Michael Bisping, born on February 28, 1979, is a retired English mixed martial artist, actor, and sports commentator. Known for his resilience and charismatic personality, Bisping competed in both the middleweight and light heavyweight divisions in the UFC. His professional MMA career spanned from 2004 to 2017, during which he claimed the UFC Middleweight Championship and became the first British fighter to win a UFC title at UFC 199. He also won the Cage Rage light heavyweight title and The Ultimate Fighter 3 tournament. Bisping was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2019, cementing his legacy as a pioneer for British MMA athletes.
Full Name: Michael Gavin Joseph Bisping
Date of Birth: February 28, 1979
Nationality: British (English)
Nickname: “The Count”
Weight Classes Competed In: Middleweight and Light Heavyweight
UFC Career Span: 2006–2017
Major Titles: UFC Middleweight Champion, Cage Rage Light Heavyweight Champion
Significant Achievement: First British fighter to win a UFC Championship (UFC 199)
Hall of Fame Induction: July 5, 2019
Current Occupation: Sports commentator, analyst, actor
| Date | Opponent | Result | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov, 2017 | K. Gastelum | Loss | KO/TKO, R1, 2:30 |
| 5 Nov, 2017 | G. St-Pierre (Title) | Loss | Submission, R3, 4:23 |
| 9 Oct, 2016 | D. Henderson (Title) | Win | Unanimous Dec, R5, 5:00 |
| 5 Jun, 2016 | L. Rockhold (Title) | Win | KO/TKO, R1, 3:36 |
| 27 Feb, 2016 | A. Silva | Win | Unanimous Dec, R5, 5:00 |
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