Michael Bisping waxes middleweight debut and division (Video)

by MMAmania.com on Apr 18, 2008 5:34 PM EDT

For what it's worth he looked to be in fantastic shape this afternoon during the UFC 83 weigh in. Let's see how he handles the drop, as well as "Captain Miserable" tomorrow night. That was one intense staredown.

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by kAiNOA PilAGO on Apr 18, 2008 5:37 PM EDT reply actions

dunno what they will do with him if mccarthy wins…id like to see bisping matched up with tanner or jason mcdonald

by twizted203 on Apr 18, 2008 5:40 PM EDT reply actions

McDonald is a friend of mine and will kill Bisping.

by Bushito on Apr 20, 2008 4:29 AM EDT up reply actions

Bisping needs to win convincingly tomorrow. Hope he gets the KO/TKO.

by RobH86 on Apr 18, 2008 5:46 PM EDT reply actions

I hope Bisping wins so they can feed him to Franklin, Lutter, Henderson, or shoot…A. Silva

by Chadx23 on Apr 18, 2008 5:50 PM EDT reply actions

bisping didn’t do much to earn a decision againstrashad and priolly cuz hes not that good but we will see wut happens this fight

by Rawbt on Apr 18, 2008 6:11 PM EDT reply actions

Wow… an interview where Bisping didnt look like an egotistical dickwad. Guy had a lot of good points.. Still pulling for McCarthy.. But seriously, why is McCarthy fighting this guy who has 1 loss? Oh thats right… UFC UK fan boy.

by Luppers on Apr 18, 2008 6:59 PM EDT reply actions

I thought that was an awesome interview with Bisping, he gained a bit of my respect. He was well spoken, and respectful to the champ. Good stuff!

by Wrathrowe on Apr 18, 2008 7:07 PM EDT reply actions

good comment chad, how many times did you read me say that he’ll be fighting in dec or jan against silva? anyways did anyone notice how ripped bisping is And tupperware looked fat, Bisping should hopefully come out and win it fast and in good fashion and then get the winner of Franklin/Lutter. I really hope Bisping fights as good as he looked today

by kevin on Apr 18, 2008 7:08 PM EDT reply actions

Good interview

by Tony on Apr 18, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions

wow, I actually understood everything he said in this interview. I usually have a hard time understanding his accent. He didn’t sound arrogant at all, props!

by linx on Apr 18, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions

did anyone else see how cut up the 185 Bisping looked at the weighins? and how much taller he was than McCarthy? checkout ufc.com. They were butting heads at the weighins and MccCarthy was barking something at him like a little chihuahua (couldn’t hear). McCarthy looked pissssssed off!! If they come out half as hyphee as the hype built them up to be in the 1st round, it should be a really good scrap!

by kama kaze on Apr 18, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions

I am a Big bisping FAN, and I am not going to hide it anymore. WAR BISPING!

by john on Apr 19, 2008 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions

good interview, very humble

by Haze on Apr 18, 2008 10:24 PM EDT reply actions

He said he wants to take his time before getting a title shot so when he wins he can hold onto it for a long time. Too bad if he wants that he’ll have to wait a long time to even get a shot. He’s an alright fighter, but I don’t see him holding a belt any time soon. He wouldn’t have ever got it at 205 and he’ll probably never get it at 185. Unless a bunch of good fighters retire, namely Anderson Silva. lol

by Toms Bombs on Apr 18, 2008 10:28 PM EDT reply actions

Well all the MWs are in the same boat…They probably won’t hold the belt until until Anderson retires.

by RobH86 on Apr 19, 2008 8:58 AM EDT up reply actions

well mcarthy says he wants a title shot after the bisping fight?

by Tony on Apr 18, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions

I’m looking fwd to the Count taking on the Middle Weight Division. Once he’s smahed McCarthy (KO first round is my call, probably within the first three minutes)i can’t wait to see him fight Franklin. Franklin is a coconut, i can’t stand the guy. This is the fight Bisping needs to take in his next few octagon appearances. I look forward to the excuses posted on this site by the parochial US fans when Franklin loses. Can people not see that Franklin is an arrogant, half wit? Anyways… when Lutter beats Franklin tomorrow he’ll have to fight an up and comer and Bisping could be the man. Or will Franklin retire when he realises that the sport has passed him by?

by Rilly on Apr 18, 2008 11:11 PM EDT reply actions

Why was my comment not posted Mania? Is it being evaluated? What, does the truth hurt?!?!?

by Rilly on Apr 18, 2008 11:13 PM EDT reply actions

Take 2

by Rilly on Apr 18, 2008 11:18 PM EDT reply actions

U goddamn right micheal……….Da spider is not an easy task for any of you middleweight fools…….

by Homeslice on Apr 19, 2008 12:15 AM EDT reply actions

Kendal Grove?? Difference between “Da” & “The”

Da = Glass Jaw TUF3 MW Winner.
The = P4P best fighter on Planet Earth.

by UKmmaBOY on Apr 19, 2008 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions

bisping reminds me of something right next to a girls g-string. Front or back is your choice!

by spenny on Apr 19, 2008 2:17 AM EDT reply actions

Look at his faced when he’s asked about challanging Anderson Silva. He looks absolutly terrified of him.

by DB on Apr 19, 2008 7:18 AM EDT reply actions

Shit, EVERY guy in the MW division is terrified of Silva. Bisping will be a good MW. Please note I said good not great, I like the guy and he should get into the top 5 in the div but he will never be able to hang with the likes of Franklin or Hendo or Silva.

by UKmmaBOY on Apr 19, 2008 7:46 AM EDT up reply actions

i think he might not do so bad against franklin

by icefish on Apr 19, 2008 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions

He is the same type of build and weight as Franklin and same weight drop but with respect to Bisping the guys he has fought in Cage Rage and his LHW UFC fights have not been the calibre that Franklin has.

Bisping struggles against wrestlers as we saw against Hamill and Evans and although Franklin is more of a striker his wrestling would case Bisping big problems. Same problem with Hendo and Silva is a world apart.

by UKmmaBOY on Apr 19, 2008 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions

I could see Bisbing beating Franklin, but Hendo and Spider will eat him alive.

by JoeyMarvelous on Apr 19, 2008 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Bisping will f**k silva up just wait franklin leben better watch there back first.

by Tony on Apr 19, 2008 8:55 AM EDT reply actions

??? Bisping is NEVER going to be able to beat Silva.

by UKmmaBOY on Apr 19, 2008 9:12 AM EDT up reply actions

Have you ever watched any MMA? Did you see what Silva did to Hendo? I like Bisbing, but he’s way outclassed here.

by JoeyMarvelous on Apr 19, 2008 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Bring Wandy down to 185 if he loses to Jardine. (Could easily happen).

Bisping vs. Wandy this year. I think that would be good. Wandy’s best days are past him I think. There would have to be a KO/TKO.

by RobH86 on Apr 19, 2008 9:03 AM EDT reply actions

I definitely would like to see Wandy at 185, maybe Shogun too, depending on how strong he comes back from injury. 185 definitely needs some new blood, and I don’t think Bisbing is enough. They need to find some real challenges for the Spider.

by JoeyMarvelous on Apr 19, 2008 5:24 PM EDT reply actions