Fresh off a demoralizing defeat at the hands of Luke Rockhold, he needed to regain divisional form against a predictable C.B. Dollaway.
With fluent movement, quick strikes, elite ground defense and relentless pressure, Bisping outpointed Dollaway throughout a rather entertaining three-round fight.
Inspired by Michael Bisping's performance. Skills still there, if not getting sharper. And he still wants it as bad as any young fighter.
— Jon Anik (@Jon_Anik) April 26, 2015
It was yet another effort to avoid his first career two-fight losing streak.
In any case, the 36-year-old Brit impressed in a bout that he needed to win—one that dispelled any concerns regarding his potential moving forward within a dangerous weight class.