Michael Bisping upset at notion of Hector Lombard leapfrogging him for title-contendership
Michael Bisping doesn’t respect Hector Lombard‘s 25-fight unbeaten streak the former Bellator middleweight champ will bring with him to the UFC and doesn’t like the idea of it trumping his own accomplishments under the organization’s banner. Lombard, who signed to compete inside the Octagon last week, will make his debut against Brian Stann later this year, while Bisping, who... [Read More...]
Michael Bisping’s bout with Tim Boetsch likely pushed back to UFC 149
It seems the inclusion of UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva‘s rematch with Chael Sonnen was a little too much for the PPV portion of UFC 148 to handle. Based on the amount of additional time required for a second title-fight on top of the bantamweight contest featuring Dominick Cruz-Urijah Faber, a bout between 185ers Michael Bisping and Tim Boetsch has apparently been removed from the July... [Read More...]
Michael Bisping: “If I had Chael over five rounds, I’d definitely beat him.”
UFC middleweight Michael Bisping hasn’t forgotten how close his match-up with top contender Chael Sonnen was when the two met in January. The fight earned Sonnen a shot at champion Anderson Silva this summer, but many felt Bisping actually deserved the judges’ decision (and title-shot) based on his overall performance against the polarizing grappler. Though the 33-year old Brit has other things... [Read More...]
Michael Bisping unimpressed by anything Mark Munoz brings to the Octagon
As far as Michael Bisping is concerned, fellow UFC middleweight Mark Munoz never belonged in a bout to determine the next contender to Anderson Silva‘s divisional title to begin with. Bisping, who went the distance with Chael Sonnen as a replacement for Munoz earlier this year, will face Tim Boetsch at UFC 148 on July 7. Many felt Bisping and Munoz would be paired up next, including “The... [Read More...]
Michael Bisping booked for battle with Tim Boetsch at UFC 148
Streaking middleweight Tim Boetsch recently came out to express his interest in facing Michael Bisping, saying he not only wanted a “Top 3” adversary but had been interested in testing his skills against the talented Brit dating back to their time in the light heavyweight division. Fortunately for “The Barbarian”, it appears his bosses and Bisping were listening and have obliged his request,... [Read More...]
Brian Stann interested in mixing it up with Michael Bisping
UFC middleweight Brian Stann may already have his hands full with preparing for action against Alessio Sakara at UFC on Fuel 2 in April but it appears his mind is on a different 185-pound peer. Though Stann isn’t overlooking Sakara, if he has his way he’ll exit the bout in good health and ready for a fast turnaround in hopes of taking on Michael Bisping at some point this year. Stann’s issue... [Read More...]
Michael Bisping discusses “Rampage” Jackson-Ryan Bader contest
UFC middleweight Michael Bisping has trained with Quinton “Rampage” Jackson for several years so “The Count” has plenty of insider information on the former light heavyweight champion. Jackson will make his return to Japan this Saturday when he meets Ryan Bader in the co-main event of UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson. The show takes place inside the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan and features... [Read More...]
Michael Bisping splits from Wolfslair MMA
The next time UFC middleweight Michael Bisping takes to the Octagon he’ll do so with the support of a completely new team in his corner as it’s been revealed “The Count” has packed his bags and left longtime home-base of Wolfslair MMA. Bisping’s name was synonymous with the famed UK training center, though he’ll now apparently workout exclusively on the West Coast rather than in England. News... [Read More...]
FOX hooks up highlights of Chael Sonnen’s semi-controversial win over Michael Bisping
Though last night’s main card clashes at UFC on FOX 2 may not have been quite as thrilling as their preliminary peers there’s no question all three bouts were competitive, especially in the case of the co-headliner between middleweights Chael Sonnen and Michael Bisping. Both men went at it for fifteen solid minutes with “The Count” holding his own against the accomplished grappler rather than... [Read More...]
Chael Sonnen: “I came to Chicago to do Michael Bisping a lot of physical harm.”
Whether due to genuine respect for one another or the lack of time involved, typically outspoken middleweights Michael Bisping and Chael Sonnen opted to focus on refining their skills in the gym than practicing any jabs of the verbal variety. However, with only a few days remaining before Sonnen battles Bisping in co-headlining action at UFC on FOX 2 it appears their newfound free time has prompted... [Read More...]
Michael Bisping: “I would have had to be a fool to turn it down.”
If you’re one of the many MMA fans wondering why Michael Bisping would risk his four-fight winning streak and spot on the contendership ladder by taking on an opponent with Chael Sonnen’s skill-set “The Count” has an answer for you – he had no other choice. No, his hand was not forced by his bosses at the UFC but rather by a sense of self-belief and appreciation for the opportunity he was... [Read More...]
UPDATE: Mark Munoz injured, Michael Bisping now fighting Chael Sonnen at UFC on FOX 2
Just over a week away, the UFC on FOX 2 co-main event has officially changed as Michael Bisping will replace Mark Munoz in his bout against Chael Sonnen as Munoz suffered an injury during training. The middleweight contest will determine the #1 contender to Anderson Silva and the 185 pound title. Demain Maia, who was originally scheduled to fight Bisping on the same card. Dana White tweeted the news... [Read More...]
Michael Bisping-Demian Maia rounds out “tripleheader” at UFC on FOX 2
It will be a quick turnaround for Michael Bisping, as “The Count” has signed to face Demian Maia on January 28 at UFC on FOX 2. Bisping recently defeated Jason “Mayhem” Miller this past weekend to extend his current win streak to four. The UFC announced the match-up earlier today. Maia is coming off a victory over Jorge Santiago at UFC 136 that improved his mark to 3-1 since a loss to current... [Read More...]
Michael Bisping says Jason Miller is “in for an ass-kicking”
When Michael Bisping meets Jason Miller later tonight inside the Octagon at the Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale he’ll do motivated by more than the thought of winning. Rather, the 32-year old hasn’t taken too kindly to some of Miller’s antics leading up to the bout and will be looking to take his aggravation out on “Mayhem” once the cage door closes. Bisping spoke about Miller in a... [Read More...]
Ultimate Fighter Finale 14 Breakdown: Jason Miller vs. Michael Bisping
This Saturday’s TUF 14 Finale marks an end of an era for the UFC. In 2005, Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar tore the house down on Spike TV, and catapulted the UFC into the MMA juggernaut we all know and love. Following a long and eventful partnership, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will finally part ways with the television channel that was instrumental in its success. Concluding their... [Read More...]
Michael Bisping says loss to Dan Henderson was the best thing to ever happen to him
Not all lessons are easily learned. UFC middleweight Michael Bisping found that to be true a little more than two years ago when matched up against Dan Henderson at UFC 100 where he made the mistake of continuously circling into Henderson’s power, eventually paying the price by getting dropped in one of the most memorable finishes in the organization’s history. However, rather than stay knocked... [Read More...]
Jason Miller obsessed with beating up Michael Bisping
Jason “Mayhem” Miller took the high road before beginning his coaching stint opposite Michael Bisping on the current season of The Ultimate Fighter. Miller, who made a name for himself as host of MTV’s Bully Beatdown show, decided to avoid forming an opinion on Bisping before the two started as coaches on the hit reality show. However, much like many before him have found out, Bisping is difficult... [Read More...]
Fighters and fans line up in support of punching Bisping’s face for a good cause
Ranger Up, a main sponsor of fighters Tim Kennedy and Jorge Rivera, put together a video asking people to punch Michael Bisping in the face to save the planet. The hatred between Ranger Up and Bisping started when the current Ultimate Fighter coach was accused of spitting on Rivera’s corner after their fight at UFC 127 earlier this year. Kennedy, a Strikeforce competitor, has displayed his dislike... [Read More...]
Michael Bisping believes he is next in line for a shot at Anderson Silva
Michael Bisping has made a name for himself by being a brash, outspoken fighter from England. He has two coaching stints on The Ultimate Fighter, and is a product of the reality show himself. Bisping, who is currently coaching opposite Jason Miller and will meet “Mayhem” in December, believes he is the next man to oppose UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva so long as he takes care... [Read More...]
Ultimate Fighter 14 Conference Call Highlights
The world is a week away from the latest season of the Ultimate Fighter where colorful competitors Michael Bisping and Jason “Mayhem” Miller will each take a team’s reins and coach a group comprised of bantamweights/featherweights. Debuting September 21, Season 14 will mark the final run of TUF on Spike TV before heading to the FOX family and will culminate in a live finale scheduled to feature... [Read More...]
