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SYDNEY - Luke Rockhold advanced his claims for a shot at the middleweight championship by beating Englands Michael Bisping by submission in their fight at UFC Sydney on Saturday.Rockhold brought Bisping to the canvas early in the second round and followed up with a guillotine hold before the Englishman tapped out at 57 seconds into the second round.I caught him real clean, that was full shin at the thickest part right on top of the head, said Rockhold at the post-fight press conference wearing a sharp checked suit and sunglasses. It was definitely an exciting moment and I go for the kill like always.It was No.5 ranked Rockholds (13-2) 12th victory in his past 13 fights and improved the Americans claims on a shot at the winner of the middleweight championship title fight between Chris Weidman and Vitor Belfort next year.I dont care, Ill fight whoever, said the American on his next likely opponent. Whether its Jacare (Souza), (Lyoto) Machida has a fight coming up to. Weve separated ourselves as the number one contenders and Id be glad to prove myself again against one of them.For 35-year-old Bisping (26-7) his fourth loss in his past seven bouts is likely to end his chance of earning a shot at the divisional title but not end his career.The better man won tonight, and congratulations to him said Bisping. I still love what I do, still love this. Im a fighter, I was born a fighter and I always will be a fighter.While theres a pulse and a beat in my heart Ill still fight.It may have been the first meeting between the two high-profile middleweights but the much-hyped animosity stemming from a 2012 sparring session made its way into the bout as both fighters clashed heads in the first round, requiring the cage side doctor to treat a cut above Bispings left eye.He beat me fair and square, but the headbutt when it came in, I cant really remember anything after the headbutt to be honest, but thats the way it goes said the Englishman.Bisping of Manchester, England, was a clear crowd favourite, but appeared hampered by nerves in early exchanges with Rockhold, who found his rhythm early and repeatedly kicked at Bispings body.Rockhold of Santa Cruz, California, had finished his previous two opponents, Tim Boetsch and Costa Philippou, in the first round and it didnt take him much longer to get the better of the No.9 ranked Bisping.Early in the second round, a Rockhold strike brought Bisping to the canvas and Rockhold pounced, landing several punches to Bispings head, before performing a guillotine-choke hold which clinched a victory he said was one of the most important of his UFC career.Its definitely up there, said Rockhold. 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González played the first three years of his career with Institución Atlética Sud América, in Uruguays first and second divisions. He joins the Impact after finishing first on his team with five goals and two assists in 14 games, all as starter, and 1,204 minutes in the 2013 Apertura of the Uruguayan Primera Division. "Santiago is a young striker that has already played three professional seasons," said Impact Sporting Director Nick De Santis. "He is a dynamic forwward that moves very well and can play with his back to the goal.ddddddddddddIt will take a bit of time to adapt, but I think he can bring a different element to the team." During the 2012-13 season, the 21-year-old helped Sud América earn promotion to the first division after finishing atop the Uruguayan second division in scoring, recording four goals and three assists in 18 games and 1,034 minutes. He was also part of Club Atlético River Plates Academy, in Montevideo, his hometown club playing in the Uruguayan first division. At the international level, González played two games with the Uruguayan U17 National Team at the 2009 FIFA U17 World Cup in Nigeria. ' ' '