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
Bisping v Silvapublished at 22:43 GMT 27 February 2016
Which Anderson Silva will we get?published at 22:43 GMT 27 February 2016
The Silva who dominated from 2006 with shear brilliance, or a 40-year-old man in decline who cannot turn back the clock?
Image source, GettThe biggest fight of Bisping's careerpublished at 22:41 GMT 27 February 2016
He's known as one of the best trash talkers in the UFC. He's typically confident.
Image source, Getty ImagesIt's Silva v Bisping timepublished at 22:39 GMT 27 February 2016
So, so much intrigue in this fight.
As if it didn't need any more subplots, the camera pans to middleweight champion Luke Rockhold.
A future match with him for the winner?
Mousasi's best spellpublished at 22:38 GMT 27 February 2016
This was as good as it got for Mousasi in the second.
Unanimous win for Mousasispublished at 22:37 GMT 27 February 2016
No surprise from the judges.
Let's see what Dan Hardy puts to him in the post-fight interview. He didn't seem happy with what he saw from the commentary box.
Leites v Mousasipublished at 22:35 GMT 27 February 2016
Round 3
Leites knows he lost the first two rounds. His face is bruised and battered. In desperation, he starts swinging. Will this fire up Mousasi?
No, he takes Leites down. There's 90 seconds to go. The crowd boo. This has not matched their expectations.
That's where the fight ends. Expect a Mousasi win from the judges. The crowd boo again at the end and Mousasi cups his hand to his ear.
Image source, Getty ImagesLeites v Mousasipublished at 22:35 GMT 27 February 2016
Round 3
Dan Hardy
UFC commentatorQuote MessageI find it very difficult sometimes when I'm commentating not to jump out of my seat and yell at them to do something. This is an entertainment industry and we want to see people perform.
Leites v Mousasipublished at 22:30 GMT 27 February 2016
Round 2
Jagroop Shinbt
BBC Sport at the O2 ArenaYou could hear a pin drop in the arena at this moment. Clearly the pace and energy of Pickett and Packalen's fights have been lost.
The boos ring louder and louder.
Mousasi needs to 'move through the gears'published at 22:28 GMT 27 February 2016
This was a good as it got in the first...
Leites v Mousasipublished at 22:28 GMT 27 February 2016
Round 2
Now, that was a bit better. Some combinations coming through, with Mousasi the aggressor and trying to force the pace.
A left-hook from Mousasi gets through - is that planting the seed for a big shot with the right for later?
Leites is trying to counter strike but is offering little and looks tired.
Leites v Mousasipublished at 22:27 GMT 27 February 2016
Round 2
Dan Hardy
UFC commentatorQuote Message"It's the combinations I want to see - that one allowed Leites to get into the fight and land a left hook of his own. But Mousai is starting to get a little busier now, throwing a few more jabs. It's the right hand that's going to do the damage though."
Leites v Mousasipublished at 22:24 GMT 27 February 2016
Round 1
Did I give this the commentator's curse?
We were expecting fireworks, but they are in second gear and the crowd are not happy.
Nothing to report.
Leites v Mousasipublished at 22:24 GMT 27 February 2016
Round 1
Jagroop Shinbt
BBC Sport at the 02 Arena"Do something" shouts an angry fan. "Come on, lads" another chants.
The fans want more, but will they get it in the next round?
Get involved - #UFConThreepublished at 22:21 GMT 27 February 2016
Elis Sandford: #UFConThree, external is awesome. Great to see the sport getting more mainstream recognition over here.
Let us know what you think of the action so far - and who will win between Michael Bisping and Anderson Silva - at #UFConThree
Next up: co-main eventpublished at 22:16 GMT 27 February 2016
It's Thales Leites v Gegard Mousasi and, among hardcore fight fans, it doesn’t get any better than this.
The two top-10 middleweights are heralded among the most experienced and skilled fighters around.
Brazil’s Leites has won five of his past six bouts - his last fight being defeat to Michael Bisping.
Mousasi is also coming off a loss but he also knocked out the great Dan Henderson just 13 months ago.
Stand by...
'Frustrated' Breese 'felt flat'published at 22:10 GMT 27 February 2016
A subdued Tom Breese apologised to the crowd after his points win over Keita Nakamura.
He said: "It was very frustrating. I told everyone this guy is a tough guy - 40 fights and he won 33.
"I felt flat today. I've got to get more cage-time. I just felt like I didn't have much energy. I want to apologise to my fans - I'm going to be better next time."
Image source, Getty ImagesThat looks uncomfortable...published at 22:10 GMT 27 February 2016
Here's one of the key moments at the end of the second round.
Breese winspublished at 22:07 GMT 27 February 2016
The judges give it to Breese by unanimous decision.
One more thing is clear: that was the toughest test of his career so far.
Image source, Getty ImagesNakamura v Breesepublished at 22:06 GMT 27 February 2016
Round 3
Dan Hardy
UFC commentatorQuote MessageAn old veteran of the game showing an up and coming prospect the things he needs to go away and work on.