text: Michael Bisping admitted he had expected an easier fight after beating CB Dollaway on points in Montreal. The Manchester middleweight was in action for the first time since losing to Luke Rockhold last year. And he said he was disappointed not to have enjoyed an early night. Michael Bisping (left) lands a kick to the head of CB Dollaway during their UFC 186 fight in Montreal . Dollaway (left) puts Manchester's Bisping on the canvas during their middleweight clash on Saturday . Bisping (left) shows his delight after winning a unanimous points decision over the American . 'That win was for my son Callum, who is celebrating his 14th birthday,' Bisping said. 'CB was a dangerous opponent. He proved to be a lot tougher than I expected. 'He was good on his feet and had some power in his punches. I was able to stuff his takedowns pretty easy but there is a reason he's a top 10 fighter. 'My ego is a little bruised that I didn't get a finish and didn't put on my best performance but Im happy with the win.' Bisping did well to recover from being floored in the first round by a left hook to finish the session on top. Both men traded blows in the second before Dollaway successfully completed a takedown just before the bell. Dolloway throws a big left at Bisping's head as the Brit endures a much tougher night than he expected . Bisping got the decision after finishing the stronger of the pair and landing the more telling blows late on . It was Bisping who finished the stronger, however, preventing another takedown and landing the more telling blows in the final round. All three judges gave him the nod by a score of 29-28. Bisping also confirmed he would relish a UK return on July 18 in Glasgow. 'It's been too long since I fought in the UK so if there is space on the 'It's been too long since I fought in the UK so if there is space on the Glasgow card and someone in the top 10, put me on it,' he added.
target: Michael Bisping beating CB Dollaway on points in Montreal during UFC 186 .
  Manchester's Bisping was given the nod 29-28 by all three of the judges .
  Bisping said after the fight that Dolloway was tougher than he anticipated .