UFC Fight Night 84: Silva vs. Bisping [27-02] - RESULTS

[K1power]

Main Card (UFC Fight Pass)
Anderson Silva vs. Michael Bisping
Gegard Mousasi vs. Thales Leites
Tom Breese vs. Keita Nakamura
Brad Pickett vs. Henry Briones

Preliminary Card (UFC Fight Pass)
Mike Wilkinson vs. Makwan Amirkhani
Davey Grant vs. Marlon Vera
Scott Askham vs. Chris Dempsey
Arnold Allen vs. Yaotzin Meza
Brad Scott vs. Krzysztof Jotko
Norman Parke vs. Rustam Khabilov
Daniel Omielańczuk vs. Jarjis Danho
Teemu Packalen vs. Łukasz Sajewski
David Teymur vs. Martin Svensson

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UFC_Fight_Night:_Silva_vs._Bisping

[themagi]

Received the confirmation of my tickets for this about a fortnight ago. With the original headliner being Mousasi vs Bisping as the reason for going, with myself being a fan of Gegard and one of the other guys who is going is a mark for Bisping, we were slamming away with the friendly insults (and I must admit, the idea of being a Brit in an arena full of Brits, cheering against a Brit in the main event wasn't filling me with glee), it was with a most bizarre rush of anticipation after the same pal rang me to me inform, that on xmas eve of all days, that Anderson Silva was replacing Mousasi in the main event.

The kicker is that their was another friend of mine, Sean (I'll identify him, he's sure to appreciate it), on the slate to attend with us, but he backed out when he saw the card pre-Spider announcement. I believe his exact quote was "Nah, f*ck that shit." Naturally, being his friend, I couldn't wait to phone him and inform of his bad news.

[K1power]

So you're still going with a gang? That's great! Looks like a fun card, let's hope injuries don't spoil anything.

[themagi]

Yeah, four of us in total. 3 UFC fans, 1 just going for the sake of it. The rumoured cancellation of UFC 197 in Brazil looks to be the reason for Silva's sudden appearance in London. Vitor-Silva II was said to be on the cards but due to either an economic downturn or something more controversial/sinister, it's off the menu.

[K1power]

Lots of events happening this week.

[h]

im shocked this is on fight pass. I just noticed that. figured spider would at least be on one of the fox's

[K1power]

I guess it has to do with them airing it at a Europe friendly time.

[themagi]

I believe it's due to an attempt to increase Fight Pass subs. They've also got and also air live a hell of a lot of stuff that's not UFC related.

[K1power]

That's possible, especially now that they - rightfully or not - acquired some K-1 stuff. Makes the total package more appealing.

[K1power]

Full Results
Main card
Michael Bisping def. Anderson Silva via unanimous decision
Gegard Mousasi def. Thales Leites via unanimous decision
Tom Breese def. Keita Nakamura via unanimous decision
Brad Pickett def. Francisco Rivera via split decision

Undercard
Makwan Amirkhani def. Mike Wilkinson via unanimous decision (29-28 x2, 30-27)
Davey Grant def. Marlon Vera via unanimous decision (30-26 x3)
Scott Askham def. Chris Dempsey via KO (head kick) at 4:45 of round 1
Arnold Allen def. Yaotzin Meza via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Krzysztof Jotko def. Bradley Scott via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
Rustam Khabilov def. Norman Parke via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Daniel Omielanczuk def. Jarjis Danho via majority decision (29-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Teemu Packalen def. Thibault Gouti via submission (rear naked choke) at :24 of round 1
David Teymur def. Martin Svensson via TKO (punches) at 1:26 of round 2

www.mmafighting.com/2016/2/27/11125124/ufc-fight-night-84-results-silva-vs-bisping

[K1power]

I haven't seen the event yet, but I've picked up talk about the controversy around the Bisping/Silva fight and decision.

What's your take on it, guys?