Michael Bisping’s face was a bloody mess following his first successful title defense against Dan Henderson at UFC 204.
Bisping, who fought Hendo in Manchester, England, battled back-and-forth with the MMA veteran and picked up a unanimous decision win.
Henderson launched not one, but two devastating right hands and almost completely removed ‘The Count’ from his senses in the early rounds. Bisping, though, in vintage fashion, persevered and managed to overwhelm Henderson with a high volume of strikes.
Following the fight, 46-year-old Dan Henderson -- who announced his retirement in the post-fight interview with Brian Stann -- joked that fights should be scored on who looks the worse for wear.
Bisping, who was almost forced to retire after Vitor Belfort detached his retina with a head kick in 2013, is to be medically suspended for six months unless cleared by a doctor.
MMA Junkie provided the full medical suspensions yesterday.
- Michael Bisping: Suspended 180 days or until cleared by a maxillofacial face and head CT scan; minimum suspension 60 days with 45 days no contact for left infraorbital laceration
- Dan Henderson: Suspended 30 days with 21 days no contact for laceration
- Gegard Mousasi: Suspended 30 days with 21 days no contact
- Vitor Belfort: Suspended 45 days with 30 days no contact
- Jimi Manuwa: Suspended 30 days with 21 days no contact
- Ovince Saint Preux: Suspended 180 days or until cleared by left knee X-ray; minimum suspension 45 days with 30 days no contact
- Daniel Omielanczuk: Suspended 30 days with 21 days no contact
- Russell Doane: Suspended 180 days or until cleared for right elbow; minimum suspension 30 days with 21 days no contact
- Iuri Alcantara: Suspended 180 days or until cleared by left elbow X-ray; minimum suspension 30 days with 21 days no contact
- Brad Pickett: Suspended 30 days with 21 days no contact
- Davey Grant: Suspended 180 days or until cleared by left elbow X-ray and MRI; minimum suspension 30 days with 21 days no contact
- Lukasz Sajewski: Suspended 30 days with 21 days no contact
- Mike Perry: Suspended 45 days with 30 days no contact
- Danny Roberts: Suspended 180 days or until cleared by ophthalmologist; minimum suspension 45 days with 30 days no contact
- Leonardo Santos: Suspended 30 days with 21 days no contact for laceration
- Adriano Martins: Suspended 180 days or until cleared for left ankle; minimum suspension 30 days with 21 days no contact