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UFC 89: Bisping vs Leben

Main eventMichael Bisping def. Chris Lebenby Decision - Unanimous · 11 results recordedFull result →
DateSaturday, October 18, 2008Start 7:00 PM EDT
VenueArena BirminghamBirmingham United Kingdom
BroadcastESPN+How to watch
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Fight resultsComplete11 of 11 outcomes recordedView resultsHide results

Results appear as they are recorded; confirmation may be delayed. Each result shows what it does to both ratings: projected at first, then the published change once the rankings have counted the bout.

  1. Michael Bisping vs Chris LebenMichael Bisping def. Chris Leben by Decision - Unanimous · Round 1 · 00:05:00
  2. Keith Jardine vs Brandon VeraKeith Jardine def. Brandon Vera by Decision - Split · Round 1 · 00:05:00Elo: Keith Jardine +17 to 1604
  3. Luiz Cane vs Rameau SokoudjouLuiz Cane def. Rameau Sokoudjou by KO/TKO · Round 1 · 00:04:15Elo: Rameau Sokoudjou −21 to 1502
  4. Chris Lytle vs Paul TaylorChris Lytle def. Paul Taylor by Decision - Unanimous · Round 1 · 00:05:00Elo: Chris Lytle +9 to 1674 · Paul Taylor −12 to 1559
  5. Marcus Davis vs Paul KellyMarcus Davis def. Paul Kelly by Submission · Round 1 · 00:02:16Elo: Paul Kelly −21 to 1509
  6. Dan Hardy vs Akihiro GonoDan Hardy def. Akihiro Gono by Decision - Split · Round 1 · 00:05:00Elo: Dan Hardy +15 to 1680
  7. Shane Carwin vs Neil WainShane Carwin def. Neil Wain by KO/TKO · Round 1 · 00:01:31Elo: Shane Carwin +26 to 1638
  8. David Bielkheden vs Jess LiaudinDavid Bielkheden def. Jess Liaudin by Decision - Unanimous · Round 1 · 00:05:00Elo: Jess Liaudin −10 to 1475
  9. Terry Etim vs Sam StoutTerry Etim def. Sam Stout by Decision - Unanimous · Round 1 · 00:05:00Elo: Terry Etim +20 to 1579
  10. Jim Miller vs David BaronJim Miller def. David Baron by Submission · Round 1 · 00:03:19Elo: David Baron −22 to 1694
  11. Per Eklund vs Samy SchiavoPer Eklund def. Samy Schiavo by Submission · Round 1 · 00:01:47Elo: Per Eklund +11 to 1662 · Samy Schiavo −16 to 1462

Recorded results remain available on this page.

Main card

Michael Bisping
Elo1741Good
3Y trend1713 → 1741
2015-04-25: 17132015-07-18: 17282016-02-27: 17422016-06-05: 17602016-10-09: 17722017-11-05: 17572017-11-25: 1741
Winnergb-engMichael BispingThe Count30-9-0MiddleweightVSFight details →LoserusChris LebenThe Crippler22-12-0Chris Leben
Elo1635Solid
3Y trend1677 → 1635
2011-01-02: 16772011-07-02: 16972011-11-05: 16802012-12-30: 16642013-07-06: 16542013-12-28: 1635
Keith Jardine
Elo1567Solid
3Y trend1577 → 1567
2009-08-29: 15772010-02-20: 15652010-06-19: 15792010-09-11: 15682010-12-11: 15862011-04-09: 15952012-01-07: 15812012-07-14: 1567
WinnerusKeith JardineThe Dean of Mean17-11-2Light HeavyweightVSFight details →LoserusBrandon VeraThe Truth16-10-0Brandon Vera
Elo1617Solid
3Y trend1644 → 1617
2021-05-15: 16442021-05-15: 16302022-12-03: 1617
Luiz Cane
Elo1638Solid
3Y trend1631 → 1638
2014-10-04: 16312014-12-19: 16432015-05-17: 16562016-09-24: 16652017-04-28: 1638
WinnerbrLuiz CaneBanha17-7-0Light HeavyweightVSFight details →LoserusRameau SokoudjouThe African Assassin19-18-0Rameau Sokoudjou
Elo1502Average
3Y trend1480 → 1502
2007-12-29: 14802008-05-24: 15232008-10-18: 1502
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Chris Lytle
Elo1706Good
3Y trend1674 → 1706
2008-10-18: 16742009-01-17: 16632009-06-20: 16742010-02-20: 16842010-07-03: 16952010-09-25: 17042011-02-26: 16912011-08-15: 1706
WinnerusChris LytleLights Out31-18-5WelterweightVSFight details →Losergb-engPaul TaylorRelentless11-6-1Paul Taylor
Elo1536Average
3Y trend1551 → 1536
2013-02-16: 15512015-06-13: 1536
Marcus Davis
Elo1656Good
3Y trend1656 → 1656
2021-11-19: 1656
WinnerusMarcus DavisThe Irish Hand Grenade23-11-0WelterweightVSFight details →Losergb-engPaul KellyTellys15-5-0Paul Kelly
Elo1535Average
3Y trend1558 → 1535
2009-06-13: 15582009-11-14: 15322010-04-10: 15742010-08-01: 15532010-11-21: 15792011-02-05: 15562012-04-07: 1535

Prelims

Dan Hardy
Elo1684Good
3Y trend1703 → 1684
2009-11-14: 17032010-03-27: 16862010-10-16: 16712011-03-27: 16812011-08-15: 16672012-05-26: 16762012-09-29: 1684
Winnergb-engDan HardyThe Outlaw25-10-0WelterweightVSFight details →LoserjpAkihiro Gono37-24-8Akihiro Gono
Elo1585Solid
3Y trend1585 → 1585
2023-08-04: 1585
Shane Carwin
Elo1674Good
3Y trend1638 → 1674
2008-10-18: 16382009-03-07: 16642010-03-27: 16832010-07-03: 16562011-06-12: 1674
WinnerusShane Carwin12-2-0HeavyweightVSFight details →Losergb-engNeil WainOld Skool13-4-0Neil Wain
Elo1597Solid
3Y trend1581 → 1597
2011-10-08: 15812012-04-28: 15912013-11-01: 16032014-03-01: 16142014-05-24: 1597
David Bielkheden
Elo1634Solid
3Y trend1612 → 1634
2016-06-04: 16122016-10-08: 16242017-04-01: 16312017-12-02: 16382018-12-01: 16512019-05-11: 1634
WinnerseDavid Bielkheden26-13-0LightweightVSFight details →LoserfrJess LiaudinThe Joker20-11-0Jess Liaudin
Elo1561Solid
3Y trend1526 → 1561
2009-11-07: 15262010-03-13: 15402011-03-12: 15502012-05-13: 1561
Terry Etim
Elo1591Solid
3Y trend1622 → 1591
2011-11-05: 16222012-01-14: 16002013-02-16: 15782013-11-22: 1591
Winnergb-engTerry Etim16-5-0LightweightVSFight details →LosercaSam StoutHands of Stone20-12-1Sam Stout
Elo1593Solid
3Y trend1629 → 1593
2012-11-17: 16292013-02-23: 16392013-06-15: 16252013-12-15: 16382014-04-16: 16232015-03-14: 16072015-08-23: 1593
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Jim Miller
Elo1720Good
3Y trend1718 → 1720
2023-06-04: 17182024-01-14: 17292024-04-13: 17172024-04-14: 17042024-11-16: 17182025-04-12: 17062026-05-09: 1720
WinnerusJim MillerA-1039-19-0LightweightVSFight details →LoserfrDavid Baron17-4-1David Baron
Elo1662Good
3Y trend1662 → 1662
2014-02-15: 1662
Per Eklund
Elo1620Solid
3Y trend1662 → 1620
2008-10-18: 16622009-02-21: 16412011-03-18: 1620
WinnersePer Eklund14-5-1LightweightVSFight details →LoserfrSamy SchiavoThe Dog10-6-0Samy Schiavo
Elo1462Average
3Y trend1464 → 1462
2006-03-25: 14642007-04-21: 14902007-09-29: 15042008-04-02: 14782008-10-18: 1462
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Frozen model coverage0/11 bouts11 tracked bouts are still waiting for a model snapshot.
Strongest model leanNo forecast published yetThis updates when a frozen pre-fight prediction is available.
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Event progress

All 11 recorded outcomes are in. Final fight details and published Elo changes stay together here.

  1. AnnouncementDoneDate and location tracked
  2. Fight cardDone11 bouts tracked
  3. ResultsDone11 of 11 outcomes recorded
  4. Elo movementPublished10 bouts matched to the published snapshot
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10 matched bouts

UFC 89: Bisping vs Leben is a completed MMA event scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2008 at Arena Birmingham in Birmingham United Kingdom. The fight card includes 11 tracked fights, led by Michael Bisping vs Chris Leben, with bout links, fighter profiles, results, and Combat Edge stats. Main event result: Michael Bisping def. Chris Leben by Decision - Unanimous.

UFC 89: Bisping vs Leben quick answers

When is UFC 89: Bisping vs Leben?

UFC 89: Bisping vs Leben is scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2008. Start 7:00 PM EDT.

Where is UFC 89: Bisping vs Leben?

UFC 89: Bisping vs Leben is listed for Arena Birmingham in Birmingham United Kingdom.

What is the main event for UFC 89: Bisping vs Leben?

The main event listed for UFC 89: Bisping vs Leben is Michael Bisping vs Chris Leben.

How many fights are on UFC 89: Bisping vs Leben?

Combat Edge currently tracks 11 fights for UFC 89: Bisping vs Leben.

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