Michael Bisping News
UFC Hall of Famer defends Bo Nickal following first career loss in Des Moines
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 7, 2025
A one-time UFC champion has come to the defense of Bo Nickal. Fans witnessed the first pro MMA loss in the young career of Nickal this past Saturday. Nickal took on the experienced de Ridder in the UFC Des Moines co-headliner. Things certainly didn’t go the way Nickal planned. The once unbeaten prospect couldn’t handle the pressure of the former two-division ONE Championship titleholder, and he crumpled after receiving a knee to the body in the second stanza.
UFC legend believes Kamaru Usman should consider retirement if he loses at UFC Atlanta
Harry Kettle - May 1, 2025
UFC legend Michael Bisping believes Kamaru Usman needs to consider retirement if he loses to Joaquin Buckley at UFC Atlanta. For the longest time, Kamaru Usman was the best welterweight on the planet – and, at times, the #1 fighter in all of mixed martial arts. With that being said, the last few years haven’t exactly been great for ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’. In addition to consecutive losses at the hands of Leon Edwards, he also tasted defeat in a short notice bout with Khamzat Chimaev – although it was certainly competitive.
Michael Bisping reacts to Anthony Smith's loss in retirement fight at UFC Kansas City
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 28, 2025
Michael Bisping has given his reaction to Anthony Smith’s swan song. Smith entered the Octagon for the final time in the co-main event of UFC Kansas City. Zhang Mingyang was his dance partner, and the fight didn’t make it out of the opening frame. Mingyang delivered some sharp elbows that split the top of Smith’s head. He then rained down strikes on the ground before referee Jason Herzog stopped the fight.
Popular UFC fighter responds to rumors of beef with Michael Bisping
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 21, 2025
A one-time UFC title challenger has cleared the air on rumors surrounding his situation with Michael Bisping. Bisping is a respected UFC Hall of Famer and color commentator. The former UFC Middleweight Champion also has his own successful YouTube channel and podcast. Anthony Smith became a regular co-host on the “Believe You Me” podcast, but he eventually left the show to align with Home of Fight for his own podcast.
UFC commentator explains why Michael Chandler has more pressure to win than Paddy Pimblett
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 6, 2025
One well-known name in the commentary booth thinks Michael Chandler has more pressure going into UFC 314 than Paddy Pimblett. Chandler and Pimblett are set to collide on the main card of UFC 314 on April 12. This will be the biggest name Pimblett has fought up to this point. It’s “The Baddy’s” chance to break through in the lightweight division.
UFC 314: MMA legend wonders if Patricio 'Pitbull' has 'too many miles on the clock'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 6, 2025
One UFC Hall of Famer wonders if Patricio “Pitbull” Freire has had too many wars going into UFC 314. Freire will be making his long-awaited UFC debut on April 12 in Miami. The former two-division Bellator champion will be going one-on-one with Yair Rodriguez. The featherweight collision will be featured on the main card of UFC 314.
Michael Bisping names former opponent as the worst person in MMA: “This p*ssy was on every steroid under the sun”
Harry Kettle - April 3, 2025
UFC legend Michael Bisping has gone after one of his former opponents in a passionate rant about steroid use. If there’s one thing we know about Michael Bisping, it’s that he isn’t afraid to speak his mind. If he has something to say, then he’ll say it without worrying about who he offends. During his fighting career, that made him public enemy number one for a lot of his fellow competitors – but nobody can deny that he was entertaining.
UFC commentator thinks Jon Jones should be given ultimatum on Tom Aspinall fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 21, 2025
One UFC commentator believes it’s time for Jon Jones to defend UFC gold or retire. The UFC has been without an undisputed heavyweight champion since Tom Aspinall captured the interim title in Nov. 2023. Jones holds the main heavyweight strap, and he’s had one title defense against Stipe Miocic. Aspinall has also defended his gold.
UFC legend thinks Alex Pereira lacked 'real desire to want to win' in UFC 313 loss to Magomed Ankalaev
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 9, 2025
Now that the dust has settled on Alex Pereira’s UFC 313 title loss, one UFC Hall of Famer has spoken out. Pereira looked to have his fourth successful defense of the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Standing in his way was Ankalaev, who entered with just one pro MMA loss on his resume. “Poatan” never truly felt comfortable fighting off his back foot. Ankalaev gave Pereira good reason to move backwards, as he rocked him with a huge punch at the end of round two.
UFC icon won't rule out Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira depending on UFC 313 outcome
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 4, 2025
One UFC Hall of Famer believes that Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira isn’t out of the realm of possibility. Jones is the reigning UFC heavyweight champion, while Pereira holds gold at light heavyweight. Fans have been clamoring for Jones to take on interim heavyweight titleholder Tom Aspinall in a championship unification bout. “Bones” has expressed more interest in facing “Poatan.”
Michael Bisping rips into Jake Paul during social media rant
Harry Kettle - February 24, 2025
UFC commentator Michael Bisping doesn’t appear to be the biggest fan of YouTuber turned professional boxer Jake Paul. As we know, Michael Bisping is considered to be a legend in the world of mixed martial arts. He’s achieved some incredible things throughout the course of his career, which includes capturing UFC gold. On the flip side, the aforementioned Jake Paul is also a big name in the combat sports sphere, largely due to some of his more high profile boxing wins.
Michael Bisping explains how Alexander Volkanovski benefits from Ilia Topuria's UFC title vacancy
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 23, 2025
Michael Bisping believes Ilia Topuria’s decision to vacate the featherweight title has benefitted Alexander Volkanovski. Many fans wondered what would be next for the 145-pound title picture before Dana White announced that Volkanovski and Diego Lopes will be fighting for the vacant gold at UFC 314 on April 12. Topuria was the reigning champion, but he has decided to move up to the lightweight division.
Leon Edwards entering 'nightmare situation' with short notice fight against Sean Brady, says UFC legend
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 21, 2025
One UFC legend believes Leon Edwards could be walking into a bad situation with the Sean Brady fight. Edwards was expected to go one-on-one with Jack Della Maddalena on March 22 in the main event of a UFC Fight Night card in London. When the UFC needed a title challenger for welterweight champion Belal Muhammad, Maddalena was moved to the UFC 315 main event. Taking Maddalena’s place in the UFC London fight with Edwards is Brady.
Michael Bisping makes bold prediction for Alexander Volkanovski's next UFC fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 19, 2025
Michael Bisping has an interesting prediction for Alexander Volkanovski’s next fight. Volkanovski was last seen in the Octagon back in February 2024. Volkanovski lost the UFC Featherweight Championship to Ilia Topuria via second-round knockout. It was the second KO loss for Volkanovski in the span of four months. Fight fans are happy to see that “The Great” has taken a year off to regroup.
Islam Makhachev isn't afraid of Ilia Topuria, says UFC Hall of Famer
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 18, 2025
One UFC Hall of Famer says that Islam Makhachev has no fear of fighting Ilia Topuria. Makhachev is the reigning UFC lightweight champion, while Topuria holds the featherweight gold. Topuria has expressed interest in a champion vs. champion showdown, but Makhachev has let it be known that he prefers to go after “champ-champ” status. “El Matador” believes Makhachev is avoiding a fight against him.
Michael Bisping suggests familiar foe as Jared Cannonier's next opponent following UFC Vegas 102 win
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 16, 2025
Michael Bisping is playing a bit of UFC matchmaker and he thinks he has the perfect opponent for Jared Cannonier. Cannonier was in action this past Saturday inside the UFC Apex. He shared the Octagon with Gregory Rodrigues in the UFC Vegas 102 headliner. Cannonier got off to a shaky start, being dropped in the opening frame. “The Killa Gorilla” recovered, while Rodrigues faded. This was bad news for “Robocop,” as he ended up being finished in the fourth round via TKO.
Michael Bisping reveals what Sean Strickland must do to defeat Dricus du Plessis in UFC 312 rematch
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 6, 2025
UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping believes he knows what Sean Strickland has to do in order to sway the judges for his rematch with Dricus du Plessis. The first matchup between Strickland and du Plessis went down to the wire. Neither man could gain a clear advantage over the other before the final horn sounded. In the end, du Plessis won the fight and the UFC Middleweight Championship via split decision.
UFC legend believes Michael Page should remain in middleweight division
Harry Kettle - February 4, 2025
UFC legend Michael Bisping has explained why he believes Michael Page should stay in the middleweight division after UFC Saudi Arabia. Last weekend, Michael Page surprised a lot of people. He did so by defeating Shara Magomedov – and doing so fairly decisively. He was able to control the page on the feet, and while Magomedov had his moments, it was the man known as MVP who got his hand raised.