Michael Bisping News
Michael Bisping says Conor McGregor dictating the pace of his camp could be dangerous
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 14, 2020
Michael Bisping isn’t sure if allowing Conor McGregor to dictate the pace of his own camp is the best route. McGregor will make his highly-anticipated return to the Octagon this Saturday night. He’s set to collide with Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone in the main event of UFC 246 in Las Vegas. The bout will be contested at welterweight but McGregor could receive a lightweight title opportunity with a victory.
Michael Bisping wants to talk with the “p*ssy” who hacked his account
Adam D Martin - January 12, 2020
UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping says that his Twitter was hacked and he plans on speaking to whoever it was that hacked his social media. Bisping took to his Twitter to alert his fans that he had been hacked. By tweeting about it, it appears as though Bisping was able to get his account back unscathed.
Michael Bisping is 'sick of all this talk of super fights'
Tom Taylor - January 9, 2020
There’s been a lot of talk about super fights over the last few years, from a potential Conor McGregor vs. Jorge Masvidal fight, to a possible scrap between Jon Jones and Israel Adesanya. Former UFC middleweight champ Michael Bisping is getting tired of it. Bisping discussed the super fight craze on his Believe You Me podcast. While he conceded he’s interested in seeing a Jones vs. Adesanya fight, as well as a fight between Jones and heavyweight champ Stipe Miocic, he admitted that he’s growing tired of this trend, and wants to see champions defend their belts against the top contenders in their weight classes.
VIDEO | Michael Bisping is back in the gym smashing pads with Jason Parillo
Tom Taylor - January 8, 2020
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping has closed the curtain on his fighting career, but that doesn’t mean he’s done training. On Tuesday, Bisping took to Instagram to share a clip of some recent pad work he did with famed boxing coach Jason Parillo.
Michael Bisping believes Colby Covington breaking his jaw in UFC 245 fight is 'karma'
Cole Shelton - December 18, 2019
Michael Bisping believes Colby Covington was handed karma by having his jaw broken by Kamaru Usman at UFC 245. In the lead up to the fight, Covington trash-talked Usman saying this would be the end of him. Yet, that was not the case as it was “The Nigerian Nightmare” who ended up winning the title fight by fifth-round TKO.
Michael Bisping reveals top fight on his 2020 wishlist
Natasha Hooper - December 12, 2019
Michael Bisping revealed one fight he absolutely wants to see happen in 2020 — and it’s not an MMA bout. The former middleweight champion and UFC veteran has been busy with other career pursuits since retiring in 2018. Bisping has built a reputation as a respected MMA commentator and analyst. He also has a popular podcast called Believe You Me, where he covers all things MMA with co-host and comedian, Luis J. Gomez.
Michael Bisping questions Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Alistair Overeem stoppage
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 10, 2019
Michael Bisping believes Alistair Overeem should’ve been given more of a chance in the final moments of his bout with Jairzinho Rozenstruik. This past Saturday night (Dec. 7), Rozenstruik vs. Overeem headlined UFC Washington. The bout was widely viewed as eventful and Overeem appeared to be well on his way to a unanimous decision victory. With just four seconds left in the fight, Rozenstruik cracked Overeem with a right hand to send him crashing to the canvas. Overeem suffered a gnarly lip split and referee Dan Miragliotta stopped the fight.
Michael Bisping and Daniel Cormier share stories of how the UFC helped them during tough times
Harry Kettle - December 10, 2019
Michael Bisping and Daniel Cormier have both taken the time to praise the Ultimate Fighting Championship for the financial aid the company has provided them in the past. The UFC has come under fire many times in the last few years for their perceived poor treatment of fighters in regards to how much they get paid as well as how they’re looked after. This has become a particularly notable topic of conversation since the release of Liz Carmouche, who looks set to be immediately snapped up by Bellator.
Michael Bisping encourages Luke Rockhold to retire
Tom Taylor - November 27, 2019
Former Strikeforce and UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold has been knocked out in several of his most recent fights, and Michael Bisping — the man behind one of those knockouts — believes the American would be wise to hang up the gloves. “Listen, he’s right,” Bisping said on his Believe You Me Podcast (via MMA News). “He achieved a lot in the sport. I feel sorry for Luke, even there I was taking the piss. I like Luke, he’s a decent enough guy. He became Strikeforce champion, he became UFC champion. He had some great wins, he had a fantastic career so he’s got a lot to be proud about. And at some point, you do have to move on. You can’t do it forever and certainly, I hate to say it, getting knocked out cold three of your last four it’s definitely time to call it a day.”
Justin Gaethje and Michael Bisping break down Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 27, 2019
Justin Gaethje and Michael Bisping have weighed in on the likely matchup between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson. UFC president Dana White recently confirmed to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto a lightweight title bout between champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson is being targeted for April 18. This would be “The Eagle’s” third title defense and Ferguson’s first shot at the undisputed gold. Ferguson is a former interim champion.
Michael Bisping scoffs at Ben Askren retiring over a hip replacement
Chris Taylor - November 23, 2019
Michael Bisping is not buying that Ben Askren retired from the sport of mixed martial arts due to his need for a hip replacement. The former UFC middleweight champion discussed Askren’s recently announced retirement on his most recent edition of the ‘Believe You Me’ podcast where he insinuated that hip replacement is not career-ending surgery, unless you want it to be.
Michael Bisping thinks Tyson Fury could be formidable in UFC
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 18, 2019
UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping can see Tyson Fury making a smooth transition to MMA. Fury has expressed interest in sharing the Octagon with top UFC heavyweights in the future. The lineal boxing heavyweight champion is set to meet Deontay Wilder a second time in early 2020. First, Wilder must take care of business in a rematch with Luis Ortiz this Saturday night (Nov. 23).
Michael Bisping calls 'bullsh*t' on Nate Diaz's excuses for UFC 244 loss
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 13, 2019
Nate Diaz believes he would’ve turned up the heat on Jorge Masvidal in the championship rounds, but Michael Bisping isn’t buying it. Diaz and Masvidal shared the Octagon inside Madison Square Garden in New York City earlier this month. The bout headlined the historic UFC 244 main event. For the first, and likely last time, the BMF championship was on the line. Before the fourth round could begin, the Octagon-side doctor waved off the contest due to cuts on Nate Diaz’s eyebrow and below his right eye.
Michael Bisping has 'zero respect' for Nate Diaz teasing retirement
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 8, 2019
Michael Bisping isn’t a fan of how Nate Diaz has handled his UFC 244 defeat. Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal ended in anti-climatic fashion for some. The two headlined UFC 244 inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. Before the fourth round could begin, the Octagon-side doctor determined that the cuts on Diaz’s eyebrow and below his right eye were too severe for him to continue.
Michael Bisping: Demian Maia was the worst possible matchup for Ben Askren
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 30, 2019
Michael Bisping always believed that Demian Maia would prove to be a tough matchup for Ben Askren. This past Saturday, Askren returned to Singapore to meet Maia in a welterweight clash. The bout headlined UFC Singapore in Kallang. “Funky” was hoping to rebound from his record-setting knockout loss to Jorge Masvidal back in July. It didn’t pan out for him as he was submitted in the third round via rear-naked choke.
Michael Bisping agrees with Dana White on Conor McGregor no longer being the man
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 23, 2019
Michael Bisping sides with Dana White on the belief that Conor McGregor is no longer “the man” in the UFC. White recently told The Boston Globe that McGregor has lost the distinction of being called “the man” to UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. “The Eagle” submitted McGregor back in Oct. 2018.
Michael Bisping undergoes 'a total knee replacement'
Tom Taylor - October 17, 2019
Michael Bisping took a lot of punishment throughout his legendary fighting career — and we’re not just talking about his now infamous glass eye. The former UFC middleweight champion recently underwent a “total knee replacement” to repair injuries he sustained during his Hall of Fame career.
Michael Bisping inspires new rap song
Natasha Hooper - October 16, 2019
Michael Bisping has become a source of inspiration in the music industry. Genesis Elijah is a 38-year old British rapper who released a song called Bisping on Twitter. In the lyrics, he discussed the struggle of overcoming hurdles and maintaining faith in yourself. He sampled Michael Bisping’s inspiring speech at the beginning of the song.