Post by The Sandman on Jul 18, 2022 18:42:17 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Michael Bisping doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Luke Rockhold comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Luke Rockhold and Michael Bisping touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield looks to be in very good shape.
Luke Rockhold 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
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping launches a few weak punches
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield blocks them effectively.
Bisping clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Bisping
Luke Rockhold hooks Bisping's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Michael Bisping manages to kick Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield away and scrambles on top!
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Bisping moves on the ground
Bisping cannot take advantage in the ground
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.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is holding Michael Bisping's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping shows great balance while pushing away Luke Rockhold
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield steps forward
Bisping feints.
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bisping launches a flurry of punches
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield slips out of danger.
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Michael Bisping jabs at Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
hitting his chest.
Bisping shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Bisping moves backwards and Luke Rockhold is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield launches a kick
but Michael Bisping avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bisping throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield moves backwards and Michael Bisping is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Luke Rockhold is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Luke Rockhold tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bisping won't budge, forcing Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield to pull guard.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Bisping is in closed guard... Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield 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 Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Luke Rockhold isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Bisping blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's guard.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Michael Bisping throws a flurry of punches at Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield...
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Bisping clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Luke Rockhold slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Michael Bisping cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Bisping decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Bisping moves back and takes a deep breath.
Good front kick from Bisping!
Luke Rockhold blocks
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Michael Bisping jabs at Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
to no visible effect.
Bisping is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Michael Bisping swings...
...no good.
Michael Bisping throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield moves back and takes a deep breath.
Luke Rockhold attempts a sweep single...
Luke Rockhold catches Michael Bisping's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Bisping
Luke Rockhold looks to posture up and open Michael Bisping's guard...
Luke Rockhold forces Michael Bisping to open his guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to close his guard around Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
He is not able to do it
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Bisping
Deep breaths from Michael Bisping who tries a hammer punch to Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's ribs.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Luke Rockhold tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Bisping can't prevent his opponent from passing. Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield looks to work from half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Bisping
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to get a side mount...
Bisping wraps his leg around Luke Rockhold leg and prevents him from moving.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
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!
He hits it! Michael Bisping is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield into his guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over 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 Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield struggles on the ground and tries to break Michael Bisping's guard...
Luke Rockhold is in Bisping open guard now
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Bisping
Luke Rockhold tries to finish with a leg lock!
Bisping is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to close his guard around Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Bisping
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Bisping
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Michael Bisping's guard...
Luke Rockhold passes momentarily but Michael Bisping regains full guard.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bisping launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Michael Bisping takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Luke Rockhold shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Bisping is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield into his guard.
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
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Bisping leans and gets Luke Rockhold's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Bisping
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Michael Bisping's guard...
Luke Rockhold passes momentarily but Michael Bisping regains full guard.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Luke Rockhold is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Michael Bisping!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Luke Rockhold attempts a sweep single...
Luke Rockhold catches Michael Bisping's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Bisping
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold 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 Luke Rockhold
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Michael Bisping pushes Luke Rockhold down and prevents his attempts to escape
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Bisping in his guard...
Michael Bisping keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Brilliant combination from Michael Bisping
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Bisping leads with a punch
Luke Rockhold evades but whiffs with a counter.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Michael Bisping.
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Round 3
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0:14 Round 3 and Bisping is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield and Bisping circle around the center of the cage.
Luke Rockhold tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bisping goes down.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to close his guard around Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping breaths deeply while on the ground
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Luke Rockhold tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Michael Bisping jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The two exchange wildly
Bisping is connecting with a few punches
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Good movement from Bisping
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Luke Rockhold shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Bisping is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield into his guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Bisping
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield struggles on the ground and tries to break Michael Bisping's guard...
Bisping doesn't want to free his opponent and Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield continues in closed guard
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
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 is in closed guard over Bisping
Bisping shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Bisping misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield struggles on the ground and tries to break Michael Bisping's guard...
Bisping doesn't want to free his opponent and Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield continues in closed guard
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Bisping studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Michael Bisping's punches
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is on the receiving end of a great combo by Bisping.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Bisping didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Bisping
Luke Rockhold tries to finish with a leg lock!
Bisping is able to break the lock.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to close his guard around Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Bisping
Deep breaths from Michael Bisping who tries a hammer punch to Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's ribs.
That hit Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Bisping
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield 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 tries to better his position on the ground...
Bisping is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
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.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Michael Bisping rolls Luke Rockhold to his stomach and takes his back!
Bisping is in rear mount over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Michael Bisping throws his leg over Luke Rockhold's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Michael Bisping's rear naked choke attempt!
Luke Rockhold frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Michael Bisping and ends up on top!
Bisping misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield has Bisping controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Michael Bisping fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Michael Bisping is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Bisping moves backwards and Luke Rockhold is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Bisping studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Good movement from Bisping
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Left eye
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Bisping didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Bisping
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is in open guard over Bisping... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Bisping rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. 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 Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice low kick from Bisping
but Luke Rockhold stops it.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Luke Rockhold fakes a move and moves laterally.
Luke Rockhold shoots for a double leg takedown!
Michael Bisping sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is holding Michael Bisping's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping shows great balance while pushing away Luke Rockhold
Michael Bisping jabs at Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
hitting his chest.
Michael Bisping is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Bisping and Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield circle around the center of the cage.
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and launches himself over Luke Rockhold
Great move by Bisping who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Luke Rockhold 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 Luke Rockhold
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield blocks Michael Bisping's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Bisping
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to escape from closed guard...
Bisping waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Luke Rockhold! He is reversed and nor Michael Bisping is on half guard!
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Michael Bisping tries to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Michael Bisping manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
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 full guard.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Bisping is in closed guard... Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield 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 Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Bisping tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Michael Bisping fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield passes his leg around Michael Bisping's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
Bisping works his way out of that omoplata and launches himself over his opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
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 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 attempts to trap Michael Bisping in his guard.
Michael Bisping keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Luke Rockhold throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Bisping tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Several good body shots
land on Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield.
Bisping pushes Luke Rockhold and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Luke Rockhold shoots for a double leg takedown!
Michael Bisping sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Bisping pushes Luke Rockhold and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Luke Rockhold launches a body shot
Bisping dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield has a small cut in his Nose
Mario Yamasaki 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.
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Round 5
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Luke Rockhold is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bisping and Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
A right hand from Michael Bisping
makes Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield stumble back!
Michael Bisping is measuring Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Bisping goes to the body...
He punishes Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Michael Bisping closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Michael Bisping tries a hook to the body
but Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield manages to dodge it
Michael Bisping shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Luke Rockhold is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Bisping into his guard.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Michael Bisping positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Michael Bisping is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's ribs
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll on the ground...
Bisping knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Bisping tries to open up Luke Rockhold's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield in the side of the head
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's Forehead is beginning to swell
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Luke 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 full mount over Luke Rockhold
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Michael Bisping pushes Luke Rockhold down and prevents his attempts to escape
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Michael Bisping pushes Luke Rockhold down and prevents his attempts to escape
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
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
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
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Pitty-pat punches from Bisping
They're bothering Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield even though they aren't hurting him.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Michael Bisping throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield breaks the lock showing some skills...
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is trying to counter now!
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Bisping in his guard...
Michael Bisping keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Bisping throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and launches himself over Luke Rockhold
Great move by Bisping who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Luke Rockhold throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
Michael Bisping pushes away Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield and breaks the clinch.
Michael Bisping is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Brilliant combination from Michael Bisping
that forces Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield to try and defend better.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's Mouth is beginning to swell
Bisping steps backwards away from Luke Rockhold. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Michael Bisping circles around Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Quick hook by Michael Bisping
Good shot! Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield has reasons to be worried.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's Left eye is beginning to swell
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield moves backwards and Michael Bisping is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Michael Bisping, but it's close.
Winner is Michael Bisping by Split decision
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 3/11 (27%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 10/16 (62%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 571 s
Statistics: Michael Bisping
Punches 32/50 (64%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/25 (48%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 571 s
Indeed!
Michael Bisping doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Luke Rockhold comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Luke Rockhold and Michael Bisping touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield looks to be in very good shape.
Luke Rockhold 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
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping launches a few weak punches
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield blocks them effectively.
Bisping clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Bisping
Luke Rockhold hooks Bisping's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Michael Bisping manages to kick Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield away and scrambles on top!
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Bisping moves on the ground
Bisping cannot take advantage in the ground
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.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is holding Michael Bisping's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping shows great balance while pushing away Luke Rockhold
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield steps forward
Bisping feints.
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bisping launches a flurry of punches
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield slips out of danger.
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Michael Bisping jabs at Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
hitting his chest.
Bisping shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Bisping moves backwards and Luke Rockhold is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield launches a kick
but Michael Bisping avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bisping throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield moves backwards and Michael Bisping is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Luke Rockhold is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Luke Rockhold tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bisping won't budge, forcing Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield to pull guard.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Bisping is in closed guard... Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield 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 Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Luke Rockhold isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Bisping blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's guard.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Michael Bisping throws a flurry of punches at Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield...
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Bisping clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Luke Rockhold slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Michael Bisping cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Bisping decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Bisping moves back and takes a deep breath.
Good front kick from Bisping!
Luke Rockhold blocks
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Michael Bisping jabs at Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
to no visible effect.
Bisping is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Michael Bisping swings...
...no good.
Michael Bisping throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield moves back and takes a deep breath.
Luke Rockhold attempts a sweep single...
Luke Rockhold catches Michael Bisping's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Bisping
Luke Rockhold looks to posture up and open Michael Bisping's guard...
Luke Rockhold forces Michael Bisping to open his guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to close his guard around Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
He is not able to do it
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Bisping
Deep breaths from Michael Bisping who tries a hammer punch to Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's ribs.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Luke Rockhold tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Bisping can't prevent his opponent from passing. Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield looks to work from half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over Bisping
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to get a side mount...
Bisping wraps his leg around Luke Rockhold leg and prevents him from moving.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
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!
He hits it! Michael Bisping is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield into his guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over 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 Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield struggles on the ground and tries to break Michael Bisping's guard...
Luke Rockhold is in Bisping open guard now
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Bisping
Luke Rockhold tries to finish with a leg lock!
Bisping is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to close his guard around Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Bisping
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Bisping
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Michael Bisping's guard...
Luke Rockhold passes momentarily but Michael Bisping regains full guard.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bisping launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Michael Bisping takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Luke Rockhold shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Bisping is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield into his guard.
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
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Bisping leans and gets Luke Rockhold's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Bisping
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Michael Bisping's guard...
Luke Rockhold passes momentarily but Michael Bisping regains full guard.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Luke Rockhold is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Michael Bisping!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Luke Rockhold attempts a sweep single...
Luke Rockhold catches Michael Bisping's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Bisping
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold 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 Luke Rockhold
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Michael Bisping pushes Luke Rockhold down and prevents his attempts to escape
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Bisping in his guard...
Michael Bisping keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Brilliant combination from Michael Bisping
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Bisping leads with a punch
Luke Rockhold evades but whiffs with a counter.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Michael Bisping.
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Round 3
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0:14 Round 3 and Bisping is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield and Bisping circle around the center of the cage.
Luke Rockhold tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bisping goes down.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to close his guard around Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping breaths deeply while on the ground
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Luke Rockhold tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Michael Bisping jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The two exchange wildly
Bisping is connecting with a few punches
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Good movement from Bisping
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Luke Rockhold shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Bisping is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield into his guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Bisping
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield struggles on the ground and tries to break Michael Bisping's guard...
Bisping doesn't want to free his opponent and Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield continues in closed guard
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
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 is in closed guard over Bisping
Bisping shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Bisping misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield struggles on the ground and tries to break Michael Bisping's guard...
Bisping doesn't want to free his opponent and Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield continues in closed guard
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Bisping studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Michael Bisping's punches
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is on the receiving end of a great combo by Bisping.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Bisping didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Bisping
Luke Rockhold tries to finish with a leg lock!
Bisping is able to break the lock.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to close his guard around Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Bisping
Deep breaths from Michael Bisping who tries a hammer punch to Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's ribs.
That hit Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Bisping
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield 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 tries to better his position on the ground...
Bisping is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
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.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Michael Bisping rolls Luke Rockhold to his stomach and takes his back!
Bisping is in rear mount over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Michael Bisping throws his leg over Luke Rockhold's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Michael Bisping's rear naked choke attempt!
Luke Rockhold frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Michael Bisping and ends up on top!
Bisping misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield has Bisping controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Michael Bisping fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Michael Bisping is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Bisping moves backwards and Luke Rockhold is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Bisping studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Good movement from Bisping
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Left eye
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Bisping didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Bisping
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is in open guard over Bisping... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Bisping rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. 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 Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice low kick from Bisping
but Luke Rockhold stops it.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Luke Rockhold fakes a move and moves laterally.
Luke Rockhold shoots for a double leg takedown!
Michael Bisping sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is holding Michael Bisping's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping shows great balance while pushing away Luke Rockhold
Michael Bisping jabs at Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
hitting his chest.
Michael Bisping is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Bisping and Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield circle around the center of the cage.
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and launches himself over Luke Rockhold
Great move by Bisping who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Luke Rockhold 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 Luke Rockhold
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield blocks Michael Bisping's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over Bisping
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield tries to escape from closed guard...
Bisping waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Luke Rockhold! He is reversed and nor Michael Bisping is on half guard!
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Michael Bisping tries to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Michael Bisping manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
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 full guard.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Bisping is in closed guard... Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield 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 Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Bisping tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Michael Bisping fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield passes his leg around Michael Bisping's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
Bisping works his way out of that omoplata and launches himself over his opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
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 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 attempts to trap Michael Bisping in his guard.
Michael Bisping keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Luke Rockhold throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Bisping tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Several good body shots
land on Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield.
Bisping pushes Luke Rockhold and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Luke Rockhold shoots for a double leg takedown!
Michael Bisping sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Bisping pushes Luke Rockhold and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Luke Rockhold launches a body shot
Bisping dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield has a small cut in his Nose
Mario Yamasaki 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.
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Round 5
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Luke Rockhold is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bisping and Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
A right hand from Michael Bisping
makes Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield stumble back!
Michael Bisping is measuring Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Bisping goes to the body...
He punishes Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Michael Bisping closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Michael Bisping tries a hook to the body
but Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield manages to dodge it
Michael Bisping shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Luke Rockhold is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Bisping into his guard.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Michael Bisping positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Michael Bisping is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's ribs
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll on the ground...
Bisping knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Bisping tries to open up Luke Rockhold's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield in the side of the head
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's Forehead is beginning to swell
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Luke 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 full mount over Luke Rockhold
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Michael Bisping pushes Luke Rockhold down and prevents his attempts to escape
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Michael Bisping pushes Luke Rockhold down and prevents his attempts to escape
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
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
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
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Pitty-pat punches from Bisping
They're bothering Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield even though they aren't hurting him.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Michael Bisping throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield breaks the lock showing some skills...
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield is trying to counter now!
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Bisping in his guard...
Michael Bisping keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Bisping throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Michael Bisping fakes a punch and launches himself over Luke Rockhold
Great move by Bisping who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Luke Rockhold throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
Michael Bisping pushes away Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield and breaks the clinch.
Michael Bisping is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Brilliant combination from Michael Bisping
that forces Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield to try and defend better.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's Mouth is beginning to swell
Bisping steps backwards away from Luke Rockhold. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Michael Bisping circles around Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield
Quick hook by Michael Bisping
Good shot! Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield has reasons to be worried.
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield's Left eye is beginning to swell
Duke "The Rock" Chesterfield moves backwards and Michael Bisping is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Michael Bisping, but it's close.
Winner is Michael Bisping by Split decision
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 3/11 (27%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 10/16 (62%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 571 s
Statistics: Michael Bisping
Punches 32/50 (64%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/25 (48%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 571 s
Indeed!
