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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rickie Lambert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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185 lbs
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194 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rickie Lambert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Bisping!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lambert fails to land with a series of punches.
Lambert tries to sprawl but Bisping drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bisping passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lambert is looking to improve his position but Bisping isn't that keen on the idea.
Bisping wants to control the pace but Lambert is squirming around nicely.
Bisping fails to move to back control.
Bisping moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lambert has worked his arm free - good work by Lambert!
Bisping has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping has control of Lambert's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lambert regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bisping is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lambert can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bisping content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lambert is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lambert and Bisping has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bisping is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lambert knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lambert tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bisping wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bisping is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lambert knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping trying to control the action but Lambert is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bisping tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bisping wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lambert, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bisping is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lambert knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lambert is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at EvolutioN MMA Acadamy & Gym ( 12 ELITE Coaches ) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lambert tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bisping wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lambert sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bisping is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lambert sees it coming and defends easily.
Bisping is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bisping dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lambert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bisping shoots in for a takedown but Lambert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lambert with a nice cross.
Lambert throws a series of punches but Bisping moves out of range.
Bisping keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lambert.
Bisping looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lambert is fending him off so far but Bisping persists. Nope, Lambert circles away and we're back to standing.
Bisping shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lambert knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bisping on the ground.
Bisping is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lambert wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lambert has a hand on Bisping's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bisping takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Lambert is squirming around, avoiding Bisping's attempts to control the action.
Bisping content just to control the position here.
Bisping trying to control but Lambert is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Lambert is in real trouble.
Bisping is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lambert defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bisping has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lambert has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bisping is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bisping has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lambert has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bisping looking for the choke from the back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lambert defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lambert trying to control the hands but Bisping won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bisping showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lambert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lambert goes for a double leg but Bisping avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bisping continues to drive forward.
Bisping wants a takedown but no success here.
Bisping is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bisping changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lambert fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rickie Lambert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Bisping.
Bisping looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bisping has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bisping avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lambert swinging wildly here.
Bisping closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lambert quickly recovers to half guard.
Lambert trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambert tries to kick Bisping off but Bisping keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bisping is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bisping is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lambert tries to roll over but Bisping keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bisping seems to be looking for submissions.
Rickie Lambert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bisping is trying to control. Lambert wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping is stalling here. Lambert is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bisping seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lambert has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lambert working away.
Lambert looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bisping is avoiding damage well.
Lambert tries to get to his feet but Bisping is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Lambert in his guard.
Bisping is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambert wants to control from the top but Bisping keeps moving.
Lambert wants to stand and escape but instead Bisping has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lambert keeping moving, preventing Bisping from controlling successfully.
Michael Bisping is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bisping thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bisping stands and throws Lambert's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lambert is not content to let Bisping control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bisping comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bisping winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bisping!
An out of breath Michael Bisping thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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