A Heavyweight title eliminator between PRIDE legend Mirko Cro Cop and Gabriel Gonzaga headlined the card, marking the UFC’s return to the United Kingdom. Gonzaga scored a shocking head-kick knockout using Cro Cop’s signature weapon, earning a shot at the UFC Heavyweight Championship. The event also featured Michael Bisping securing his first UFC victory on home soil, a key moment in the UFC’s European expansion.
Canceled Fights
6 fights canceledDan WarrenCANCELEDJonny Jacobson
Brad HeadCANCELEDStuart Morgan
John PainterCANCELEDWayne Regan
Stav EconomouCANCELEDTomasz Czerwinski
Tom MabandlaCANCELEDAndy Cona
Toby FosterCANCELEDNils Henrik Tjikkom