Fight Night Blog Recap: Bisping earns hard-fought split decision over Leites
The fifth and final round begins with Leites pushing forward and landing some big shots. Bisping is backing up but working the counter straight.
Bisping lands a jab but Leites returns with a hook. The Brazilian pressures but Bisping pushes him back with a flurry.
Leites is landing this round and donig a great job keeping Bisping's back against the fence.
Bisping lands a big overhand right but Leites shakes his head like it didn't land — it did. Bisping lands a three-punch combo to the head and uses his footwork to get out of the pocket.
Leites swings wildly and Bisping catches him with two precise straights.
Bisping ends the fight with a spinning back kick.
Official Decision:
Michael Bisping defeats Thales Leites via split decision (47-48, 49-46, 48-47)
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