The co-main event of the evening (UFC 127: Penn vs. Fitch) tonight was Michael Bisping vs. Jorge Rivera. Bisping wanted to make the case that he deserved a title shot. Rivera wanted to prove he belonged among the elite of the division.
UFC 127 Results: Michael Bisping Bludgeons Jorge Rivera
The referee in charge of the action is Marc Goddard. The fighters do not touch gloves.
ROUND 1 - Rivera fires a right and misses. Wide stance from Bisping as the Brit is moving widely from the outside. Rivera head hunting right away with the right hand. A charging double leg from Bisping puts Rivera on the mat, but the Boston native stands. The right hand does land for Rivera and the latin fighter stuffs a shot from the British. A third attempt from Bisping works and Rivera is on his back. In a scramble, Rivera moves to his knees and Bisping lands an illegal knee. Referee Marc Goddard stops the action. Rivera says he can continue and the fight resumes. Bisping is deducted a point. Rivera still head hunting and misses. Bisping attempts a double leg and is rebuffed. Of a counterpunch from Rivera, Bisping lands a takedown. Rivera back to his feet now.
SB Nation scores this round 9-9.
ROUND 2 - big right hand from Rivera lands and stumbles Bisping, but the Brit recovers. Bisping cornering Rivera now by taking control of the space. Two shots attempted and stuffed. Bisping lands a hard right hand. And another. And another. Rivera mostly covering up. Rivera falls to his knees and referee Marc Goddard stops the fight.
UFC 127 results: Michael Bisping defeats Jorge Rivera by TKO referee stoppage at 1:54 of round 2.
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