MiddleweightRETIRED
Michael Bisping
31-9
Age
44
Height
6'1"
Weight
186 lbs
Reach
75.5"
Avg Fight Time
11:37
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 4R2 4R3 8R4 1R5 3
Last 5
WLLLW
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
England, United Kingdom
Fight History
WIN
CL
vs Cung Le
UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Le· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Knee to Head In Clinch
R4 0:57
KO/TKOKnee to Head In Clinch·R4 0:57
LOSS
KG
vs Kelvin Gastelum
UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 2:30
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:30
LOSS
LR
vs Luke Rockhold
UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Bisping· 2025-09-27
Submission
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Ground
R2 0:57
SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Ground·R2 0:57
LOSS
TK
vs Tim Kennedy
UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Kennedy· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
AS
vs Anderson Silva
UFC Fight Night: Silva vs Bisping· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
TL
vs Thales Leites
UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Leites· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R5 5:00
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
LOSS
GS
vs Georges St-Pierre
UFC 217: Bisping vs. St-Pierre· 2017-11-04
Submission
Rear Naked Choke Technical Submission
R3 4:23
SubmissionRear Naked Choke Technical Submission·R3 4:23
WIN
DH
vs Dan Henderson
UFC 204: Bisping vs. Henderson· 2016-10-08
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
LR
vs Luke Rockhold
UFC 199: Rockhold vs. Bisping 2· 2016-06-04
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 3:36
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 3:36
WIN
CD
vs CB Dollaway
UFC 186: Johnson vs Horiguchi· 2015-04-25
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
VB
vs Vitor Belfort
UFC on FX: Belfort vs Bisping· 2013-05-18
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R2 1:27
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R2 1:27
WIN
AB
vs Alan Belcher
UFC 159: Jones vs Sonnen· 2013-04-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 4:31
Decision - Unanimous·R3 4:31
WIN
BS
vs Brian Stann
UFC 152: Jones vs Belfort· 2012-09-22
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JR
vs Jorge Rivera
UFC 127: Penn vs Fitch· 2011-02-26
KO/TKO
Punches to Head In Clinch
R2 1:54
KO/TKOPunches to Head In Clinch·R2 1:54
WIN
YA
vs Yoshihiro Akiyama
UFC 120: Bisping vs Akiyama· 2010-10-16
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DM
vs Dan Miller
UFC 114: Rampage vs Evans· 2010-05-29
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
WS
vs Wanderlei Silva
UFC 110: Nogueira vs Velasquez· 2010-02-20
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DK
vs Denis Kang
UFC 105: Couture vs Vera· 2009-11-14
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R2 4:24
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 4:24
LOSS
DH
vs Dan Henderson
UFC 100· 2009-07-11
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 3:20
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 3:20
WIN
CL
vs Chris Leben
UFC 89: Bisping vs Leben· 2008-10-18
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JD
vs Jason Day
UFC 85: Bedlam· 2008-06-07
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 3:42
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 3:42
WIN
CM
vs Charles McCarthy
UFC 83: Serra vs St-Pierre 2· 2008-04-19
KO/TKO
Knees to Head In Clinch
R1 5:00
KO/TKOKnees to Head In Clinch·R1 5:00
LOSS
RE
vs Rashad Evans
UFC 78: Validation· 2007-11-17
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
MH
vs Matt Hamill
UFC 75: Champion vs Champion· 2007-09-08
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
ES
vs Elvis Sinosic
UFC 70: Nations Collide· 2007-04-21
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Guard
R2 1:40
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Guard·R2 1:40
WIN
ES
vs Eric Schafer
UFC 66: Liddell vs Ortiz 2· 2006-12-30
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 4:24
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 4:24
WIN
JH
vs Josh Haynes
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Ortiz vs. Team Shamrock Finale
KO/TKO
Punches to Head In Clinch
R2 4:14
KO/TKOPunches to Head In Clinch·R2 4:14
WIN
JM
vs Jason Miller
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs Team Miller Finale
KO/TKO
Knees to Body On Ground
R3 3:34
KO/TKOKnees to Body On Ground·R3 3:34
LOSS
CS
vs Chael Sonnen
UFC on FOX: Evans vs Davis
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.3/min
Grappling
1.05 TD
Defense
65%
⚖️Michael adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
10
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (7 techniques)
Punches to Head On Ground
#13
30% of KOs
Punches to Head In Clinch
#22
20% of KOs
Knees to Head In Clinch
#31
10% of KOs
Knee to Head In Clinch
#41
10% of KOs
Punches to Head From Guard
#51
10% of KOs
Punch to Head At Distance
#61
10% of KOs
Knees to Body On Ground
#71
10% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Punches to Head On Ground leads with 3 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (65%) and Strikes/Min (4.3).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (13/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (65%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (153% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
38%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
65%
Elite
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
34% acc81%
Clinch
64% acc10%
Ground
66% acc9%
Striking Differential+1.62/min
4.33 landed/min2.71 absorbed/min
4.33
Landed/Min
2.71
Absorbed/Min
0.40
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed1610
Sig. Strikes Attempted4223
Key Insights
Michael is a distance-first striker, with 80% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 72% targeting the head.
Favorable output (1.6:1).
Strong defense at 65%.
Distance-dominant: 81% of output at range with 34% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
43%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
63%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
43%
Landed
26
Defended
34
Total
60
1.05
TD / 15min
0.32
Sub / 15min
26
TD Landed
60
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
26
Landed
60
Attempted
43%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
5 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
40%
R2
60%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,567
2.23
Ratio
Absorbed
703
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
8/9
KD Recovery
37.5%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
29.1
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.9
Standing %
92%
R3 vs R1 Output
153%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (2.23x) - consistent striking dominance.
⚙️ High engagement score (29.1) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 153% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 29 fights
R1 Control
0:37
R2 Control
0:27
R3 Control
0:16
R1 to Final
+45%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+11.8pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+11.8pp
Body
-9.9pp
Leg
-1.9pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-6.8pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 5 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
19.7
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
20.9
sig strikes / round
Output Change
106%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Maintains Output
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2992
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights