero is in open guard over Bisping
Romero tries to jump to side mount.
Michael Bisping closed his guard around Yoel Romero.
Bisping seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Yoel Romero is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Romero launches a barrage of elbows over Bisping's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Bisping doesn't fight back!
That brutal impact left Bisping laid out on the mat! Yoel Romero's corner come in to congratulate him!
Bisping's Forehead is beginning to swell
Winner is Yoel Romero by KO (Elbows) at 2:10 Round 5
Statistics: Michael Bisping
Punches 5/18 (28%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 5/56 (9%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 953 s
Statistics: Yoel Romero
Punches 2/6 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 15/17 (88%)
GnP strikes 65/86 (76%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 973 s
Big win. Would have loved to see this one IRL.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!