UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Leites

UFC mixed martial arts event in 2015

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UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs.
Background After previously hosting 15 events at various locations around the United Kingdom, the event was the first that the promotion has hosted in Scotland.
The event was headlined by a middleweight bout between veteran contender Michael Bisping and former title challenger Thales Leites.
However, Entwistle pulled out of the fight in late June for undisclosed reasons.
Konstantin Erokhin was expected to face Daniel Omielańczuk at the event.

UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Leites (also known as UFC Fight Night 72) was a mixed martial arts event held on July 18, 2015 at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland.

Background

After previously hosting 15 events at various locations around the United Kingdom, the event was the first that the promotion has hosted in Scotland. Ticket demand was high for the event, with all tickets selling out within a few hours of going on sale.

The event was headlined by a middleweight bout between veteran contender Michael Bisping and former title challenger Thales Leites.

Ian Entwistle was expected to face Marcus Brimage at the event. However, Entwistle pulled out of the fight in late June for undisclosed reasons. He was replaced by promotional newcomer Jimmie Rivera.

Konstantin Erokhin was expected to face Daniel Omielańczuk at the event. However, Erokhin pulled out of the fight in late June citing an injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Chris de la Rocha.

Jake Matthews was expected to face Mickaël Lebout at the event. However, Matthews pulled out of the fight on 9 July due to an injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Teemu Packalén.

Bec Rawlings was expected to face Joanne Calderwood at the event. However, Rawlings pulled out of the fight on 10 July due to an injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Cortney Casey.