Michael Bisping MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History
Credit: UFC/Zuffa LLC
MICHAEL BISPING
“The Count”
UNITED KINGDOM • MIDDLEWEIGHT
W-L-D
30-9-0
(T)KO
16-3
SUB
4-2
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY
United Kingdom
WT CLASS
Middleweight
HT / WT
6′ 1″, 185 lbs
BIRTHDATE
02/28/1979 (47)
STANCE
Orthodox
REACH
75.5″ (192cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE
Wolfslair Academy • Manchester, England
NICKNAME
“The Count”
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
Michael Bisping Record
WINS30
KO/TKO
16
SUB
4
DECISION
10
LOSSES9
KO/TKO
3
SUB
2
DECISION
4
DRAWS0
DR
0
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics
Calculated from 39 professional bouts (30-9-0).
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
LOSS
Kelvin Gastelum
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum
Nov / 25 / 2017
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:30)
Nov / 25 / 2017
ROUND1
TIME2:30
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 122 Main Event • Bisping vs. Gastelum
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupMichael Bisping vs Kelvin Gastelum
Fight Location Shanghai, China (Mercedes-Benz Arena)
Shanghai, China (Mercedes-Benz Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 186 lbs
Kelvin Gastelum Record at Bout (Opponent)13-3-0 (1 NC)
Michael Bisping Record at Bout30-8-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$270,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Kelvin Gastelum: -310 (Favorite)
vs
Michael Bisping: +255 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Stepping in on only three weeks’ notice after dropping his title at UFC 217, Bisping was caught by a clean, devastating counter left hand from Gastelum that dropped him hard, prompting referee Marc Goddard to halt the contest at 2:30 of round one in what would be Bisping’s final career bout.
LOSS
Georges St-Pierre
Canada
Canada
UFC 217: Bisping vs. St-Pierre
Nov / 04 / 2017
Submission
Rnd 3 (4:23)
Nov / 04 / 2017
ROUND3
TIME4:23
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Middleweight Championship • Bisping vs. St-Pierre
Defending UFC World Champion
Fighter MatchupMichael Bisping vs Georges St-Pierre
Fight Location New York City, New York, United States (Madison Square Garden)
New York City, New York, United States (Madison Square Garden)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup184.6 lbs vs 184.4 lbs
Georges St-Pierre Record at Bout (Opponent)25-2-0
Michael Bisping Record at Bout30-7-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$540,000 USD (Disclosed Base $500,000 + $40,000 Reebok)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Georges St-Pierre: -115 (Favorite)
vs
Michael Bisping: -105 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Bisping battled through heavy takedowns and sharp strikes from St-Pierre, cutting the former welterweight king badly from bottom guard in round two. In round three, GSP landed a flush left hook that dropped Bisping, followed up with relentless elbows, and secured a rear-naked choke that rendered Bisping unconscious at 4:23.
WIN
Dan Henderson
United States
United States
UFC 204: Bisping vs. Henderson 2
Oct / 08 / 2016
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Oct / 08 / 2016
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHOD
Decision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Middleweight Championship • Bisping vs. Henderson 2
Retained UFC World Title
Fighter MatchupMichael Bisping vs Dan Henderson
Fight Location Manchester, England, United Kingdom (Manchester Arena)
Manchester, England, United Kingdom (Manchester Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 184 lbs
Dan Henderson Record at Bout (Opponent)32-14-0
Michael Bisping Record at Bout29-7-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$340,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Michael Bisping: -240 (Favorite)
vs
Dan Henderson: +200 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Yves Lavigne
Andreas Gruner: 48-47
Jeff Mullen: 48-47
Andy Roberts: 49-46
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Defending his title in his hometown, Bisping survived two massive “H-Bombs” that dropped him in rounds one and two, showcasing legendary toughness to out-volume Henderson 119 to 81 in significant strikes over 25 minutes, taking a unanimous decision and Fight of the Night honors ($50k).
WIN
Luke Rockhold
United States
United States
UFC 199: Rockhold vs. Bisping 2
Jun / 04 / 2016
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:36)
Jun / 04 / 2016
ROUND1
TIME3:36
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Middleweight Championship • Rockhold vs. Bisping 2
Captured Undisputed UFC Title
Fighter MatchupMichael Bisping vs Luke Rockhold
Fight Location Inglewood, California, United States (The Forum)
Inglewood, California, United States (The Forum)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Luke Rockhold Record at Bout (Opponent)15-2-0
Michael Bisping Record at Bout28-7-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$330,000 USD (Disclosed $250k Base + $50k Bonus + $30k Reebok)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Luke Rockhold: -700 (Favorite)
vs
Michael Bisping: +500 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In one of the most stunning upsets in UFC history, Bisping accepted the title fight on only 17 days’ notice and knocked Rockhold out cold with a pinpoint left hook along the cage at 3:36 of round one to become the first British UFC champion, capturing a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
WIN
Anderson Silva
Brazil
Brazil
UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Bisping
Feb / 27 / 2016
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Feb / 27 / 2016
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHOD
Decision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 84 Main Event • Silva vs. Bisping
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupMichael Bisping vs Anderson Silva
Fight Location London, England, United Kingdom (The O2 Arena)
London, England, United Kingdom (The O2 Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 186 lbs
Anderson Silva Record at Bout (Opponent)33-6-0 (1 NC)
Michael Bisping Record at Bout27-7-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$240,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Anderson Silva: -315 (Favorite)
vs
Michael Bisping: +260 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean
Ben Cartlidge: 48-47
Jeff Mullen: 48-47
Andy Roberts: 48-47
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Bisping out-struck Silva over the first two rounds, scoring a knockdown in round two. At the end of round three, Silva dropped Bisping with a flying knee as Bisping signaled for his fallen mouthpiece; after dramatic confusion where Silva celebrated, Bisping dug deep in rounds four and five to secure a unanimous decision and Fight of the Night honors ($50k).
WIN
Thales Leites
Brazil
Brazil
UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Leites
Jul / 18 / 2015
Decision – Split
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Jul / 18 / 2015
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 72 Main Event • Bisping vs. Leites
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupMichael Bisping vs Thales Leites
Fight Location Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom (SSE Hydro)
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom (SSE Hydro)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 186 lbs
Thales Leites Record at Bout (Opponent)25-4-0
Michael Bisping Record at Bout26-7-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$190,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Michael Bisping: -120 (Favorite)
vs
Thales Leites: +100 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Leon Roberts
Andy Roberts: 48-47
Howard Hughes: 49-46
Chris Watts: 47-48
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Bisping utilized constant volume, lateral movement, and stiff straight jabs over 25 competitive minutes, out-landing Leites 115 to 79 in significant strikes to earn a hard-fought split decision win.
WIN
CB Dollaway
United States
United States
UFC 186: Johnson vs. Horiguchi
Apr / 25 / 2015
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Apr / 25 / 2015
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 186 Co-Main Event • Bisping vs. Dollaway
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupMichael Bisping vs CB Dollaway
Fight Location Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Bell Centre)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Bell Centre)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 185½ lbs
CB Dollaway Record at Bout (Opponent)15-6-0
Michael Bisping Record at Bout25-7-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$175,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Michael Bisping: -155 (Favorite)
vs
CB Dollaway: +135 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Jerin Valel
Richard Bertrand: 29-28
Sal D’Amato: 29-28
Chris Lee: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After being dropped in round one by a sharp left hook from Dollaway, Bisping rallied with dominant kickboxing output in rounds two and three to take a unanimous decision sweep on all judges’ cards (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
LOSS
Luke Rockhold
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Bisping
Nov / 07 / 2014
Submission
Rnd 2 (0:57)
Nov / 07 / 2014
ROUND2
TIME0:57
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 55 Main Event • Rockhold vs. Bisping 1
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupMichael Bisping vs Luke Rockhold
Fight Location Sydney, Australia (Allphones Arena)
Sydney, Australia (Allphones Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185½ lbs vs 186 lbs
Luke Rockhold Record at Bout (Opponent)12-2-0
Michael Bisping Record at Bout25-6-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$170,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Luke Rockhold: -450 (Favorite)
vs
Michael Bisping: +360 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rockhold caught Bisping with a head kick in the opening minute of round two that knocked him down, immediately following up on the canvas with a one-armed guillotine choke that forced the tap at 0:57.
WIN
Cung Le
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Le
Aug / 23 / 2014
KO/TKO
Rnd 4 (0:57)
Aug / 23 / 2014
ROUND4
TIME0:57
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 48 Main Event • Bisping vs. Le
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupMichael Bisping vs Cung Le
Fight Location Cotai, Macau (Cotai Arena)
Cotai, Macau (Cotai Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 185 lbs
Cung Le Record at Bout (Opponent)9-2-0
Michael Bisping Record at Bout24-6-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$200,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Michael Bisping: -280 (Favorite)
vs
Cung Le: +240 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: John Sharp
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Bisping put on a striking clinic, tearing open Le’s face with surgical punch-kick combinations before dropping the former Strikeforce champion with a vicious knee and follow-up punches at 0:57 of round four, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
LOSS
Tim Kennedy
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Kennedy
Apr / 16 / 2014
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Apr / 16 / 2014
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 TUF Nations Finale Main Event • Bisping vs. Kennedy
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupMichael Bisping vs Tim Kennedy
Fight Location Quebec City, Quebec, Canada (Colisée Pepsi)
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada (Colisée Pepsi)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 186 lbs
Tim Kennedy Record at Bout (Opponent)17-4-0
Michael Bisping Record at Bout24-5-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$150,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Michael Bisping: -170 (Favorite)
vs
Tim Kennedy: +150 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Yves Lavigne
Richard Bertrand: 46-49
Derek Cleary: 46-49
Jean-Francois Pruneau: 46-49
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Kennedy utilized relentless wrestling pressure and takedowns across five rounds to control top position, neutralizing Bisping’s striking output to take a clear 49-46 unanimous decision win.
WIN
Alan Belcher
United States
United States
UFC 159: Jones vs. Sonnen
Apr / 27 / 2013
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (4:31)
Apr / 27 / 2013
ROUND3
TIME4:31
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 159 Co-Main Event • Bisping vs. Belcher
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupMichael Bisping vs Alan Belcher
Fight Location Newark, New Jersey, United States (Prudential Center)
Newark, New Jersey, United States (Prudential Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Alan Belcher Record at Bout (Opponent)18-7-0
Michael Bisping Record at Bout23-5-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$425,000 USD (Disclosed $275k show + $150k win)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Michael Bisping: -190 (Favorite)
vs
Alan Belcher: +165 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
Eric Colon: 30-27
David Tirelli: 30-27
Cardo Urso: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Bisping controlled the striking exchanges with superior volume and movement. An accidental eye poke in the final round rendered Belcher unable to continue at 4:31, sending the bout to the scorecards for a unanimous technical decision victory for Bisping.
LOSS
Vitor Belfort
Brazil
Brazil
UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping
Jan / 19 / 2013
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:27)
Jan / 19 / 2013
ROUND2
TIME1:27
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC on FX 7 Main Event • Belfort vs. Bisping
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupMichael Bisping vs Vitor Belfort
Fight Location São Paulo, Brazil (Ginásio do Ibirapuera)
São Paulo, Brazil (Ginásio do Ibirapuera)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 186 lbs
Vitor Belfort Record at Bout (Opponent)21-10-0
Michael Bisping Record at Bout23-4-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$275,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Vitor Belfort: -115 (Favorite)
vs
Michael Bisping: -105 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Belfort timed a ferocious left head kick in round two that caught Bisping flush, causing severe eye trauma that permanently detached Bisping’s retina, before finishing with follow-up punches at 1:27.
WIN
Brian Stann
United States
United States
UFC 152: Jones vs. Belfort
Sep / 22 / 2012
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Sep / 22 / 2012
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 152 Co-Main Event • Bisping vs. Stann
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupMichael Bisping vs Brian Stann
Fight Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Air Canada Centre)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Air Canada Centre)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 185 lbs
Brian Stann Record at Bout (Opponent)12-4-0
Michael Bisping Record at Bout22-4-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$275,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Michael Bisping: -210 (Favorite)
vs
Brian Stann: +175 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Yves Lavigne
Richard Bertrand: 29-28
Douglas Crosby: 29-28
Sal D’Amato: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Bisping showcased an impressive wrestling game, mixing in five takedowns and crisp boxing counters to sweep all three rounds on every scorecard (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
LOSS
Chael Sonnen
United States
United States
UFC on Fox: Evans vs. Davis
Jan / 28 / 2012
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jan / 28 / 2012
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Title Eliminator • Sonnen vs. Bisping
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupMichael Bisping vs Chael Sonnen
Fight Location Chicago, Illinois, United States (United Center)
Chicago, Illinois, United States (United Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Chael Sonnen Record at Bout (Opponent)26-11-1
Michael Bisping Record at Bout22-3-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$250,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Chael Sonnen: -360 (Favorite)
vs
Michael Bisping: +300 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Mario Yamasaki
Richard Bertrand: 28-29
Sal D’Amato: 27-30
Chris Lee: 28-29
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Stepping in on short notice for Mark Muñoz, Bisping surprised Sonnen with elite takedown defense and sharp clinch dirty boxing over three rounds before dropping a controversial unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).
WIN
Jason Miller
United States
United States
The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale
Dec / 03 / 2011
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (3:34)
Dec / 03 / 2011
ROUND3
TIME3:34
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 TUF 14 Coaches Clash • Bisping vs. Miller
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupMichael Bisping vs Jason Miller
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (The Pearl at The Palms)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (The Pearl at The Palms)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 185½ lbs
Jason Miller Record at Bout (Opponent)23-7-0 (1 NC)
Michael Bisping Record at Bout21-3-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$425,000 USD (Disclosed $250k show + $175k win)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Michael Bisping: -400 (Favorite)
vs
Jason Miller: +330 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After surviving Miller’s opening round takedowns, Bisping completely took over in rounds two and three, breaking “Mayhem” with overwhelming volume punches and knees to the body to force referee Herb Dean’s stoppage at 3:34 of round three.
WIN
Jorge Rivera
United States
United States
UFC 127: Penn vs. Fitch
Feb / 26 / 2011
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:54)
Feb / 26 / 2011
ROUND2
TIME1:54
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 127 Co-Main Event • Bisping vs. Rivera
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupMichael Bisping vs Jorge Rivera
Fight Location Sydney, Australia (Acer Arena)
Sydney, Australia (Acer Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 185 lbs
Jorge Rivera Record at Bout (Opponent)19-7-0
Michael Bisping Record at Bout20-3-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$325,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Michael Bisping: -235 (Favorite)
vs
Jorge Rivera: +195 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a bitter grudge match, Bisping dropped Rivera in round one, then overcame a point deduction for an illegal knee to brutally finish Rivera with unanswered punches against the fence at 1:54 of round two.
WIN
Yoshihiro Akiyama
Japan
Japan
UFC 120: Bisping vs. Akiyama
Oct / 16 / 2010
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Oct / 16 / 2010
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHOD
Decision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 120 Main Event • Bisping vs. Akiyama
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupMichael Bisping vs Yoshihiro Akiyama
Fight Location London, England, United Kingdom (The O2 Arena)
London, England, United Kingdom (The O2 Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Yoshihiro Akiyama Record at Bout (Opponent)13-2-0 (2 NC)
Michael Bisping Record at Bout19-3-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$375,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Michael Bisping: -190 (Favorite)
vs
Yoshihiro Akiyama: +165 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Marc Goddard
Sal D’Amato: 30-27
Chris Watts: 30-27
Grant Waterman: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-octane standup battle in front of a roaring London crowd. Bisping weathered Akiyama’s overhand right bombs and dismantled “Sexyama” with superior straight boxing combinations to earn a clean 30-27 decision across all three scorecards and Fight of the Night honors ($50k).
WIN
Dan Miller
United States
United States
UFC 114: Rampage vs. Evans
May / 29 / 2010
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
May / 29 / 2010
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 114 Feature Bout • Bisping vs. Miller
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMichael Bisping vs Dan Miller
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 185 lbs
Dan Miller Record at Bout (Opponent)11-3-0 (1 NC)
Michael Bisping Record at Bout18-3-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$325,000 USD (Disclosed $175k show + $150k win)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Michael Bisping: -210 (Favorite)
vs
Dan Miller: +175 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Mario Yamasaki
Patricia Morse Jarman: 30-27
Glenn Trowbridge: 30-27
Tony Weeks: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Bisping completely controlled distance with rapid straight punches and stuffed all takedowns from former IFL middleweight champion Miller, sweeping 30-27 across all judges’ scorecards.
LOSS
Wanderlei Silva
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 110: Nogueira vs. Velasquez
Feb / 20 / 2010
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Feb / 20 / 2010
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 110 Co-Main Event • Silva vs. Bisping
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupMichael Bisping vs Wanderlei Silva
Fight Location Sydney, Australia (Acer Arena)
Sydney, Australia (Acer Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 184 lbs
Wanderlei Silva Record at Bout (Opponent)32-10-1 (1 NC)
Michael Bisping Record at Bout18-2-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$175,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Michael Bisping: -190 (Favorite)
vs
Wanderlei Silva: +165 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean
Sal D’Amato: 28-29
Russell Mora: 28-29
Chris Watts: 28-29
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A closely contested brawl in Sydney. Bisping executed takedowns in the first two rounds, but “The Axe Murderer” rallied furiously in the final seconds of round three with a knockdown and guillotine attempt to steal a 29-28 unanimous decision.
WIN
Denis Kang
Canada
Canada
UFC 105: Couture vs. Vera
Nov / 14 / 2009
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (4:24)
Nov / 14 / 2009
ROUND2
TIME4:24
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 105 Co-Main Event • Bisping vs. Kang
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupMichael Bisping vs Denis Kang
Fight Location Manchester, England, United Kingdom (Manchester Evening News Arena)
Manchester, England, United Kingdom (Manchester Evening News Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 185 lbs
Denis Kang Record at Bout (Opponent)32-11-1 (2 NC)
Michael Bisping Record at Bout17-2-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$215,000 USD (+$40k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Michael Bisping: -160 (Favorite)
vs
Denis Kang: +140 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After being dropped by an overhand right in round one, Bisping stormed back in round two with punishing body knees and ground-and-pound strikes to force the stoppage at 4:24, earning Fight of the Night honors ($40k).
LOSS
Dan Henderson
United States
United States
UFC 100: Lesnar vs. Mir 2
Jul / 11 / 2009
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (3:20)
Jul / 11 / 2009
ROUND2
TIME3:20
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 TUF 9 Coaches Grudge Match • Bisping vs. Henderson
Main Card Showcase
Fighter MatchupMichael Bisping vs Dan Henderson
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 185 lbs
Dan Henderson Record at Bout (Opponent)24-7-0
Michael Bisping Record at Bout17-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$150,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Dan Henderson: -220 (Favorite)
vs
Michael Bisping: +180 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mario Yamasaki
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Following their heated rivalry coaching The Ultimate Fighter: US vs. UK, Henderson timed Bisping circling into his power side, landing his trademark overhand right “H-Bomb” flush to score one of the most famous knockouts in UFC history at 3:20 of round two.
WIN
Chris Leben
United States
United States
UFC 89: Bisping vs. Leben
Oct / 18 / 2008
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Oct / 18 / 2008
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 89 Main Event • Bisping vs. Leben
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupMichael Bisping vs Chris Leben
Fight Location Birmingham, England, United Kingdom (National Indoor Arena)
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom (National Indoor Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 186 lbs
Chris Leben Record at Bout (Opponent)18-4-0
Michael Bisping Record at Bout16-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$250,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Michael Bisping: -200 (Favorite)
vs
Chris Leben: +160 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
Richard Bertrand: 30-27
Chris Lee: 30-27
Tim Vannatta: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Bisping put on a masterclass in stick-and-move kickboxing, using stiff jabs, counter rights, and lateral footwork to out-strike the hard-hitting Leben and earn a unanimous decision in Birmingham.
WIN
Jason Day
Canada
Canada
UFC 85: Bedlam
Jun / 07 / 2008
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:42)
Jun / 07 / 2008
ROUND1
TIME3:42
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 85 Co-Main Event • Bisping vs. Day
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupMichael Bisping vs Jason Day
Fight Location London, England, United Kingdom (The O2 Arena)
London, England, United Kingdom (The O2 Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 184 lbs
Jason Day Record at Bout (Opponent)17-5-0
Michael Bisping Record at Bout15-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$120,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Michael Bisping: -400 (Favorite)
vs
Jason Day: +300 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Bisping swarmed the Canadian early with blistering combinations, dropping Day to the mat and finishing him with unanswered ground strikes to earn a TKO at 3:42 of round one.
WIN
Charles McCarthy
United States
United States
UFC 83: Serra vs. St-Pierre 2
Apr / 19 / 2008
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (5:00)
Apr / 19 / 2008
ROUND1
TIME5:00
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Middleweight Debut • Bisping vs. McCarthy
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMichael Bisping vs Charles McCarthy
Fight Location Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Bell Centre)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Bell Centre)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185½ lbs vs 186 lbs
Charles McCarthy Record at Bout (Opponent)10-4-0
Michael Bisping Record at Bout14-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$100,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Michael Bisping: -350 (Favorite)
vs
Charles McCarthy: +275 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Yves Lavigne
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his 185-pound middleweight debut, Bisping defended McCarthy’s grappling attempts and punished him with knees and elbows in the clinch, causing an arm injury that forced McCarthy to retire on the stool at the end of round one.
LOSS
Rashad Evans
United States
United States
UFC 78: Validation
Nov / 17 / 2007
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Nov / 17 / 2007
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 78 Main Event • Battle of TUF Champions
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupMichael Bisping vs Rashad Evans
Fight Location Newark, New Jersey, United States (Prudential Center)
Newark, New Jersey, United States (Prudential Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 206 lbs
Rashad Evans Record at Bout (Opponent)10-0-1
Michael Bisping Record at Bout14-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$70,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Rashad Evans: -135 (Favorite)
vs
Michael Bisping: +105 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
Cecil Peoples: 28-29
Jeff Blatnick: 29-28
Ricardo Almeida: 28-29
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Bisping became the first British fighter to headline a UFC card, battling undefeated future champion Evans across three grueling rounds. Evans’ takedowns narrowly edged out Bisping’s striking volume in a tight split decision that prompted Bisping’s permanent move to middleweight.
WIN
Matt Hamill
United States
United States
UFC 75: Champion vs. Champion
Sep / 08 / 2007
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Sep / 08 / 2007
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 75 Co-Main Event • TUF 3 Rivalry
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupMichael Bisping vs Matt Hamill
Fight Location London, England, United Kingdom (The O2 Arena)
London, England, United Kingdom (The O2 Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 204 lbs
Matt Hamill Record at Bout (Opponent)3-0-0
Michael Bisping Record at Bout13-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$60,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Michael Bisping: -185 (Favorite)
vs
Matt Hamill: +150 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Steve Mazzagatti
Chris Lee: 29-28
Cecil Peoples: 29-28
Jeff Mullen: 27-30
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Hamill controlled the opening round with powerful takedowns, but Bisping rebounded with higher striking output in rounds two and three to take a fiercely debated split decision before his home crowd in London.
WIN
Elvis Sinosic
Australia
Australia
UFC 70: Nations Collide
Apr / 21 / 2007
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:40)
Apr / 21 / 2007
ROUND2
TIME1:40
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 70 Co-Main Event • Bisping vs. Sinosic
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupMichael Bisping vs Elvis Sinosic
Fight Location Manchester, England, United Kingdom (M.E.N. Arena)
Manchester, England, United Kingdom (M.E.N. Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Elvis Sinosic Record at Bout (Opponent)8-9-2
Michael Bisping Record at Bout12-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$70,000 USD (+$30k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Michael Bisping: -600 (Favorite)
vs
Elvis Sinosic: +400 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Steve Mazzagatti
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Bisping was dropped by a sharp knee in round one, but recovered, reversed position, and bludgeoned Sinosic with punches from top guard to score a second-round TKO that earned both fighters Fight of the Night honors ($30k).
WIN
Eric Schafer
United States
United States
UFC 66: Liddell vs. Ortiz 2
Dec / 30 / 2006
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (4:24)
Dec / 30 / 2006
ROUND1
TIME4:24
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 66 Main Card • Bisping vs. Schafer
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMichael Bisping vs Eric Schafer
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Eric Schafer Record at Bout (Opponent)7-1-2
Michael Bisping Record at Bout11-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$40,000 USD (Disclosed $20k show + $20k win)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Michael Bisping: -400 (Favorite)
vs
Eric Schafer: +300 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mario Yamasaki
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Bisping survived dangerous submission attempts on the ground before working back to his feet and unloading devastating punch combinations to force referee Mario Yamasaki’s stoppage at 4:24 of round one.
WIN
Josh Haynes
United States
United States
The Ultimate Fighter 3 Finale
Jun / 24 / 2006
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (4:14)
Jun / 24 / 2006
ROUND2
TIME4:14
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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The Ultimate Fighter 3 Light Heavyweight Final • Bisping vs. Haynes
Won TUF 3 Tournament & UFC Contract
Fighter MatchupMichael Bisping vs Josh Haynes
Fight Location Paradise, Nevada, United States (The Joint at Hard Rock)
Paradise, Nevada, United States (The Joint at Hard Rock)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Josh Haynes Record at Bout (Opponent)7-4-0
Michael Bisping Record at Bout10-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$20,000 USD (Disclosed $10k show + $10k win)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Michael Bisping: -300 (Favorite)
vs
Josh Haynes: +240 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Bisping dominated Haynes with Muay Thai knees, crisp boxing, and ground-and-pound, overcoming an illegal knee point deduction in round one to stop Haynes via TKO at 4:14 of round two to win the TUF 3 crown and a six-figure UFC contract.
WIN
Ross Pointon
England
England
CWFC: Strike Force 4
Nov / 26 / 2005
Submission (Armbar)
Rnd 1 (2:00)
Nov / 26 / 2005
ROUND1
TIME2:00
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Cage Warriors Light Heavyweight Championship • Bisping vs. Pointon
Defended Cage Warriors Title
Fighter MatchupMichael Bisping vs Ross Pointon
Fight Location Coventry, England, United Kingdom (Coventry Skydome)
Coventry, England, United Kingdom (Coventry Skydome)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Ross Pointon Record at Bout (Opponent)4-5-0
Michael Bisping Record at Bout9-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$5,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Bisping retained his Cage Warriors world championship with authority, grounding Pointon and transitioning to an armbar for the submission in just two minutes.
WIN
Jakob Lovstad
Norway
Norway
CWFC: Strike Force 3
Oct / 01 / 2005
Submission (Strikes)
Rnd 1 (1:10)
Oct / 01 / 2005
ROUND1
TIME1:10
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Cage Warriors Light Heavyweight Championship • Bisping vs. Lovstad
Defended Cage Warriors Title
Fighter MatchupMichael Bisping vs Jakob Lovstad
Fight Location Coventry, England, United Kingdom (Coventry Skydome)
Coventry, England, United Kingdom (Coventry Skydome)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Jakob Lovstad Record at Bout (Opponent)6-2-0
Michael Bisping Record at Bout8-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$5,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Bisping took Lovstad to the mat immediately and hammered him with vicious ground-and-pound punches, forcing a verbal submission due to strikes at 1:10 of round one.
WIN
Miika Mehmet
Finland
Finland
CWFC: Strike Force 2
Jul / 16 / 2005
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:01)
Jul / 16 / 2005
ROUND1
TIME3:01
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Cage Warriors Light Heavyweight Championship • Bisping vs. Mehmet
Defended Cage Warriors Title
Fighter MatchupMichael Bisping vs Miika Mehmet
Fight Location Coventry, England, United Kingdom (Coventry Skydome)
Coventry, England, United Kingdom (Coventry Skydome)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Miika Mehmet Record at Bout (Opponent)2-0-0
Michael Bisping Record at Bout7-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$4,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Bisping battered Finnish contender Mehmet with punches and sharp elbows from inside the guard, causing cuts that prompted Mehmet’s corner to throw in the towel at 3:01 of round one.
WIN
Alex Cook
England
England
FX3: Explosion
Jun / 18 / 2005
Submission (Choke)
Rnd 1 (3:21)
Jun / 18 / 2005
ROUND1
TIME3:21
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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FX3 Light Heavyweight Championship • Bisping vs. Cook
Captured FX3 Title
Fighter MatchupMichael Bisping vs Alex Cook
Fight Location Reading, England, United Kingdom (The Hexagon)
Reading, England, United Kingdom (The Hexagon)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Alex Cook Record at Bout (Opponent)6-3-0
Michael Bisping Record at Bout6-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$3,500 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Bisping showcased slick submission skills, out-grappling veteran Alex Cook and locking in a guillotine choke to capture the FX3 light heavyweight belt at 3:21 of round one.
WIN
Dave Radford
England
England
CWFC: Ultimate Force
Apr / 30 / 2005
TKO
Rnd 1 (2:46)
Apr / 30 / 2005
ROUND1
TIME2:46
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Vacant Cage Warriors Light Heavyweight Championship • Bisping vs. Radford
Captured Cage Warriors Title
Fighter MatchupMichael Bisping vs Dave Radford
Fight Location Sheffield, England, United Kingdom (Octagon Centre)
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom (Octagon Centre)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Dave Radford Record at Bout (Opponent)2-3-0
Michael Bisping Record at Bout5-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$3,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Bisping captured his first Cage Warriors world title by dropping Radford with precision punches and finishing him via TKO at 2:46 of the opening round.
WIN
Mark Epstein
England
England
Cage Rage 9: No Mercy
Nov / 27 / 2004
KO
Rnd 3 (4:43)
Nov / 27 / 2004
ROUND3
TIME4:43
METHODKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Cage Rage Light Heavyweight Championship • Bisping vs. Epstein 2
Defended Cage Rage Title
Fighter MatchupMichael Bisping vs Mark Epstein
Fight Location London, England, United Kingdom (Wembley Conference Centre)
London, England, United Kingdom (Wembley Conference Centre)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Mark Epstein Record at Bout (Opponent)6-4-0
Michael Bisping Record at Bout4-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$3,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In their highly anticipated championship rematch, Bisping engaged in an all-out war with “The Beast” before landing a clean walk-off knockout punch with only 17 seconds left in the fight to retain his title.
WIN
Andy Bridges
England
England
P & G 3: Glory Days
Aug / 07 / 2004
KO
Rnd 1 (0:45)
Aug / 07 / 2004
ROUND1
TIME0:45
METHODKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Pride & Glory 3 • Bisping vs. Bridges
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMichael Bisping vs Andy Bridges
Fight Location Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United KingdomDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Andy Bridges Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Michael Bisping Record at Bout3-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,500 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Bisping connected with an explosive right hand in the opening exchange, knocking Bridges unconscious in just 45 seconds.
WIN
Mark Epstein
England
England
Cage Rage 7: Battle of Britain
Jul / 10 / 2004
TKO
Rnd 2 (1:27)
Jul / 10 / 2004
ROUND2
TIME1:27
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Vacant Cage Rage Light Heavyweight Championship • Bisping vs. Epstein
Captured Cage Rage Title
Fighter MatchupMichael Bisping vs Mark Epstein
Fight Location London, England, United Kingdom (Wembley Conference Centre)
London, England, United Kingdom (Wembley Conference Centre)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Mark Epstein Record at Bout (Opponent)5-3-0
Michael Bisping Record at Bout2-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$2,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In only his third professional fight, Bisping captured the vacant Cage Rage light heavyweight championship with relentless punches and knees that forced a doctor stoppage at 1:27 of round two.
WIN
John Weir
England
England
UKMMAC 7: Rage & Fury
May / 30 / 2004
TKO
Rnd 1 (0:50)
May / 30 / 2004
ROUND1
TIME0:50
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UKMMAC 7 • Bisping vs. Weir
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupMichael Bisping vs John Weir
Fight Location Reading, England, United Kingdom (Rivermead Leisure Complex)
Reading, England, United Kingdom (Rivermead Leisure Complex)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
John Weir Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Michael Bisping Record at Bout1-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Bisping swarmed Weir directly from the opening horn, landing hard hooks and follow-up ground strikes to force a referee stoppage in just 50 seconds.
WIN
Steve Mathews
England
England
P & G 2: Battle of the Ages
Apr / 10 / 2004
Submission (Armbar)
Rnd 1 (0:38)
Apr / 10 / 2004
ROUND1
TIME0:38
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Bisping vs. Mathews
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupMichael Bisping vs Steve Mathews
Fight Location Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United KingdomDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205 lbs vs 205 lbs
Steve Mathews Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Michael Bisping Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
Est. Fighter Purse~$800 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Making his professional mixed martial arts debut, 25-year-old Michael Bisping took Mathews down immediately and secured an armbar submission in just 38 seconds to launch his Hall of Fame career.
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