Result
Michael BispingDecision - Unanimous
MethodDecision - Unanimous
Round1
Time00:05:00
DateOct 18, 2008
DivisionMiddleweight
StatusCompleted
VenueArena Birmingham
BroadcastESPN+
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W
The Count | 30-9-0Michael Bisping
L
The Crippler | 22-12-0Chris Leben
Michael Bisping vs Chris Leben
Method :Decision - Unanimous
Round :1
Time :00:05:00
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Michael Bisping
Elo1741Good
3Y trend1713 → 1741
Fight Overview
Round1
Time00:05:00
MethodDecision - Unanimous
Chris Leben
Elo1635Solid
3Y trend1677 → 1635
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Michael Bisping won this fight by Decision - Unanimous in round 1 at 00:05:00. Michael Bisping led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Michael Bisping and Chris Leben across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Michael BispingChris Leben
Elo edge
Michael Bisping1741-17 last move
Chris Leben1635-18 last move
Why they are ranked here
Michael BispingNot on the active ladder · 1741 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Luke Rockhold (rated 1807 at the time): +18.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Kelvin Gastelum (rated 1712 at the time): -17.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, +13 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1651, not 1741: 90 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Chris LebenNot on the active ladder · 1635 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Wanderlei Silva (rated 1794 at the time): +20.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Uriah Hall (rated 1577 at the time): -18.
- Last 5 fights
- 1 win, 4 losses, -41 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1545, not 1635: 90 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Michael BispingvsChris Leben
Sig. strikes
70vs51
Total strikes
77vs62
Takedowns
1vs1
Finishing profile
Michael BispingKO/TKO leads 60% of wins
Chris LebenKO/TKO leads 55% of wins
Common opponents
Mark MuñozMichael Bisping: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Oct 26, 2013Chris Leben: loss · Eye Injury · Nov 5, 2011
Wanderlei SilvaMichael Bisping: loss · Decision (Unanimous) · Feb 20, 2010Chris Leben: win · Punches · Jul 2, 2011
Brian StannMichael Bisping: win · Decision (Unanimous) · Sep 22, 2012Chris Leben: loss · Knee & Punches · Jan 1, 2011
Round stats
Michael Bisping vs Chris Leben is a completed Middleweight fight from UFC 89 : BISPING VS LEBEN. Michael Bisping defeated Chris Leben by Decision - Unanimous in round 1 at 00:05:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Michael Bisping vs Chris Leben quick answers
Who won Michael Bisping vs Chris Leben?
Michael Bisping won Michael Bisping vs Chris Leben by Decision - Unanimous in round 1 at 00:05:00.
What event is Michael Bisping vs Chris Leben on?
Michael Bisping vs Chris Leben is listed on UFC 89 : BISPING VS LEBEN.
What are the records for Michael Bisping vs Chris Leben?
Michael Bisping enters with a 30-9-0 record and Chris Leben enters with a 22-12-0 record.
What division is Michael Bisping vs Chris Leben?
Michael Bisping vs Chris Leben is listed as a Middleweight fight.
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