Post by The Sandman on Mar 11, 2021 0:38:32 GMT -5
The Englishman vs. The Polishman!
LET'S GOOOOOOO!!!
Michael Bisping looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Jan Blachowicz raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Jan Blachowicz closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Blachowicz showing excellent timing, blasts Michael Bisping with a right hand.
Bisping steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
A right hand from Jan Blachowicz
misses its target.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Blachowicz moves backwards and Michael Bisping is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Several good body shots
land on Bisping.
Blachowicz wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Blachowicz moves forward and holds Bisping
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Blachowicz doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Michael Bisping embrace and tries to move away...
Michael Bisping pushes Blachowicz forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Jan Blachowicz gets sloppy and Michael Bisping tries to take advantage...
Jan Blachowicz's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Bisping is throwing a flurry of punches!
Jan Blachowicz just can't get away!
Michael Bisping pushes away Blachowicz trying to keep the fight at striking range
Blachowicz stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping circles to get the center of the cage
A high kick from Jan Blachowicz
misses badly. Blachowicz slips and falls!
Bisping is standing while Blachowicz is on the ground on his back
Blachowicz tries to stand up!
Bisping doesn't allow him!
Bisping is standing while Blachowicz is on the ground on his back
Blachowicz tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Jan Blachowicz is standing now.
Jan Blachowicz fakes a punch and launches himself over Michael Bisping
Bisping counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Crisp uppercut by Blachowicz followed by a hard jab
Michael Bisping stumbles back.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Blachowicz pushes Michael Bisping and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Jan Blachowicz takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Jan Blachowicz fakes a punch and launches himself over Bisping!
Nice move by Blachowicz who clinches and pushes Bisping against the cage
Bisping doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jan Blachowicz embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Bisping who put distance between them
Bisping moves backwards and Jan Blachowicz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Terrible one sided match... Bisping was not ready to fight a fighter of Jan Blachowicz caliber.
Jan Blachowicz and Bisping engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Bisping looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jan Blachowicz's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
A punch from Michael Bisping
grazes Blachowicz's left cheek.
Michael Bisping swings...
hard impact to Blachowicz's face!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jan Blachowicz jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Jan Blachowicz fakes a move and moves laterally.
A high kick from Jan Blachowicz
misses badly. Blachowicz slips and falls!
Bisping is standing while Blachowicz is on the ground on his back
Jan Blachowicz 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.
Bisping is standing while Blachowicz is on the ground on his back
Blachowicz tries to stand up!
Bisping doesn't allow him!
Bisping is standing while Blachowicz is on the ground on his back
Michael Bisping creates space and allows Jan Blachowicz to stand up.
Jan Blachowicz is on his feet again.
Bisping throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Michael Bisping launches a body shot
Blachowicz dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Blachowicz studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bisping jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Michael Bisping pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Jan Blachowicz pushes away Bisping trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bisping doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jan Blachowicz
The fighters are clinching.
Bisping takes a break to breathe while holding Jan Blachowicz.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Several good body shots
land on Blachowicz.
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tremendous strikes from Bisping!
Some big punches are landing!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Nice punch by Michael Bisping
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Jan Blachowicz goes with a looping right hand while Michael Bisping jumps back and jabs
Blachowicz only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Jan Blachowicz has seen better days.
Jan Blachowicz jumps over his opponent and tries to close a flying triangle!
Bisping sprawls and leaps forward, launching his opponent agains the mat.
Blachowicz steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Jan Blachowicz swings...
...no good.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Jan Blachowicz throws an uppercut
Bisping slips it.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Bisping steps backwards away from Jan Blachowicz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Brilliant combination from Jan Blachowicz
that forces Bisping to try and defend better.
Jan Blachowicz takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Bisping is holding Jan Blachowicz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jan Blachowicz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Jan Blachowicz
Michael Bisping looks to mount Jan Blachowicz...
Michael Bisping slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Jan Blachowicz
Jan Blachowicz tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Bisping in his guard...
Michael Bisping keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Jan Blachowicz
Blachowicz is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Jan Blachowicz tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Bisping in his guard...
Jan Blachowicz gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Blachowicz
Blachowicz 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!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Blachowicz
Blachowicz is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Blachowicz tries to close his guard around Bisping
He is not able to do it
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Blachowicz
Michael Bisping is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Blachowicz
Jan Blachowicz 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.
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Blachowicz
Bisping moves on the ground
Michael Bisping moves to side mount
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Jan Blachowicz
Nice beating Jan Blachowicz has received.
Jan Blachowicz attempts to trap Michael Bisping in his guard.
Michael Bisping keeps control and remains in side mount.
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Jan Blachowicz
Michael Bisping looks to pass to mount...
Bisping slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jan Blachowicz.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Jan Blachowicz
Blachowicz tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Blachowicz
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Bisping sits over his knees and pushes away Blachowicz's leg!
Michael Bisping is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Michael Bisping moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Bisping and Blachowicz circle around the center of the cage.
Blachowicz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Bisping didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Jan Blachowicz is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to close his guard around Blachowicz
He succeeds!
Jan Blachowicz is in closed guard over Bisping
Blachowicz is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jan Blachowicz is in closed guard over Bisping
Deep breaths from Michael Bisping who tries a hammer punch to Blachowicz's ribs.
That hit Blachowicz who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Jan Blachowicz is in closed guard over Bisping
Jan Blachowicz aggressively and repeatedly punches Bisping.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Jan Blachowicz is in closed guard over Bisping
Bisping launches a few weak punches
Blachowicz blocks them effectively.
Jan Blachowicz is in closed guard over Bisping
Deep breaths from Michael Bisping who tries a hammer punch to Blachowicz's ribs.
Blachowicz blocks those punches
Jan Blachowicz is in closed guard over Bisping
Bisping steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Blachowicz is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Jan Blachowicz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Michael Bisping gets sloppy and Jan Blachowicz tries to take advantage...
Jan Blachowicz aggressively and repeatedly punches Bisping.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Jan Blachowicz is in closed guard over Bisping
Blachowicz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Bisping's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Jan Blachowicz is in closed guard over Bisping
Blachowicz tries to escape from the closed guard
Blachowicz succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Jan Blachowicz is in open guard over Bisping
Blachowicz moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Jan Blachowicz is in half guard over Bisping
Michael Bisping attempts to move to full guard
Michael Bisping manages to switch to full guard.
Jan Blachowicz is in open guard over Bisping
Blachowicz moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Jan Blachowicz is in half guard over Bisping
Jan Blachowicz tries to free his leg
Michael Bisping moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Melbourne Rectangular Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Bisping and Blachowicz circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Michael Bisping takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Bisping launches a hook to the body
Bang! Blachowicz stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Michael Bisping paws at Blachowicz.
Blachowicz answers with solid punches!
Jan Blachowicz takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Blachowicz and Bisping circle around the center of the cage.
Michael Bisping is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Jan Blachowicz is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Jan Blachowicz shoots for a double leg takedown!
Michael Bisping sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Bisping steps backwards away from Jan Blachowicz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Blachowicz throws a hook
He fails to land it.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Bisping moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Blachowicz with a double overhooks!
Michael Bisping is measuring Blachowicz with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Blachowicz moves backwards and Michael Bisping is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Michael Bisping paws at Blachowicz.
Blachowicz answers with solid punches!
Bisping has a small cut in his Right cheek
Michael Bisping moves forward and launches a low kick.
Blachowicz blocks that.
Poorly executed technique. Jan Blachowicz looks to counter!
Jan Blachowicz tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Jan Blachowicz tries a hook to the body
and hits Bisping ribs hard
Bisping studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Jan Blachowicz goes with a looping right hand while Michael Bisping jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Bisping seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Blachowicz moves backwards and Michael Bisping is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and launches himself over Jan Blachowicz
Great move by Bisping who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Jan Blachowicz pushes away Bisping trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bisping doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jan Blachowicz
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michael Bisping slightly pushes Blachowicz into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Michael Bisping has seen better days.
Bisping moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Blachowicz with a double overhooks!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Michael Bisping takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Jan Blachowicz has seen better days.
Blachowicz steps backwards away from Michael Bisping. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Jan Blachowicz takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Michael Bisping fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Blachowicz's chin
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bisping looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jan Blachowicz's punches
Bisping is on the receiving end of a great combo by Blachowicz.
Michael Bisping fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Blachowicz's chin
Jan Blachowicz tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Michael Bisping swings...
hard impact to Blachowicz's face!
Blachowicz's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Jan Blachowicz swings...
...no good.
Bisping tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Every time Jan Blachowicz attempts to get inside
Bisping fires a low kick.
Jan Blachowicz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bisping won't budge, forcing Blachowicz to pull guard.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Blachowicz
Blachowicz works on the ground with his fingers over Bisping's face
Bisping shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Blachowicz
Bisping has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Bisping tries to escape from the closed guard
Bisping succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Blachowicz
Bisping is getting frustrated here.
Bisping is trying to counter now!
Bisping tries to jump to side mount.
Jan Blachowicz closed his guard around Michael Bisping.
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 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Michael Bisping goes with a looping right hand while Jan Blachowicz jumps back and jabs
Bisping only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bisping decides to launch some tentative punches
Blachowicz launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Bisping with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Bisping.
Blachowicz wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Blachowicz moves forward and holds Bisping
The fighters are clinching.
Blachowicz doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Michael Bisping embrace and tries to move away...
Michael Bisping pushes Blachowicz forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Bisping tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Bisping circles out and slips free of Jan Blachowicz's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
A left hook from Bisping
falls short.
Blachowicz throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Blachowicz steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Michael Bisping launches a body shot
Blachowicz evades.
Blachowicz clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Bisping to fight back!
A right hand from Michael Bisping
makes Blachowicz stumble back!
Blachowicz moves backwards and Michael Bisping is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Several good body shots
are evaded by Bisping.
Jan Blachowicz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Michael Bisping jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Jan Blachowicz gets sloppy and Michael Bisping tries to take advantage...
Bisping wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Michael Bisping pushes away Blachowicz trying to keep the fight at striking range
Blachowicz stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping circles to get the center of the cage
Shovel hook by Jan Blachowicz
goes nowhere.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Jan Blachowicz fakes a punch and launches himself over Michael Bisping
Bisping counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The two exchange wildly
Bisping is connecting with a few punches
Blachowicz has a small cut in his Forehead
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Michael Bisping is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Michael Bisping tries a hook to the body
and hits Blachowicz ribs hard
Bisping launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Blachowicz's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Michael Bisping launches a body shot
Blachowicz evades.
Blachowicz steps backwards away from Michael Bisping. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Blachowicz avoids a dangerous strike from Bisping
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Blachowicz misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bisping is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Blachowicz's jaw!
Blachowicz has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Jan Blachowicz moves forward and launches a low kick.
Bisping blocks that.
Blachowicz moves backwards and Michael Bisping is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Michael Bisping moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Blachowicz's left thigh
Michael Bisping is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Bisping.
Winner is Michael Bisping by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Michael Bisping
Punches 32/42 (76%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 1/5 (20%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 281 s
Statistics: Jan Blachowicz
Punches 36/69 (52%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 10/18 (56%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 325 s
Bisping won! Are you English? Let us know, and have a point!
Blachowicz lost! Are you Polish? ...I'm sorry. Better luck next time, I guess...
