UFC 120: Michael Bisping already spending his 'Fight of the Night' bonus for Oct. 16
by Jesse Holland on Jul 22, 2010 9:31 AM EDT
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“The British fans have always given me unbelievable support and I’ve never lost at home, so I am looking to help make this another special night for British MMA. Akiyama is a very dangerous guy. He strikes very well, he has power, and he will keep coming at you. He is very strong with his judo takedowns, and I will have to train seriously hard to come up for an answer for those. But I think that if I set a fast, hard pace in the first round, that by the third I will have taken over and will be in a position to finish him. Akiyama will obviously be looking to do the same thing – that is the way he always fights – and I am already spending my ‘Fight of the Night’ bonus in my head.“
Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 3 champion Michael Bisping returns to the United Kingdom where he remains undefeated with intent to vault himself into the middleweight title hunt with a big win over International star Yoshihiro Akiyama. "The Count" rebounded from a unanimous decision loss to Wanderlei Silva "Down Under" back on February 20 to outwork the venerable Dan Miller and take all three judge's scorecards at UFC 114 last May. Bisping is 3-2 in his last five fights with losses to Silva and Dan Henderson. In addition to Miller, the Brit also stopped Denis Kang at UFC 105 and decisioned Chris Leben way back at UFC 89. Is he championship material? Or do we reserve judgment for the "Sexyama" fight? And does anyone have them as front-runners for "Fight of the Night?"
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Hrmmm...
He must think he’s going to win with a HADOKEN or something.
"Donuts don't wear alligator shoes" - Black Dynamite
i think bisping should come out to the akiyama fight to "iron maidens" run to the hills.
run for your life.
I'm all about covering the spread and moneylines. Glory favors the bold. Chance favors the prepared mind. Luck, well i have that too. University of Utah goes to the Pac-12 conference in 2011. I expect them to compete immediately for the conference CG. I still will always follow the Mountain West Conference. Brock Lesnar will defeat Cain Velasquez and face the winner of Junior Dos Santos vs Roy Nelson where he will defeat JDS and stake his claim as pound for pound champion. Womens MMA, the next big thing in sports. 45 days and counting to the first game of college football. UTAH vs Pitt. September 2nd 2010.
by wolfmanshowlforever on Jul 22, 2010 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions
anything would be better than that gay Blur Whoo Hoo song...
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
by McArthur... on Jul 22, 2010 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions
especially hailing from UK!!!
Man, I know how over played that 2 min 15 seconds song was here! I can’t even begin to imagine how over played it was in its original country! Yikes.
GSP is the #1 P4P fighter in the world. My top 5 P4P list is.
1 GSP
2 Anderson Silva
3 Fedor Emelianenko
4 BK Penn
5 Jose Aldo
by daniel worby on Jul 22, 2010 10:18 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Agreed mac
Song only lasts ninety seconds too so has to be constantly looped, and just sounds dreadful.
Song 2 is awesome!
Conan : You are known as a striker. Is that correct? Tell me what that means.
Chuck : Well I like to punch people, or kick them.
Its shite now
was shite then
Blur are shite
Out
A burning passion from a burning mass reaches up for the sky
by Shoguns Hairy Forearms. on Jul 22, 2010 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
wouldnt you just be able to spend
your regular check too? this dude has got to get paid a ton of money from sponsors in the uk
never have any regrets, because at the time, thats all you wanted to do
I agree, Child!
And he’s setting himself up for disappointment!
by Danas A Crossdresser on Jul 22, 2010 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions
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i don’t know about that bisping..
im thinking sexy is going to kick yer ass………
formerly stinky~fingers
What a knob!
Can’t see you running away, sticking out the occasional pillow fist jab, earning FON honours some how. Not with Hardy v Condit on the card.
Just STFU Bizzzzbing!
Bisping won't be able to stand with Sexy or take him down...
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
This fight could be FOTN
Almost all the other fights look horrible.
"Right Leg Hospital, Left Leg Cemetery " ~ Cro Cop.
"One time my wrist watch stopped from fear". ~ Cro Cop.
really? I think this is one of the better cards (on paper) for the year
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
by McArthur... on Jul 22, 2010 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions
my bad...forgot which thread I was in...I meant the one in Oakland looks like one of the best
Your right jay, this might be the worst card of all time
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
by McArthur... on Jul 22, 2010 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions
I corrected myself before you hounds caught wind of it...lol
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
by McArthur... on Jul 22, 2010 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions
I can't be held responsible for everything I say
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
by McArthur... on Jul 22, 2010 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions
The only fight that can come close is Hardy/Condit
Man, this card is the absolute worst.
"Right Leg Hospital, Left Leg Cemetery " ~ Cro Cop.
"One time my wrist watch stopped from fear". ~ Cro Cop.
i dont know about that mac
i think bisping takes this,hes hard to td and if u do hes nigh on impossible to keep down.plus sexyamas just to small at mw i see a 3rd round tko win for the count then hopefully sexyama moves to his natural weight and wreks havoc on the wws
"whats the difference if Bruce Springsteen is his shidoshi?"
Leben said he trained his ass off to defend his TD's but couldn't...high end Judo BB td's are different I guess
they come from the clinch, and in close unlike single legs or doubles…I’ll take Lebens word for it
I also don’t see Sexy getting KOed…iron chin and Bisping won’t want to trade with him like Leben did
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
by McArthur... on Jul 22, 2010 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions
What do you think Bisping can do to win this fight?
Those shots that Sexy put on Leben that had him walking like a zombie would have killed Bisping. I can’t think of anything Bisping does that can beat Sexy, you?
"Right Leg Hospital, Left Leg Cemetery " ~ Cro Cop.
"One time my wrist watch stopped from fear". ~ Cro Cop.
his usual run away for a decision win
he will pitter patter and wear sexyama out ive no doubt bisping will win sig and pic bet anyone
"whats the difference if Bruce Springsteen is his shidoshi?"
im not on mikes nuts either
personally i hate the dude!but hes a big mw who never gasses and has never been submitted.sexy has gassed in both of his fights.if it goes the distance no way sexyama wins a decision.
"whats the difference if Bruce Springsteen is his shidoshi?"
As a former practitioner of Judo myself
I shouldn’t have thought the throws are that difficult to defend against, seeing as most throws involve having both hands on an opponents gii, and you dont have that luxury in MMA.
nor I...lol
La naiba cu Monkey Rally !!!!!
- That would Romanian for F*ck the Rally Monkey....
by Captain Fubar on Jul 22, 2010 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions
same here
Nothing better than Rogan saying “that’s it” before Bisping has even hit the floor.
Big Nog for Life
Inventor/supporter of "Gleison Tibau to Featherweight" movement.
by NNR (formerly NameNotRequired) on Jul 22, 2010 9:45 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
the most popular ko of all-timmmmmeeeee!
I'm all about covering the spread and moneylines. Glory favors the bold. Chance favors the prepared mind. Luck, well i have that too. University of Utah goes to the Pac-12 conference in 2011. I expect them to compete immediately for the conference CG. I still will always follow the Mountain West Conference. Brock Lesnar will defeat Cain Velasquez and face the winner of Junior Dos Santos vs Roy Nelson where he will defeat JDS and stake his claim as pound for pound champion. Womens MMA, the next big thing in sports. 45 days and counting to the first game of college football. UTAH vs Pitt. September 2nd 2010.
by wolfmanshowlforever on Jul 22, 2010 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions
I agree..
Iam just bored watching him jab his way to a decision but telling us all how much ‘power’ he has…WELL KNOCK SUMONE OUT THEN!!!
Iam a brit and used to be a fan of Bisping but am sick of seeing him headline over here… this card freaking sucks apart from the Hardy fight!
I know, it's hilarious
To here this clown talk you’d think he was the MW Shane Carwin, when in reality he has about as much KO power in his breath than he has in his fists.
Is he championship material? Or do we reserve judgment for the “Sexyama” fight?
Beating an Akiyama that’s coming off of a loss to Leben does nothing in proving that Bisping is championship material.
This.
and if Sexyama drops him like a bad bean pie, he’s gatekeeper stuff.
"Donuts don't wear alligator shoes" - Black Dynamite
he's already a gatekeeper
This guy will never ever be fighting for the title contention spot. If Dana mentions him in the “title picture”, it’ll be because he was asked directly, after a mediocre win from Bisping. Then he’ll retract that statement late on, as per usual.
And fight of the night? Ha! He’s in the most boring fights ever! Dude made Wanderlei boring for fuck sakes!
GSP is the #1 P4P fighter in the world. My top 5 P4P list is.
1 GSP
2 Anderson Silva
3 Fedor Emelianenko
4 BK Penn
5 Jose Aldo
by daniel worby on Jul 22, 2010 10:25 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Bisping's a little bit more watchable than Fitch.
Conan : You are known as a striker. Is that correct? Tell me what that means.
Chuck : Well I like to punch people, or kick them.
Bizzzzbing WILL get a title shot
I guarantee it, hell if hardy can get one after beating nobody then Mick will too.
He’ll decision Akiyama with a run ‘n gun (water pistol) display. Then he’ll probs rematch Wand and do the same to him – Three wins on the spin – TITLE SHOT, without ever having to beat anyone relevant or dangerous.
i dont think he strings together 3 in a row regardless of who he scraps
GSP is the #1 P4P fighter in the world. My top 5 P4P list is.
1 GSP
2 Anderson Silva
3 Fedor Emelianenko
4 BK Penn
5 Jose Aldo
by daniel worby on Jul 22, 2010 11:05 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Man! I would Blecher is closer than Bisping. They would have to eventually throw down..
And Alan’s Thai is way better than Bispings jab and move bullshit kickboxing
I like bacon...and Rashad Evans is a pussy
Relevant or dangerous??
Akiyama and Wand not dangerous or relevent?? Wand is one of the most dangerous MW in the UFC and it was only 3 fights ago Akiyama was ranked near the top at MW. Those two guys would be 2 quality wins for anyone.
Wand 5 years ago
would be dangerous, not so now. Akiyama would be dangerous at WW, far too small at MW, gasses too easily.
I honestly couldn’t see Bizbing doing anything to Marquadt, Sonnen, Belcher or Belfort.
Akiyama and wand are both very winnable fights for Mick at the UFC know it.
I agree he should be a WW.
I actually would like to see Bisping and Maia next. Both will be coming off losses.
I wouldn't
Bizzzzbing wins that easily running backwards pillow fisting him. Couldn’t see Maia getting him down.
Pitter patter...pitter patter..........
Bisping could’nt bust a grape.Sexy via UD.
by Handsome Devil on Jul 22, 2010 11:43 AM EDT reply actions
Fight of the night
Usually means both fighters are in danger at one point or another. Bisping has to punch a fly about 20 times before stunning it.
He may as well enjoy the fantasy in his head
….because he sure as hell won’t have any FOTN money to spend in reality.
thats the only bonus he will ever get
His pillow fist aint gonna bring him the KOTN and only joe rogan with his favorite term “underrated ground game” would think he would be able to get SOTN
Leg kicks are the most underrated weapon in MMA
by robinhorobson on Jul 22, 2010 5:33 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
And we get this shit over here in the UK good f**king job Dana, nice job reaching out to other countries
Yeh we kind of like bisping, but we don’t love him like Dana thinks we all do id rather see Hardy headline this card than Bisping. Absolutely sucks to think i was actually looking forward to going to watch this in London as soon as i saw the card id rather spend my money on a good night out than that crap.
"Being challenged in life is inevitable, being defeated is optional." - Roger Crawford.
ut your priwhy do you think hardy and bisping were paired up against guarentees? - $$$.
furthermore, you have to understand that there “IS” politics behind these fights. shocking!?! you don’t think dana white wants a british audience? there’s a massive market accross the pond, why do you think hardy and bisping were paired up against guarentees? put your pride aside and think about it. $$$. i dont even mind hardy, he’s a good fighter! but bisping doesn’t deserve to fight in the ufc, let alone runner-up an event. consider this a gift from dana white on behalf of america so that u guys tune in.$$$$$$
bisping is a waste of life, someone in this forum (probably his mother) went as far as saying, “if he came knocking on your door things would be different”. ahahaha, dumb brit, bitchping isn’t selling girl guide cookies, he’s fighting in a top organization that he doesn’t belong in. maybe he should be selling door-to-door cookies? silva won’t end his career, he’ll end his life.
Hamil beat the crap out of that little d*$K sucker. UFC wanted a hero of in the UK and they picked Bisping.
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