Post by The Sandmen on Mar 25, 2013 17:07:46 GMT -5
Michael Bisping glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Chris Leben doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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.
Michael Bisping comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Bisping and Leben move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Leben is holding Michael Bisping's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping shows great balance while pushing away Chris Leben
Bisping leads with a punch
Chris Leben evades but whiffs with a counter.
Leben clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Bisping to fight back!
Bisping jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Michael Bisping pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Once Leben is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Chris Leben is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Leben catches an ankle and Bisping is tripped to the mat!
Chris Leben is in closed guard over Bisping
Chris Leben looks to posture up and open Michael Bisping's guard...
Michael Bisping has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Chris Leben is in closed guard over Bisping
Chris Leben tries to open Bisping's guard...
Bisping breaks the lock and covers himself from Leben's punches
Poorly executed technique. Michael Bisping looks to counter!
Leben is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Leben!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Bisping in his guard...
Chris Leben gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Leben
Leben 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 pass to half guard...
Chris Leben can't prevent his opponent from passing. Bisping looks to work from half guard.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Leben
Michael Bisping tries to pass Chris Leben's guard...
Michael Bisping manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben attempts to trap Michael Bisping in his guard.
Chris Leben manages to switch to half guard.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Leben
Michael Bisping moves to better his position on the ground...
Michael Bisping viciously slams hammer blows to Leben's face!
Leben's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Leben
Chris Leben tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Leben
Chris Leben 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
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Chris Leben. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Leben decides to launch some tentative punches
Bisping launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Leben with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Leben's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Chris Leben's Left eye
A wicked punch by Michael Bisping
goes awry.
Michael Bisping is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Bisping leads with a punch
Chris Leben evades but whiffs with a counter.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Chris Leben attempts a sweep single...
Chris Leben catches Michael Bisping's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Leben.
Chris Leben is in closed guard over Bisping
Pitty-pat punches from Leben
They're bothering Bisping even though they aren't hurting him.
Bisping has a small cut in his Left eye
Chris Leben is in closed guard over Bisping
Leben is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Leben!
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Bisping in his guard...
Chris Leben gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Leben
Leben tries to close his guard around Bisping
He is not able to do it
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Leben
Deep breaths from Chris Leben who tries a hammer punch to Bisping's ribs.
That hit Bisping who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Leben
Bisping tries to open up Chris Leben's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Leben in the side of the head
Leben's Forehead is beginning to swell
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Leben
Michael Bisping wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Bisping drills Chris Leben's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Leben has a small cut in his Nose
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Leben
Bisping fires a barrage of punches at Leben's head!
This is bad! Bisping is just pounding on Chris Leben's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Leben
Bisping moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Leben
Chris Leben 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
Michael Bisping doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Leben's moves.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Chris Leben. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Michael Bisping has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Nice punches from Chris Leben.
Bisping staggers backwards. Leben wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Chris Leben tries a hook to the body
but Bisping manages to dodge it
Bisping wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Bisping moves forward and holds Leben
Leben doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Michael Bisping embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Leben who put distance between them
Bisping jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Michael Bisping pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chris Leben shoots and grab one of Michael Bisping's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Bisping lose his balance and falls to the mat
Chris Leben is in open guard over Bisping
Chris Leben tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Bisping's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Chris Leben is in open guard over Bisping
Leben breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Chris Leben is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to close his guard around Leben
He succeeds!
Chris Leben is in closed guard over Bisping
Bisping measures the resilience of Leben's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Leben's side.
Chris Leben is in closed guard over Bisping
Leben is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Chris Leben uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Bisping misses a step and Chris Leben sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chris Leben aggressively and repeatedly punches Bisping.
Good job by Bisping blocking and slipping the blows.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Chris Leben is in closed guard over Bisping
Chris Leben is looking to pass Michael Bisping's guard...
Chris Leben gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Chris Leben is in half guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping attempts to move to full guard
Michael Bisping manages to switch to full guard.
Chris Leben is in closed guard over Bisping
Leben struggles on the ground and tries to break Michael Bisping's guard...
Chris Leben is in Bisping open guard now
Chris Leben is in open guard over Bisping
Leben 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
Chris Leben is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to close his guard around Leben
He succeeds!
Chris Leben is in closed guard over Bisping
Bisping measures the resilience of Leben's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Leben's side.
Chris Leben is in closed guard over Bisping
Leben is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Leben!
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Chris Leben
Bisping is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Chris Leben, who is barely covering up!
Leben's Nose is beginning to swell
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Chris Leben
Michael Bisping tries to better his position on the ground...
Bisping is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Chris Leben
Michael Bisping throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Leben's face with those brutal elbows! Leben needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Leben's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Chris Leben
Bisping tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Bisping controls the situation despite Chris Leben efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Chris Leben
Good looking punches from Michael Bisping on the ground
They could take their toll on Leben.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Chris Leben
Michael Bisping isolates Chris Leben's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Chris Leben is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Chris Leben
Leben is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Michael Bisping pushes Chris Leben down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Michael Bisping looks to counter!
Michael Bisping wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Bisping drills Chris Leben's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Bisping in his guard...
Chris Leben gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Chris Leben
Bisping fires a barrage of punches at Leben's head!
This is bad! Bisping is just pounding on Chris Leben's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Chris Leben
Leben tries to stand up!
Bisping doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Chris Leben
Bisping is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Chris Leben, who is barely covering up!
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Chris Leben
Michael Bisping wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Bisping drills Chris Leben's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Leben seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Michael Bisping.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Bisping looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chris Leben's punches
Leben is on the receiving end of a great combo by Bisping.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Michael Bisping fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Chris Leben! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Leben ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
That punishment by Michael Bisping has left Leben staggered! Michael Bisping should try push forward now and finish this!
Chris Leben fires an unorthodox punch to Bisping's torso
that goes wide.
Bisping tries to grapple
He puts Leben in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping tries to take Chris Leben down... Leben stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping launches a few punches...
Chris Leben dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Bisping looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chris Leben's punches
Bisping is on the receiving end of a great combo by Leben.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Pulverizing punch to Leben's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Leben has a small cut in his Left cheek
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Leben stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Michael Bisping is coming in again!
Bisping looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chris Leben's punches
Leben is on the receiving end of a great combo by Bisping.
Chris Leben's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Michael Bisping leans forwards and tries to grapple with Leben
Bisping shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Terrible one sided match... Leben was not ready to fight a fighter of Michael Bisping caliber.
Bisping tries to take Chris Leben to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Leben is with is back on the ground now.
Leben's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Leben
Leben doesn't stop bleeding.
Bisping leans back...
He clobbers Chris Leben's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Josh Rosenthal is asking Leben to defend himself! Josh Rosenthal jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Leben.
Winner is Michael Bisping by TKO (GnP) at 1:54 Round 3
Statistics: Michael Bisping
Punches 9/13 (69%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 39/43 (91%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 465 s
Statistics: Chris Leben
Punches 10/18 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 7/19 (37%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 465 s
I would not have thought Bisping would walk out of this one the winner. Interesting. Is this the fall of the over-achiving Chris Leben? I vote maybe.
Chris Leben doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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.
Michael Bisping comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Bisping and Leben move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Leben is holding Michael Bisping's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping shows great balance while pushing away Chris Leben
Bisping leads with a punch
Chris Leben evades but whiffs with a counter.
Leben clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Bisping to fight back!
Bisping jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Michael Bisping pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Once Leben is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Chris Leben is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Leben catches an ankle and Bisping is tripped to the mat!
Chris Leben is in closed guard over Bisping
Chris Leben looks to posture up and open Michael Bisping's guard...
Michael Bisping has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Chris Leben is in closed guard over Bisping
Chris Leben tries to open Bisping's guard...
Bisping breaks the lock and covers himself from Leben's punches
Poorly executed technique. Michael Bisping looks to counter!
Leben is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Leben!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Bisping in his guard...
Chris Leben gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Leben
Leben 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 pass to half guard...
Chris Leben can't prevent his opponent from passing. Bisping looks to work from half guard.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Leben
Michael Bisping tries to pass Chris Leben's guard...
Michael Bisping manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben attempts to trap Michael Bisping in his guard.
Chris Leben manages to switch to half guard.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Leben
Michael Bisping moves to better his position on the ground...
Michael Bisping viciously slams hammer blows to Leben's face!
Leben's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Leben
Chris Leben tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Leben
Chris Leben 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
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Chris Leben. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Leben decides to launch some tentative punches
Bisping launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Leben with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Leben's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Chris Leben's Left eye
A wicked punch by Michael Bisping
goes awry.
Michael Bisping is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Bisping leads with a punch
Chris Leben evades but whiffs with a counter.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Chris Leben attempts a sweep single...
Chris Leben catches Michael Bisping's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Leben.
Chris Leben is in closed guard over Bisping
Pitty-pat punches from Leben
They're bothering Bisping even though they aren't hurting him.
Bisping has a small cut in his Left eye
Chris Leben is in closed guard over Bisping
Leben is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Leben!
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Bisping in his guard...
Chris Leben gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Leben
Leben tries to close his guard around Bisping
He is not able to do it
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Leben
Deep breaths from Chris Leben who tries a hammer punch to Bisping's ribs.
That hit Bisping who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Leben
Bisping tries to open up Chris Leben's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Leben in the side of the head
Leben's Forehead is beginning to swell
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Leben
Michael Bisping wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Bisping drills Chris Leben's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Leben has a small cut in his Nose
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Leben
Bisping fires a barrage of punches at Leben's head!
This is bad! Bisping is just pounding on Chris Leben's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Leben
Bisping moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Leben
Chris Leben 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
Michael Bisping doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Leben's moves.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Chris Leben. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Michael Bisping has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Nice punches from Chris Leben.
Bisping staggers backwards. Leben wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Chris Leben tries a hook to the body
but Bisping manages to dodge it
Bisping wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Bisping moves forward and holds Leben
Leben doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Michael Bisping embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Leben who put distance between them
Bisping jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Michael Bisping pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chris Leben shoots and grab one of Michael Bisping's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Bisping lose his balance and falls to the mat
Chris Leben is in open guard over Bisping
Chris Leben tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Bisping's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Chris Leben is in open guard over Bisping
Leben breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Chris Leben is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to close his guard around Leben
He succeeds!
Chris Leben is in closed guard over Bisping
Bisping measures the resilience of Leben's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Leben's side.
Chris Leben is in closed guard over Bisping
Leben is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Chris Leben uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Bisping misses a step and Chris Leben sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chris Leben aggressively and repeatedly punches Bisping.
Good job by Bisping blocking and slipping the blows.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Chris Leben is in closed guard over Bisping
Chris Leben is looking to pass Michael Bisping's guard...
Chris Leben gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Chris Leben is in half guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping attempts to move to full guard
Michael Bisping manages to switch to full guard.
Chris Leben is in closed guard over Bisping
Leben struggles on the ground and tries to break Michael Bisping's guard...
Chris Leben is in Bisping open guard now
Chris Leben is in open guard over Bisping
Leben 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
Chris Leben is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to close his guard around Leben
He succeeds!
Chris Leben is in closed guard over Bisping
Bisping measures the resilience of Leben's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Leben's side.
Chris Leben is in closed guard over Bisping
Leben is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Leben!
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Chris Leben
Bisping is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Chris Leben, who is barely covering up!
Leben's Nose is beginning to swell
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Chris Leben
Michael Bisping tries to better his position on the ground...
Bisping is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Chris Leben
Michael Bisping throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Leben's face with those brutal elbows! Leben needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Leben's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Chris Leben
Bisping tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Bisping controls the situation despite Chris Leben efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Chris Leben
Good looking punches from Michael Bisping on the ground
They could take their toll on Leben.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Chris Leben
Michael Bisping isolates Chris Leben's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Chris Leben is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Chris Leben
Leben is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Michael Bisping pushes Chris Leben down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Michael Bisping looks to counter!
Michael Bisping wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Bisping drills Chris Leben's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Bisping in his guard...
Chris Leben gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Chris Leben
Bisping fires a barrage of punches at Leben's head!
This is bad! Bisping is just pounding on Chris Leben's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Chris Leben
Leben tries to stand up!
Bisping doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Chris Leben
Bisping is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Chris Leben, who is barely covering up!
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Chris Leben
Michael Bisping wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Bisping drills Chris Leben's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Leben seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Michael Bisping.
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Round 3
=========================================
The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Bisping looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chris Leben's punches
Leben is on the receiving end of a great combo by Bisping.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Michael Bisping fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Chris Leben! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Leben ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
That punishment by Michael Bisping has left Leben staggered! Michael Bisping should try push forward now and finish this!
Chris Leben fires an unorthodox punch to Bisping's torso
that goes wide.
Bisping tries to grapple
He puts Leben in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping tries to take Chris Leben down... Leben stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping launches a few punches...
Chris Leben dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Bisping looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chris Leben's punches
Bisping is on the receiving end of a great combo by Leben.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Pulverizing punch to Leben's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Leben has a small cut in his Left cheek
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Leben stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Michael Bisping is coming in again!
Bisping looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chris Leben's punches
Leben is on the receiving end of a great combo by Bisping.
Chris Leben's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Michael Bisping leans forwards and tries to grapple with Leben
Bisping shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Terrible one sided match... Leben was not ready to fight a fighter of Michael Bisping caliber.
Bisping tries to take Chris Leben to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Leben is with is back on the ground now.
Leben's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Leben
Leben doesn't stop bleeding.
Bisping leans back...
He clobbers Chris Leben's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Josh Rosenthal is asking Leben to defend himself! Josh Rosenthal jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Leben.
Winner is Michael Bisping by TKO (GnP) at 1:54 Round 3
Statistics: Michael Bisping
Punches 9/13 (69%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 39/43 (91%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 465 s
Statistics: Chris Leben
Punches 10/18 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 7/19 (37%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 465 s
I would not have thought Bisping would walk out of this one the winner. Interesting. Is this the fall of the over-achiving Chris Leben? I vote maybe.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!