Post by The Sandmen on Feb 3, 2014 19:11:09 GMT -5
Michael Bisping glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Patrick Cote looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Michael Bisping comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Patrick Cote goes with a looping right hand while Michael Bisping jumps back and jabs
Cote seems staggered and Michael Bisping runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Bisping launches a kick
but Patrick Cote avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Patrick Cote!
Bisping ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Michael Bisping looks to counter!
Michael Bisping tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cote is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Cote
Deep breaths from Patrick Cote 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 Cote
Cote has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Cote measures the resilience of Bisping's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bisping's side.
Hard blow to Bisping's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Cote
Cote 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...
Patrick Cote's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Cote
Patrick Cote launches a few punches to Bisping's cheek from the guard.
Michael Bisping uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cote misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bisping struggles on the ground and tries to break Patrick Cote's guard...
Michael Bisping is in Cote open guard now
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Cote
1:17 Round 1 and Bisping is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Bisping moves on the ground
Michael Bisping moves to side mount
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Patrick Cote
Michael Bisping wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Bisping drills Patrick Cote's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Patrick Cote
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Michael Bisping can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Michael Bisping looks to pass to mount...
Cote creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Patrick Cote
that forces Bisping to try and defend better.
Bisping's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cote moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Bisping with a double overhooks!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping moves forward looking for some grappling action
Bisping has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Bisping gets hold of a leg and trips Cote to the mat!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Cote
Bisping fires a barrage of punches at Cote's head!
This is bad! Bisping is just pounding on Patrick Cote's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
There is a small laceration on Patrick Cote's Left eye
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Cote
Michael Bisping wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Bisping drills Patrick Cote's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Cote has a small cut in his Nose
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Cote
Michael Bisping looks to posture up and open Patrick Cote's guard...
Patrick Cote has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Cote
Patrick Cote 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
Bisping tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Patrick Cote attempts a sweep single...
Michael Bisping was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Cote misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bisping moves forward looking for some action
Patrick Cote struggles a bit before breaking Bisping's attemp of grappling
A right hand from Patrick Cote
surprises Bisping!
Cote is holding Michael Bisping's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping loses balance and goes to the ground.
Patrick Cote is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Patrick Cote aggressively and repeatedly punches Bisping.
Good job by Bisping blocking and slipping the blows.
Patrick Cote is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Patrick Cote looks to mount Michael Bisping...
Patrick Cote slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Patrick Cote is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Cote throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michael Bisping
Solid shots!
Patrick Cote is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping tries to roll to his side and trap Patrick Cote in his guard...
Patrick Cote rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Cote is in rear mount over Bisping
Bisping has given his back to Patrick Cote who is trying to get one hook in!
Bisping struggles in the ground trying to break Cote's control
Cote misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bisping has Cote controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Cote is unable to move under Bisping control.
Patrick Cote is in closed guard over Bisping
Patrick Cote tries to pass Michael Bisping's guard...
Patrick Cote manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Patrick Cote is in half guard over Bisping
Cote launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Bisping is covering himself! Cote tries to force the situation and Bisping clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Cote is in rear mount over Bisping
Bisping has Cote controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Cote is unable to move under Bisping control.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Patrick Cote is in closed guard over Bisping
Cote throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michael Bisping
Blocked by Bisping.
Cote misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Cote's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cote tries to cover his face,
Patrick Cote is in closed guard over Bisping
Cote tries to escape from the closed guard
Cote succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Patrick Cote is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to close his guard around Cote
He succeeds!
Patrick Cote is in closed guard over Bisping
Body shots by Patrick Cote
Solid blows to Bisping's abdomen.
Crushing shot to Bisping's body! He's holding his side
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Cote is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Patrick Cote tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bisping goes down.
Patrick Cote is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to close his guard around Cote
He succeeds!
Patrick Cote is in closed guard over Bisping
Cote gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Michael Bisping! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Michael Bisping doesn't defend himself!
Patrick Cote is in closed guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Cote's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cote tries to cover his face,
Patrick Cote is in closed guard over Bisping
Patrick Cote throws a flurry of punches at Bisping...
Bisping is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Patrick Cote is in closed guard over Bisping
Patrick Cote looks to posture up and open Michael Bisping's guard...
Patrick Cote forces Michael Bisping to open his guard.
Patrick Cote is in open guard over Bisping
Cote tries to move to full mount
Cote succeeds
Patrick Cote is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Cote tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Bisping struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Poorly executed technique. Michael Bisping looks to counter!
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Cote's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cote tries to cover his face,
Cote's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Patrick Cote is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Cote
Michael Bisping tries to pass Patrick Cote's guard...
Michael Bisping passes momentarily but Patrick Cote regains full guard.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Cote
Bisping is in closed guard... Cote tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Bisping uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Michael Bisping looks to counter!
Michael Bisping moves to better his position on the ground...
Michael Bisping viciously slams hammer blows to Cote's face!
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Cote
Patrick Cote launches a few punches to Bisping's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bisping tries to cover his face,
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Cote
Cote measures the resilience of Bisping's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Bisping blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Cote
Bisping is in closed guard... Cote tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Bisping uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Cote
Michael Bisping hovers above Cote
Patrick Cote stops him from throwing strikes.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Cote
Michael Bisping throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Cote's face with those brutal elbows! Cote needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Cote
Bisping tries to escape from closed guard...
Bisping struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Cote
Patrick Cote attempts to move to full guard
Michael Bisping keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Cote
Patrick Cote attempts to move to full guard
Patrick Cote manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Cote
Cote tries to close his guard around Bisping
He is not able to do it
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Cote
Cote measures the resilience of Bisping's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Bisping blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Cote misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bisping leans back...
He clobbers Patrick Cote's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Cote
Bisping fires a barrage of punches at Cote's head!
This is bad! Bisping is just pounding on Patrick Cote's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Cote
Cote tries to close his guard around Bisping
He is not able to do it
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Cote's knee!
Good front kick from Cote!
Michael Bisping blocks
Bisping tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Cote stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Michael Bisping is coming in again!
Patrick Cote circles around Bisping
Patrick Cote tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bisping won't budge, forcing Cote to pull guard.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Cote
Michael Bisping looks to posture up and open Patrick Cote's guard...
Michael Bisping forces Patrick Cote to open his guard.
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Cote
Bisping moves on the ground
Michael Bisping moves to side mount
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Patrick Cote
Michael Bisping aggressively and repeatedly punches Cote.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Patrick Cote
Bisping throws a few hammer fists to the face of Patrick Cote
Solid shots!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Patrick Cote.
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Round 3
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Cote throws a lazy kick
Bisping dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Cote has a small cut in his Left eye
Michael Bisping shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Patrick Cote is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Bisping into his guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Cote
You can see Cote's blood making stains in the mat.
Bisping is in closed guard... Cote tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Bisping uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Patrick Cote gets sloppy and Michael Bisping tries to take advantage...
Michael Bisping moves to better his position on the ground...
Michael Bisping viciously slams hammer blows to Cote's face!
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Cote
Michael Bisping fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Cote's face!
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Cote
Cote tries to stand up!
Bisping doesn't allow him!
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Cote
Michael Bisping tries to better his position on the ground...
Bisping breaks the closed guard of Patrick Cote and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Patrick Cote
Cote tries to stand up!
Bisping doesn't allow him!
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Patrick Cote
Michael Bisping wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Bisping drills Patrick Cote's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Cote's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Patrick Cote
Michael Bisping looks to mount Patrick Cote...
Michael Bisping slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Patrick Cote
Patrick Cote 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 full mount over Patrick Cote
Michael Bisping wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Bisping drills Patrick Cote's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Patrick Cote
Bisping is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Patrick Cote, who is barely covering up!
Cote seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Patrick Cote
Michael Bisping positions himself and tries to finish this!
Michael Bisping storms Patrick Cote's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! John McCarthy is asking Patrick Cote to defend himself!
Cote's Mouth is beginning to swell
Cote has a small cut in his Mouth
That punishment by Michael Bisping has left Cote staggered! Michael Bisping should try push forward now and finish this!
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Patrick Cote
Patrick Cote is a bloody mess!
Cote tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Michael Bisping doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Patrick Cote
Patrick Cote is a bloody mess!
Bisping suddenly holds Patrick Cote's arm and tries an armbar!
Cote almost dind't see what was happening before tap!
Winner is Michael Bisping by Submission (Armbar) at 3:02 Round 3
Statistics: Michael Bisping
Punches 6/9 (67%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 45/56 (80%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 586 s
Statistics: Patrick Cote
Punches 5/8 (62%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 16/38 (42%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 586 s
A good fight. Cote was strong early, doing damage and such, but then Bisping showed why he is a legit contender at MW, and fought back like a warrior, took control, took over, then took the fight.
Patrick Cote looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Michael Bisping comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Patrick Cote goes with a looping right hand while Michael Bisping jumps back and jabs
Cote seems staggered and Michael Bisping runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Bisping launches a kick
but Patrick Cote avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Patrick Cote!
Bisping ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Michael Bisping looks to counter!
Michael Bisping tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cote is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Cote
Deep breaths from Patrick Cote 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 Cote
Cote has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Cote measures the resilience of Bisping's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bisping's side.
Hard blow to Bisping's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Cote
Cote 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...
Patrick Cote's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Cote
Patrick Cote launches a few punches to Bisping's cheek from the guard.
Michael Bisping uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cote misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bisping struggles on the ground and tries to break Patrick Cote's guard...
Michael Bisping is in Cote open guard now
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Cote
1:17 Round 1 and Bisping is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Bisping moves on the ground
Michael Bisping moves to side mount
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Patrick Cote
Michael Bisping wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Bisping drills Patrick Cote's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Patrick Cote
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Michael Bisping can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Michael Bisping looks to pass to mount...
Cote creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Patrick Cote
that forces Bisping to try and defend better.
Bisping's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cote moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Bisping with a double overhooks!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping moves forward looking for some grappling action
Bisping has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Bisping gets hold of a leg and trips Cote to the mat!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Cote
Bisping fires a barrage of punches at Cote's head!
This is bad! Bisping is just pounding on Patrick Cote's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
There is a small laceration on Patrick Cote's Left eye
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Cote
Michael Bisping wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Bisping drills Patrick Cote's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Cote has a small cut in his Nose
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Cote
Michael Bisping looks to posture up and open Patrick Cote's guard...
Patrick Cote has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Cote
Patrick Cote 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
Bisping tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Patrick Cote attempts a sweep single...
Michael Bisping was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Cote misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bisping moves forward looking for some action
Patrick Cote struggles a bit before breaking Bisping's attemp of grappling
A right hand from Patrick Cote
surprises Bisping!
Cote is holding Michael Bisping's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping loses balance and goes to the ground.
Patrick Cote is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Patrick Cote aggressively and repeatedly punches Bisping.
Good job by Bisping blocking and slipping the blows.
Patrick Cote is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Patrick Cote looks to mount Michael Bisping...
Patrick Cote slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Patrick Cote is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Cote throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michael Bisping
Solid shots!
Patrick Cote is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping tries to roll to his side and trap Patrick Cote in his guard...
Patrick Cote rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Cote is in rear mount over Bisping
Bisping has given his back to Patrick Cote who is trying to get one hook in!
Bisping struggles in the ground trying to break Cote's control
Cote misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bisping has Cote controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Cote is unable to move under Bisping control.
Patrick Cote is in closed guard over Bisping
Patrick Cote tries to pass Michael Bisping's guard...
Patrick Cote manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Patrick Cote is in half guard over Bisping
Cote launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Bisping is covering himself! Cote tries to force the situation and Bisping clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Cote is in rear mount over Bisping
Bisping has Cote controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Cote is unable to move under Bisping control.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Patrick Cote is in closed guard over Bisping
Cote throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michael Bisping
Blocked by Bisping.
Cote misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Cote's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cote tries to cover his face,
Patrick Cote is in closed guard over Bisping
Cote tries to escape from the closed guard
Cote succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Patrick Cote is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to close his guard around Cote
He succeeds!
Patrick Cote is in closed guard over Bisping
Body shots by Patrick Cote
Solid blows to Bisping's abdomen.
Crushing shot to Bisping's body! He's holding his side
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Cote is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Patrick Cote tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bisping goes down.
Patrick Cote is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to close his guard around Cote
He succeeds!
Patrick Cote is in closed guard over Bisping
Cote gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Michael Bisping! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Michael Bisping doesn't defend himself!
Patrick Cote is in closed guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Cote's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cote tries to cover his face,
Patrick Cote is in closed guard over Bisping
Patrick Cote throws a flurry of punches at Bisping...
Bisping is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Patrick Cote is in closed guard over Bisping
Patrick Cote looks to posture up and open Michael Bisping's guard...
Patrick Cote forces Michael Bisping to open his guard.
Patrick Cote is in open guard over Bisping
Cote tries to move to full mount
Cote succeeds
Patrick Cote is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Cote tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Bisping struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Poorly executed technique. Michael Bisping looks to counter!
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Cote's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cote tries to cover his face,
Cote's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Patrick Cote is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Cote
Michael Bisping tries to pass Patrick Cote's guard...
Michael Bisping passes momentarily but Patrick Cote regains full guard.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Cote
Bisping is in closed guard... Cote tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Bisping uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Michael Bisping looks to counter!
Michael Bisping moves to better his position on the ground...
Michael Bisping viciously slams hammer blows to Cote's face!
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Cote
Patrick Cote launches a few punches to Bisping's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bisping tries to cover his face,
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Cote
Cote measures the resilience of Bisping's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Bisping blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Cote
Bisping is in closed guard... Cote tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Bisping uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Cote
Michael Bisping hovers above Cote
Patrick Cote stops him from throwing strikes.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Cote
Michael Bisping throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Cote's face with those brutal elbows! Cote needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Cote
Bisping tries to escape from closed guard...
Bisping struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Cote
Patrick Cote attempts to move to full guard
Michael Bisping keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Cote
Patrick Cote attempts to move to full guard
Patrick Cote manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Cote
Cote tries to close his guard around Bisping
He is not able to do it
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Cote
Cote measures the resilience of Bisping's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Bisping blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Cote misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bisping leans back...
He clobbers Patrick Cote's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Cote
Bisping fires a barrage of punches at Cote's head!
This is bad! Bisping is just pounding on Patrick Cote's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Cote
Cote tries to close his guard around Bisping
He is not able to do it
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Cote's knee!
Good front kick from Cote!
Michael Bisping blocks
Bisping tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Cote stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Michael Bisping is coming in again!
Patrick Cote circles around Bisping
Patrick Cote tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bisping won't budge, forcing Cote to pull guard.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Cote
Michael Bisping looks to posture up and open Patrick Cote's guard...
Michael Bisping forces Patrick Cote to open his guard.
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Cote
Bisping moves on the ground
Michael Bisping moves to side mount
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Patrick Cote
Michael Bisping aggressively and repeatedly punches Cote.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Patrick Cote
Bisping throws a few hammer fists to the face of Patrick Cote
Solid shots!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Patrick Cote.
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Round 3
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Cote throws a lazy kick
Bisping dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Cote has a small cut in his Left eye
Michael Bisping shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Patrick Cote is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Bisping into his guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Cote
You can see Cote's blood making stains in the mat.
Bisping is in closed guard... Cote tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Bisping uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Patrick Cote gets sloppy and Michael Bisping tries to take advantage...
Michael Bisping moves to better his position on the ground...
Michael Bisping viciously slams hammer blows to Cote's face!
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Cote
Michael Bisping fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Cote's face!
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Cote
Cote tries to stand up!
Bisping doesn't allow him!
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Cote
Michael Bisping tries to better his position on the ground...
Bisping breaks the closed guard of Patrick Cote and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Patrick Cote
Cote tries to stand up!
Bisping doesn't allow him!
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Patrick Cote
Michael Bisping wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Bisping drills Patrick Cote's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Cote's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Patrick Cote
Michael Bisping looks to mount Patrick Cote...
Michael Bisping slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Patrick Cote
Patrick Cote 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 full mount over Patrick Cote
Michael Bisping wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Bisping drills Patrick Cote's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Patrick Cote
Bisping is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Patrick Cote, who is barely covering up!
Cote seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Patrick Cote
Michael Bisping positions himself and tries to finish this!
Michael Bisping storms Patrick Cote's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! John McCarthy is asking Patrick Cote to defend himself!
Cote's Mouth is beginning to swell
Cote has a small cut in his Mouth
That punishment by Michael Bisping has left Cote staggered! Michael Bisping should try push forward now and finish this!
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Patrick Cote
Patrick Cote is a bloody mess!
Cote tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Michael Bisping doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Patrick Cote
Patrick Cote is a bloody mess!
Bisping suddenly holds Patrick Cote's arm and tries an armbar!
Cote almost dind't see what was happening before tap!
Winner is Michael Bisping by Submission (Armbar) at 3:02 Round 3
Statistics: Michael Bisping
Punches 6/9 (67%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 45/56 (80%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 586 s
Statistics: Patrick Cote
Punches 5/8 (62%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 16/38 (42%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 586 s
A good fight. Cote was strong early, doing damage and such, but then Bisping showed why he is a legit contender at MW, and fought back like a warrior, took control, took over, then took the fight.