Demian Maia: 'Underrated' Michael Bisping is respectful, polite and intelligent
by Jesse Holland on Jan 17, 2012 9:20 AM EST
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What's this? Kind words for Michael Bisping?
The British bad boy, lambasted by fans for his behavior on The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 14, as well as his saliva-to-air missile on Jorge Rivera at UFC 127 last year in Australia, has an unlikely fan in the middleweight division.
UFC on FOX 2 opponent Demian Maia.
The grappling wizard, who faces "The Count" on the network-televised special from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on Jan. 28, 2012, has no reason to think bad of his fellow 185-pound contender.
From his interview with YourMMA.tv:
"I think he is a very good fighter, with a solid record, underrated in many senses and well-rounded. In theory, his ground game should be a little weaker than his striking and wrestling, but the people he has fought usually haven’t capitalized on that during his fights, and he has proven himself a lot! So I have to say he is very well rounded. I don't have any problems at all with Bisping. He was always very respectful and polite whenever we met, so I have no reason to think bad of him. I think he is an intelligent guy and has helped our sport to grow a lot in the UK and Europe, and that can't be denied."
For Maia, the middleweight tilt represents an opportunity to re-establish his place among the division's elite. After a five round dance with Anderson Silva at UFC 112 in Abu Dhabi, the decorated grappler has gone 3-1, with his lone defeat coming by way of close unanimous decision to fellow contender Mark Munoz.
A convincing win in "The Windy City" will surely "Count" towards getting him back "in the mix."
For Bisping, it could be the final hurdle in the 185-pound title chase.
UFC on FOX 2, which will mark the promotion's second appearance on network television, will be headlined by a light heavyweight number one contender bout, as Rashad Evans and Phil Davis return from injuries to battle for the right to fight Jon Jones.
Also penciled in for the FOX fight card is a middleweight title eliminator that pits former championship challenger Chael Sonnen against streaking 185-pound wrecking ball Mark Munoz.
For the latest UFC on FOX 2 news and notes check out our comprehensive event archive right here.
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Wow... dont hear nice comments about Bisping very often
I think Bisping will beat Maia handily
Sig bets with umabig:
Condit beats Diaz on Feb. 4, 2 weeks
Akiyama beats Shields on Feb. 26, 2 week
of course he's nice to Maia cause Maia is nice to everyone
Bisping has a problem with people who are just like himself
by KCmmaBadBoy on Jan 17, 2012 9:34 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Maia will have an extremely hard time getting this fight to the ground
That’s the only way Maia can win this fight and it’s not likely to happen unless Maia can clinch and get some trips going. Bisping is much more technical on his feet than Maia could ever hope to be.
You know what would make a good story? Something about a clown who makes people happy, but inside he's real sad. Also, he has severe diarrhea.
by Buster Bluth on Jan 17, 2012 9:34 AM EST up reply actions
What if i told you Chael could get Bisping down?
what would you say?
"..That man has to be eliminated." - Fedor Emelianenko
Is this some MMamath at work, or
are you forgetting the fact that hardly anybody knew how good Maia’s judo was?
Ron Paul 2012. Roll Tide Roll. Nick Diaz UFC Champ 2012.
by EdSoares'Contribution on Jan 17, 2012 12:10 PM EST up reply actions
just casue you know how good it is
doesn’t mean you can stop it.
"If guns cause crime then all of mine are defective."
by detroit_fan on Jan 17, 2012 12:34 PM EST up reply actions
You can train for it though.
Ron Paul 2012. Roll Tide Roll. Nick Diaz UFC Champ 2012.
by EdSoares'Contribution on Jan 17, 2012 1:30 PM EST up reply actions
my point was that if Maia wanted to take him down.
He could.
"..That man has to be eliminated." - Fedor Emelianenko
I would say I agree
He’s got to keep him down too which isn’t easy either.
You know what would make a good story? Something about a clown who makes people happy, but inside he's real sad. Also, he has severe diarrhea.
by Buster Bluth on Jan 17, 2012 12:25 PM EST up reply actions
Bisping's striking isn't all that
People overrate it.
You can’t be that technical if you spend a whole fight circling into Hendo’s right hand. Not to mention he looked underwhelming against Mayhem in his striking.
"..That man has to be eliminated." - Fedor Emelianenko
Agreed
It was the volume of punches over mayhem that stopped that fight. It never seems to be overall power of his shots that give him the W.
Yeah but he's not talking about punches
Bisping is definitely more technical than Maia
I hereby declare that Edson Barboza is the true owner of the Showtime Kick
I'm rooting for Maia on this one, he tossed Chael down so i could see him getting Bisping down atleast once or twice.
Hopefully he can capitalize on the take down.
Long live the dragon!!!
by Octagon Brilliance on Jan 17, 2012 9:37 AM EST reply actions
youre calling bullshit on his opinion on someone
mmmmmmmmmkay
What did you think id look like...
be honest aha - Me
I pictured you as a mid size fair skinned englishman
Not this furry majestic stack of pancakes - Scottidog
LMAO
by Rampagelangford on Jan 17, 2012 9:40 AM EST up reply actions
Lol
my sigs the best
by 10thDegreeWhiteBelt on Jan 17, 2012 11:23 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Bisping is definitely underrated...
But polite and respectful is a stretch lol
BJ Penn and Shogun Rua fan for life.
Not to interested in this fight
Both fighters coming off of lackluster victories..And neither of them pose a threat at the MW title
"How much more success can I obtain? If the sky is the limit then I'm living amongst the clouds"-letter19
by letter19 on Jan 17, 2012 9:49 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Is there an interesting fight to you at 185?
Soccer...sort of like gay hockey on a giant lawn - Scottidog 1/12/12
chael vs silva 2
"How much more success can I obtain? If the sky is the limit then I'm living amongst the clouds"-letter19
by letter19 on Jan 17, 2012 10:25 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
...
Other than that,no not really.The MW division has always been the least interesting imo
"How much more success can I obtain? If the sky is the limit then I'm living amongst the clouds"-letter19
by letter19 on Jan 17, 2012 10:27 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
100% agreed
but I will enjoy Weidman taking the belt from whomever in 2 or 3 years. If he fights for it before that, he may lose.
Soccer...sort of like gay hockey on a giant lawn - Scottidog 1/12/12
yeah I read you said something like that about weidman yesterday
I haven’t seen much of him that I can recall but I’ll be paying attention to see what your talking about
"How much more success can I obtain? If the sky is the limit then I'm living amongst the clouds"-letter19
by letter19 on Jan 17, 2012 10:52 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Look up his fights versus Lawlor and Bongfeldt, both are good chokes.
Div I AA (beat Phil Davis) and tool Galvao the distance at ADCC as a purple belt. If his hands get better, he will be a force for years to come.
Soccer...sort of like gay hockey on a giant lawn - Scottidog 1/12/12
Just choke him out for all of us
by Cerrone's sombrero on Jan 17, 2012 9:51 AM EST via mobile reply actions
depending on what happens with Silvas injury
Bisping vs Sonnen would be good for the interim. Or after Vitor fights Wandy, Vitor vs Bisping would be really good.
by KCmmaBadBoy on Jan 17, 2012 9:55 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Wouldn't mind seeing either
but i don’t think Bisping could hang with Vitor.
"..That man has to be eliminated." - Fedor Emelianenko
maybe if he worked him for a few rounds it’s possible but i don’t see Bisping winning in any other way.
"..That man has to be eliminated." - Fedor Emelianenko
Bisping has the capability to fight any of the MW contenders
Any of them…and to think otherwise is just to hate the guy
I hereby declare that Edson Barboza is the true owner of the Showtime Kick
I hate Bisping.
What’s wrong with that?
by KashAcous on Jan 17, 2012 11:34 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
Nothing...absolutely nothing
I hereby declare that Edson Barboza is the true owner of the Showtime Kick
When I said that Vitor vs Bisping would be really good
I meant it would be a really good KO to add to Vitors highlights
by KCmmaBadBoy on Jan 17, 2012 10:10 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Iron chin
It’s really the only thing Bisping has going for him. Vitor could put him away, though.
by KashAcous on Jan 17, 2012 10:20 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
I wouldn't call it iron. He has a good chin
but he has a tendency to get dropped.. a lot.
"..That man has to be eliminated." - Fedor Emelianenko
Dropped or not, I don't think he's been put to sleep yet.
I kinda feel like he’s the Tito Ortiz of the UK. Brash and egotistical, with a big head that’s hard to find the off button, but as far as talent goes… Meh.
by KashAcous on Jan 17, 2012 11:03 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
hasn't been put to sleep yet? maybe not at middleweight, does Hendo not ring a bell?
by KCmmaBadBoy on Jan 17, 2012 11:20 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Sadly, I didn’t see that fight. Henderson ko’d Spitsbing? I really need to find a job where I’m not working Saturday nights. Can’t believe I missed the Count get KTFO’d!
by KashAcous on Jan 17, 2012 11:26 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
How is it possible that you never knew that happened?
That was the talk of everything mma for months and months. Im surprised the gif isnt up on this thread yet…
Sig bets with umabig:
Condit beats Diaz on Feb. 4, 2 weeks
Akiyama beats Shields on Feb. 26, 2 week
by enzo-enormous on Jan 17, 2012 12:05 PM EST up reply actions
I don't know.
I’ve been catching what fights I can on the internet before they get taken down. I just don’t think I saw that one at all. I did remember that they fought and that Hendo won, I don’t remember hearing about the KO. I guess it’s just one of those rohns that sticks with you when you see it instead of just hear about it.
by KashAcous on Jan 17, 2012 12:15 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
there have been pictures posted on threads over and over since 2009 lol
by KCmmaBadBoy on Jan 17, 2012 12:31 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I surf mainly on my phone, so sometimes pics and gifs lived to a forum don’t show up. Either way, I think it was just a case of out of sight out of mind.
by KashAcous on Jan 17, 2012 12:37 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
I have one, but if it’s aPPV, I won’t be ordering it. Times are tough when you make enough ti cover little more than rent and bills.
by KashAcous on Jan 17, 2012 1:29 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Whoever says Maia cannot outstrike bisping you need to go back,,,
… and watch Maia in his loss to Munoz and in his win against Jorge Santiago, Maia’s hands are very fast and much much improved… like night and day since he 1st entered the UFC. I’d say Bisping has better muay thai and dangerous knees, but at +170 I gotta go with Maia
"Did you know that if you mix equal parts
of gasoline and equal parts frozen orange juice
concentrate, you can make napalm?"
Maia obviously
has poor English or a bad translator if he thinks Bisping is a nice, respectful guy. Bisping has shown time and time again why he is the biggest dick in MMA. Just ask Miller or Rivera, or anyone else he’s fought. I bet he’s nice to Hendo though.
Chael is a dick on camera
Everyone says he’s a nice guy though
I hereby declare that Edson Barboza is the true owner of the Showtime Kick
id b careful wit “everybody”. there’s a lot of somebody’s that might disagree
MMA = Best sport on earth
by FarNorCal on Jan 17, 2012 12:15 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Dummys from Brazil don't count. Who cares what they think?
Ron Paul 2012. Roll Tide Roll. Nick Diaz UFC Champ 2012.
by EdSoares'Contribution on Jan 17, 2012 12:18 PM EST up reply actions
Hmm...,
Listen to an idiot like you who has never met Bisping, or listen to a guy who has actually spent time with him….
Ron Paul 2012. Roll Tide Roll. Nick Diaz UFC Champ 2012.
by EdSoares'Contribution on Jan 17, 2012 12:11 PM EST up reply actions
Looking forward to sseing Maia leave with spitsbing's arm.
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