Michael Bisping vs Alan Belcher

UFC 159: Jones vs Sonnen

Apr 27, 2013Newark, New Jersey, USA

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Michael Bisping

Record: 30-9-0

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Alan Belcher

Record: 18-8-0

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Fighters' Core Metrics

Michael Bisping

Alan Belcher

Performance Snapshot

Fighters' Core Metrics

Michael Bisping

Alan Belcher

Michael Bisping vs Alan Belcher AI Insight & Prediction: Expert Analysis & Fight Breakdown

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How AgentMMA breaks down Michael Bisping vs Alan Belcher

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UFC Record Breakdown

Michael Bisping

KO/TKO (38%)

Decision (38%)

Losses (24%)

Alan Belcher

KO/TKO (32%)

Sub (24%)

Decision (16%)

Losses (29%)

Performance Stats

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy38%

Grappling Efficiency45%

Takedown Defense63%

Cardio & Endurance76%

Fight IQ80%

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy41%

Grappling Efficiency45%

Takedown Defense55%

Cardio & Endurance72%

Fight IQ75%

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Michael Bisping

Alan Belcher

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From opening bell, Michael Bisping can dictate pace in the pocket, averaging 4.3 significant strikes per minute while Alan Belcher looks to settle behind counters. Expect the red corner to test range with layered entries that neutralize the Orthodox stance angles.

Key Storylines

First three minutes decide who dictates range and tempo.
Red corner pressure vs blue corner counter traps will frame the striking narrative.
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Finishing Window

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Michael Bisping

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UFC Record Breakdown

KO/TKO (38%)

Decision (38%)

Losses (24%)

Michael Bisping breakdown

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy38%

Grappling Efficiency45%

Takedown Defense63%

Cardio & Endurance76%

Fight IQ80%

Michael Bisping's recent form

Key Storylines

First three minutes decide who dictates range and tempo.
Red corner pressure vs blue corner counter traps will frame the striking narrative.
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Finishing Window

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The premium breakdown compares the pace and position battle before revealing the selected verdict and supporting evidence. Alan Belcher must answer with clinch resets and smart cage craft to stay competitive.

Michael Bisping brings the more polished entries (43%) while Alan Belcher relies on defensive frames (55%).

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Alan Belcher

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UFC Record Breakdown

KO/TKO (32%)

Sub (24%)

Decision (16%)

Losses (29%)

Alan Belcher breakdown

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy41%

Grappling Efficiency45%

Takedown Defense55%

Cardio & Endurance72%

Fight IQ75%

Alan Belcher's recent form

Michael Bisping vs Alan Belcher Stats Comparison

Age

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Height

6'1" (185 cm)

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6'2" (188 cm)

Weight

185 lbs (84 kg)

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185 lbs (84 kg)

Reach

75" (191 cm)

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75" (191 cm)

Stance

Orthodox

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Orthodox

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Status

Contender

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Contender

Key Insights: Michael Bisping vs Alan Belcher AI Analysis

Pace delta

+1.6 significant strikes/min

Michael Bisping averages 4.3 significant strikes per minute while Alan Belcher sits at 2.7.

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Michael Bisping vs Alan Belcher stats: last 5 UFC fights vs career

How each fighter's last five UFC fights compare with their full UFC career.

Michael Bisping
Metric	Last 5	UFC career
Record	3-2-0	20-9-0
Wins inside the distance	1 (33%)	10 (50%)
KO/TKO wins	1	10
Submission wins	0	0
Average fight time	14:06	12:36
Total strikes landed per min	5.20	5.74
Takedowns landed per 15 min	0.00	1.32
Control time per 15 min	0:01	1:39

Alan Belcher
Metric	Last 5	UFC career
Record	3-2-0	9-6-0
Wins inside the distance	3 (100%)	8 (89%)
KO/TKO wins	2	5
Submission wins	1	3
Average fight time	9:12	9:11
Total strikes landed per min	2.88	3.52
Takedowns landed per 15 min	0.00	0.36
Control time per 15 min	2:51	2:36

UFC bouts only, as of October 18, 2026. Per-minute rates use only bouts with round-by-round stats: Michael Bisping 24/29, Alan Belcher 13/15.

Michael Bisping and Alan Belcher: common opponents

UFC opponents both fighters have faced, with each result. Styles and timing change, so read these as context, not proof.

Opponent	Michael Bisping	Alan Belcher
Yoshihiro Akiyama	Win Decision – Unanimous · Oct 2010	Loss Decision – Split · Jul 2009
Denis Kang	Win KO/TKO, R2 · Nov 2009	Win Submission, R2 · Jan 2009
Jason Day	Win KO/TKO, R1 · Jun 2008	Loss KO/TKO, R1 · Apr 2008

Previous meetings

Michael Bisping: Win Decision – Unanimous · UFC 159: Jones vs Sonnen · Apr 2013

Michael Bisping: last 5 UFC fights

LossKelvin GastelumKO/TKO, R1· UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum · Nov 2017
LossGeorges St-PierreSubmission, R3· UFC 217: Bisping vs. St-Pierre · Nov 2017
WinDan HendersonDecision – Unanimous· UFC 204: Bisping vs. Henderson · Oct 2016
WinLuke RockholdKO/TKO, R1· UFC 199: Rockhold vs. Bisping 2 · Jun 2016
WinAnderson SilvaDecision – Unanimous· UFC Fight Night: Silva vs Bisping · Feb 2016

Alan Belcher: last 5 UFC fights

LossMichael BispingDecision – Unanimous· UFC 159: Jones vs Sonnen · Apr 2013
LossYushin OkamiDecision – Unanimous· UFC 155: Dos Santos vs Velasquez II · Dec 2012
WinRousimar PalharesKO/TKO, R1· UFC on FOX: Diaz vs Miller · May 2012
WinJason MacDonaldKO/TKO, R1· UFC Fight Night: Shields vs Ellenberger · Sep 2011
WinPatrick CoteSubmission, R2· UFC 113: Machida vs Shogun 2 · May 2010

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