UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Leites
| Company type | Mixed martial arts event |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sports entertainment |
| Founded | July 18, 2015 |
| Headquarters | Glasgow , Scotland, United Kingdom |
Area served | United Kingdom |
| Products | Mixed martial arts fights |
UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Leites—also referred to as UFC Fight Night 72—was a mixed martial arts event that took place on July 18, 2015, at the OVO Hydro venue in Glasgow, Scotland.
Background
This event represented the promotion's debut in Scotland, following fifteen previous events held elsewhere in the United Kingdom. The tickets were in high demand and sold out rapidly within a few hours.
The main event featured a middleweight contest between experienced contender Michael Bisping and former title challenger Thales Leites.
The fight card underwent several changes due to injuries and withdrawals: - Ian Entwistle withdrew and was substituted by promotional newcomer Jimmie Rivera, who faced Marcus Brimage. - Due to injury, Konstantin Erokhin pulled out and was replaced by newcomer Chris de la Rocha against Daniel Omielańczuk. - Injury forced Jake Matthews to withdraw; promotional debutant Teemu Packalén took his place against Mickaël Lebout. - An injury to Bec Rawlings led to her replacement by newcomer Cortney Casey, who fought Joanne Calderwood.
Bonus awards
A sum of $50,000 was awarded to fighters for exceptional performances:
- Fight of the Night: Joanne Calderwood vs. Cortney Casey
- Performance of the Night: Joseph Duffy and Stevie Ray