Round onepublished at 03:21 BST 9 October 2016
Mirsad Bektic v Russell Doane
They're back on the deck and Bektic tries to impress a choke on his opponent.
Summary
UFC star Michael Bisping makes history with first middleweight title defence
The British fighter recovered from an early knockdown to win judges decision against Dan Henderson
London-based Jimi Manuwa scores second round KO over Ovince Saint Preux
Gegard Mousasi beats Vitor Belfort while cult favourite Brad Pickett loses to first round submission
Round onepublished at 03:21 BST 9 October 2016
Round onepublished at 03:19 BST 9 October 2016
Mirsad Bektic v Russell Doane
Doane lets some shots fly, but it's not long before he's taken to the canvas by the slick Bektic. In yellow shorts with a black waistband, Bektic is like a wasp as he delivers a number of stinging blows. Somehow, Doane clambers back to his feet.
Postpublished at 03:16 BST 9 October 2016
Mirsad Bektic v Russell Doane
Let's get this show on the road. Bektic, by the way, is undefeated in 10 fights.
He's good, you know.
UFC 204 podcastpublished at 03:14 BST 9 October 2016
BBC Radio 5 live
Image source, Getty ImagesPerhaps you're new to UFC? Whether it's still twisting your melon or your number one sport, you'll enjoy the special podcast delivered by BBC Radio 5 live earlier this week. Trust me.
It's over here.
Postpublished at 03:13 BST 9 October 2016
Mirsad Bektic v Russell Doane
It's time for our first fight of the main card - Bosnia's Mirsad Bektic against the USA's Russell Doane, who has taken this fight at short notice.
I like the fact he'll travel to the other side of the world for a dust-up.
Have wraps, will travel.
Celeb spotpublished at 03:11 BST 9 October 2016
England and Northampton Saints rugby star Courtney Lawes is among the stars ringside at tonight's bout.
Incidentally, I've just seen that Dan Henderson has got a teenage daughter. Imagine dating a UFC fighter's daughter. Just don't upset her!
Postpublished at 03:08 BST 9 October 2016
Bisping v Henderson (ring-walk at 05:00 BST)
The glitz and glamour of Las Vegas has been flown over to Manchester for this middleweight world title fight. Hundreds of UFC fans packed into the pre-fight weigh-in, and roared with delight as Michael Bisping said he'd beat up 'Hendo'.
Well, words to that effect anyway. Have a gander at the pre-dust-up antics here...
Postpublished at 03:07 BST 9 October 2016
Bisping v Henderson (ring-walk at 05:00 BST)
Are you there tonight? If so, lucky you!
Tickets for this bout sold out in just six minutes, despite the main event being held at 5am in the morning to suit American television audiences.
A long night. But a good night.
The remaining preliminary fights of the nightpublished at 03:05 BST 9 October 2016
Jagroop Shinbt
BBC Sport at the Manchester Arena- Iuri Alacantara defeats Brad Pickett via triangle submission
Brad Pickett is always seen wearing his lucky bermuda hat when entering the octagon - East London's Pickett lasted only minutes into the first round and had his hat stolen by a cheeky fan during his entrance… tough night.
- Damian Stasiak defeats Davey Grant via arm bar
A brilliant display of jiu-jistu saw both fighters battling it out on the ground but a painstaking arm bar in the third round forced the Bishop Auckland-bred fighter to submit.
- Leon Edwards defeats Albert Tumenov via rear naked choke
The first three fights of the nightpublished at 03:04 BST 9 October 2016
Croydon's Danny Roberts and Doncaster's Marc Diakiese kick of the UK bouts at UFC 204
Jagroop Shinbt
BBC Sport at the Manchester Arena- Marc Diakiese defeats Lukasz Sajewski via TKO
A dominating performance by the lad from Doncaster as he unleashed his arsenal of punches to force the referee to bring an end to the fight in round two.
- Mike Perry defeats Danny Roberts via TKO
As Roberts raised his hands and sneered at Perry at the beginning of the third round, he believed the roaring support of the home crowd would drive him towards victory – little did he know that he’d end the fight with a bloodied face and the first loss of his UFC career.
- Leonardo Santos defeats Adriano Martins via split decision
Postpublished at 03:03 BST 9 October 2016
Before we get stuck into the main course, let's recap on the night's preliminary fights...
Get involvedpublished at 03:02 BST 9 October 2016
#ufconthree
Let's face it - Bisping and Henderson will have compiled a mental dossier on each other's strengths and weaknesses in the last few weeks but that will quickly go out of the window when the fists start flying.
This is my less than subtle way of asking for your tactics tonight.
Sleep-wise, I mean.
Do you live on Las Vegas time most Saturday nights anyway? Or have you ditched the duvet super early?
And who's going to win?
Let us know by tweeting us via #ufconthree, external
Postpublished at 03:01 BST 9 October 2016
Bisping v Henderson (ring-walk at 05:00 BST)
Oh yes. Ever since Dan Henderson's sweet right put Michael Bisping to sleep (not forgetting the follow-up blow while the Brit was out cold), the Mancunian has been smarting.
He wants this badly. Seven years on, he's become Britain's first ever UFC champion and his star is burning brightly. Henderson's is on the wane.
Now it's time to right some wrongs.
May the best man win.
A monstrous Mancunian eveningpublished at 02:56 BST 9 October 2016
Image source, PARevenge. Score-settling. Payback. Vengeance.
Let's not mince our words here - Michael Bisping and Dan Henderson don't get along.
They have history. And tonight, in the champion's backyard, an old wound will be reopened.