Post by The Sandmen on Apr 15, 2013 17:22:25 GMT -5
Luke Rockhold looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Michael Bisping glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Rockhold and Bisping move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Luke Rockhold is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Bisping steps forward
Rockhold feints.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Luke Rockhold can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rockhold tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Rockhold is clinching with Bisping.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold tries to breaks Michael Bisping's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Rockhold launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Bisping's ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping tries to take Luke Rockhold down... Rockhold stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Rockhold's jaw!
Rockhold's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping tries to take Luke Rockhold down... Rockhold stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Rockhold's jaw!
Rockhold's Chin is beginning to swell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold tries to take Michael Bisping down... Bisping stumbles backwards and Luke Rockhold launches a few punches...
Michael Bisping dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Luke Rockhold is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Rockhold is holding Michael Bisping's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping shows great balance while pushing away Luke Rockhold
Not a desiderable position that Rockhold is in now. Michael Bisping is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Bisping throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and launches himself over Bisping!
Nice move by Rockhold who clinches and pushes Bisping against the cage
Michael Bisping tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Bisping circles out and slips free of Luke Rockhold's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Bisping is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Bisping fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rockhold sprawls and remains on his feet.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Michael Bisping!
Rockhold ducks under...
Michael Bisping paws at Rockhold.
Rockhold answers with solid punches!
There is a small laceration on Michael Bisping's Mouth
Bisping looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Luke Rockhold's punches
Bisping is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rockhold.
Bisping looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Luke Rockhold's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
A left hook from Rockhold
grazes the chin of Bisping.
Luke Rockhold tries a middle kick
Bisping blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Rockhold grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Bisping struggles... Luke Rockhold is unable to take him down
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Bisping to fight back!
Michael Bisping attempts to cut off Rockhold with punches
Rockhold reels from the strikes.
Rockhold has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Rockhold steps forward
Bisping feints.
Bisping grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Rockhold
Michael Bisping pushes Luke Rockhold against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Luke Rockhold struggles not allowing Michael Bisping improve his position.
Michael Bisping gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Rockhold 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 open guard over Rockhold
Bisping moves on the ground
Michael Bisping moves to side mount
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold measures the resilience of Bisping's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bisping's side.
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Michael Bisping in his guard.
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to half guard.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Rockhold
Rockhold 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.
Bisping sits over his knees and pushes away Rockhold's leg!
Rockhold closes his legs around Michael Bisping's leg. Bisping is not able to move away now!
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Rockhold
Michael Bisping fakes some punches
Rockhold ties him up.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Rockhold
Michael Bisping moves to better his position on the ground...
Michael Bisping viciously slams hammer blows to Rockhold's face!
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Forehead
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Michael Bisping can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Michael Bisping leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rockhold
Bisping shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold takes a break to breathe while holding Michael Bisping.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Rockhold has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Luke Rockhold!
Bisping is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Bisping looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Luke Rockhold's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Luke Rockhold tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bisping won't budge, forcing Rockhold to pull guard.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Rockhold
Michael Bisping is looking to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Michael Bisping gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Rockhold
Rockhold has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold 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 open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Bisping
He succeeds!
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Rockhold
Bisping is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Bisping!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Michael Bisping gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Bisping
Luke Rockhold tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Bisping's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Rockhold's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rockhold tries to cover his face,
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Bisping
Rockhold is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Michael Bisping's guard...
Luke Rockhold passes momentarily but Michael Bisping regains full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Rockhold's cheek from the guard.
Luke Rockhold uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Bisping
Luke Rockhold tries to better his position on the ground...
Bisping holds Luke Rockhold's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Michael Bisping tries to take advantage...
Rockhold is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Michael Bisping sits high on Luke Rockhold's chest and pulls his leg underneath Rockhold's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Rockhold tries to roll out. He's too quick for Michael Bisping and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Bisping and it cost him top position.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Rockhold launches a hook to the body
Bang! Bisping stops that one with his ribs!
Brilliant combination from Luke Rockhold
Bisping is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Bisping is trying to counter now!
Michael Bisping just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Rockhold quickly defends.
Michael Bisping attempts a sweep single...
Michael Bisping catches Luke Rockhold's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Bisping.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Rockhold
Bisping is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Bisping!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Luke Rockhold tries to better his position on the ground...
Rockhold is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Luke Rockhold fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Bisping's face!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Luke Rockhold controls the situation despite Michael Bisping efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Rockhold's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rockhold tries to cover his face,
Rockhold's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Luke Rockhold rolls him over and takes his back!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Rockhold, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Michael Bisping fakes a move and moves laterally.
Bisping moves backwards and Luke Rockhold is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Rockhold is holding Michael Bisping's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping shows great balance while pushing away Luke Rockhold
Poorly executed technique. Michael Bisping looks to counter!
Rockhold launches a kick
but Michael Bisping avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Quick hook by Luke Rockhold
Good shot! Bisping has reasons to be worried.
Bisping wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Bisping moves forward and holds Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rockhold circles out and slips free of Michael Bisping's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Rockhold tries to grapple
He puts Bisping in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping tries to take Luke Rockhold down... Rockhold stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Rockhold's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold 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.
Luke Rockhold is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Rockhold catches an ankle and Bisping is tripped to the mat!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Bisping
Luke Rockhold looks to posture up and open Michael Bisping's guard...
Michael Bisping has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Bisping
Rockhold tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Luke Rockhold fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Bisping
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Michael Bisping's guard...
Luke Rockhold manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Deep breaths from Michael Bisping who tries a hammer punch to Rockhold's ribs.
That hit Rockhold who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Luke Rockhold aggressively and repeatedly punches Bisping.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Bisping's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Rockhold tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Rockhold 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!
Bisping's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Luke Rockhold tries to better his position on the ground...
Rockhold is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Michael 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
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Michael Bisping. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Karen Demirchyan Complex (Yerevan, Armenia) are cheering for the fighters.
Luke Rockhold attempts a sweep single...
Michael Bisping was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Bisping steps backwards away from Luke Rockhold. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Michael Bisping throws a combo
Luke Rockhold ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Bisping swings again, only to get countered once more! Bisping is looking bad here!
Bisping's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Crisp uppercut by Rockhold followed by a hard jab
Michael Bisping stumbles back.
Nice beating Luke Rockhold has received.
Luke Rockhold goes with a looping right hand while Michael Bisping jumps back and jabs
Rockhold seems staggered and Michael Bisping runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Rockhold looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Michael Bisping's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Bisping is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Bisping is holding Luke Rockhold's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold loses balance and goes to the ground.
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold tries to show some ground skills
Luke Rockhold put Bisping in half guard.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Rockhold
Michael Bisping tries to better his position on the ground...
Bisping breaks the closed guard of Luke Rockhold and moves to half guard
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Bisping is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Bisping moves backwards and Luke Rockhold is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Tremendous strikes from Rockhold!
Bisping blocks with confidence
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Michael Bisping tries to take advantage...
Nice punch by Michael Bisping
that nearly tags Rockhold.
Michael Bisping attempts a sweep single...
Michael Bisping catches Luke Rockhold's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Bisping.
Rockhold ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Rockhold
Bisping is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta has seen that!
Dan Miragliotta takes away one point from Michael Bisping for headbutt.
Dan Miragliotta allows Rockhold time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Luke Rockhold shoots for a double leg takedown!
Michael Bisping sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Bisping to fight back!
Bisping moves forward looking for some action
Michael Bisping shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Rockhold tries to take Michael Bisping down... Bisping stumbles backwards and Luke Rockhold launches a few punches...
Michael Bisping dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Bisping has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Luke Rockhold launches a body shot
Bisping dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Forehead
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
You can see Rockhold's blood making stains in the mat.
Luke Rockhold is opening up on Bisping and raining down combinations!
Bisping's corner looks worried!
Michael Bisping attempts a sweep single...
Luke Rockhold was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Luke Rockhold goes with a looping right hand while Michael Bisping jumps back and jabs
Bisping seems staggered and Luke Rockhold runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Luke Rockhold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Luke Rockhold shoots for a double leg takedown!
Michael Bisping sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Bisping is trying to counter now!
Bisping moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Rockhold with a double overhooks!
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Bisping decides to launch some tentative punches
Luke Rockhold takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Luke Rockhold tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bisping won't budge, forcing Rockhold to pull guard.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold has seen better days.
Bisping is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Bisping uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Michael Bisping tries to take advantage...
Bisping tries to open up Luke Rockhold's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Rockhold in the side of the head
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Rockhold
You can see Rockhold's blood making stains in the mat.
Bisping gets a good position on the ground. ..
Rockhold holds Michael Bisping arms and counters his opponent punches.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Rockhold
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Luke Rockhold can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Bisping is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Bisping!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Luke Rockhold controls the situation despite Michael Bisping efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping tries to escape from the full mount...
Luke Rockhold is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Michael Bisping manages to switch to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Bisping
Rockhold moves on the ground
Rockhold cannot take advantage in the ground
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Bisping to fight back!
Bisping measures the resilience of Rockhold's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rockhold blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta 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 Karen Demirchyan Complex (Yerevan, Armenia) are cheering for the fighters.
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Nice beating Luke Rockhold has received.
Rockhold doesn't stop bleeding.
Rockhold is holding Michael Bisping's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping shows great balance while pushing away Luke Rockhold
Bisping studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Rockhold is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Rockhold pushes Michael Bisping and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Luke Rockhold.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bisping won't budge, forcing Rockhold to pull guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Rockhold
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Luke Rockhold work his BJJ game.
Bisping is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Bisping uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Bisping is trying to counter now!
Michael Bisping throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Rockhold's face with those brutal elbows! Rockhold needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Rockhold has a small cut in his Right eye
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Rockhold
Bisping fires a barrage of punches at Rockhold's head!
This is bad! Bisping is just pounding on Luke Rockhold's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Rockhold
Rockhold doesn't stop bleeding.
Bisping is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Bisping!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Luke Rockhold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Rockhold's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rockhold tries to cover his face,
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Bisping struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Luke Rockhold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Luke Rockhold throws a flurry of punches at Bisping...
A lot of them are hitting Bisping's face
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Rockhold's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is a bloody mess!
Bisping tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
You can see Rockhold's blood making stains in the mat.
Rockhold tries to show some ground skills
Bisping uses his strength to keep Bisping at a disadvantage
Bisping tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bisping gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Luke Rockhold! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Luke Rockhold doesn't defend himself!
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Luke Rockhold work his BJJ game.
Rockhold doesn't stop bleeding.
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Michael Bisping in his guard.
Michael Bisping keeps control and remains in side mount.
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Bisping's moves.
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Michael Bisping looks to mount Luke Rockhold...
Michael Bisping slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is a bloody mess!
Bisping tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Bisping controls the situation despite Luke Rockhold efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Michael Bisping aggressively and repeatedly punches Rockhold.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Rockhold has a small cut in his Left eye
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Bisping is moving on the ground...
Rockhold tries to counter Bisping's moves on the ground.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
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 Luke Rockhold
Rockhold doesn't stop bleeding.
Bisping gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Luke Rockhold! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Luke Rockhold doesn't defend himself!
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Luke Rockhold doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Rockhold showing excellent timing, blasts Michael Bisping with a right hand.
Great hook by Luke Rockhold! Michael Bisping is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Rockhold is standing while Bisping is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold is a bloody mess!
Luke Rockhold steps back and allows Bisping to get back to his feet.
Michael Bisping is on his feet again.
Rockhold moves forward looking for some action
Michael Bisping doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Bisping cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Rockhold can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Luke Rockhold is a bloody mess!
Bisping leads with a punch
Luke Rockhold avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Rockhold pushes Michael Bisping and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rockhold steps backwards away from Michael Bisping. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Luke Rockhold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Luke Rockhold attempts to cut off Bisping with punches
Bisping reels from the strikes.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Crisp uppercut by Rockhold followed by a hard jab
Michael Bisping stumbles back.
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Luke Rockhold and Bisping engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Michael Bisping is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Rockhold fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Bisping didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
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.
Winner is Luke Rockhold by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 43/66 (65%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/8 (25%)
Takedowns 2/12 (17%)
GnP strikes 18/21 (86%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 671 s
Statistics: Michael Bisping
Punches 19/41 (46%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/11 (36%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 37/53 (70%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 684 s
Big win from Rockhold. Bisping started pouring it on at the end, but by then it was too little, too late. He let Rockhold do too much for too long.
Michael Bisping glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Rockhold and Bisping move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Luke Rockhold is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Bisping steps forward
Rockhold feints.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Luke Rockhold can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rockhold tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Rockhold is clinching with Bisping.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold tries to breaks Michael Bisping's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Rockhold launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Bisping's ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping tries to take Luke Rockhold down... Rockhold stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Rockhold's jaw!
Rockhold's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping tries to take Luke Rockhold down... Rockhold stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Rockhold's jaw!
Rockhold's Chin is beginning to swell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold tries to take Michael Bisping down... Bisping stumbles backwards and Luke Rockhold launches a few punches...
Michael Bisping dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Luke Rockhold is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Rockhold is holding Michael Bisping's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping shows great balance while pushing away Luke Rockhold
Not a desiderable position that Rockhold is in now. Michael Bisping is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Bisping throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and launches himself over Bisping!
Nice move by Rockhold who clinches and pushes Bisping against the cage
Michael Bisping tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Bisping circles out and slips free of Luke Rockhold's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Bisping is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Bisping fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rockhold sprawls and remains on his feet.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Michael Bisping!
Rockhold ducks under...
Michael Bisping paws at Rockhold.
Rockhold answers with solid punches!
There is a small laceration on Michael Bisping's Mouth
Bisping looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Luke Rockhold's punches
Bisping is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rockhold.
Bisping looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Luke Rockhold's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
A left hook from Rockhold
grazes the chin of Bisping.
Luke Rockhold tries a middle kick
Bisping blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Rockhold grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Bisping struggles... Luke Rockhold is unable to take him down
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Bisping to fight back!
Michael Bisping attempts to cut off Rockhold with punches
Rockhold reels from the strikes.
Rockhold has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Rockhold steps forward
Bisping feints.
Bisping grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Rockhold
Michael Bisping pushes Luke Rockhold against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Luke Rockhold struggles not allowing Michael Bisping improve his position.
Michael Bisping gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Rockhold 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 open guard over Rockhold
Bisping moves on the ground
Michael Bisping moves to side mount
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold measures the resilience of Bisping's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bisping's side.
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Michael Bisping in his guard.
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to half guard.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Rockhold
Rockhold 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.
Bisping sits over his knees and pushes away Rockhold's leg!
Rockhold closes his legs around Michael Bisping's leg. Bisping is not able to move away now!
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Rockhold
Michael Bisping fakes some punches
Rockhold ties him up.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Rockhold
Michael Bisping moves to better his position on the ground...
Michael Bisping viciously slams hammer blows to Rockhold's face!
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Forehead
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Michael Bisping can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Michael Bisping leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rockhold
Bisping shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold takes a break to breathe while holding Michael Bisping.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Rockhold has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Luke Rockhold!
Bisping is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Bisping looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Luke Rockhold's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Luke Rockhold tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bisping won't budge, forcing Rockhold to pull guard.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Rockhold
Michael Bisping is looking to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Michael Bisping gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Rockhold
Rockhold has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold 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 open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Bisping
He succeeds!
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Rockhold
Bisping is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Bisping!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Michael Bisping gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Bisping
Luke Rockhold tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Bisping's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Rockhold's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rockhold tries to cover his face,
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Bisping
Rockhold is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Michael Bisping's guard...
Luke Rockhold passes momentarily but Michael Bisping regains full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Rockhold's cheek from the guard.
Luke Rockhold uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Bisping
Luke Rockhold tries to better his position on the ground...
Bisping holds Luke Rockhold's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Michael Bisping tries to take advantage...
Rockhold is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Michael Bisping sits high on Luke Rockhold's chest and pulls his leg underneath Rockhold's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Rockhold tries to roll out. He's too quick for Michael Bisping and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Bisping and it cost him top position.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Rockhold launches a hook to the body
Bang! Bisping stops that one with his ribs!
Brilliant combination from Luke Rockhold
Bisping is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Bisping is trying to counter now!
Michael Bisping just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Rockhold quickly defends.
Michael Bisping attempts a sweep single...
Michael Bisping catches Luke Rockhold's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Bisping.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Rockhold
Bisping is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Bisping!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Luke Rockhold tries to better his position on the ground...
Rockhold is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Luke Rockhold fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Bisping's face!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Luke Rockhold controls the situation despite Michael Bisping efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Rockhold's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rockhold tries to cover his face,
Rockhold's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Luke Rockhold rolls him over and takes his back!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Rockhold, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Michael Bisping fakes a move and moves laterally.
Bisping moves backwards and Luke Rockhold is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Rockhold is holding Michael Bisping's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping shows great balance while pushing away Luke Rockhold
Poorly executed technique. Michael Bisping looks to counter!
Rockhold launches a kick
but Michael Bisping avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Quick hook by Luke Rockhold
Good shot! Bisping has reasons to be worried.
Bisping wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Bisping moves forward and holds Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rockhold circles out and slips free of Michael Bisping's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Rockhold tries to grapple
He puts Bisping in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping tries to take Luke Rockhold down... Rockhold stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Rockhold's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold 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.
Luke Rockhold is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Rockhold catches an ankle and Bisping is tripped to the mat!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Bisping
Luke Rockhold looks to posture up and open Michael Bisping's guard...
Michael Bisping has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Bisping
Rockhold tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Luke Rockhold fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Bisping
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Michael Bisping's guard...
Luke Rockhold manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Deep breaths from Michael Bisping who tries a hammer punch to Rockhold's ribs.
That hit Rockhold who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Luke Rockhold aggressively and repeatedly punches Bisping.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Bisping's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Rockhold tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Rockhold 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!
Bisping's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Luke Rockhold tries to better his position on the ground...
Rockhold is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Michael 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
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Michael Bisping. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Karen Demirchyan Complex (Yerevan, Armenia) are cheering for the fighters.
Luke Rockhold attempts a sweep single...
Michael Bisping was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Bisping steps backwards away from Luke Rockhold. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Michael Bisping throws a combo
Luke Rockhold ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Bisping swings again, only to get countered once more! Bisping is looking bad here!
Bisping's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Crisp uppercut by Rockhold followed by a hard jab
Michael Bisping stumbles back.
Nice beating Luke Rockhold has received.
Luke Rockhold goes with a looping right hand while Michael Bisping jumps back and jabs
Rockhold seems staggered and Michael Bisping runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Rockhold looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Michael Bisping's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Bisping is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Bisping is holding Luke Rockhold's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold loses balance and goes to the ground.
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold tries to show some ground skills
Luke Rockhold put Bisping in half guard.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Rockhold
Michael Bisping tries to better his position on the ground...
Bisping breaks the closed guard of Luke Rockhold and moves to half guard
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Bisping is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Bisping moves backwards and Luke Rockhold is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Tremendous strikes from Rockhold!
Bisping blocks with confidence
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Michael Bisping tries to take advantage...
Nice punch by Michael Bisping
that nearly tags Rockhold.
Michael Bisping attempts a sweep single...
Michael Bisping catches Luke Rockhold's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Bisping.
Rockhold ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Rockhold
Bisping is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta has seen that!
Dan Miragliotta takes away one point from Michael Bisping for headbutt.
Dan Miragliotta allows Rockhold time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Luke Rockhold shoots for a double leg takedown!
Michael Bisping sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Bisping to fight back!
Bisping moves forward looking for some action
Michael Bisping shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rockhold is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Rockhold tries to take Michael Bisping down... Bisping stumbles backwards and Luke Rockhold launches a few punches...
Michael Bisping dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Bisping has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Luke Rockhold launches a body shot
Bisping dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Forehead
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
You can see Rockhold's blood making stains in the mat.
Luke Rockhold is opening up on Bisping and raining down combinations!
Bisping's corner looks worried!
Michael Bisping attempts a sweep single...
Luke Rockhold was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Luke Rockhold goes with a looping right hand while Michael Bisping jumps back and jabs
Bisping seems staggered and Luke Rockhold runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Luke Rockhold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Luke Rockhold shoots for a double leg takedown!
Michael Bisping sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Bisping is trying to counter now!
Bisping moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Rockhold with a double overhooks!
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Bisping decides to launch some tentative punches
Luke Rockhold takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Luke Rockhold tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bisping won't budge, forcing Rockhold to pull guard.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold has seen better days.
Bisping is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Bisping uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Michael Bisping tries to take advantage...
Bisping tries to open up Luke Rockhold's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Rockhold in the side of the head
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Rockhold
You can see Rockhold's blood making stains in the mat.
Bisping gets a good position on the ground. ..
Rockhold holds Michael Bisping arms and counters his opponent punches.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Rockhold
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Luke Rockhold can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Bisping is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Bisping!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Luke Rockhold controls the situation despite Michael Bisping efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping tries to escape from the full mount...
Luke Rockhold is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Michael Bisping manages to switch to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Bisping
Rockhold moves on the ground
Rockhold cannot take advantage in the ground
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Bisping to fight back!
Bisping measures the resilience of Rockhold's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rockhold blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta 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 Karen Demirchyan Complex (Yerevan, Armenia) are cheering for the fighters.
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Nice beating Luke Rockhold has received.
Rockhold doesn't stop bleeding.
Rockhold is holding Michael Bisping's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping shows great balance while pushing away Luke Rockhold
Bisping studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Rockhold is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Rockhold pushes Michael Bisping and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Luke Rockhold.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bisping won't budge, forcing Rockhold to pull guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Rockhold
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Luke Rockhold work his BJJ game.
Bisping is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Bisping uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Bisping is trying to counter now!
Michael Bisping throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Rockhold's face with those brutal elbows! Rockhold needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Rockhold has a small cut in his Right eye
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Rockhold
Bisping fires a barrage of punches at Rockhold's head!
This is bad! Bisping is just pounding on Luke Rockhold's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Rockhold
Rockhold doesn't stop bleeding.
Bisping is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Bisping!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Luke Rockhold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Rockhold's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rockhold tries to cover his face,
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Bisping struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Luke Rockhold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Luke Rockhold throws a flurry of punches at Bisping...
A lot of them are hitting Bisping's face
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Rockhold's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is a bloody mess!
Bisping tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
You can see Rockhold's blood making stains in the mat.
Rockhold tries to show some ground skills
Bisping uses his strength to keep Bisping at a disadvantage
Bisping tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bisping gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Luke Rockhold! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Luke Rockhold doesn't defend himself!
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Luke Rockhold work his BJJ game.
Rockhold doesn't stop bleeding.
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Michael Bisping in his guard.
Michael Bisping keeps control and remains in side mount.
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Bisping's moves.
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Michael Bisping looks to mount Luke Rockhold...
Michael Bisping slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is a bloody mess!
Bisping tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Bisping controls the situation despite Luke Rockhold efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Michael Bisping aggressively and repeatedly punches Rockhold.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Rockhold has a small cut in his Left eye
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Bisping is moving on the ground...
Rockhold tries to counter Bisping's moves on the ground.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
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 Luke Rockhold
Rockhold doesn't stop bleeding.
Bisping gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Luke Rockhold! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Luke Rockhold doesn't defend himself!
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Luke Rockhold doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Rockhold showing excellent timing, blasts Michael Bisping with a right hand.
Great hook by Luke Rockhold! Michael Bisping is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Rockhold is standing while Bisping is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold is a bloody mess!
Luke Rockhold steps back and allows Bisping to get back to his feet.
Michael Bisping is on his feet again.
Rockhold moves forward looking for some action
Michael Bisping doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Bisping cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Rockhold can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Luke Rockhold is a bloody mess!
Bisping leads with a punch
Luke Rockhold avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Rockhold pushes Michael Bisping and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rockhold steps backwards away from Michael Bisping. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Luke Rockhold's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Luke Rockhold attempts to cut off Bisping with punches
Bisping reels from the strikes.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Crisp uppercut by Rockhold followed by a hard jab
Michael Bisping stumbles back.
Luke Rockhold continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Luke Rockhold and Bisping engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Michael Bisping is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Rockhold fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Bisping didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
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.
Winner is Luke Rockhold by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 43/66 (65%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/8 (25%)
Takedowns 2/12 (17%)
GnP strikes 18/21 (86%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 671 s
Statistics: Michael Bisping
Punches 19/41 (46%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/11 (36%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 37/53 (70%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 684 s
Big win from Rockhold. Bisping started pouring it on at the end, but by then it was too little, too late. He let Rockhold do too much for too long.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!