Post by The Sandmen on Mar 14, 2014 20:46:53 GMT -5
Michael Bisping shifts back and forth nervously.
Chael Sonnen looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Chael Sonnen is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Michael Bisping comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Michael Bisping and Chael Sonnen touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Bisping looks to be in very good shape.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Michael Bisping is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Sonnen is holding Michael Bisping's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Not a desiderable position that Sonnen is in now. Michael Bisping is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Michael Bisping attempts to trap Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Michael Bisping manages to switch to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bisping
Sonnen moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bisping
Sonnen has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Sonnen throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michael Bisping
Blocked by Bisping.
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Bisping to fight back!
Bisping measures the resilience of Sonnen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sonnen blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bisping
Chael Sonnen wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sonnen drills Michael Bisping's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to stand up!
Sonnen doesn't allow him!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Michael Bisping. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
Chael Sonnen tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bisping goes down.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bisping
Good looking punches from Chael Sonnen on the ground
They could take their toll on Bisping.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to stand up!
Sonnen doesn't allow him!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bisping
Chael Sonnen aggressively and repeatedly punches Bisping.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bisping
Sonnen tries to move to full mount
Sonnen succeeds
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Chael Sonnen tries to better his position on the ground...
Sonnen is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Bisping
Sonnen tries to free his leg...
Bisping doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Chael Sonnen gets sloppy and Michael Bisping tries to take advantage...
Michael Bisping attempts to move to full guard
Michael Bisping manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bisping
Chael Sonnen hovers above Bisping
Good punches to Bisping's body.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bisping
Sonnen tries to jump to side mount.
Michael Bisping closed his guard around Chael Sonnen.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping attempts to trap Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Michael Bisping manages to switch to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bisping
Chael Sonnen pushes Michael Bisping against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Sonnen jumps and tries to free his leg! Bisping doesn't allow this but Chael Sonnen is able to get half guard here.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Bisping
Sonnen launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Sonnen is countered by Michael Bisping.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sonnen's moves.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Bisping
Chael Sonnen moves to better his position on the ground...
Chael Sonnen viciously slams hammer blows to Bisping's face!
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sonnen's moves.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Bisping
Chael Sonnen tries to free his leg
Michael Bisping moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Chael Sonnen attempts a sweep single...
Michael Bisping was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Sonnen misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Bisping tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Michael Bisping who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Bisping showing excellent timing, blasts Chael Sonnen with a right hand.
Sonnen steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Sonnen throws a lazy kick
Bisping dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Sonnen's Nose is beginning to swell
Chael Sonnen tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bisping is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bisping
Sonnen tries to jump to side mount.
Michael Bisping closed his guard around Chael Sonnen.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Michael Bisping
0:55 Round 2 and Bisping is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Bisping measures the resilience of Sonnen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sonnen's side.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Sonnen's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sonnen tries to cover his face,
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Sonnen's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sonnen tries to cover his face,
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Sonnen tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Sonnen can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Chael Sonnen takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Michael Bisping shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Michael Bisping breaks that americana attempt!
Sonnen misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bisping measures the resilience of Sonnen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sonnen blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Sonnen fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Michael Bisping's arm and tries an armbar!
Bisping holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Bisping's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Chael Sonnen.
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen measures the resilience of Bisping's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bisping's side.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen 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.
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Bisping to fight back!
Michael Bisping moves to better his position on the ground...
Michael Bisping viciously slams hammer blows to Sonnen's face!
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to trap Michael Bisping in his guard.
Chael Sonnen manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Bisping
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Sonnen
Bisping is in closed guard... Sonnen tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Bisping uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Sonnen
Sonnen 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 closed guard over Sonnen
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Chael Sonnen work his BJJ game.
Sonnen 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 closed guard over Sonnen
Sonnen 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.
Sonnen misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bisping leans back...
Sonnen eyes him warily.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Sonnen
Bisping is in closed guard... Sonnen tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Bisping uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Bisping tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Michael Bisping moves to better his position on the ground...
Michael Bisping wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping attempts to trap Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Michael Bisping manages to switch to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bisping
Sonnen tries to open up Michael Bisping's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Bisping in the side of the head
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bisping
Chael Sonnen tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Bisping can't prevent his opponent from passing. Sonnen looks to work from half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Bisping
Chael Sonnen tries to free his leg...
Bisping rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen tries to show some ground skills
Chael Sonnen put Bisping in half guard.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Sonnen
Michael Bisping doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sonnen's moves.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to move to full guard
Chael Sonnen manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Bisping
He is not able to do it
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Bisping
He is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
Chael Sonnen tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Michael Bisping jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Sonnen misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and launches himself over Chael Sonnen
Great move by Bisping who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Sonnen is holding Michael Bisping's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Chael Sonnen positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Bisping's abdomen
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Chael Sonnen isolates Michael Bisping's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Bisping struggles to free himself
Sonnen is locking that Arm Triangle...
Michael Bisping is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Sonnen's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Sonnen
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Chael Sonnen work his BJJ game.
Sonnen measures the resilience of Bisping's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bisping's side.
Bisping ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to move to full guard
Chael Sonnen manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Sonnen
Bisping tries to stand up!
Sonnen doesn't allow him!
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Bisping
He succeeds!
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Sonnen
Sonnen measures the resilience of Bisping's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bisping's side.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Sonnen
Bisping is in closed guard... Sonnen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Bisping!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Michael Bisping
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Bisping's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Sonnen
Bisping tries to escape from the full mount...
Chael Sonnen is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Chael Sonnen wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sonnen drills Michael Bisping's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
There is a small laceration on Michael Bisping's Nose
Michael Bisping seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Chael Sonnen!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Michael Bisping
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chael Sonnen can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Chael Sonnen looks to pass to mount...
Sonnen slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Michael Bisping.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Sonnen goes for an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Bisping's eyes...
Bisping's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Michael Bisping taps out after a text book armbar!
Winner is Chael Sonnen by Submission (Armbar) at 2:36 Round 3
Statistics: Michael Bisping
Punches 1/5 (20%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 9/19 (47%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 625 s
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 3/3 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 31/42 (74%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 625 s
Bisping is pretty hit and miss flakey, but take nothing away from Sonnen here - he brought it.
Chael Sonnen looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Chael Sonnen is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Michael Bisping comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Michael Bisping and Chael Sonnen touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Bisping looks to be in very good shape.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Michael Bisping is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Sonnen is holding Michael Bisping's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Not a desiderable position that Sonnen is in now. Michael Bisping is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Michael Bisping attempts to trap Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Michael Bisping manages to switch to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bisping
Sonnen moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bisping
Sonnen has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Sonnen throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michael Bisping
Blocked by Bisping.
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Bisping to fight back!
Bisping measures the resilience of Sonnen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sonnen blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bisping
Chael Sonnen wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sonnen drills Michael Bisping's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to stand up!
Sonnen doesn't allow him!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Michael Bisping. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
Chael Sonnen tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bisping goes down.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bisping
Good looking punches from Chael Sonnen on the ground
They could take their toll on Bisping.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to stand up!
Sonnen doesn't allow him!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bisping
Chael Sonnen aggressively and repeatedly punches Bisping.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bisping
Sonnen tries to move to full mount
Sonnen succeeds
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Chael Sonnen tries to better his position on the ground...
Sonnen is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Bisping
Sonnen tries to free his leg...
Bisping doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Chael Sonnen gets sloppy and Michael Bisping tries to take advantage...
Michael Bisping attempts to move to full guard
Michael Bisping manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bisping
Chael Sonnen hovers above Bisping
Good punches to Bisping's body.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bisping
Sonnen tries to jump to side mount.
Michael Bisping closed his guard around Chael Sonnen.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping attempts to trap Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Michael Bisping manages to switch to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bisping
Chael Sonnen pushes Michael Bisping against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Sonnen jumps and tries to free his leg! Bisping doesn't allow this but Chael Sonnen is able to get half guard here.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Bisping
Sonnen launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Sonnen is countered by Michael Bisping.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sonnen's moves.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Bisping
Chael Sonnen moves to better his position on the ground...
Chael Sonnen viciously slams hammer blows to Bisping's face!
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sonnen's moves.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Bisping
Chael Sonnen tries to free his leg
Michael Bisping moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Chael Sonnen attempts a sweep single...
Michael Bisping was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Sonnen misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Bisping tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Michael Bisping who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Bisping showing excellent timing, blasts Chael Sonnen with a right hand.
Sonnen steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Sonnen throws a lazy kick
Bisping dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Sonnen's Nose is beginning to swell
Chael Sonnen tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bisping is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bisping
Sonnen tries to jump to side mount.
Michael Bisping closed his guard around Chael Sonnen.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Michael Bisping
0:55 Round 2 and Bisping is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Bisping measures the resilience of Sonnen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sonnen's side.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Sonnen's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sonnen tries to cover his face,
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Sonnen's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Sonnen tries to cover his face,
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Sonnen tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Sonnen can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Chael Sonnen takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Michael Bisping shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Michael Bisping breaks that americana attempt!
Sonnen misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bisping measures the resilience of Sonnen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Sonnen blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Sonnen fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Michael Bisping's arm and tries an armbar!
Bisping holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Bisping's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Chael Sonnen.
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen measures the resilience of Bisping's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bisping's side.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen 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.
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Bisping to fight back!
Michael Bisping moves to better his position on the ground...
Michael Bisping viciously slams hammer blows to Sonnen's face!
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to trap Michael Bisping in his guard.
Chael Sonnen manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Bisping
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Sonnen
Bisping is in closed guard... Sonnen tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Bisping uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Sonnen
Sonnen 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 closed guard over Sonnen
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Chael Sonnen work his BJJ game.
Sonnen 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 closed guard over Sonnen
Sonnen 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.
Sonnen misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bisping leans back...
Sonnen eyes him warily.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Sonnen
Bisping is in closed guard... Sonnen tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Bisping uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Bisping tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Michael Bisping moves to better his position on the ground...
Michael Bisping wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping attempts to trap Chael Sonnen in his guard.
Michael Bisping manages to switch to full guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bisping
Sonnen tries to open up Michael Bisping's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Bisping in the side of the head
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Bisping
Chael Sonnen tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Bisping can't prevent his opponent from passing. Sonnen looks to work from half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Bisping
Chael Sonnen tries to free his leg...
Bisping rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen tries to show some ground skills
Chael Sonnen put Bisping in half guard.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Sonnen
Michael Bisping doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sonnen's moves.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to move to full guard
Chael Sonnen manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Bisping
He is not able to do it
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Bisping
He is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
Chael Sonnen tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Michael Bisping jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Sonnen misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and launches himself over Chael Sonnen
Great move by Bisping who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Sonnen is holding Michael Bisping's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Chael Sonnen positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Bisping's abdomen
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Chael Sonnen isolates Michael Bisping's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Bisping struggles to free himself
Sonnen is locking that Arm Triangle...
Michael Bisping is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Sonnen's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Sonnen
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Chael Sonnen work his BJJ game.
Sonnen measures the resilience of Bisping's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bisping's side.
Bisping ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to move to full guard
Chael Sonnen manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Sonnen
Bisping tries to stand up!
Sonnen doesn't allow him!
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Bisping
He succeeds!
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Sonnen
Sonnen measures the resilience of Bisping's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bisping's side.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Sonnen
Bisping is in closed guard... Sonnen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Bisping!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Michael Bisping
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Bisping's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Sonnen
Bisping tries to escape from the full mount...
Chael Sonnen is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Michael Bisping
Chael Sonnen wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sonnen drills Michael Bisping's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
There is a small laceration on Michael Bisping's Nose
Michael Bisping seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Chael Sonnen!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Michael Bisping
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chael Sonnen can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Chael Sonnen looks to pass to mount...
Sonnen slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Michael Bisping.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Sonnen goes for an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Bisping's eyes...
Bisping's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Michael Bisping taps out after a text book armbar!
Winner is Chael Sonnen by Submission (Armbar) at 2:36 Round 3
Statistics: Michael Bisping
Punches 1/5 (20%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 9/19 (47%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 625 s
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 3/3 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 31/42 (74%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 625 s
Bisping is pretty hit and miss flakey, but take nothing away from Sonnen here - he brought it.
Fack.
