The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Macau on 23 August with a middleweight showdown pitting two of the division’s elite against one another as number eight ranked Michael “The Count” Bisping takes on former Strikeforce champion Cung Le. With contrasting styles and 26 finishes between them, this bout has the potential to be a classic.
Vietnamese born Le, who boasts a 9-2 record in his professional mixed martial arts career, makes his return to the Octagon after a two-year hiatus that saw him serve as a coach on The Ultimate Fighter China and continue his action movie career. In his return to CotaiArena, the scene of his highlight reel knockout of Rich Franklin, Le will look to build on his reputation as one of the most exciting fighters in combat sports history when he meets England’s Bisping who boasts a 24-6 career record.
Jianping Yang from China will make his UFC debut
The Brit is consistently on the verge of title contention and a win over Le would mark his first victory over a former champion, ensuring his name stays in contention with the division’s best.
In the co-main event, the hard-hitting number four ranked welterweight, Tyron “The Chosen One” Woodley, who has wins over top names such as former UFC champion Carlos Condit, Josh Koscheck, Paul Daley and Tarec Saffiedine, faces off with the surging number nine ranked Dong Hyun Kim of South Korea.
Also on the stacked card, Yang Jianping and Ning Guangyou will take to the Octagon to decide who will be become the featherweight winner of The Ultimate Fighter China and win a coveted UFC contract.
Tickets to this exciting event are on sale now with prices ranging from MOP$280 to MOP$4,680
