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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dynamite Shikoku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shikoku kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is C2C - Down The Road. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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255 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Dynamite Shikoku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Michael Bisping!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bisping moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shikoku.
Shikoku misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bisping avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Shikoku.
Shikoku lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shikoku gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bisping won't allow Shikoku to get back to his feet.
Bisping drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shikoku looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shikoku looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shikoku!
You can see the frustration on Bisping's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bisping tries to improve position but can't.
Bisping throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shikoku tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Bisping is trying to control Shikoku's posture but Shikoku avoids it.
Shikoku decides to stand back up.
Shikoku throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Shikoku.
Shikoku lands a high kick!
Shikoku misses with a series of wild punches.
Bisping has a takedown stuffed.
Bisping closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shikoku quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bisping seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shikoku does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shikoku is looking to escape.
Shikoku is staying active underneath Bisping, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bisping prevents Shikoku from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping winds up and cracks Shikoku with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shikoku pushes Bisping off looking to stand but Bisping dives back in and keeps control.
Bisping seems to be looking for submissions.
Shikoku is not content to let Bisping control the position.
Bisping throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shikoku is refusing to be controlled, as Bisping sits in half guard.
Bisping is trying to work for a kimura but Shikoku is defending well.
Shikoku is staying active underneath Bisping, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shikoku wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shikoku trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bisping trying to control the action but Shikoku is working from the bottom.
Bisping is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bisping is looking for a kimura but Shikoku is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bisping to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bisping prevents Shikoku from standing back up.
Bisping is trying to control. Shikoku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bisping takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bisping thows a huge punch but Shikoku dodges it nicely.
Shikoku pushes Bisping off looking to stand but Bisping dives back in and keeps control.
Bisping is looking to take a break and control but Shikoku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bisping trying to pass the guard but Shikoku defending well.
Bisping not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shikoku pushes Bisping off looking to stand but Bisping dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bisping lands with a punch from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bisping wants to take a breather but Shikoku is having none of it.
Shikoku pushes Bisping off but Bisping dives into side control.
Shikoku takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bisping working the ground and pound.
Shikoku regains half guard, as Bisping was trying to land strikes.
Bisping wants to control but Shikoku is keeping him busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bisping is working for a submission of some sort.
Shikoku wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Bisping will probably get the nod.
That's time! Shikoku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bisping finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bisping tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shikoku swivels and escapes.
Shikoku throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bisping.
Bisping has a takedown stuffed.
Shikoku lunges at Bisping with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bisping's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shikoku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bisping shoots in but no luck this time.
Dynamite Shikoku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Bisping.
Shikoku throws a head kick but Bisping moves out of range.
No joy there for Shikoku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bisping is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shikoku sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bisping dodges the punch combination from Shikoku.
Bisping throws a jab when Shikoku was well out of range.
Bisping shoots in for a takedown but Shikoku shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shikoku misses with a few strikes there.
Shikoku misses with a head kick.
Shikoku will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Shikoku.
Shikoku stuns Bisping with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shikoku rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bisping moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shikoku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dynamite Shikoku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bisping tries to bum rush Shikoku with a series of wild strikes but Shikoku uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shikoku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shikoku misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shikoku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bisping tries for a takedown but Shikoku sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dynamite Shikoku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bisping is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shikoku sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shikoku throws a solid leg kick but Bisping takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shikoku.
Bisping has a takedown stuffed.
Bisping fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shikoku avoids it really well and circles away.
Bisping tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shikoku sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bisping somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shikoku pinned against the cage. Shikoku gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shikoku tries a head kick but it misses.
Bisping closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shikoku circles away.
Shikoku misses with a double jab.
Shikoku throws a head kick that misses
and Bisping counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bisping trying to pass the guard but Shikoku defending well.
Bisping works his way into side control.
Bisping prevents Shikoku from escaping the position.
Bisping is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shikoku is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping tries for a kimura but Shikoku is defending well.
The strikes coming from Bisping are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Shikoku pushes Bisping away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bisping gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bisping working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shikoku is pushing Bisping's head away, looking to escape. Bisping manages to hold on to the position though.
Bisping trying to control the position but Shikoku is working away.
Bisping goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Shikoku rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bisping's guard! Nice work there by Shikoku!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shikoku would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Shikoku preventing the sweep.
Shikoku stands up and waves to Bisping to follow him.
Bisping lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bisping.
Dynamite Shikoku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by Bisping or perhaps it was just good defense by Shikoku which made him look bad.
Bisping is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shikoku sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shikoku lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shikoku attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shikoku drops his shoulder and cracks Bisping with a huge uppercut! Bisping goes down! Can Shikoku finish him?
Shikoku has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bisping is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dynamite Shikoku dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bisping showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shikoku.
Bisping closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shikoku's guard.
Bisping missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shikoku is looking to stand up but Bisping isn't so interested in that idea.
Shikoku is wriggling around but Bisping manages to pass to half guard.
Bisping is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shikoku has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shikoku is trying to stand.
Bisping is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shikoku has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bisping is looking for a kimura but Shikoku is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bisping to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shikoku's head.
Shikoku is looking to escape.
Bisping drops an elbow to the side of Shikoku's head.
Shikoku tries to kick Bisping off but Bisping keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bisping is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bisping is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bisping is trying to control the action in half guard but Shikoku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shikoku is trying to stand up here but Bisping is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shikoku taking some punishment here, with Bisping in his half guard.
Bisping landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bisping is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bisping is looking for a kimura but Shikoku is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bisping to get the leverage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bisping trying to control the action but Shikoku is working from the bottom.
Shikoku is trying to stand.
Bisping trying to control from Shikoku's half guard. Shikoku has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Shikoku is looking to stand up but Bisping isn't so interested in that idea.
Bisping with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bisping's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bisping stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shikoku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bisping passes Shikoku's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shikoku wants to stand back up but Bisping manages to pass into side control.
Bisping is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shikoku knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Michael Bisping has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shikoku wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bisping throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Shikoku is pushing Bisping's head away, looking to escape. Bisping manages to hold on to the position though.
Bisping thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shikoku is trying to get back to his feet.
Bisping in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shikoku is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bisping cracks Shikoku with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bisping goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Shikoku rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bisping's guard! Nice work there by Shikoku!
Bisping is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bisping comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bisping has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bisping!
A victorious Michael Bisping thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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hype
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