The ninth season of , titled United States vs. United Kingdom , was a pivotal moment in the UFC's global expansion, marking the first time the reality series utilized a nationalistic rivalry theme. Debuting on April 1, 2009, the season pitted American fighters coached by Dan Henderson against a British squad led by Michael Bisping . The "British Invasion" Result
While the season was arguably thin on long-term UFC stars, its greatest contribution was the build-up to the Henderson vs. Bisping fight at UFC 100 . After weeks of Bisping's trash talk, Henderson delivered one of the most famous one-punch knockouts in MMA history. Long-term Impact The British Invasion: TUF 9 Revisited - Fighters Only
James Wilks secured a first-round submission victory over DaMarques Johnson . Iconic Moments & Storylines
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