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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Dator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan Dator has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryan Dator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Bisping!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dator is looking to clinch.
No luck for Bisping with that takedown attempt.
Bisping fails with the takedown
and Dator counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dator.
Bisping pulls Dator in close to prevent any damage.
Dator looking to pass the guard.
Dator wanted to stand there but Bisping had control of the position.
Bisping is looking for a triangle but Dator pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dator engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bisping has an active guard here but Dator has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dator wants to stand up but Bisping is controlling the position.
Dator wants to pass to mount but Bisping is defending the position.
Dator is thwarting Bisping's attempts to control the position.
Dator has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dator is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bisping has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dator moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bisping has worked his arm free - good work by Bisping!
Bisping is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bisping sneaks back into half guard.
Bisping regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bisping is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dator wants to stand but Bisping is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dator got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bisping has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dator has managed to get both his arms back between Bisping's legs - danger averted.
Bisping is trying to control the position but Dator postures up.
Dator has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bisping has his foot on Dator's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dator works his way back into a safe position though.
Dator slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dator postures up and lands a big shot to Bisping's brow.
Dator preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dator trying to control the position from guard on top but Bisping 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.
Dator stopping the sweep attempt from Bisping.
Bisping controls Dator momentarily but Dator frees himself.
Dator trying to control but Bisping is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dator won't allow Bisping to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bryan Dator.
Bisping shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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 the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dator tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bisping paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bisping shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dator as he avoids it easily.
Bisping shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dator sprawls well. Dator wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bisping gets slowly back to his feet.
Bisping shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dator as he avoids it easily.
Bryan Dator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Bisping.
Dator throws a low kick but Bisping moves out of range easily.
Dator tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bisping misses with a takedown
and Dator counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bisping won't be happy with that.
Bisping is trying to get back to half guard.
Dator controlling from side mount.
Bisping is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping is looking to regain half guard here but Dator keeps moving and retains side control.
Bisping regains half guard.
Dator perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bisping regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dator passes Bisping's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bisping taking some punishment here, with Dator in his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dator in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping is looking for a sweep. Dator is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dator is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dator wants to stand but Bisping has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Bryan Dator overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dator trying to mount his opponent but Bisping defends it.
Bisping looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bisping wants to improve his position but Dator is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dator is trying to control. Bisping wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dator knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bisping on the ground.
Bisping is trying to stand.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bisping manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Our spies down at at Tycoon Gym inform us that Bisping has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bisping throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dator trying to control but Bisping is working from the bottom.
Dator showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dator passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dator taking a breather here.
Bisping tries to bench press Dator off him but Dator keeps the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bisping gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Dator dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bisping shoots in looking for a takedown but Dator manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bisping's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bryan Dator is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bisping slaps away a takedown attempt from Dator, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dator drives through with a takedown into Bisping's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bisping wants to sweep here but Dator controlling him for the moment.
Bisping has a closed guard, preventing Dator from standing up.
Bisping is looking for a triangle but Dator pushes his legs off easily.
Dator lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dator wants to stand but Bisping is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bisping takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dator trying to control but Bisping is working from the bottom.
Dator is pushing down on Bisping's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bisping is fighting to maintain full guard but Dator has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bisping wants to control but Dator is keeping busy.
Dator tries to stand and escape but Bisping actually recovers to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dator has passed into half guard!
Dator wants to take a breather but Bisping is having none of it.
Bisping wants to get back to his feet.
Bisping is looking for a sweep. Dator is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dator is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping tries to get to full guard but Dator has control of the leg.
Dator seems to be working for a kimura but Bisping defends the submission attempt.
Dator prevents Bisping from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dator is trying to work for a kimura but Bisping is defending well.
Bisping gets full guard.
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.
Dator keeping hold of Bisping's head, controlling as best he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bisping is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Bisping.
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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Michael Bisping!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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