UFC 105 Results: England's Michael Bisping Cuts Through Canada's Denis Kang
By: Chad Edward Posted On: November 14, 2009 at 9:52pmThe Ultimate Fighter 3 champion “Count” Michael Bisping (17-2) of England TKO’d Canadian middleweight Denis Kang (34-11-1) by punches at 4:24 at UFC 105 at M.E.N. Arena in Manchester Saturday.
“I’m absolutley over the moon,” an ecstatic Bisping told his hometown crowd. “This is my life. It really hurts me that people don’t give me the respect I deserve.”
At the beginning of round two, Bisping scored a single-leg takedown to put Kang on his back. Bisping cut up Kang’s face and staggered Kang with a relentless ground’n'pound. The exchange set-up the final moments of the round when Bisping slammed Kang and reignited his g’n'p attack. Kang rolled into turtle position; and, Bisping added knees to his offense until referee Dan Miragliotta stepped in to grant Kang a reprieve.
Kang had wasted a first round in which he floored Bisping with a compact overhand right as Bisping lunged forward to attack. Kang dove into Bisping’s guard and passed to side control, but Bisping regained half guard. The pair shuffled through guards for the entire first round and Kang only landed a right hand and an elbow, nearly getting caught in an armbar.
After his win, Bisping admitted, “I’ve got a long way to go. Bear with me guys. I’ve got a long way to go.”
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I have to eat my own words. Bisping as much as I hate his big mouth (funny I should say that), looked great. His work off the back and on the ground in general was really impressive. Hard for a vet like Kang to even hold onto. A black belt in BJJ is nothing to scoff at. It takes allllot of work and dedication to hold it. Kang with his black belt was not only bested but at his own game. I’m sure Bisping will slingshot this win into a great next fight. Well done. I would rather see you fight than speak as a coach any day. Good luck.