Post by The Sandmen on Nov 24, 2019 1:43:52 GMT -5
Michael Bisping glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Alexander Gustafsson looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Alexander Gustafsson closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Brutal combination from Alexander Gustafsson!
Bisping moves aside and dodges.
Bisping is holding Alexander Gustafsson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Gustafsson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson is cooling the fight on the ground
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Michael Bisping hovers above Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson stops him from throwing strikes.
Gustafsson is trying to counter now!
Gustafsson launches a few weak punches
Bisping blocks them effectively.
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Michael Bisping looks to pass to mount...
Gustafsson creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Michael Bisping attempts to cut off Gustafsson with punches
Gustafsson reels from the strikes.
Michael Bisping swings...
hard impact to Gustafsson's face!
Gustafsson launches a kick
but Michael Bisping avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Gustafsson's Chin is beginning to swell
Nice punches from Michael Bisping.
Gustafsson staggers backwards. Bisping wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Michael Bisping can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Michael Bisping fires an unorthodox punch to Gustafsson's torso
that goes wide.
A right hand from Michael Bisping
makes Gustafsson stumble back!
Michael Bisping has found an opening in the defense of Gustafsson, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Gustafsson's ribs.
Gustafsson throws a lazy kick
Bisping blocks and keeps his distance.
Gustafsson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alexander Gustafsson attempts a sweep single...
Alexander Gustafsson catches Michael Bisping's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Gustafsson.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Bisping
Gustafsson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Alexander Gustafsson fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Bisping
Alexander Gustafsson throws a flurry of punches at Bisping...
A lot of them are hitting Bisping's face
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Gustafsson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping attempts to move to full guard
Michael Bisping manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to close his guard around Gustafsson
He is not able to do it
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Bisping
Alexander Gustafsson tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Bisping can't prevent his opponent from passing. Gustafsson looks to work from half guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Gustafsson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Bisping
Deep breaths from Michael Bisping who tries a hammer punch to Gustafsson's ribs.
That hit Gustafsson who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Bisping
Gustafsson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Bisping's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Alexander Gustafsson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Gustafsson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alexander Gustafsson tries to free his leg
Michael Bisping moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from Alexander Gustafsson
surprises Bisping!
Bisping's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Gustafsson.
Tremendous strikes from Bisping!
Gustafsson blocks with confidence
Bisping throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Bisping tries to grapple
He puts Gustafsson in a double underhook!
Gustafsson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Michael Bisping embrace and tries to move away...
Michael Bisping pushes Gustafsson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bisping launches a few hard punches to Alexander Gustafsson's ribs!
Alexander Gustafsson's ribs shows the damage! Michael Bisping is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gustafsson pushes Michael Bisping againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Bisping tries to block Alexander Gustafsson punches...
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
An overhand right from Alexander Gustafsson that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Bisping's stops that one with his face! How is Bisping standing?!
Bisping's Nose is beginning to swell
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Michael Bisping has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Pulverizing punch to Bisping's head!
Bisping slips the punch.
Nice low kick from Bisping
Loud pop!
Bisping showing excellent timing, blasts Alexander Gustafsson with a right hand.
Great hook by Michael Bisping! Alexander Gustafsson is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Bisping is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Gustafsson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Alexander Gustafsson is standing now.
Several good body shots
land on Bisping.
Bisping goes to the body...
his punches graze Gustafsson's arm.
Michael Bisping gets sloppy and Alexander Gustafsson tries to take advantage...
Alexander Gustafsson fakes a punch and launches himself over Michael Bisping
Great move by Gustafsson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bisping tries to take Alexander Gustafsson to the ground from the clinch...
Gustafsson shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The fighters are clinching.
Gustafsson looks to be in very good shape.
Alexander Gustafsson pushes away Bisping trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bisping doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Alexander Gustafsson
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping tries to take Alexander Gustafsson down... Gustafsson stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Gustafsson's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bisping tries to take Alexander Gustafsson down... Gustafsson stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Gustafsson's jaw!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping struggles and launches a few punches to Gustafsson's head
Those punches are hitting! Gustafsson covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping struggles and launches a few punches to Gustafsson's head
Those punches are hitting! Gustafsson covers his head!
Gustafsson's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping takes a break to breathe while holding Alexander Gustafsson.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Alexander Gustafsson!
Bisping is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Michael Bisping throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Gustafsson's chin! That stops Gustafsson in his tracks!
Gustafsson's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alexander Gustafsson seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Michael Bisping!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Gustafsson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Bisping fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Gustafsson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Bisping
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Gustafsson
Bisping moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Gustafsson
Michael Bisping tries to free his leg
Michael Bisping uses some of his skill by jumping out of Gustafsson's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Bisping throws a few hammer fists to the face of Alexander Gustafsson
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Right eye
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to trap Michael Bisping in his guard.
Michael Bisping keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Michael Bisping looks to mount Alexander Gustafsson...
Michael Bisping slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to escape from the full mount...
Michael Bisping is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Michael Bisping throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Gustafsson's face with those brutal elbows! Gustafsson needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough! The fight is over! Gustafsson was not intelligently defending himself!
Gustafsson's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Michael Bisping by TKO (GnP) at 4:57 Round 2
Statistics: Michael Bisping
Punches 18/31 (58%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 9/16 (56%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 10/16 (62%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 230 s
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 7/12 (58%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/11 (36%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 240 s
Well that was embarrassing and went pretty much exactly as everyone thought it would go. Alex is just not Zenith material. He did need a fight though, and so here we are. Make your whole damned team of fighters Zenith-wortthy so I don't have to deal with these embarrassments, aiight?
Alexander Gustafsson looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Alexander Gustafsson closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Brutal combination from Alexander Gustafsson!
Bisping moves aside and dodges.
Bisping is holding Alexander Gustafsson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Gustafsson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson is cooling the fight on the ground
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Michael Bisping hovers above Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson stops him from throwing strikes.
Gustafsson is trying to counter now!
Gustafsson launches a few weak punches
Bisping blocks them effectively.
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Michael Bisping looks to pass to mount...
Gustafsson creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Michael Bisping attempts to cut off Gustafsson with punches
Gustafsson reels from the strikes.
Michael Bisping swings...
hard impact to Gustafsson's face!
Gustafsson launches a kick
but Michael Bisping avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Gustafsson's Chin is beginning to swell
Nice punches from Michael Bisping.
Gustafsson staggers backwards. Bisping wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Michael Bisping can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Michael Bisping fires an unorthodox punch to Gustafsson's torso
that goes wide.
A right hand from Michael Bisping
makes Gustafsson stumble back!
Michael Bisping has found an opening in the defense of Gustafsson, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Gustafsson's ribs.
Gustafsson throws a lazy kick
Bisping blocks and keeps his distance.
Gustafsson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alexander Gustafsson attempts a sweep single...
Alexander Gustafsson catches Michael Bisping's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Gustafsson.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Bisping
Gustafsson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Alexander Gustafsson fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Bisping
Alexander Gustafsson throws a flurry of punches at Bisping...
A lot of them are hitting Bisping's face
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Gustafsson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping attempts to move to full guard
Michael Bisping manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to close his guard around Gustafsson
He is not able to do it
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Bisping
Alexander Gustafsson tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Bisping can't prevent his opponent from passing. Gustafsson looks to work from half guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Gustafsson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Bisping
Deep breaths from Michael Bisping who tries a hammer punch to Gustafsson's ribs.
That hit Gustafsson who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Bisping
Gustafsson positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Bisping's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Alexander Gustafsson is in half guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Alexander Gustafsson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Gustafsson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alexander Gustafsson tries to free his leg
Michael Bisping moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from Alexander Gustafsson
surprises Bisping!
Bisping's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Gustafsson.
Tremendous strikes from Bisping!
Gustafsson blocks with confidence
Bisping throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Bisping tries to grapple
He puts Gustafsson in a double underhook!
Gustafsson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Michael Bisping embrace and tries to move away...
Michael Bisping pushes Gustafsson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bisping launches a few hard punches to Alexander Gustafsson's ribs!
Alexander Gustafsson's ribs shows the damage! Michael Bisping is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gustafsson pushes Michael Bisping againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Bisping tries to block Alexander Gustafsson punches...
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
An overhand right from Alexander Gustafsson that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Bisping's stops that one with his face! How is Bisping standing?!
Bisping's Nose is beginning to swell
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Michael Bisping has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Pulverizing punch to Bisping's head!
Bisping slips the punch.
Nice low kick from Bisping
Loud pop!
Bisping showing excellent timing, blasts Alexander Gustafsson with a right hand.
Great hook by Michael Bisping! Alexander Gustafsson is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Bisping is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Gustafsson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Alexander Gustafsson is standing now.
Several good body shots
land on Bisping.
Bisping goes to the body...
his punches graze Gustafsson's arm.
Michael Bisping gets sloppy and Alexander Gustafsson tries to take advantage...
Alexander Gustafsson fakes a punch and launches himself over Michael Bisping
Great move by Gustafsson who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bisping tries to take Alexander Gustafsson to the ground from the clinch...
Gustafsson shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The fighters are clinching.
Gustafsson looks to be in very good shape.
Alexander Gustafsson pushes away Bisping trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bisping doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Alexander Gustafsson
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping tries to take Alexander Gustafsson down... Gustafsson stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Gustafsson's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bisping tries to take Alexander Gustafsson down... Gustafsson stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Gustafsson's jaw!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping struggles and launches a few punches to Gustafsson's head
Those punches are hitting! Gustafsson covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping struggles and launches a few punches to Gustafsson's head
Those punches are hitting! Gustafsson covers his head!
Gustafsson's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping takes a break to breathe while holding Alexander Gustafsson.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Alexander Gustafsson!
Bisping is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Michael Bisping throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Gustafsson's chin! That stops Gustafsson in his tracks!
Gustafsson's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alexander Gustafsson seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Michael Bisping!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Gustafsson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Bisping fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Gustafsson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Bisping
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Gustafsson
Bisping moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Gustafsson
Michael Bisping tries to free his leg
Michael Bisping uses some of his skill by jumping out of Gustafsson's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Bisping throws a few hammer fists to the face of Alexander Gustafsson
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Right eye
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to trap Michael Bisping in his guard.
Michael Bisping keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Michael Bisping looks to mount Alexander Gustafsson...
Michael Bisping slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to escape from the full mount...
Michael Bisping is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Michael Bisping throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Gustafsson's face with those brutal elbows! Gustafsson needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough! The fight is over! Gustafsson was not intelligently defending himself!
Gustafsson's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Michael Bisping by TKO (GnP) at 4:57 Round 2
Statistics: Michael Bisping
Punches 18/31 (58%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 9/16 (56%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 10/16 (62%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 230 s
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 7/12 (58%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/11 (36%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 240 s
Well that was embarrassing and went pretty much exactly as everyone thought it would go. Alex is just not Zenith material. He did need a fight though, and so here we are. Make your whole damned team of fighters Zenith-wortthy so I don't have to deal with these embarrassments, aiight?
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!