Michael Bisping's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Michael Bisping. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Michael Bisping is an English sports commentator, analyst, actor, and former mixed martial artist. He is best known for competing in the UFC's middleweight and light heavyweight divisions. Bisping held the UFC middleweight title and the Cage Rage light heavyweight title. He also won The Ultimate Fighter 3 light heavyweight tournament. He professionally competed from 2004 to 2017 before transitioning to commentary and analysis.

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April 2004: Professional MMA Debut

On 4 April 2004, Michael Bisping made his professional mixed martial arts debut at Pride & Glory 2: Battle of the Ages, securing a victory over Steve Mathews.

January 2005: Cage Kickboxing Debut Win

On 29 January 2005, Michael Bisping made his cage kickboxing debut at The Ultimate Fight Club UK: Natural Instinct, defeating David Brown via doctor stoppage.

July 2005: Cage Warriors Title Defense

On 16 July 2005, Michael Bisping defended his Cage Warriors title against Miika Mehmet at CWFC: Strike Force 2.

2006: Winner of The Ultimate Fighter 3

In 2006, Michael Bisping won The Ultimate Fighter 3 reality television series, becoming the second Light Heavyweight winner of the show after defeating Josh Haynes.

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April 2007: TKO Win Over Elvis Sinosic at UFC 70

On 21 April 2007, Michael Bisping achieved a TKO victory over Elvis Sinosic at UFC 70 in Manchester, England.

April 2008: Middleweight Debut

On 19 April 2008, Michael Bisping made his middleweight debut at UFC 83 against Charles McCarthy, winning by TKO due to McCarthy's forearm injury.

June 2008: TKO Victory Against Jason Day

On 7 June 2008, Michael Bisping fought Jason Day at UFC 85 in London, winning by TKO in the first round.

October 2008: Unanimous Decision Victory Against Chris Leben

On 18 October 2008, Michael Bisping fought Chris Leben at UFC 89 and won by unanimous decision. Leben later tested positive for Stanozolol.

November 2009: TKO Victory Over Denis Kang at UFC 105

On 14 November 2009, Michael Bisping faced Denis Kang at UFC 105 and won by second-round TKO. The fight was awarded Fight of the Night, resulting in a $40,000 bonus for both fighters.

May 2010: Unanimous Decision Win Over Dan Miller

On 29 May 2010, Michael Bisping defeated Dan Miller by unanimous decision at UFC 114.

October 2010: Decision Victory Against Yoshihiro Akiyama

On 16 October 2010, Michael Bisping defeated Yoshihiro Akiyama at UFC 120 by unanimous decision, winning 30–27 on all three judges' scorecards. The fight was awarded Fight of the Night.

December 2011: TKO Victory Over Jason Miller

On 3 December 2011, Michael Bisping defeated Jason Miller via third-round TKO at The Ultimate Fighter 14 finale.

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September 2012: Unanimous Decision Win Over Brian Stann

On 22 September 2012, Michael Bisping fought Brian Stann at UFC 152 and won via unanimous decision.

April 2013: Victory over Alan Belcher at UFC 159

In April 2013, Michael Bisping fought Alan Belcher at UFC 159. Bisping won the fight via unanimous technical decision after the fight was stopped in the third round due to an accidental eye poke by Bisping that rendered Belcher unable to continue.

August 2014: Victory over Cung Le at UFC Fight Night 48

In August 2014, Michael Bisping fought Cung Le at UFC Fight Night 48 and won the fight via TKO in the fourth round. He also earned his first Performance of the Night bonus award.

April 2015: Victory over C.B. Dollaway at UFC 186

In April 2015, Michael Bisping faced C.B. Dollaway at UFC 186 and won the fight by unanimous decision.

July 2015: Victory over Thales Leites at UFC Fight Night 72

In July 2015, Michael Bisping faced Thales Leites at UFC Fight Night 72. He won the fight by split decision.

February 2016: Victory over Anderson Silva at UFC Fight Night 84

In February 2016, Michael Bisping fought Anderson Silva at UFC Fight Night 84 and won the fight via unanimous decision. Both participants were awarded Fight of the Night honors.

June 2016: UFC Middleweight Championship Win

In June 2016, Michael Bisping faced Luke Rockhold at UFC 199. He won via knockout in the first round to become the UFC Middleweight Champion and the first British UFC champion. He was awarded Performance of the Night honors.

October 2016: Retained UFC Middleweight Championship

In October 2016, Michael Bisping faced Dan Henderson at UFC 204 in a rematch. Bisping won the fight via unanimous decision and retained the UFC Middleweight Championship. Both fighters were awarded Fight of the Night for their performance.