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UFC 89: Bisping vs. Leben

October 18, 2008PAST
The National Indoor Arena, Birmingham, England

UFC 89 marked the UFC’s first visit to Birmingham, headlined by UK favorite Michael Bisping against Chris Leben. Bisping earned a unanimous decision, further establishing himself as the leading figure in British MMA and a contender in…

Fight Rating

Michael Bisping
vs.
Chris Leben
—/10
(0 ratings)
Keith Jardine
vs.
Brandon Vera
—/10
(0 ratings)
Luiz Cane
vs.
Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou
—/10
(0 ratings)
Chris Lytle
vs.
Paul Taylor
—/10
(0 ratings)
Paul Kelly
vs.
Marcus Davis
—/10
(0 ratings)
Akihiro Gono
vs.
Dan Hardy
—/10
(0 ratings)
Shane Carwin
vs.
Neil Wain
—/10
(0 ratings)
David Bielkheden
vs.
Jess Liaudin
—/10
(0 ratings)
Terry Etim
vs.
Sam Stout
—/10
(0 ratings)
David Baron
vs.
Jim Miller
—/10
(0 ratings)
Per Eklund
vs.
Samy Schiavo
—/10
(0 ratings)

Results Snapshot

2KOs
3SUBs
6DECs
45%
Finish Rate (5 of 11 fights)
13:11
Avg Fight Time
Shane Carwin
Fastest Finish · TKO · R1
1:31
9,515Sold Out
Attendance
$1,200,000Arena Record
Gate Revenue

Fight Bonuses

$120,000 in bonuses awarded.

Chris Lytle vs. Paul Taylor
Fight Of The Night
$40,000
Each
Jim Miller
Submission Of The Night
$40,000
Luiz Cane
Knockout Of The Night
$40,000

Event Totals

881
Significant Strikes
52:30
Control Time
29
Takedowns
3
Knockdowns
2:25:00
Fight Time
16
Sub Attempts

Weigh-in Results

Middleweight
Michael Bisping185.0
vs
Chris Leben186.0
Light Heavyweight
Keith Jardine205.0
vs
Brandon Vera203.0
Light Heavyweight
Luiz Cane206.0
vs
R. Sokoudjou205.0

Broadcast Team

Mike Goldberg
Commentary
Joe Rogan
Commentary
Bruce Buffer
Ring Announcer
Joe Rogan
Post-Fight Interviewer

Referees

Dan Miragliotta
3 fights
KM
Kevin Mulhall
3 fights
Marc Goddard
3 fights
Leon Roberts
2 fights

Canceled Fights

1 fight canceled on this card.
Lyoto MachidaCANCELEDThiago SilvaReason: Silva Back Injury