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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Leigh Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kent is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Stand Up (Akala). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Bisping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Leigh Kent!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bisping tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bisping stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bisping wants it to stay on the feet.
Bisping throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kent.
Nice takedown defense from Bisping. No joy for Kent on that attempt.
Bisping jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Jamie Leigh Kent has been cut.
Kent fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Michael Bisping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Leigh Kent.
Bisping lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bisping swinging wildly here.
Kent looks for a takedown but Bisping sprawls well.
Kent dodges the punch combination from Bisping.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kent.
Kent looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kent looks gassed!
Bisping misses with the combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kent showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bisping.
Kent shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kent shoots for a double leg takedown but Bisping sprawls well. He's pushed Kent's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kent gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping throws a nice looking combination but Kent bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kent looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bisping is fending him off so far but Kent persists. Nope, Bisping circles away and we're back to standing.
Bisping scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bisping moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bisping throws a leg kick but Kent sees it coming and moves out of range.
Michael Bisping is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Bisping finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kent looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bisping throws a nice looking combination but Kent bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bisping misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bisping misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bisping tries to bum rush Kent with a series of wild strikes but Kent uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bisping lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bisping.
That has opened up Jamie Leigh Kent's cut even more.
Kent takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bisping looks to land a combination but Kent avoids it well.
Kent shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bisping defends it nicely.
Bisping lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kent circles away quickly and effectively.
Bisping goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent fails to land the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Bisping.
Bisping looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bisping tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kent is able to avoid easily.
Kent tries for a takedown but Bisping sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kent takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bisping will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bisping throws a nice looking combination but Kent bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bisping misses with the combination.
Kent is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bisping is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kent.
Bisping is looking to land body kicks.
Kent avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Bisping.
Kent is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bisping sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bisping fails to land with a series of punches.
Bisping scores with a one two! Kent had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bisping pinned against the cage. Bisping gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bisping closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bisping swinging wildly here.
Kent slips a jab and a cross from Bisping.
Kent tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bisping sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kent somewhat.
Kent fails with the takedown.
Kent will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kent checks a leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Kent or perhaps it was just good defense by Bisping which made him look bad.
Bisping misses with a low kick.
Bisping throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bisping throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bisping misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kent shoots in and bounces Bisping off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kent drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bisping dives on top into guard.
Bisping trying to control the position from guard on top but Kent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bisping pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kent is keeping the position for now.
Kent working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bisping doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bisping manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kent keeping full guard, as Bisping tries to pass.
Kent has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bisping is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bisping dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamie Leigh Kent's cut.
That's time! Bisping's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bisping throws a series of punches but Kent avoids them all with ease.
Kent shoots in for a takedown but Bisping shows good takedown defense.
Bisping misses with a few strikes there.
Bisping swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kent closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bisping did well to prevent Kent getting side control.
Bisping makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bisping.
Kent stopping the sweep attempt from Bisping.
Kent thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bisping is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kent trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent drops back looking for a leg! Bisping is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bisping manages to kick Kent off! Kent jumps back into Bisping's guard.
Bisping looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kent is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kent dives in and grabs Bisping's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bisping pushes down on Kent's head and hops out.
Bisping tries to bum rush Kent with a series of wild strikes but Kent uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bisping stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bisping wants it to stay on the feet.
Michael Bisping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Leigh Kent.
Kent shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bisping but Bisping pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kent is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bisping sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bisping looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bisping misses with a head kick.
Kent looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bisping is fending him off so far but Kent persists. Nope, Bisping circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bisping just misses with a punch to the body.
Bisping keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Decent striking displayed by Bisping there.
Bisping dips to his left and cracks Kent with an uppercut!
Kent throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bisping's waist but Bisping gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kent off to one side.
Bisping fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kent shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bisping defends it nicely.
Bisping scores with a one two! Kent had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bisping swinging wildly here.
Kent shoots in for a double leg but Bisping sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kent has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kent tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bisping swivels and escapes.
Bisping stuffs the takedown.
Bisping stalks Kent and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kent's face. Kent staggers backwards, shaken.
Michael Bisping is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent tries for a takedown but Bisping sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bisping swinging wildly here.
Kent shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bisping but Bisping pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kent closes the distance and clinches up with Bisping, looking for a takedown. Kent pushes Bisping against the cage but Bisping circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Bisping as Kent shoots in.
Kent takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kent slips a jab and a cross from Bisping.
Kent shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bisping defends it nicely.
Kent has a takedown stuffed.
Kent fails with a takedown attempt.
Bisping's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bisping duly obliges.
Bisping misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Bisping does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kent shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bisping pinned against the cage. Bisping gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kent scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bisping wants to control but Kent is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bisping is looking for a sweep. Kent is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bisping is working hard here to advance position.
Kent is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bisping sees it coming and defends easily.
Bisping is trying to get back to full guard.
Bisping is looking to escape.
Kent is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bisping is just riding it out for now. Kent eventually gives up the hold.
Kent seems to be working for a kimura but Bisping defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Bisping will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jamie Leigh Kent's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bisping pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kent fails with a takedown attempt.
Bisping moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bisping lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bisping.
Kent avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kent shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bisping as he avoids it easily.
Bisping goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kent has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bisping swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kent avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bisping scores with a jab.
Kent looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bisping wants to stand but Kent is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bisping looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bisping looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bisping!
Bisping tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kent tries to improve position but can't.
Kent is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bisping stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kent shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bisping pinned against the cage. Bisping gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Michael Bisping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Leigh Kent.
A left and a right from Bisping both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kent shoots in and drives through. Bisping sprawls well.
Bisping tries to bum rush Kent with a series of wild strikes but Kent uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kent has a takedown stuffed.
No joy there for Bisping, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bisping is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kent throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bisping's waist but Bisping gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kent off to one side.
Horrible takedown by Kent or perhaps it was just good defense by Bisping which made him look bad.
Bisping closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kent shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bisping defends it nicely.
Bisping lands a jab-cross combination.
Kent shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bisping fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping throws a head kick but Kent moves out of range.
Bisping throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kent is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bisping's half guard.
Kent trying to pass the guard but Bisping defending well.
Bisping wants to improve his position but Kent is controlling well.
Bisping is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kent is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bisping doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kent.
Bisping tries to roll over but Kent keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kent maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bisping could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kent has cracked it and Bisping is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jamie Leigh Kent!
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hype
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