UFC 89: Bisping vs.
Leben – Birmingham, England – National Indoor Arena – Oct. 18, 2008
Michael Bisping improved his record to a sparkling 17-1 by
defeating Chris Leben at UFC 89.
TUF 3 winner Bisping established himself as a British
fighting headliner and as a contender for Anderson Silva’s middleweight title.
The event aired live in the United Kingdom and on tape delay
in North America on Spike TV.
In the co-main event, “The Dean of Mean” Keith Jardine
rebounded from a loss to Wanderlei Silva with a split decision over Brandon
Vera.