What a night of fights.
UFC 199 emanated tonight (June 4, 2016) from The Forum in Inglewood, CA, and may go down as the best event of the year.
The main event saw the unthinkable happen. Most people predicted a short fight, but not in the way that actually transpired.
Michael Bisping spoiled Luke Rockhold’s first title defense with a left hook he never saw coming. Rocked and floored by the punch, Rockhold was met with another strike as he tried to return to his feet. Follow up punches brought a swift end to the night, and saw Bisping crowned as one of the most unlikely champion’s in UFC history.
On a night that repeatedly broke MMA Twitter, “The Count” broke it the hardest with the defining performance of his career.
Meanwhile, the co-headliner also saw a significant underdog seeking redemption against the champion. But it was not to be.
Bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz retained his strap for the first time in his second stint as the 135 pound ruler, besting Faber for the second time in a title defense. He now also owns the lead in their trilogy with a 2-1 lead after sweeping the scorecards for a unanimous decision.
See the reaction to the spectacular title fights below:
Yall wanna see a dead body? Well, you will after Rockhold annihilates Bisping. This is gonna be ugly. #UFC199
— Andreas Hale (@AndreasHale) June 5, 2016
Michael Bisping trying to leave the building making sure Urijah Faber has the undisputed “best fighter to never win a UFC title” award.
— Mike Chiappetta MMA (@MikeChiappetta) June 5, 2016
Michael Bisping’s son posted this on Reddit. pic.twitter.com/nPTTMaVqML
— Boris Brown (@BorisBrownBets) June 1, 2016
I created this cocky bastard. All my fault. Sorry to everyone who has to see this. It will be short lived.
— Chris Weidman (@ChrisWeidmanUFC) June 5, 2016
Just spotted @LukeRockhold‘s biggsst (little) fan ?? #UFC199 pic.twitter.com/jK4VPt3Xvg
— #UFC199 (@ufc) June 5, 2016
Seen two almost-retirements tonight. Will there be a third? #ufc199
— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) June 5, 2016
Bisping is tied for second all-time in UFC history with 18 wins. First title fight tonight. Looks confident, despite being huge underdog.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) June 5, 2016
Bisping’s youngest son is probably looking at hydrated Rockhold right now thinking, “Yeah, my pick is good.”
— Mike Chiappetta MMA (@MikeChiappetta) June 5, 2016
USA? C’mon, Bisping lives like 30 minutes from here. Stop it.
— MMAFighting.com (@MMAFighting) June 5, 2016
Jason Parillo has really improved Bisping’s boxing technique over the past few years. Older and slower, but sharper than ever.
— Connor Ruebusch (@BoxingBusch) June 5, 2016
Rockhold has no respect for Bisping’s striking. Never a good He can’t get cocky and run into something.
— Fury’s Fight Picks (@FurysFightPicks) June 5, 2016
BISPING!!!!!! SHOCKS THE WORLD!!!!! NEW CHAMP!!!!!!!!
— MMAFighting.com (@MMAFighting) June 5, 2016
I LOVE MMA
— Luke Thomas (@SBNLukeThomas) June 5, 2016
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MICHAEL BISPING IS THE UFC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION!!!#UFC199
— LowKickMMA.com (@LowKick_MMA) June 5, 2016
WHAT PLANET ARE WE LIVING ON?!?!?!?!?!?!? #UFC199
— Tommy Toe Hold (@TommyToeHold) June 5, 2016
???????? Wowwww
— Michael McDonald (@MaydayMcDonald) June 5, 2016
I guess you could say that Rockhold is down… for the count. pic.twitter.com/r7yA1IQxP1
— The Naked Gambler (@NakedGambling) June 5, 2016
Michael FREAKIN Bisping does it!!!!!! Wow wow wow!!! #UFC199
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) June 5, 2016
That’s great for @bisping. Always be ready!
— Joe Lauzon (@JoeLauzon) June 5, 2016
OOHHHHHHHHHHHHH MMMYYYYYY BISPING!!!! #ANDNEW @ufc ????????????????
— Mark Ingram II (@MarkIngram22) June 5, 2016
Hubris is a mofo. #ufc199
— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) June 5, 2016
What a time to be alive
— Patrick Wyman (@Patrick_Wyman) June 5, 2016
Holy shit! #ufc199
— Jerome-Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) June 5, 2016
HOLY F*CK did that really just happen!!!!!! Congrats @bisping what a crazy time to be ALIVE! 10 yrs in the UFC and finally gets a shot ????????
— Brendan Schaub (@BrendanSchaub) June 5, 2016
Greatest upset ever. Forget the odds. Michael Bisping just did the impossible.
— Connor Ruebusch (@BoxingBusch) June 5, 2016
Michael Bisping said Rockhold would be looking up at the lights. He did everything he said he’d do.
— MMAFighting.com (@MMAFighting) June 5, 2016
Michael Bisping KO’s Luke Rockhold to become the new UFC middleweight champion. 26th UFC fight. Unreal.
— Jon Anik (@Jon_Anik) June 5, 2016
Don’t know how to feel right now.
— Chris Weidman (@ChrisWeidmanUFC) June 5, 2016
UFC 199, your Event of the Year in 2016 so far. This is why we watch ’em, fight perverts. UKMMA, feel free to remove your clothes in unison.
— Jordan Breen (@jordanbreen) June 5, 2016
Hahahahahaha Rockhold, couldn’t have happened to a douchier guy.#CutLukeRockhold
— The Naked Gambler (@NakedGambling) June 5, 2016
Literally applauding Bisping right now
— caposa (@GrabakaHitman) June 5, 2016
So, where do I get this “destiny” thing & how much? #UFC199 pic.twitter.com/VbGXxzRyor
— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) June 5, 2016
MMA is a goddamn carnival. Crazy shit everywhere. Bisping is your new middleweight champion!! #UFC199
— Yellow Power Ranger (@Sugarhigh5me) June 5, 2016
In 99 billion other dimensions Bisping just lost that fight. #UFC199
— Bloody Elbow (@BloodyElbow) June 5, 2016
Rogan saying, “people at home going ‘holy shit’” was dead on. Dead on.
— Suzanne Davis (@SoozieCuzie) June 5, 2016
Gotta say, that’s a pretty great moment. A guy who seemed like he was never gonna get there. Never gonna have his moment. Destiny.
— Mike Chiappetta MMA (@MikeChiappetta) June 5, 2016
Michael Bisping just took his Union Jack mouthpiece out and looked at the camera and said ‘That was the easiest fight of my love’
— Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) June 5, 2016
Same EXACT shot that dropped Anderson. I’m telling you guys, Michael Bisping is better than ever.
— Connor Ruebusch (@BoxingBusch) June 5, 2016
Sorry @LukeRockhold #alphacatjinx strikes again @UFC
— Alpha Cat Zingano (@CatZingano) June 5, 2016
10 Years in the making!!!!! #AndNew @Bisping #KingdomTV https://t.co/mwLb4wFrET
— #UFC199 (@ufc) June 5, 2016
IT’S OVER! Michael Bisping defeats Luke Rockhold in 1st round to become UFC Middleweight Champion of the world. pic.twitter.com/JSMWBDHuxO
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 5, 2016
Congratulations to @bisping! 2016 Fighter of the Year thus far. And more importantly, England’s first UFC champion.
— Jon Anik (@Jon_Anik) June 5, 2016
Gotta give him some props ???? Damn!!! Congrats @bisping
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) June 5, 2016
The old guys got it tonight! Congrats to @bisping @ufc new #Champ https://t.co/SUfqSkpKVi
— Roy Nelson (@roynelsonmma) June 5, 2016
Congrats! @bisping #UFC199 #FirstBritishUFCChamp #WhatASport
— Mauro Ranallo (@mauroranallo) June 5, 2016
Bisping. I predict Bisping.
— Chael Sonnen (@ChaelSonnen) June 5, 2016
Who has he ever one-shotted? What legitimate P4P fighter has he ever beat? This is a fuckin’ beautiful thing. MMA. https://t.co/3ZQKJNnbIk
— Jordan Breen (@jordanbreen) June 5, 2016
BISPING KOS ROCKHOLD #UFC199 pic.twitter.com/hE7YDvyVSn
— MiddleEasy (@MiddleEasy) June 5, 2016
Left the fights because I assumed Rockhold would win. To my surprise Bisping wins. WOW. MMA you are savage #UFC199
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) June 5, 2016
The ocean is going to have a salt shortage now that Bisping and Cruz have belts. Can you imagine the Fox desk now? Watch out!
— Greg Savage (@TheSavageTruth) June 5, 2016
@danawhite @lorenzofertitta @ufc I think a lot of bonus should be given out! Oprah Winfrey style lol pic.twitter.com/1RLpVkUuxx
— Jerome-Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) June 5, 2016
Has any moment in MMA history ever better actualized “this guy needs the best strike of his career”? I can’t think of anything even close.
— Jordan Breen (@jordanbreen) June 5, 2016
Congrats to @bisping I didn’t believe you could do it but it couldn’t have happened to a better guy!!????
— Rashad Evans (@SugaRashadEvans) June 5, 2016
Lol at y’all acting like you picked Bisping. Congrats to The Count. His kid didn’t even pick him to win.
— Andreas Hale (@AndreasHale) June 5, 2016
Do. Not. Want. Post-fight interview. #UFC199 pic.twitter.com/zLhIaQy9Z1
— Yellow Power Ranger (@Sugarhigh5me) June 5, 2016
Man so many moments this fight card, I don’t think UFC 200 is gonna be able to follow this shit #UFC199
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) June 5, 2016
After a roller coaster career, @mikebisping shocked the world and become UK’s 1st @UFC Champion! #ufc199 Congrats!! pic.twitter.com/B6eyUYYIbj
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) June 5, 2016
I can’t eat anything right now, but did just see Rockhold eat some humble pie. #UFC199
— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) June 5, 2016
Who would have ever thought that Michael Bisping would defeat Anderson Silva,
then become the UFC Middleweight Champion in his next fight
— MMA History Today (@MMAHistoryToday) June 5, 2016
Bisping leaves a movie set 17 days ago and tonight comes in and knocks out a guy who really looked like he would reign for some time. MMA.
— Jon Anik (@Jon_Anik) June 5, 2016
Bisping just walked by, pointed at the belt and yelled “WTF?!”
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) June 5, 2016
Bisping is the champ. Hendo KOed the fuck out of someone. Nate is fighting Conor again. Lesnar is back. Holy shit what a night. #UFC199
— Tommy Toe Hold (@TommyToeHold) June 5, 2016
From count to King… @bisping #UFC199
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) June 5, 2016
A few weeks ago Michael Bisping was here in Toronto drinking beers at Raptors games and filming a movie. Now he’s UFC champ. Unreal.
— Mike Bohn (@MikeBohnMMA) June 5, 2016
I’m either too drunk or not drunk enough for this shit pic.twitter.com/n03rycV9Id
— Patrick Wyman (@Patrick_Wyman) June 5, 2016
Bisping is pumped because he gets to pick up his youngest son, flash the belt at him and say “IN YOUR F&%$ING FACE!!!” LOL.
— Mike Chiappetta MMA (@MikeChiappetta) June 5, 2016
The new MW champion of the world meets his potential next foe. All about #Respect. @Bisping @JacareMMA #UFC199 https://t.co/JltBdYbAr4
— UFC (@ufc) June 5, 2016
Michael Bisping def.Luke Rockhold #AndNew #UFC199 @bisping pic.twitter.com/9nDw1ImKT1
— Zombie Prophet (@ZPGIFs) June 5, 2016
That was one of the greatest UFC cards I’ve ever seen. Utterly brilliant. Beautiful, sublime violence of every sort imaginable. Sensational.
— The Naked Gambler (@NakedGambling) June 5, 2016
My face after Bisping KOed Rockhold. pic.twitter.com/kpHK62Hd0A
— Andreas Hale (@AndreasHale) June 5, 2016
DC lookS like someone killed his dog #UFC199 pic.twitter.com/g2o5uAk5P4
— Zombie Prophet (@ZPGIFs) June 5, 2016
Wow! @bisping did what seemed impossible. Congrats to him! @LukeRockhold just seemed too relaxed. He is great &will be back 4 sure!! #UFC199
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) June 5, 2016
Bisping just broke the Internet! Wow! #UFC199
— Chris Wade (@CWadeMMA) June 5, 2016
I hope the commission lubes Faber’s butt chin up good cause it’s bout to get FUCKED #UFC199
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) June 5, 2016
Heart says: Faber ??
Wallet says: Cruz ????
My weird feelings says: Faber ????#UFC199— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) June 5, 2016
Yes. @mauroranallo https://t.co/4W4aNHeJTO
— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) June 5, 2016
Love this trilogy. This is fucking fun. The atmosphere in this place right now. #UFC199
— Tommy Toe Hold (@TommyToeHold) June 5, 2016
Let’s go @dominickcruz time to show the world how to be a champion! https://t.co/Wzi5OERzwO
— Phil Davis (@PhilMrWonderful) June 5, 2016
#UrijahsPantsAreFallingDown #UFC199
— Mauro Ranallo (@mauroranallo) June 5, 2016
Cruz…hurt? (Injured hurt, not KO hurt.)
— Suzanne Davis (@SoozieCuzie) June 5, 2016
FABER’S GOT THE ANKLE LOCK. IT’S IN DEEP. SHADES OF KURT ANGLE HERE JOE. pic.twitter.com/0XfNPncN99
— The Naked Gambler (@NakedGambling) June 5, 2016
Cruz looks a little shook
— caposa (@GrabakaHitman) June 5, 2016
Cruz is winning pretty handily, but he doesn’t look like he’s at his best. Hopefully he’ll pick it up a bit as the fight goes on.
— The Naked Gambler (@NakedGambling) June 5, 2016
10-9 Cruz, but wow. Bizarre strategy and he looks awkward as hell. Certainly not the fight anyone expected even after just five minutes.
— Jordan Breen (@jordanbreen) June 5, 2016
Huge shot from Cruz floors Faber
— Bleacher Report MMA (@BR_MMA) June 5, 2016
The scrambles in this Cruz v. Faber fight so far… pic.twitter.com/L3sPy7EuZU
— Ben Fowlkes (@benfowlkesMMA) June 5, 2016
Wow, Cruz dropped Faber! When was the last time he knocked someone down? Is that the first time in his career?
— Fury’s Fight Picks (@FurysFightPicks) June 5, 2016
Down goes Faber! The champ trying to finish this fight! #UFC199 #KingdomTV https://t.co/I87lmMtE0R
— #UFC199 (@ufc) June 5, 2016
Cruz knocks down Faber. That’s very different from their second fight, in which Faber knocked Cruz down 75 times.
— Connor Ruebusch (@BoxingBusch) June 5, 2016
The crowd turning on Faber is the most quintessentially Southern California thing #UFC199
— Patrick Wyman (@Patrick_Wyman) June 5, 2016
Think he might’ve hurt Faber’s knee with that kick. Bad body language from Urijah when it landed.
— Connor Ruebusch (@BoxingBusch) June 5, 2016
I love watching Dominick Cruz fight. Wacky-ass mathcore timing.
— Suzanne Davis (@SoozieCuzie) June 5, 2016
Here we go #Cruz vs #Faber! I’d like to fight the winner #UFC199
— Bryan Caraway (@BryanCaraway) June 5, 2016
You hear that @ufc https://t.co/M93W9BG1dF
— Miesha Tate (@MieshaTate) June 5, 2016
That shove was Faber’s best strike of the fight so far.
— The Naked Gambler (@NakedGambling) June 5, 2016
I have seen fighters unload entire combos at him and hit nothing but air. #UFC199 pic.twitter.com/c1YVVoztjG
— DraftKings Playbook (@DKPlaybook) June 5, 2016
Corner tried to create a faux sweatband for Faber between rounds, because that’s the secret to his power. #UFC199
— Bloody Elbow (@BloodyElbow) June 5, 2016
Cruz’s ability to slip punches is unreal
— caposa (@GrabakaHitman) June 5, 2016
Looked like Cruz went over and talked to Lorenzo Fertitta at end of that fourth round. He can do what he wants. In the zone. Up 4-0. Easy.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) June 5, 2016
Master Thong not playing around with Faber in the corner “YOU LOST NOW! ONLY KNOCKOUT!” #UFC199
— Bloody Elbow (@BloodyElbow) June 5, 2016
“You need a knockout” is accurate corner work. However, “You need a knockout” is not particularly instructive of how to go about that.
— Brent Brookhouse (@brentbrookhouse) June 5, 2016
Gooooooood. Goooood Cruz. Give into your anger. #UFC199 pic.twitter.com/CtD7W1veYR
— Tommy Toe Hold (@TommyToeHold) June 5, 2016
Faber’s corner was just naming old Jackie Chan movies to motivate him. #UFC199
— MiddleEasy (@MiddleEasy) June 5, 2016
@UrijahFaber @DominickCruz @ufc #ufc199 this fight is amazing
— Robert Whittaker (@RJWhittaker1990) June 5, 2016
And Faber’s kingdom falls not with a bang, but with a whimper. #UFC199
— Patrick Wyman (@Patrick_Wyman) June 5, 2016
Wardrobe malfunction #reebok
— Bleacher Report MMA (@BR_MMA) June 5, 2016
Faber’s losing his shorts again. Now exposes two butts to everyone. Shame. #UFC199 pic.twitter.com/238f7vEgpg
— Yellow Power Ranger (@Sugarhigh5me) June 5, 2016
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz https://t.co/MfvooBUiME
— FrontRowBrian (@FrontRowBrian) June 5, 2016
Thug life @urijahfaber #ufc199 https://t.co/HPArn7NXMy
— Phil Davis (@PhilMrWonderful) June 5, 2016
Cruz had to think REAL hard before shaking Faber’s hand there. Beat the poor dude’s ass for five rounds and still wasn’t ready to like him.
— Connor Ruebusch (@BoxingBusch) June 5, 2016
Cruz accepting that hug like #UFC199 pic.twitter.com/MwWSepuM8t
— DraftKings Playbook (@DKPlaybook) June 5, 2016
Still the man. Living legend @UrijahFaber
— Joseph Benavidez (@JoeJitsu) June 5, 2016
And that’s why Cruz is the best in this division. Always a learning experience to watch him perform. #UFC199
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) June 5, 2016
Cruz: you think ring rust is real? FUCK YOU. #UFC199
— Tommy Toe Hold (@TommyToeHold) June 5, 2016
“Just do it.” -the domin8tor #UFC199
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) June 5, 2016
Faber always promoting his teammates in post fight interviews. Love it
— caposa (@GrabakaHitman) June 5, 2016
Faber says he has to think about retirement at this point. Another Wow.
— Greg Savage (@TheSavageTruth) June 5, 2016
Faber was clearly shook by that shot in the second round. Never really recovered. Rendered him cautious the rest of the way. #UFC199
— Jon Anik (@Jon_Anik) June 5, 2016
In true Faber fashion, he gives a shoutout to Garbrandt, like he did for Dillashaw after UFC 169. Congratulates Cruz, as well.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) June 5, 2016
Is everyone drunk? Everyone just booed the the fighter they were cheering for before the fight #UFC199
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) June 5, 2016
Urijah Faber is an awesome person
When he lost to Barao in 2014 he spoke about TJ Dillashaw
He loses tonight & talks about @Cody_Nolove
— MMA History Today (@MMAHistoryToday) June 5, 2016
While the night was headlined by title fights at 135 and 185 pounds, there were several other happenings that sent the Twitterverse into a frenzy. Check them out on the next page.
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