Michael Bisping (Pictures) recently announced his intention to drop to the middleweight division.

"The Ultimate Fighter 3" winner's first opponent will be fellow TUF alumnus Charles McCarthy (Pictures). Sources close to American Top Team confirmed to Sherdog.com that the fight will take place in London, England on March 8.

Bisping (15-1-0) will look to get back on track after suffering his first professional loss in 16 fights. The 28-year-old Bisping dropped a split-decision to Rashad Evans (Pictures) at UFC 78 in November.

McCarthy (10-4-0), a 27-year-old grappler based out of Florida's American Top Team, will return to the Octagon for the first time since submitting Gideon Ray (Pictures) in November, 2006.