Best fights of Michael Bisping
Over 14 years as a professional, Michael Bisping has compiled a 30-9 (20) record, including eleven title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Michael Bisping KOs Luke Rockhold in their 2nd fight
On June 4, 2016 Michael Bisping fought Luke Rockhold for the UFC middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Bisping was 37 years old with a record of 28-7, and Rockhold was 31 with a record of 15-2. Bisping was on a 3-fight winning streak and Rockhold was on a 5-fight winning streak. Bisping stopped Luke Rockhold via KO in the 1st round. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
2. Michael Bisping defeats Dan Henderson in their 2nd fight
On October 8, 2016 Michael Bisping defended his UFC middleweight title against Dan Henderson. It was their second meeting. Bisping was 37 years old with a record of 29-7, and Henderson was 46 with a record of 32-14. Bisping was on a 4-fight winning streak and Henderson was coming off a win. Bisping won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Michael Bisping KOs Denis Kang
On November 14, 2009 Michael Bisping faced Denis Kang in a heavyweight bout. Bisping was 30 years old with a record of 17-2, and Kang was 32 with a record of 32-11-1. Bisping was coming off a loss, while Kang was coming off a win. Bisping stopped Denis Kang via TKO in the 2nd round.
4. Michael Bisping defeats Anderson Silva
On February 27, 2016 Michael Bisping faced Anderson Silva in a middleweight bout. Bisping was 36 years old with a record of 27-7, and Silva was 40 with a record of 33-6. Bisping was on a 2-fight winning streak. Bisping won via unanimous decision.
5. Michael Bisping defeats Thales Leites
On July 18, 2015 Michael Bisping faced Thales Leites in a middleweight bout. Bisping was 36 years old with a record of 26-7, and Leites was 33 with a record of 25-4. Bisping was coming off a win and Leites was on a 8-fight winning streak. Bisping won via split decision.
6. Michael Bisping defeats Chris Leben
On October 18, 2008 Michael Bisping faced Chris Leben in a middleweight bout. Bisping was 29 years old with a record of 16-1, and Leben was 28 with a record of 18-5. Both Bisping and Leben were on a 2-fight winning streak. Bisping won via unanimous decision.
7. Michael Bisping loses to Georges St-Pierre via KO
On November 4, 2017 Michael Bisping defended his UFC middleweight title against Georges St-Pierre. Bisping was 38 years old with a record of 30-7, and St-Pierre was 36 with a record of 25-2. Bisping was on a 5-fight winning streak and St-Pierre was on a 12-fight winning streak. St-Pierre submitted Bisping via choke-out in the 3rd round. Lost the title.
8. Michael Bisping KOs Jason Miller
On December 3, 2011 Michael Bisping faced Jason Miller in a middleweight bout. Bisping was 32 years old with a record of 21-3, and Miller was 30 with a record of 23-7. Bisping was on a 3-fight winning streak and Miller was on a 2-fight winning streak. Bisping stopped Jason Miller via TKO in the 3rd round.
9. Michael Bisping KOs Jorge Rivera
On February 27, 2011 Michael Bisping faced Jorge Rivera in a middleweight bout. Bisping was 31 years old with a record of 20-3, and Rivera was 38 with a record of 19-7. Bisping was on a 2-fight winning streak and Rivera was on a 3-fight winning streak. Bisping stopped Jorge Rivera via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Michael Bisping loses to Wanderlei Silva via unanimous decision
On February 21, 2010 Michael Bisping faced Wanderlei Silva in a middleweight bout. Bisping was 30 years old with a record of 18-2, and Silva was 33 with a record of 32-10-1. Bisping was coming off a win, while Silva was on a 2-fight losing streak. Bisping lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Silva.