Chael Sonnen and Michael Bisping Likely Coaches for The Ultimate Fighter 14 (4/2/2011 2:33:43 AM)
The war of words between UFC middleweights Michael Bisping and Chael Sonnen may be coming to a head.The UFC and Spike TV are reportedly planning on featuring the two controversial fighters as coaches for The Ultimate Fighter 14, which is expected to debut in September, before squaring off in December for a shot at the middleweight title.
Michael Bisping Wants Chael Sonnen for Next UFC Fight, Not Nate Marquardt (3/29/2011 5:21:20 AM)
Michael Bisping is ready to move on from his controversial UFC 127 win over Jorge Rivera and has asked the UFC to face former number-one contender Chael Sonnen next in hopes of earning a shot at the UFC middleweight title.If Sonnen's not available, one fight Bisping isn't interested in is Nate Marquardt.
Michael Bisping Apologizes for UFC 127 Spitting Incident (3/23/2011 10:00:20 AM)
The most high profile British fighter in the world has finally come out and apologized for a post-fight spitting incident involving his opponent's corner at UFC 127.Michael Bisping (21-3 MMA, 11-3 UFC) now seems to be quite remorseful.
UFC's Nate Marquardt may give welterweight a try, will settle for Michael Bisping (3/22/2011 6:45:00 PM)
Middleweight Nate Marquardt woke up on weigh-in day with some pretty good news: He didn't have to cut weight. He was 186 pounds. The perennial contender went on to dominate Dan Miller this past Saturday at UFC 128, and he did it lean and mean. He's now refined his diet to the point at which heavy weight cuts could be a thing of the past. It also means he is in range of the welterweight division, which is a weight class he's considering.
When spit happened, UFC 128's Marquardt lost all respect for Bisping (3/18/2011 2:45:00 PM)
NEWARK, N.J. - Nate Marquardt is a workhorse of the UFC's middleweight division, a veteran fighter and a perennial contender. He's polite, humble, well-spoken, hard-working and nothing if not a consummate martial artist. So when Marquardt, who meets late replacement Dan Miller at Saturday's UFC 128 event, recently unloaded on fellow fighter Michael Bisping and his UFC 127 antics, it carries a little more weight than the usual fighter-on-fighter bashing.
Dana White: Michael Bisping In Trouble for Intentional Illegal Knee at UFC 127 (3/4/2011 3:58:14 AM)
UFC President Dana White believes Michael Bisping's illegal knee against Jorge Rivera at UFC 127 was intentional and won't be booking the middleweight contender's next fight until addressing his actions, which also included spitting at Rivera's camp after earning a second-round TKO.
Michael Bisping’s Team Blasts Jorge Rivera’s Coach After UFC 127 Spitting Incident (3/1/2011 10:10:33 AM)
With Michael Bisping to be disciplined by the UFC for spitting at the corner of Jorge Rivera following his UFC 127 win, Bisping's Wolfslair team has gone on the offensive with a statement blasting Rivera's coach for his conduct surrounding Sunday's bout in Sydney, Australia.
Vitor Belfort campaigns for fight with UFC 127 winner Michael Bisping (2/28/2011 2:20:00 PM)
With a controversial victory over Jorge Rivera at this past weekend's UFC 127 event, co-headliner Michael Bisping owns three consecutive wins and a 4-1 record over his past five fights. Contenders such as Chael Sonnen, Yushin Okami and Alan Belcher seem logical next opponents for the Brit, but another notable has throw his hat into the ring. And it's recent title challenger Vitor Belfort.
Michael Bisping Will Be Disciplined for Spitting Incident After UFC 127 Win (2/28/2011 9:37:05 AM)
UFC middleweight Michael Bisping will be disciplined by the UFC after spitting at Jorge Rivera's coaches following a second-round TKO of Rivera in the co-main event of Sunday's UFC 127 event in Sydney, Australia.
Vitor Belfort Hopes to Fight Michael Bisping at Summer UFC Event (2/28/2011 5:28:51 AM)
Fresh off a win over Jorge Rivera this past weekend at UFC 127, middleweight contender Michael Bisping has a number of potential opponents for his next bout, but recent title challenger Vitor Belfort has jumped to the front of the line with a request to fight Bisping in May.
Jorge Rivera’s Team Wants Michael Bisping Suspended, Fined for UFC 127 Actions (2/27/2011 4:33:07 PM)
Jorge Rivera's management team wants UFC 127 opponent Michael Bisping suspended and fined for illegally kneeing Rivera and spitting at his corner in a second-round TKO at Sunday's event in Sydney, Australia. A video of the incident is after the break...
Rivera’s Handlers Take Aim at Bisping, Decry Post-Fight Actions (2/27/2011 3:01:40 PM)
Michael Bisping might want to have Roberto Alomar on speed dial
UFC 127's Bisping says illegal knee unintentional, Rivera should accept loss, move on (2/27/2011 7:50:00 AM)
While fan reaction to the initial announcement of Michael Bisping vs. Jorge Rivera as the co-main event of this weekend's UFC 127 event was a tad apathetic, the two fighters worked hard to change all that before it was time to enter the octagon. In fact, through a series of Internet videos and interviews, Bisping and Rivera developed an intense rivalry that was evident from weigh-in to final bell. But while Bisping earned a second-round TKO in the matchup, Rivera's camp believes his actions during and after the fight were anything but admirable. Bisping says they should just get over it.
Bisping: Illegal Knee ‘Certainly Wasn’t On Purpose’ (2/27/2011 12:15:52 AM)
Michael Bisping got what he wanted out of UFC 127.
UFC 127 Results Recap: Penn and Fitch Fight to Draw, Bisping Stops Rivera (2/26/2011 9:54:30 PM)
Welterweight contenders BJ Penn and Jon Fitch fought to a majority draw in the main event of Sunday's UFC 127 event in Sydney, Australia. Michael Bisping stopped Jorge Rivera in the UFC 127 co-main event, while lightweight Dennis Siver upset Australian contender George Sotiropoulos in a featured matchup.
UFC 127 Video: Michael Bisping vs. Jorge Rivera Pre-Fight Talk (2/25/2011 3:32:23 AM)
Rivera: I Knew Bisping Would Bite (2/23/2011 11:37:06 PM)
Jorge Rivera believes Michael Bisping took the bait.
Bisping Bites Back; Rivera Unimpressed at UFC 127 Presser (2/23/2011 12:27:04 AM)
The staredown between Michael Bisping and Jorge Rivera was tense, to say the least.
UFC 127's Bisping unimpressed with Rivera's fabricated pre-fight trash talk (2/20/2011 12:00:00 AM)
Middleweight Michael Bisping says Jorge Rivera's comedy routine is beyond offensive - it's disingenuous. Bisping claims the jokes made at his expense in videos produced by Rivera and company have been coupled with peace offerings sent through an unnamed UFC intermediary. That's almost as big of an insult. "He's sending messages to me (that say) 'Oh, nothing personal,'" Bisping told MMAjunkie.com. "If you're going to talk , be a man and accept responsibility for it."
Jorge Rivera's UFC 127 trash talk? He just wants Michael Bisping ready to fight (2/18/2011 3:00:00 PM)
Jorge Rivera has touched a nerve. Michael Bisping seems royally pissed about the hype Rivera has generated since their upcoming fight at UFC 127 went from speculation to inevitability. Rivera said there's no reason for the Brit to get bent out of shape. But if Bisping wants to go there, he's welcome to do something about it in the cage.
UFC 127 Video: Jorge Rivera Confident He’ll Finish Michael Bisping on Feb. 26 (2/16/2011 2:00:10 AM)
Anderson Silva Wants to Fight Michael Bisping in the UK After UFC 126 (1/14/2011 10:00:42 AM)
Ahead of his UFC 126 title defense against Vitor Belfort on Feb. 5, UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva tells ESPN that he hopes to fight rising contender Michael Bisping and wants the matchup to be held on the Brit's home turf in the UK.
Penn vs. Fitch, Bisping vs. Rivera Official to Headline UFC 127 in Australia (12/13/2010 3:41:48 PM)
As expected, former champ BJ Penn will face welterweight contender Jon Fitch in the main event of UFC 127, while middleweights Michael Bisping and Jorge Rivera will clash in the co-headliner of the Feb. 27 event in Sydney, Australia.
Penn vs. Fitch, Bisping for Rivera official as UFC 127 co-headliners (12/13/2010 1:40:00 PM)
A welterweight bout between B.J. Penn and Jon Fitch and a middleweight fight between Jorge Rivera and Michael Bisping are official as UFC 127's co-headliners. UFC 127 takes place Feb. 27 at Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia. The night's main card airs live on pay-per-view (on Feb. 26 in the U.S. due to the time difference).
Jorge Rivera's manager to Demian Maia: We've got dibs on Michael Bisping (12/7/2010 10:00:00 PM)
Demian Maia is not due for a bout with Michael Bisping, at least not yet. Jorge Rivera has that job at UFC 127. That's according to Rivera's manager, Lex McMahon, who today spoke to MMAjunkie.com and shot down Maia's claim that the UFC wants him to fight Bisping in his next appearance. "Demian's comments are misplaced," McMahon said of statements Maia gave on Monday to GracieMag.com. "It's Jorge's fight. He's going to carry the torch, and he's going to take Bisping out."
Report: Bisping, Rivera Agree to UFC 127 Bout (11/25/2010 1:48:04 AM)
The war of words will soon come to a close, as Michael Bisping and Jorge Rivera have agreed to fight. Bisping and Rivera have agreed to face off at UFC 127, set for Feb. 27 at the Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia.
Verbal agreements in place for Michael Bisping vs. Jorge Rivera at UFC 127 (11/24/2010 12:10:00 AM)
The fight that was "95 percent" certain just 10 days is now essentially a done deal. MMAjunkie.com today learned from sources close to UFC middleweight Jorge Rivera that he and British slugger Michael Bisping have each verbally agreed to meet at UFC 127. Bout agreements are expected to be finalized shortly.
Rivera Still Waiting on Bisping Request, Believes KO Would Result (11/23/2010 6:30:04 AM)
If Jorge Rivera gets to fight Michael Bisping at UFC 127 on Feb. 27, as has been rumored, he vows the bout will be one to watch.
UFC's Michael Bisping says he'll fight in Australia, anticipating main-event slot (11/18/2010 8:50:00 PM)
UFC middleweight contender Michael Bisping says he'll fight again in Australia, but he's not yet certain who he'll face. That said, if it happens to be fellow striking specialist Jorge Rivera, Bisping says he's on board. And it may just be the evening's main event.
Source: Jorge Rivera vs. Michael Bisping "95 percent" likely for UFC 127 (11/14/2010 8:25:00 PM)
After the last-minute cancellation of a weekend UFC 122 co-headliner with Alessio Sakara, Jorge Rivera soon could end up fighting another middleweight contender: Michael Bisping. A source close to the fighter today told MMAjunkie.com the fight is planned for UFC 127 in Australia but depends on Bisping's acceptance of it. Rivera first mentioned the possibility of the fight to kimura.se, and a source told MMAjunkie.com Rivera's camp is "95 percent" positive it'll take place.
Jorge Rivera vs. Michael Bisping Possible for February’s UFC 127 in Australia (11/14/2010 4:00:41 PM)
One day after his UFC 122 co-headliner with Alessio Sakara was scrapped at the last minute, Jorge Rivera is expected to face fellow rising middleweight Michael Bisping at UFC 127 on Feb. 27 in Sydney, Australia.
Michael Bisping Eyes UFC Title Shot, Wanderlei Silva Rematch (10/18/2010 8:38:18 AM)
After topping Yoshihiro Akiyama at Saturday's UFC 120 for his second-straight win, Michael Bisping said he believes he's one win away from getting a shot at the middleweight title currently held by Anderson Silva.While Dana White offered only a "we'll see" response, Bisping already has an opponent in mind for his next fight: Wanderlei Silva.
Bisping Believes He's One Away From Title Shot (10/17/2010 11:06:51 PM)
Michael Bisping feels he is one good win away from a title shot after defeating Yoshihiro Akiyama. Does UFC president Dana White?
Michael Bisping Talks Akiyama, Title Run (Video) (10/17/2010 4:07:04 AM)
Michael Bisping talks about his UFC 120 decision win over Yoshihiro Akiyama and making a run at the UFC title...
Bisping "somewhat happy" with UFC 120 win, believes title shot is one fight away (10/17/2010 3:55:00 AM)
LONDON - It certainly didn't come easy, but British middleweight Michael Bisping did claim victory over Yoshihiro Akiyama in the main event of Saturday's "UFC 120: Bisping vs. Akiyama" card in London. Now with three wins in his past four bouts, Bisping says he's just about ready for something else that hasn't come easy so far: a UFC title shot. "Now I'm ready," Bisping said. "If I can't be ready now, I'm never going to be ready. Now is the time."
Ufc 120: Bisping Decisions Akiyama (10/17/2010 3:37:01 AM)
UFC 120 recap and review of the main event fight between Michael Bisping and Yoshihiro Akiyama...
UFC 120 bonuses: Bisping, Akiyama, Condit and Sass earn $60K awards (Updated) (10/16/2010 10:25:00 PM)
LONDON - Michael Bisping, Yoshihiro Akiyama, Carlos Condit and Paul Sass each earned $60,000 "Fight Night" bonuses for their performances at Saturday's UFC 120 event. Condit earned the night's "Knockout of the Night" award, Sass picked up the "Submission of the Night" bonus, and Bisping and Akiyama scored "Fight of the Night" honors. MMAjunkie.com learned of the bonus winners and award amounts while in UFC 120 post-event press conference.
UFC 120 bonuses: Bisping, Akiyama, Condit and Sass earn $50K fighter awards (10/16/2010 10:25:00 PM)
LONDON - Michael Bisping, Yoshihiro Akiyama, Carlos Condit and Paul Sass each earned $50,000 "Fight Night" bonuses for their performances at Saturday's UFC 120 event. Condit earned the night's "Knockout of the Night" award, Sass picked up the "Submission of the Night" bonus, and Bisping and Akiyama scored "Fight of the Night" honors. MMAjunkie.com learned of the bonus winners and award amounts while in UFC 120 post-event press conference.
Ufc 120 Results & Recap: Bisping Vs. Akiyama (10/16/2010 10:06:55 PM)
UFC 120 recap and review of the main event fight between Michael Bisping and Yoshihiro Akiyama...
UFC 120 main-card recap: Bisping decisions Akiyama, Condit stuns Hardy (10/16/2010 9:30:00 PM)
LONDON - Prior to the final frame of his bout with Japanese star Yoshihiro Akiyama, veteran UFC middleweight Michael Bisping circled the cage, lifted his arms and summoned the energy of a soldout crowd at The 02 in London. His fellow Brits apparently fueled the championship hopeful, and Bisping ultimately closed out the fight in dominant fashion to earn a unanimous-decision victory. The fight headlined Saturday's UFC 120 event, which aired live in most parts of the world but via same-day delay on Spike TV in the U.S.
Victorious Bisping Looking for Wanderlei Rematch (10/16/2010 7:33:05 PM)
LONDON -- The healing power of main event billing once again bore fruition for Michael Bisping, as “The Count” salvaged an otherwise disappointing Saturday night for British fans with a polished performance against Japanese standout Yoshihiro Akiyama
UFC 120 Recap: Bisping Tops Akiyama, Condit Stuns Hardy (10/16/2010 5:00:42 PM)
After seeing his fellow countrymen falter in front of a soldout O2 Arena, Michael Bisping delivered a much-needed win for the London fans with a unanimous decision over Yoshihiro Akiyama in the main event of Saturday's UFC 120.In the UFC 120 co-main event, Carlos Condit stunned British striker Dan Hardy with a first-round KO.
Bisping Triumphs; Condit KOs Hardy (10/16/2010 2:53:22 PM)
With three British fighters falling before the headliner, the hopes of an entire country rested on the shoulders of Michael Bisping, as he took on Yoshihiro Akiyama in the featured attraction at UFC 120 on Saturday at the O2 Arena in London.
UFC 120 Results for “Bisping vs. Akiyama” (10/16/2010 7:00:51 AM)
MMAFrenzy.com has results from today's "UFC 120: Bisping vs. Akiyama" event in London, England, including Michael Bisping vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama and Carlos Condit vs. Dan Hardy.UFC 120 results are after the jump, but won't be posted on the MMAFrenzy.com homepage until 11pm ET.
UFC 120 Live Results for “Bisping vs. Akiyama” (10/16/2010 3:00:51 AM)
MMAFrenzy.com will have live results from today's "UFC 120: Bisping vs. Akiyama" event in London, England starting at 2pm ET.UFC 120 results for Michael Bisping vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama, Carlos Condit vs. Dan Hardy, and the rest of the card are after the jump, but won't be posted on the MMAFrenzy.com homepage until 11pm ET to avoid spoilers.
Home-field advantage for Michael Bisping? UFC 120 headliner not so sure (10/16/2010 12:00:00 AM)
UFC 120 headliner and British MMA star Michael Bisping never has lost a fight on European soil. That includes 16 total fights in his home country, most notably a highly controversial split-decision win over Matt Hamill three years ago at UFC 75. But Bisping, who meets Yoshihiro Akiyama at Saturday's UFC 120 event at The 02 in London, doesn't think his home country necessarily offers him a home-field advantage.
Bisping, Akiyama on Target for UFC 120 (10/15/2010 8:26:47 PM)
“The Ultimate Fighter” Season 3 winner Michael Bisping hit the scales before a throng of fellow Britons, a little more than 24 hours ahead of his marquee matchup with Yoshihiro Akiyama. » Weigh-in Results Previews: Main Card | Rossen's Primer | Prelims
UFC 120 weigh-in results: Headliners Bisping and Akiyama, all others on weight (10/15/2010 3:20:00 PM)
LONDON - MMAjunkie.com was on scene and reporting live from today's official "UFC 120: Bisping vs. Akiyama" fighter weigh-ins, where all 22 event competitors made weight. Today's festivities took place at the Earls Court Exhibition Centre in London, the same site as the UFC's first-ever European-based fan expo. Saturday's Spike TV-broadcast fight card takes place nearby at The O2. Michael Bisping and Yoshihiro Akiyama both weighed 185 pounds for their middleweight headliner.
UFC 120 Videos: Michael Bisping Pre-Fight Interview, Dan Hardy vs. Carlos Condit Preview (10/15/2010 2:00:11 PM)
Check out a preview of UFC 120's Dan Hardy vs. Carlos Condit after the jump, and stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com for complete UFC 120 coverage.
UFC 120 preview: Can new coaches change trajectory of Bisping vs. Akiyama? (10/15/2010 2:00:00 PM)
Fighters talk all the time of reinvention, and coaches are a cornerstone of turning over a new leaf. But can a lifetime of habits be broken in a fight camp or two? As MMAjunkie.com's Steven Marrocco details in our event preview, middleweights Michael Bisping and Yoshihiro Akiyama meet Saturday at The 02 in London at UFC 120, and both have spoken about new sources of knowledge they've drawn upon to speed their trip up the middleweight ladder.
Bisping: ‘I Know I’m Going to Win’ (10/15/2010 8:30:03 AM)
When the UFC holds an event outside the United States, chances are Michael Bisping will be fighting on the card.
"UFC 120: Bisping vs. Akiyama" live and official weigh-in results (10/15/2010 7:55:00 AM)
LONDON - MMAjunkie.com is on scene and reporting live from today's official "UFC 120: Bisping vs. Akiyama," fighter weigh-ins, where all 22 event competitors will hit the scales and make their respective contests official. Today's festivities take place at the Earls Court Exhibition Centre in London, the same site as the UFC's first-ever European-based fan expo. Saturday's Spike TV-broadcast fight card takes place nearby at The O2. Middleweight fighters Michael Bisping and Yoshihiro Akiyama lead the combatants to the scales.
Akiyama Uses Past To Retool For Bisping (10/15/2010 7:36:54 AM)
Making mistakes is a part of life, a part that Yoshihiro Akiyama has learned from, and plans to use to defeat Michael Bisping on his home turf in London...
Michael Bisping: Reluctantly Mellow (10/15/2010 5:00:00 AM)
UFC 120 Weigh-In Results: Bisping, Akiyama Set for Main Event (10/15/2010 3:30:14 AM)
All 20 fights who will be in action at tomorrow's UFC 120 event in London, England successfully weighed-in on Friday, including Michael Bisping and Yoshihiro Akiyama, who both tipped the scale at 185-pounds for their main event matchup.
Akiyama Fight ‘Means Everything’ to Bisping (10/14/2010 12:22:40 AM)
Michael Bisping did not disappoint, as the brash Brit provided the entertainment on Thursday at a pre-fight press conference for UFC 120
UFC 120 Video: Michael Bisping Open Workout Highlights (10/13/2010 11:31:09 AM)
Bisping Hitting His Peak Preparing For Akiyama (10/12/2010 9:06:59 AM)
Michael Bisping believes he's finally hitting his stride as a fighter and that's going to carry him to a win over Yoshihiro Akiyama...
FightTrends: UFC 120 Walkout Shirts for “Bisping vs. Akiyama” (10/12/2010 8:00:02 AM)
UFC 120 goes down this Saturday (Oct. 16) in London, England and the UFC 120 walkout shirts are now out for many of the card's top fighters, including British star Michael Bisping and fellow headliner Yoshihiro Akiyama.Check out the UFC 120 walkout shirts after the jump and stay tuned to FightTrends.com for the latest MMA gear and MMA shirts.
UFC 120 Fight Card Complete Again for “Bisping vs. Akiyama” on Saturday in London (10/11/2010 5:43:34 AM)
The UFC 120 fight card is again complete for Saturday's "Bisping vs. Akiyama" event at London's O2 Arena.UFC 120 is headlined by Michael Bisping vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama and also features Dan Hardy vs. Carlos Condit and John Hathaway vs. Mike Pyle.
It's Time To Walk The Walk If Bisping Wants Belt (10/8/2010 7:52:52 AM)
UFC 120 headliner Michael Bisping admits that in the past he talked about getting a title shot because that's what you're supposed to say, but now he's actually ready to make that run...
Top Ten - Michael Bisping (10/5/2010 5:00:00 AM)
Bisping Vs Akiyama, Others Official For Ufc 120 (8/19/2010 8:36:55 PM)
The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Tuesday made UFC 120 official for its return to London. Michael Bisping and several other Brits lead the return...