Result
Michael BispingKO/TKO
MethodKO/TKO
Round1
Time00:04:24
Elo swing-21Denis Kang (1648 → 1627)
DateNov 14, 2009
DivisionMiddleweight
StatusCompleted
VenueMEN Arena
BroadcastESPN+
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W
The Count | 30-9-0Michael Bisping
L
35-16-2Denis Kang
Michael Bisping vs Denis Kang
Method :KO/TKO
Round :1
Time :00:04:24
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Michael Bisping
Elo1741Good
3Y trend1713 → 1741
Fight Overview
Round1
Time00:04:24
MethodKO/TKO
Denis Kang
Elo1618Solid
3Y trend1643 → 1618
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 KO/TKO in round 1 at 00:04:24. 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 Denis Kang 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 BispingDenis Kang
Elo edge
Michael Bisping1741-17 last move
Denis Kang1618-12 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.
Denis KangNot on the active ladder · 1618 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Marvin Eastman (rated 1676 at the time): +18.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Michael Bisping (rated 1629 at the time): -21.
- Last 5 fights
- 1 win, 3 losses, -23 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1528, not 1618: 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 BispingvsDenis Kang
Total strikes
50vs27
Sig. strikes
29vs11
Takedowns
3vs0
Sub. attempts
1vs0
Knockdowns
0vs1
Finishing profile
Michael BispingKO/TKO leads 60% of wins
Denis KangKO/TKO leads 43% of wins
Common opponents
No clean shared-opponent match found in tracked pro MMA history.
Round stats
Michael Bisping vs Denis Kang is a completed Middleweight fight from UFC 105 : COUTURE VS VERA. Michael Bisping defeated Denis Kang by KO/TKO in round 1 at 00:04:24. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Michael Bisping vs Denis Kang quick answers
Who won Michael Bisping vs Denis Kang?
Michael Bisping won Michael Bisping vs Denis Kang by KO/TKO in round 1 at 00:04:24.
What event is Michael Bisping vs Denis Kang on?
Michael Bisping vs Denis Kang is listed on UFC 105 : COUTURE VS VERA.
What are the records for Michael Bisping vs Denis Kang?
Michael Bisping enters with a 30-9-0 record and Denis Kang enters with a 35-16-2 record.
What division is Michael Bisping vs Denis Kang?
Michael Bisping vs Denis Kang is listed as a Middleweight fight.
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