We are hours away from seeing another great season of The Ultimate Fighter close out.
While this season had many memorable fights, many fans are anticipating the matchup between Michael Bisping and Jason “Mayhem” Miller.
Miller and Bisping have talked a lot of trash about each other from the moment it was announced that they would face each other.
Bisping has been in this position once before.
While coaching opposite of Dan Henderson during season nine of TUF, Bisping antagonized both Henderson and fighters on the opposing team.
When Bisping and Henderson met at UFC 100, Bisping found himself on the opposing end of Henderson’s signature right hand.
Bisping has been 4-1 since the Henderson fight, and is currently on a three-fight win streak. If Bisping defeats Miller, it could put him in a good position to make a serious title run. He is one of the few well-known middleweights that has not challenged Anderson Silva for his UFC title.
If Bisping loses, though, he can kiss his title hopes goodbye.
Although he has only lost to former champions, losing to Miller would prove that Bisping can’t win against big-name fighters.
Bisping is one of the UFC’s most marketable fighters thanks to his international appeal. He is also one of the company’s most hated fighters because of his antics both in and out of the Octagon.
Many fighters in MMA talk trash. But Bisping has gone beyond that, being disrespectful to fans and fighters alike.
It’s easy for Bisping to talk trash. But if he really wants to shut up his doubters, he will have to get wins over big-name opponents.
If he loses against Miller, it will show that he may never be a top contender.
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