Michael Bisping has shocked the MMA world by knocking Luke Rockhold out cold in the first round to become the UFC middleweight champion.
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UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold will be looking to defend his title for the first time when he takes on #4 Michael Bisping at UFC 199. Also, the bantamweight title is on the line as champion Dominick Cruz takes on #2 Urijah Faber in a rubber-match. Join The Roar from 12pm AEST for live round-by-round action.
Coming off the biggest win of his life when he won the middleweight belt from Chris Weidman at UFC 194, Luke Rockhold is now riding a five-fight winning streak.
With finishes in all five of his UFC wins, Rockhold has solidified himself as one of the most dangerous strikers and submission artists in the division.
Rockhold also holds a win over title-contender Michael Bisping, whom he defeated in 2014 with guillotine choke in Sydney.
Since his 2014 loss to Luke Rockhold, Michael Bisping has been on a tear of his own, coming off three-straight wins over top competition.
No win was sweeter however than his last, where he defeated fighting legend Anderson Silva to achieve the biggest win of his career in front of his home audience.
Now, after ten long years with the UFC, Bisping is set to get his first ever title shot, and pull of the greatest Cinderella Story in the history of the company.
After a long layoff due to injury, Dominick Cruz came back and won the belt he never lost against TJ Dillashaw in a close split decision.
Now, he has the chance to put the only man who ever beat him behind him once and for all and end an epic nine-year rivalry with Urijah Faber on top.
Urijah Faber has come so close yet so far on three occasions, losing all three of his UFC title shots. This one may be his last.
With three straight wins at bantamweight, Faber’s toughest loss came at the hand of Dominick Cruz in 2011, and he too will be desperate to end the rivalry on top.
Luke Rockhold is hungry, in his prime and a proven finisher. Rockhold already holds a win over Michael Bisping, but Bisping will be coming in desperate to grasp the title that eluded him for so long. Expect Rockhold to get the job done, but it won’t be as easy as the first time.
Dominick Cruz has seemingly put his injuries behind him, and looks like the same fighter he always was. Urijah Faber has been impressive, but his recent performances have made him look like a shadow of his own self. If Cruz doesn’t allow Faber to get a hold of his neck, he should cruise to a decision win.
Predictions
Luke Rockhold defeats Michael Bisping via TKO in the third round
Dominick Cruz defeats Urijah Faber via unanimous decision
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Andy
Guest
Have you not watched ufc for the last 5 years or so? Bisping hasnt been the bad guy since pretty much that ultimate fighter reality show.
Bill Larkin
Guest
Rockhold is a beast, but also an arrogant idiot. To attack a seasoned warrior like Bisping with his hands down was stupid, and he deserved what he got. Weidman will not make the same mistake.
TheSnake
Guest
How smug was Weidman thinking he could challenge Jon Jones, then along comes Rockhold thinking he could do the same
AZ_RBB
Guest
This was extraordinary. I never thought I would I see the day Michael Bisping would be champion. I just didn't see him that way. He was always the 'bad guy', the 'big mouth'. I always had the feeling Rockhold wouldn't be able to defend his title. But didn't say much because it felt like I was just bitter over him beating Weidman. Anyways I hear Weidman v Bisping could be 205 at MSG?
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Click here for the full report and results from this event Thank you to everyone who joined us on The Roar for this live blog, we look forward to seeing you all again soon!
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Here are the full results from this event: Middleweight championship: Michael Bisping def. Luke Rockhold via knockout (punches) 3:36, R1 to become to the new UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping shocks the MMA world by knocking Luke Rockhold out cold in the first round to become the UFC middleweight champion Bantamweight championship: Dominick Cruz def. Urijah Faber via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 49-46) to retain the UFC bantamweight championship Dominick Cruz dominated the majority of the fight to ensure that he ended this nine-year rivalry with Urijah Faber on top, retaining his UFC title in the process. Featherweight: Max Holloway def. Ricardo Lamas via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Max Holloway dominated Ricardo Lamas in a highly entertaining fight to earn his ninth-straight win inside the octagon since 2013. Middleweight: Dan Henderson def. Hector Lombard via knockout (head kick & elbow) 1:27, R2 Both men landed big shots, but Dan Henderson managed to weather the storm in the first-round to come back and knock out Hector Lombard with a vicious head kick followed bu and elbow. Lightweight: Dustin Poirier def. Bobby Green via knockout (punches) 2:53, R1 Dustin Poirier dominated Bobby Green on the feet, stayed patient, and was rewarded with a huge knockout to open up the main card. Featherweight: Brian Ortega def. Clay Guida via knockout (knee) 4:40, R3 Lightweight: Beneil Dariush def. James Vick via knockout (punches) 4:16, R1 Women’s Strawweight: Jessica Andrade def. Jessica Penne via TKO (punches) 2:56, R2 Featherweight: Alex Caceres def. Cole Miller via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) Welterweight: Sean Strickland def. Tom Bresse via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) Light Heavyweight: Luis Henrique da Silva def. Jonathon Wilson via TKO (punches) 4:11, R2 Middleweight: Kevin Casey and Elvis Mutapcic fought to a draw (29-28, 28-29, 28-28) Lightweight: Marco Reyes def. Dong Hyun Kim via knockout (punches) 1:52, R3
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Congratulations to Michael Bisping, who after ten years has finally won UFC gold. What a moment for Michael Bisping!
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THE OFFICIAL DECISION: Michael Bisping def. Luke Rockhold via knockout (punches) 3:36, R1 to become to the new UFC middleweight champion
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(C) Luke Rockhold vs Michael Bisping – ROUND 1/5 Round one of a possible five is under way. Can Bisping finally win the title, or will Rockhold defend the belt? Side kick for Bisping early on. Rockhold lands a push kick. Bisping moves forward and lands a right hand. Bisping lands a jab. Bisping lands a right and Rockhold lands a kick. Both men miss with punches. Rockhold lands a left and Bisping lands a good counter. Rockhold lands a kick to the body, Bisping returns with one of his own. Rockhold lands a front kick to the body. Bisping rights a right hand. Rockhold lands some good kicks. Rockhold lands a kick to the body and Bisping might be hurt. Bisping lands a right hand but eats a counter! Bisping moves forward and lands a hard shot! Rockhold is hurt! Bisping moves forward with more punches and Rockhold is out cold! Michael Bisping just knocked Luke Rockhold out cold! MICHAEL BISPING IS THE MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION!
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Here comes Luke Rockhold!
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Here comes Michael Bisping!
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Now, after ten long years with the UFC, Bisping is set to get his first ever title shot, and pull of the greatest Cinderella Story in the history of the company.
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
No win was sweeter however than his last, where he defeated fighting legend Anderson Silva to achieve the biggest win of his career in front of his home audience.
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
Since his 2014 loss to Luke Rockhold, Michael Bisping has been on a tear of his own, coming off three-straight wins over top competition.
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Roar Guru
Rockhold also holds a win over title-contender Michael Bisping, whom he defeated in 2014 with guillotine choke in Sydney.
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
With finishes in all five of his UFC wins, Rockhold has solidified himself as one of the most dangerous strikers and submission artists in the division.
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
Coming off the biggest win of his life when he won the middleweight belt from Chris Weidman at UFC 194, Luke Rockhold is now riding a five-fight winning streak.
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Roar Guru
(C) Luke Rockhold looks to defend his belt for the first time against #4 Michael Bisping.
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Five rounds for the UFC Middleweight Championship
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It’s time for the main event!