Here are the full results from this event!
Main card
Middleweight championship: Michael Bisping def. Dan Henderson via unanimous decision (48-47,48-47, 49-46) to defend the UFC Middleweight Championship
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Middleweight: Gegard Mousasi def. Vitor Belfort via TKO (ground & pound) 2:43, R2
Light Heavyweight: Jimi Manuwa def. Ovince Saint Preux via knockout (punches) 2:38, R2
Heavyweight: Stefan Struve def. Daniel Omielanczuk via submission (d’arce choke) 1:41, R2
Featherweight: Mirsad Bektic def. Russell Doane via submission (rear-naked choke) 4:22, R1
Prelims
Bantamweight: Iuri Alcantara def. Brad Pickett via submission (triangle choke) 1:59, R1
Bantamweight: Damian Stasiak def. Davey Grant via submission (arm-bar) 3:56, R3
Welterweight: Leon Edwards def. Albert Tumenov via submission (rear-naked choke) 3:01, R3
Lightweight: Marc Diakiese def. Lukaz Sajewski via TKO (punches) 4:40, R2
Early prelims
Welterweight: Mike Perry def. Danny Roberts via knockout (knee & punches) 4:40, R3
Lightweight: Leonardo Santos def. Adriano Martins via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping will be looking to defend his belt in front of a home crowd when he takes on Dan Henderson for the second time. Join The Roar from 1pm AEST for live coverage and round-by-round action.
Back at UFC 100, Michael Bisping and Dan Henderson met for the first time, and Henderson delivered a knockout that stayed in the highlight reel for years, and will remain there for years to come.
Since then, Bisping’s career has had its ups and downs, with crucial losses always stunting his chances to fight for the gold.
However, that all changed in the build-up to UFC 199. After coming off wins over CB Dollaway, Thales Leites and Anderson Silva, Bisping was granted a title shot on just two weeks notice against a man that had already defeated him, Luke Rockhold.
A five-to-one underdog, Bisping did what no one thought was possible, and knocked out Rockhold in the first round with punches.
On the same card, another major upset came to be. This time, it was Dan Henderson knocking out Hector Lombard in devastating fashion to earn a title shot.
Henderson is known for his vicious knockout power and incredible heart.
Now, at 46 years of age, Henderson is looking to finally grab the belt that his eluded him for so long, and finish his historic career on an incredible high.
However, he will have to do it Michael Bisping’s home town, in a country where the champion has never lost.
Prediction
This is one of the rematches that we never thought would happen. Since UFC 100, Bisping has gotten better, while Henderson has been inconsistent. If Henderson can land a huge shot, he can win the fight, but that’s his only real weapon and Bisping will be looking for it.
If Bisping fights smart, and outlands Henderson, he should retain his belt in front of his hometown crowd in Manchester.
Michael Bisping to defeat Dan Henderson via unanimous decision.
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
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Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
Here are the full results from this event! Main card Middleweight championship: Michael Bisping def. Dan Henderson via unanimous decision (48-47,48-47, 49-46) to defend the UFC Middleweight Championship Middleweight: Gegard Mousasi def. Vitor Belfort via TKO (ground & pound) 2:43, R2 Light Heavyweight: Jimi Manuwa def. Ovince Saint Preux via knockout (punches) 2:38, R2 Heavyweight: Stefan Struve def. Daniel Omielanczuk via submission (d'arce choke) 1:41, R2 Featherweight: Mirsad Bektic def. Russell Doane via submission (rear-naked choke) 4:22, R1 Prelims Bantamweight: Iuri Alcantara def. Brad Pickett via submission (triangle choke) 1:59, R1 Bantamweight: Damian Stasiak def. Davey Grant via submission (arm-bar) 3:56, R3 Welterweight: Leon Edwards def. Albert Tumenov via submission (rear-naked choke) 3:01, R3 Lightweight: Marc Diakiese def. Lukaz Sajewski via TKO (punches) 4:40, R2 Early prelims Welterweight: Mike Perry def. Danny Roberts via knockout (knee & punches) 4:40, R3 Lightweight: Leonardo Santos def. Adriano Martins via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
Dan Henderson has officially retired from MMA! What a way to go out!
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
Michael Bisping remains the champion, after almost being knocked out twice! Incredible performance from Bisping!
AZ_RBB
Guest
I reckon winner of Jocare and Rockhold gets Bisping next.
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
THE OFFICIAL DECISION: Michael Bisping def. Dan Henderson via unanimous decision (48-47,48-47, 49-46) to defend the UFC Middleweight Championship
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(C) Michael Bisping vs #13 Dan Henderson - ROUND 5/5 Fifth and final round is underway! Spin kick misses for Bisping. Henderson looks for a knee and Bisping is just able to get out of the way. Henderson really pushing forward looking for combinations. Both men miss with right hands. A good jab lands for Bisping. Inside leg kick lands for Bisping followed by a one-two. A good shot lands for Bisping. Knee to the body lands for Bisping. Body kick lands for Bisping. Inside leg kick lands for Henderson. A good combination lands for Bisping. Uppercut misses for Henderson, but he lands a leg kick. Uppercut lands for Bisping as Henderson moves forward. Henderson gets the takedown, but Bisping is able to get back up to his feet. Head kick thrown by Bisping. Bisping stuffed a takedown, and dodges a right hand. 30 seconds remain. Flying knee lands for Bisping, and thats the end of the fight! My score: 10-9 Bisping Overall score: 48-47 Bisping
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Roar Guru
(C) Michael Bisping vs #13 Dan Henderson - ROUND 4/5 Championship rounds underway! Bisping takes the centre of the cage once again. Head kick thrown by Bisping. Front kick lands for Bisping. Inside leg kick lands for Henderson. Right hand lands for Henderson. Inside leg kick lands for bisping. Hard kick lands for Bisping followed by a good straight punch. Another kick lands for Bisping. Henderson complains for a groin shot, and they stop the fight momentarily. Bisping is taunting Henderson while he recovers, claiming that he is milking it. They start again. One-two just misses for Bisping. Henderson looks for an overhand but Bisping does well to get out of the way. Head kick is blocked by Henderson. Leg kick lands for Bisping. Henderson lands a good combination. Henderson misses with the overhand, and Bisping misses withe counter. Hard leg kick lands for Bisping. Good combination lands for Bisping that stuns Henderson. Good kick thrown by Bisping. Henderson lands a knee to end round four. My score: 10-9 Bisping Overall score: 38-38 (Draw)
AZ_RBB
Guest
That sounds logical. So it won't happen.
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
(C) Michael Bisping vs #13 Dan Henderson - ROUND 3/5 Round three underway! Bisping moves forward. Head kick lands for Bisping. Good combination lands for Bisping, followed by a head kick. Left hook lands for Henderson. Inside leg kick lands for Bisping. Left hook lands for Henderson. Another inside leg kick lands for Bisping. Henderson is gassed it seems. Kick to the body lands for Bisping. Leg kick lands for Henderson. Another head kick thrown by Bisping. Bisping really stalking Henderson, as he lands another right hand. Henderson returns with a right hand of his own. Henderson lands a jab. Right hand lands for Bisping, Henderson lands one of his own. Counter-right lands for Bisping. Another right hand lands for Henderson. Bisping throws a head kick to end round three. My score: 10-9 Bisping Overall score: 29-28 Henderson
Kavvy
Guest
If Hendo wins and retires what should happen to the title? Initial title fight between winners of Jacare V Rockhold and Weidman v Romero, Bisping fights one of Mousasi and Brunson on the same card and the winner of that gets the next shot?
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
(C) Michael Bisping vs #13 Dan Henderson - ROUND 2/5 Round two! Bisping takes the centre of the cage. Bisping comes out stalking Henderson once again. Good jabs land for Bisping, and Henderson is looking to counter with the right hand once again. Good combination lands for Bisping. Kick is blocked by Henderson. Right hand lands for Bisping. More shots are landing for Bisping. Head kick rocks Henderson even through the guard. Henderson lands a right hand. Another kick lands for Bisping, it's hitting Henderson arms but Henderson is clearly affected by these kicks. Knee up the middle lands for Bisping followed by more shots. Another good combination lands for Bisping and Henderson is hurt! Bisping moves forward but Henderson counters with another right hand that drops Bisping! Henderson lands more shots on top and Bisping is able to tie Henderson up! Time! My score: 10-9 Henderson Overall score: 20-18 Henderson
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Roar Guru
(C) Michael Bisping vs #13 Dan Henderson - ROUND 1/5 Round one is underway! They touch gloves. Bisping is stalking Henderson to start off, and he opens up with a head kick which misses. Henderson lands an inside leg kick. Another head kick is blocked by Henderson. Jab lands for Henderson. Bisping checks a leg kick. Henderson misses with the big right hand, and Bisping counters with an uppercut. Both men miss with combinations. Both men are staying very patient. Right hand lands for Bisping. The right hand for Henderson is blocked. Bisping misses with another head kick. Both men land right hands. More jabs land for Bisping. Body kick lands for Bisping. Henderson just misses with a huge right hand. Henderson lands a huge right hand and Bisping is in big trouble! Henderson lands more shots on top and Bisping is busted open! Bisping trying to survive! Bisping somehow ends up back on his feet and survives round one! Wow! That one was almost over! My score: 10-9 Henderson Overall score: 10-9 Henderson
AZ_RBB
Guest
I have zero respect or regard for this joke of a title fight but that was a pretty great end to the first round
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
Here comes the champion, Michael Bisping!
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Roar Guru
Here comes Dan Henderson!
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Roar Guru
However, he will have to do it Michael Bisping’s home town, in a country where the champion has never lost.
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
Now, at 46 years of age, Henderson is looking to finally grab the belt that his eluded him for so long, and finish his historic career on an incredible high.
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
Henderson is known for his vicious knockout power and incredible heart.
Isaac Nowroozi
Roar Guru
On the same card, another major upset came to be. This time, it was Dan Henderson knocking out Hector Lombard in devastating fashion to earn a title shot.