UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Le Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Le
China
Main Card • Final
United Kingdom
R4, 0:57
Performance of the Night
United States
R1, 1:01
Performance of the Night
South Korea
R3, 5:00
Australia
R3, 5:00
TUF China Final
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Brazil
R1, 4:17
Performance of the Night
Japan
R1, 1:06
Performance of the Night
Canada
R1, 4:50
Singapore
R3, 5:00
Russia
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
TUF China Final
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: None awarded.
Performance of the Night: Michael Bisping, Tyron Woodley, Alberto Mina, and Ulka Sasaki each received $50,000 for their emphatic stoppage victories.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
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*Purses were not publicly disclosed by an athletic commission as the event was self-regulated by the UFC in Macau, SAR, China. Figures reflect officially verified post-fight Performance of the Night bonus awards ($50,000 each) distributed by the promotion.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Le
UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Le was part of only the second same-day dual-event schedule in UFC history, running on August 23, 2014, alongside UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. dos Anjos in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Guangyou Ning defeated Jianping Yang via unanimous decision in the tournament final to become the inaugural The Ultimate Fighter: China featherweight winner.
Future interim UFC Welterweight Champion Colby Covington made his promotional debut, earning a first-round stoppage over Anying Wang to launch his UFC tenure.
Michael Bisping claimed his first career Performance of the Night bonus after battering Cung Le for a fourth-round TKO in the headlining contest.
Japanese prospect Ulka Sasaki authored the quickest finish of the night, submitting Roland Delorme via rear-naked choke in just 1:06 of Round 1.
Tyron Woodley scored one of the fastest knockouts of his promotional career by stopping top-10 welterweight Dong Hyun Kim in only 61 seconds.
Alberto Mina maintained his pristine 12-0 professional record with a blistering first-round TKO over Shinsho Anzai in his promotional debut.
The headliner served as the final mixed martial arts bout for former Strikeforce champion and Sanshou icon Cung Le before concluding his legendary combat career.
With no Fight of the Night awarded, UFC allocated all four $50,000 bonus checks exclusively to stoppage performers (Bisping, Woodley, Mina, and Sasaki).
The event drew an officially announced sellout crowd of 7,022 spectators to the CotaiArena at The Venetian Macao.
UFC President Dana White removed judge Howard Hughes from cageside duties after back-to-back split decisions, resulting in a rare post-event regulatory protocol review.
Milana Dudieva earned a gritty split decision victory over Elizabeth Phillips, becoming the first Russian female fighter to record a victory inside the Octagon.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Le take place?
UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Le took place on Saturday, August 23, 2014, at the CotaiArena inside The Venetian Macao in Macau, SAR, China.
Who won the main event between Michael Bisping and Cung Le?
Michael Bisping defeated Cung Le via TKO (knee and punches) at 0:57 of Round 4 after dominating the striking exchanges and causing severe damage around Le’s eyes.
What happened in the co-main event between Tyron Woodley and Dong Hyun Kim?
Tyron Woodley caught Dong Hyun Kim with a devastating counter right punch while Kim attempted a spinning back elbow, securing a TKO finish in just 61 seconds of Round 1.
Who won The Ultimate Fighter: China Featherweight Tournament Final?
Guangyou Ning defeated Jianping Yang via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) to become the inaugural TUF: China Featherweight Champion.
Who won post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Le?
Four fighters received $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses: Michael Bisping, Tyron Woodley, Alberto Mina, and Ulka Sasaki. No Fight of the Night was awarded.
Did Colby Covington make his UFC debut at this event?
Yes. Future interim welterweight champion Colby Covington made his promotional debut, defeating Anying Wang via first-round TKO (submission to punches) at 4:50 of Round 1.
What was the controversy involving a judge being removed during the event?
After back-to-back controversial split decisions in the opening bouts, UFC President Dana White requested that judge Howard Hughes be removed from scoring further bouts. The UFC later issued an official statement acknowledging that a breach of regulatory protocol had occurred.
What was the official attendance for UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Le?
The event drew an announced sellout attendance of 7,022 fans at the CotaiArena in Macau.
How was UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Le broadcast?
The entire 10-bout event streamed live exclusively on UFC Fight Pass worldwide.
How did Ulka Sasaki perform in his UFC debut?
Ulka Sasaki scored the fastest finish of the night, securing a rear-naked choke submission against Roland Delorme in just 1 minute and 6 seconds of the opening round.
Was this Cung Le’s last fight in mixed martial arts?
Yes. The fourth-round TKO loss to Michael Bisping marked the final professional bout of Cung Le’s illustrious mixed martial arts career before he officially retired.
Why were there two UFC events on August 23, 2014?
The UFC scheduled two events on the same calendar day across different hemispheres: UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Le in Macau in the morning U.S. time, and UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. dos Anjos in Tulsa, Oklahoma, later that evening.
How did Lipeng Zhang perform on the main card?
TUF: China welterweight tournament champion Lipeng Zhang defeated Australian competitor Brendan O’Reilly via unanimous decision (29–28, 30–27, 30–27) in a three-round lightweight bout.
What controversy surrounded Cung Le’s post-fight drug test?
The UFC initially issued a suspension to Cung Le citing elevated HGH levels; however, after medical experts and legal counsel raised serious questions regarding testing protocols and non-WADA accredited laboratory standards, the UFC officially rescinded the suspension.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Le?
The broadcast was called cageside by play-by-play commentator John Gooden and color analyst Dan Hardy, with Bruce Buffer announcing the fighters and Kenny Florian conducting post-fight interviews.
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