Michael Bisping vs Rashad Evans — Fight recap

Rashad Evans defeated Michael Bisping via split decision after three rounds on November 17, 2007, in a middleweight bout that showcased contrasting fighting styles. Bisping landed the more accurate striking, connecting on 40 of 96 significant strikes (41%) while Evans managed just 23 of 87 (26%), and the British fighter successfully executed both of his takedown attempts at 100%.

However, Evans controlled the pace through superior grappling, landing 6 of 16 takedown attempts and accumulating 7:43 of control time compared to Bisping's 0:33. The split decision verdict reflected the fight's competitive nature—Bisping's crisp boxing and takedown efficiency against Evans's positional dominance and ground control.

The result marked a notable win for Evans in the middleweight division during a period when both fighters were establishing themselves at 185 pounds.