8. Michael Bisping vs. Anderson Silva
UFC Fight Night 84
Feb. 27, 2016 | London
“The Count” had for years pine for a chance to face the legendary Silva, and he made the most of the opportunity when it finally came his way.

Bisping leaned on his cardio, output and resolve in capturing a unanimous decision from the former undisputed Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight titleholder in the UFC Fight Night 84 main event at the O2 Arena. All three judges scored it the same: 48-47 for Bisping, awarding the Brit the first, second and fourth rounds.

Silva spent too much time picking his spots, and Bisping exploited his lack of aggression. According to FightMetric data, “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 3 winner outpaced the Brazilian in total and significant strikes landed in each of the first four rounds. Some of his work was negated at the conclusion of Round 3, as Silva connected with a wicked flying knee that nearly brought the fight to a close. However, Bisping recovered between rounds, and Silva failed to take advantage of the opening. After five rounds and 25 minutes, Bisping had landed 33 more significant strikes and 37 more total strikes than the future hall of famer. Each man was credited with a knockdown.

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