UFC Chatter: Bisping Speaks Out on Sokodjou Comments
“Well, put it this way. I’ve been training with a guy who took Sokoudjou the distance and I whoop that guy’s [butt]. No offense to [my training partner] — I like him. He’s a good guy, he’s my friend. I would beat him in a fight and he took Sokoudjou the distance. So if Sokoudjou wants to call me out, you know what I mean? If the UFC doesn’t want to sign him, have him come up to my house. I’ll kick his f-ing [butt]. Simple as that. Come and see me, I’ll give him my phone number! Ha! I’ll f-ing bounce his head all over the place, f-ing a-hole.
But, to answer the question, what do I think? Eric Schafer was 9-1 with all submissions in the first round. In his previous fight in the UFC he choked a guy unconscious in under a minute. You know, so how can you say I’m being protected when that was the first fight on my contract? You know, a guy who is 9-1 and it was my debut in the UFC and I took him out. People are going to say what they’re going to say, you know? Elvis Sinosic — not the best record, but a veteran in the sport. He’s been in there with many world champions. This one, with Matt Hamill, people want to see it because of the show. They have their reasons, you know? People are always going to have an excuse to criticize — you will always have your critics. After a fight they will always say this or that, but I just try to ignore the comments and leave the keyboard warriors to the keyboards, you know?”
- UFC light heavyweight Michael Bisping speaks out to MMA Madness about comments made by Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou alleging the UFC was protecting the rising contender. Bisping faces Matt Hamill at UFC 75 this weekend in London.
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ummm…he's fighting Hamil not Schafer…typo I know:)
Let's say the UFC is protecting Bisping; well after he disposes of all the lower fighters he has been fighting; he will get tougher opponents. We will see Bisping get tougher opponents each time he steps into the octagon. Hamil is no pushover; he can beat Bisping by laying and praying, so this is no easy fight for Bisping, so Bisping has to watch out.
Of course the UFC is protecting him…he's not that good and he is helping the UFC take over England. Who was it recently that came out and said he requested Bisping and the UFC turned him down.
Thanks for the catch Steven, that's what happens when I try to hurry. It's fixed now.
This is a hard one. I have been saying all along that the UFC is waaaay over hyping (if thats even a word) Bisping and Huerta. They both have not really fought anyone. I kind of agree with derreck with the whole England thing…..but am also disappointed that he is not fighting Liddell, Griffin, Shogun, or even Tito or Rashad. I kind of hope it all backfires and Hammill beats him…but I think its pretty unlikley.
Anyone fighting Elvis Sinosic is being protected by the UFC. That's Elvis's job – to lose to a new face while at the same time putting on a good show.
Here's the deal. You can't please everyone all of the time. If he goes directly to a title shot, you guys will say he doesn't deserve it. If he works his way up the ladder, he's overrated. I like Bisbing, and I think the Hamil fight is a must. He was considered to be Hamils trainning partner to get Hamil the Ultimate Fighter title, but ended up taking it himself. He was the Europian champ for christ sakes. He's no push over, and I'm sure with a win here, he will fight a contender.
The UFC is in the business of making heroes and marketable personalities, and Michael Bisping is obviously one of them. It's pretty obvious the UFC wants to expand their revenue making opportunities into Europe so hyping up a fighter like Bisping makes business sense, even though his credibility as a top tier is very questionable. As long as the UFC can make millions of dollars through promoting Bisping, that's all that really matters. In the end, Money talks; credibility comes second.
I like Bisping; the guy is a really good fighter. He says he walks around at 212 pounds, which is pretty small for a Light Heavyweight. When Bisping has his first loss at Light Heavyweight; he might pull a Mike Swick and drop a weight class. Bisping at Middleweight would be a threat to a lot of top fighters in that division.
Everything I was about to write derreck and FixXer already said it. Soko would pepper him up on his chin in the 1rd – KO.
I understand what u are saying Scotchydow…..its true for the most part, but he has fought plenty before. I am not saying give him a title shot……I am saying have him fight a better fighter. I dont agree with Randy Couture coming out of retirement to get a heavyweight title shot, after his last loss was to Chuck…but the UFC thought so….buuut at the same time….I dont think Bisping would sell very well as a main event unless it was to a well known fighter. He needs to prove himself more. I would think he would want to fight a top notch fighter……he could lose to Hamill…..then what?
Why is he only fighting in England? Do you think he has trouble getting a visa to come over here due to a criminal record?
I'd love to see him against Bonner or even Alexander!!
If Lynch beats Diego, who is next on his list?
As a massive UK UFC fan I agree with some of the comments on this subject, but I must say if Michael wins his next fight on Saturday then he needs to be tested against one of the Big Guns as to me he will then have had his probation period.
I agree with most of the above that Bisping has had a easy ride in order to attrack Brits to the sport. But is that so bad? If I were Dana, I would probably do the same thing. That said, I am pulling for Hamill. He is 1 dimensional but has a decent chance. Also, there is something sweet about seeing one of the TUF pets getting "Nightmared."
Only bad thing about Hamill is that he gases to easy. It has to be a one rounder.
In my opinion Hamill is not in the same league as Bisping, Hamill is Definitely one dimensional and will not be able to cope with the aggression and diversity of Bispings Game. Round 2 to Bisping by Stoppage!
sokodju would destroy bisping