Michael Bisping News
Michael Bisping explains how the introduction of a cruiserweight division would benefit numerous UFC fighters
Harry Kettle - May 5, 2021
UFC legend Michael Bisping has explained why adding a cruiserweight division to the promotion could help multiple fighters. “The Count” is well known for his iconic run with the UFC that crossed over from light heavyweight to middleweight. Eventually, Bisping was able to rise up and capture the 185-pound title.
Michael Bisping trashes "toxic little sh*t" Joshua Fabia, expresses sympathy for "absolute legend of the game" Diego Sanchez
Adam Martin - May 2, 2021
UFC commentator Michael Bisping trashed “toxic little sh*t” Joshua Fabia following the promotion releasing longtime veteran Diego Sanchez. The UFC cut Sanchez last week after 16 years with the company due to issues with his medical clearance. Fabia had questions about Sanchez being able to fight and voiced them with UFC staff at a meeting that was leaked online. Sanchez was set to fight Donald Cerrone in what was set to be his retirement fight on May 8, but the UFC released Sanchez from his contract, choosing instead to pay him out after a back-and-forth email exchange between Sanchez and UFC lawyer Hunter Campbell over medical records, which was also leaked online.
Michael Bisping slams Dillon Danis over street fight threat: "That little weasel attention whore is really threatening me in a street fight?"
Christopher Taylor - May 2, 2021
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping could not help but chuckle after receiving a street fight threat from Bellator’s Dillon Danis. Bisping was on commentary duty for tonight’s UFC Vegas 25 event and as usual managed to entertain fans both on and off the air. During this evenings main card lineup, ‘The Count’ replied to one fight fans criticism with “Why don’t you cry about it?”.
Michael Bisping stumps for "tougher penalties" for illegal knees
Adam D Martin - April 9, 2021
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping believes that there should be tougher penalties to fighters who land illegal knees. Bisping himself was at the center of controversy with an illegal knee when he landed one on veteran Jorge Rivera at UFC 127 in February 2011. Bisping was given a one-point deduction by referee Marc Goddard for his infraction, but he ended up winning the fight in the second round via TKO after Rivera continued despite the illegal knee. Re-watching the fight shows that Rivera was concussed and the doctors should have stopped the fight. But because they didn’t, they allowed an already damaged fighter to go back into the Octagon and take more punishment. Bisping did what he had to do when he finished off the job in the second round with punches, but either way, he knows the situation first hand.
Michael Bisping opens up on his recent run-in with Luke Rockhold
Chris Taylor - March 26, 2021
Michael Bisping has opened up on his recent run-in with former middleweight rival Luke Rockhold, this after the two crossed paths at the RVCA gym. Bisping and Rockhold fought twice in the UFC and for many years their rivalry was arguably the most heated in all of mixed martial arts.
Michael Bisping responds after Uriah Hall calls him a “dick” for suggesting he was knocked out by Derek Brunson
Adam D Martin - March 21, 2021
UFC analyst Michael Bisping responded after Uriah Hall called him a “dick” for suggesting that he was knocked out by Derek Brunson. Bisping was in the commentary booth during the UFC Vegas 22 main event fight between Brunson and Kevin Holland. At one point during the fight, Bisping mentioned the fact that Brunson has a knockout win over Uriah Hall on his resume, from UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson in September 2016. However, Hall wasn’t too happy that Bisping pointed it out, and instead, he called Bisping a “dick” for suggesting that Burnson had finished him.
Jason Parillo shares video of Michael Bisping and Luke Rockhold hugging it out at RVCA gym
Adam Martin - March 2, 2021
Former rivals Michael Bisping and Luke Rockhold hugged it out at the RVCA gym in Costa Mesa, California, run by boxing coach Jason Parillo. Bisping and Rockhold fought twice in the UFC and for many years their rivalry was one of the UFC’s most heated. In November 2014, Rockhold submitted Bisping with a guillotine choke at a UFC Fight Night card in Australia. Two fights later, Rockhold defeated Chris Weidman via TKO to become the new UFC middleweight champion. At UFC 199 in June 2016, Rockhold was set to take on Weidman in a rematch. However, Weidman pulled out of the fight and Bisping got the rematch with Rockhold. Despite taking the fight on short notice, Bisping pulled off one of the most incredible upsets in UFC history when he knocked Rockhold out as a massive underdog to take home the middleweight title.
Michael Bisping goes off after fan suggests he was knocked out by Anderson Silva 5 years ago today
Chris Taylor - February 27, 2021
Michael Bisping showed off his ability to multitask during tonight’s UFC Vegas 20: ‘Rozenstruik vs. Gane’ event broadcast on ESPN. The former UFC middleweight champion, Bisping (30-9 MMA), is on commentary duties for the promotion this evening in Nevada. Despite that, ‘The Count’ was still able to find time to unload on a fight fan who suggested he was knocked out by Anderson Silva 5 years ago today.
Dillon Danis trashes Michael Bisping over Paul bros criticism: "Stay in the commentary booth where it’s safe"
Tom Taylor - January 28, 2021
Bellator star Dillon Danis has some choice words for former UFC middleweight champion turned MMA analyst Michael Bisping. Danis has spent the last few months angling for a boxing match with YouTube star turned pro boxer Jake Paul. While Paul recently signed on for a boxing match with former UFC fighter Ben Askren, Danis hasn’t relented in his callouts of the YouTuber.
Michael Bisping says Jake Paul, Ben Askren and Dillon Danis are "an insult to the sweet science"
Andrew Whitelaw - January 26, 2021
Michael Bisping has never been one to hold back on his opinions. The outspoken Brit delivered plenty of classic lines during his time as a fighter and it’s no surprise that he’s now making a handsome living as a podcaster, commentator and analyst.
Michael Bisping wants more accountability for MMA judges: "One judge’s decision can change your life"
Tom Taylor - January 14, 2021
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping wants MMA judges to be held accountable for their errors. The former champ weighed in on the topic on a recent episode of his Believe You Me podcast, first criticizing the oft-used MMA adage “never leave it in the hands of judges.”
Michael Bisping says there's "no logic" in Tony Ferguson's argument that Khabib Nurmagomedov has a padded MMA record
Chris Taylor - January 9, 2021
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping has come to the defense of Khabib Nurmagomedov following recent scrutiny from Tony Ferguson. The UFC’s former interim lightweight title holder, Ferguson (25-5 MMA), had suggested on social media that Khabib Nurmagomedov boasts a padded mixed martial arts record.
Callum Bisping roasts Deron Winn following Twitter beef with his father Michael
Cole Shelton - December 22, 2020
Callum Bisping has roasted Deron Winn after the AKA fighter took a shot at his father, Michael Bisping. Although Winn beat Antonio Arroyo at UFC Vegas 17 many were critical of his performance. He was hit with some heavy shots but ultimately turned to his wrestling to win the final two rounds in the fight.
Michael Bisping believes Tony Ferguson needs to “accept that he’s on the decline” following UFC 256
Harry Kettle - December 22, 2020
UFC veteran Michael Bisping believes that Tony Ferguson needs to accept he is beginning a decline after two consecutive defeats. Many fans had been left to wonder what kind of impact there would be on Ferguson after his heavy loss to Justin Gaethje earlier on in the year. Now, after he was also beaten Charles Oliveira, the speculation continues to grow.
Michael Bisping defends comments from UFC Vegas 17 after being accused of throwing shade at Belal Muhammad, Mike Perry and Niko Price
Adam D Martin - December 20, 2020
Michael Bisping defended his comments from UFC Vegas 17 after being accused of throwing shade at Belal Muhammad, Mike Perry, and Niko Price. Bisping, the former UFC middleweight champion, is one of the UFC’s color commentators and he worked the desk on Saturday night alongside former UFC heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier and Brendan Fitzgerald. On Saturday night during the main event between Stephen Thompson and Geoff Neal, Bisping made a comment about the fighters who Neal beat on his win streak including Muhammad, Perry, and Price, insinuating that they aren’t on the same level that Thompson is.
Jake Paul responds to Michael Bisping: "My team is working on a melatonin brand deal for you and Nate"
Christopher Taylor - December 20, 2020
Youtuber turned professional boxer Jake Paul has responded to some recent comments from former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping. Earlier this week, ‘The Count’ revealed on his ‘Believe You Me’ podcast that his management had been contacted by Jake Paul’s team about a potential boxing match.
Maycee Barber admits Michael Bisping’s comments following Modafferi loss stung a bit: “To me, he is a legend”
Cole Shelton - December 18, 2020
Maycee Barber has responded to Michael Bisping. After Barber suffered her first career loss to Roxanne Modafferi at UFC 246, the 22-year-old grabbed the mic before Modafferi could speak. Barber also blamed her ACL tearing as the reason she lost. However, Bisping was not a fan of the way Barber handled her first career loss.
Michael Bisping claims Jake Paul contacted him for boxing match, 'I'll do it'
Drake Riggs - December 17, 2020
Michael Bisping could be getting dragged into all of this recent celebrity boxing drama. And “The Count” isn’t at all opposed to the idea of it if the offers he’s now receiving are serious. Celebrity YouTube stars Logan and Jake Paul have turned their attention to the world of boxing in 2020. With both brothers having had pro bouts to varying degrees of success, they each look to continue down this path for the foreseeable future.