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...]
Michael Bisping thinks Chael Sonnen as top contender is “complete bullsh*t”
Never one to bite his tongue, Michael Bisping recently spoke up about a few things on his mind including rival Ultimate Fighter coach Jason Miller as well as the man “Mayhem” replaced, Chael Sonnen, and didn’t mince his words. The outspoken Brit blasted both men in a recent conversation with MMAFighting where he assured fans he not only came out shining against Miller as far as team performance... [Read More...]
Michael Bisping vs. Jason Miller expected to take place at Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale
Following the footsteps of previous TUF coaches Jens Pulver and B.J. Penn, recently announced team-heads Michael Bisping and Jason “Mayhem” Miller will see action against each other at the Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale rather than wait for an unrelated event to face off in the Octagon. UFC President Dana White stated the organization’s intent to pair the outspoken middleweights in late 2011 when... [Read More...]
Jason Miller, Michael Bisping named as Ultimate Fighter 14 coaches
The next season of the Ultimate Fighter is set to feature a colorful coach known for his outspoken ways and controversial behavior inside the ring. Whether the previous sentence refers to Jason “Mayhem” Miller or Michael Bisping – perhaps both – will be left up to the reader’s discretion. However, what is certain is their participation upcoming participation on the popular reality show with... [Read More...]
Michael Bisping labels Nate Marquardt as a “steroid cheat” and “absolute hypocrite”
For the past month Michael Bisping has endured harsh criticism from countless individuals including fans, fighters, and boss Dana White as a result of his unprofessional actions against Jorge Rivera at UFC 127. One of the people taking issue with the Ultimate Fighter Season 3 winner’s decision to illegally knee Rivera and spit at his corner was Nate Marquardt, a fellow middleweight who recently threw... [Read More...]
Chael Sonnen throws name in the hat for Michael Bisping sweepstakes
Outspoken middleweight Chael Sonnen has joined the ranks of Vitor Belfort, Demian Maia, and others in expressing a desire to stand across the Octagon from Michael Bisping when the Brit next sees in-ring action. However, as fans might expect, Sonnen did so in his own unique fashion and actually sent UFC matchmaker Joe Silva an email that was also, not surprisingly, leaked to media as well. Titled “Spitsbing... [Read More...]
Dana White confirms Michael Bisping will be disciplined for UFC 127 behavior
Echoing sentiments from the Mixed Martial Arts community, it appears Dana White will discipline Michael Bisping based on the Brit’s lack of professionalism during and after his bout with Jorge Rivera at UFC 127. While no specifics were mentioned regarding the punishment or what exactly prompted the decision it was revealed a suspension, fine, and possibly both were on the table. News of the UFC... [Read More...]
Union Jerk: Why Michael Bisping’s Actions Cannot Go Unpunished
In Europe a count is a nobleman and the title refers to a specific rank within the hierarchy of royalty. A count, representing the crown, should aspire to carry himself with dignity, class, and nobility. Based on even the loosest definition of the term it should now be plainly apparent that “The Count” is not an appropriate nickname for a fighter like Michael Bisping. His actions at UFC 127 are... [Read More...]
