Summary

  • Michael Bisping beats former champion Anderson Silva in the main event at the O2 Arena in London

  • British fighters Brad Pickett and Tom Breese also win on main card

  • Gegard Mousasi scores victory over Thales Leites

  • First live UFC coverage on BBC Three

  • See highlights from the matches and the best post-fight reaction below

Live Reporting

Ian Singleton, Alan Jewell and Nat Black-Heaven

  1. Silva v Bisping

    Round 2

    Silva is attacking. He's driving forward in a flurry of punches and kicks. 

    But Bisping's movement is good and the attack fizzles away.

  2. Silva v Bisping

    Round 2

    Dan Hardy
    UFC commentator

    Bisping is doing a good job - he's taking his time and being patient. He knows the later rounds are in favour of him.

  3. Silva v Bisping

    Round 2

    Now Silva is against the fence. His hands are down. He's egging Bisping on, asking him to take shots. We've seen this before from Silva.

    But Bisping is experienced. He retreats and puts his hands on his hips. He's not playing Silva's game.

  4. Silva v Bisping

    Round 1

    Jagroop Shinbt
    BBC Sport at the 02 Arena

    Silva comes close to knocking Bisping out - Without a moment to spare, Bisping returns and stuns Silva.

    This fight is already living up to the hype.

  5. Silva v Bisping

    Round 1

    What an end to the round! The crowd roars momentarily as Bisping pushes forward, then quietens as he retreats.

    Bisping is looking confident. He throws kicks and almost, almost looks like he had Silva rocked with a shot. The crowd is alive again.

    At the end of the first round Silva tries to hug Bisping who isn't having any of that. 

    Round two...

  6. Silva v Bisping

    Round 1

    Dan Hardy
    UFC commentator

    Good shots from Bisping! Anderson looked rocked for a second. Very interesting - 60 seconds is far too long to wait for another round.

  7. Silva v Bisping

    Round 1

    90 seconds to go and Silva is moving in. He picks up the pace. Bisping is against the Octagon. Silva's right jab his constantly pawing at his opponent. 

    In the past this would be where Silva goes in for the kill...

  8. Silva v Bisping

    Round 1

    Bisping's famed for his cardio and his movement is making life difficult for Silva.

    Silva throws a kick and Bisping laughs. 

  9. Silva v Bisping

    Round 1

    Dan Hardy
    UFC commentator

    Michael's constant movement makes it very difficult for Anderson Silva to settle into anything.

  10. Silva v Bisping

    Round 1

    Silva circles Bisping, weighing up his opponent as his style. Bisping controls the centre.

    Dan Hardy says he can't talk he's so anxious about this fight. I hope he does. He's the colour commentator...

    One minute gone.

  11. Tale of the tape

    Michael 'The Count' Bisping is introduced first and the crowd goes wild. The Lancastrian looks focused.

    Anderson 'The Spider' Silva crouches while he is announced in his familiar pose. 

    Here we go...

    Michael Bisping and Anderson Silva

  12. Highlights...

    Before Silva v Bisping, let's take a final look at the best of the Leites v Mousasi...  

  13. Bisping v Silva

    Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman believes Anderson Silva will get the job done...

  14. Bisping v Silva

    Jagroop Shinbt
    BBC Sport at the 02 Arena

    Aaaaand it is finally here - The noise level has reached another level as local lad Michael Bisping steps out to a plethora of cheers.

    Bisping circles the Octagon and waits for his chance to take on The Spider.

    He paces and warms up for what may be the biggest night of his life.

  15. Calm and cool Silva

    A different mood descends on the O2 arena as Silva's more chilled music hits.

    The 40-year-old middleweight looks relaxed as well. He's done this many times before.

    What will we see inside the Octagon? 

  16. Is this a stat to give Bisping real hope?

    Michael BispingGetty Images

  17. Whooo hooo!

    Bisping comes to the Octagon to the driving guitar of Blur's Song Two.

    It's on...

  18. Bisping v Silva

    Dan Hardy
    UFC commentator

    I'm really excited for Michael Bisping to get this fight that he has been chasing his whole career. It's going to be a beautiful night for him.

  19. Angry Anderson?

    Anderson SilvaGetty Images

    Bisping made it deeply personal at Friday's weigh in, referencing Silva's ban for steroid use. "This man is a cheat! This man is a fraud!" were his words.

    Ed Soares, Silva’s manager, said: "He’s very focused and very motivated. When you mix that up there is a good chance to see the best Anderson Silva you have ever seen.”

  20. Bisping v Silva

    Arsenal footballer Carl Jenkinson - who is on loan at West Ham - is backing Michael Bisping...