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Michael Bisping: I Think Eddie Alvarez Destroys Conor McGregor

UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping faced stacked odds against Luke Rockhold on June 4. Although ‘The Count’ is one of the longest-serving current UFC stars, he’d been beaten rather dominantly against ‘Rocky’ already. Following the 2014 defeat to Rockhold, Bisping compiled three straight wins before taking the title shot on short notice. The British slugger

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UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping faced stacked odds against Luke Rockhold on June 4. Although ‘The Count’ is one of the longest-serving current UFC stars, he’d been beaten rather dominantly against ‘Rocky’ already. Following the 2014 defeat to Rockhold, Bisping compiled three straight wins before taking the title shot on short notice. The British slugger was obviously the underdog heading in to UFC 199, but he made very short work of Rockhold.

Knocking out his foe in the first round, ‘The Count’ finally tasted UFC title glory after 10 years of trying. After 26 fights for the promotion, this was Bisping’s first title fight. Facing such staggering odds made his title glory that much sweeter. Since rising to the top the trash talking Englishman has really started to let his feelings be known. Currently slated to face his fierce rival Dan Henderson at UFC 204, ‘The Count’ has not limited his banter to ‘Hendo.’

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Trash Talk

First off we heard accusations of steroid abuse aimed at Dan Henderson. Then, in a recent snippet via BloodyElbow ‘The Count’ absolutely blasted Georges St-Pierre. Having called out the former welterweight champion 24 hours after winning the middleweight strap, the brash English native claimed GSP was a ‘pussy’ for not taking the fight.

“Quit being a p**sy Georges. I officially challenge Georges St-Pierre to a fight in Toronto in December. I’ll fight him at 180lbs. Right here, right now, I challenge him.”

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McGregor

The subject of UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor is always a popular one. After defeating Nate Diaz in a classic war at UFC 202, doors to a title fight at 155 pounds were opened by Dana White. The UFC president revealed ‘The Notorious’ would not be stripped, but would have to vacate the 145-pound belt if he wanted to pursue a title in another weight class. Lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez is baying for that fight, and Bisping doesn’t fancy the Irishman’s chances. Here’s what ‘The Count’ told The Daily Star:

“I think looking at that last fight, he does not want to fight Eddie Alvarez at 155. I think Alvarez kills him man. He’ll just take him down and destroy him. I’m not saying that to be mean, I just think stylistically. I like Conor. Conor is incredible, he’s done amazing things for this sport. He’s brought so many eyes on to it, he’s making so much money and he’s exciting as hell. He brings excitement.”

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Rich Franklin: I’d Smoke Michael Bisping If They Let Me

UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping has made his fair share of enemies during his 12-year career. That’s not such a bad thing though. Once ‘The Count’ won the title at UFC 199 there was a plethora of potential fights awaiting him. The years of trash talking and hard fighting had finally paid off for the

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UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping has made his fair share of enemies during his 12-year career. That’s not such a bad thing though. Once ‘The Count’ won the title at UFC 199 there was a plethora of potential fights awaiting him. The years of trash talking and hard fighting had finally paid off for the popular British veteran. 36 fights in to his professional run and now he’s looking for revenge against Dan Henderson at UFC 204.

‘Hendo’ laid waste to the Englishman’s chin during the historic UFC 100 show in 2009. The iconic knockout Bisping received was severe in nature and clearly haunts him to this day. ‘The Count’s’ stunning career turnaround came after some troubled times and hard losses. When he started out in the UFC, one Rich Franklin ruled the middleweight roost. Just months later ‘Ace’ would lose to another legend in Anderson Silva. ‘The Spider’ would remain unbeaten for the following seven years.

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Rich Franklin

Before Anderson Silva came along, Rich Franklin was making his case as one of the all-time best in the sport. At 22-1 (1), the former high school math teacher was blazing a trail before getting knocked out by ‘The Spider.’ Fast forward to present day, and the now-retired Franklin is 41 years of age but still involved in combat sports. ‘Ace’ is the vice president of growing Asian mixed martial arts promotion ONE Championship.

Bisping has defeated Silva on the way to becoming the champ state side, and Silva is without a win in nearly four years. It’s crazy how times change. Franklin’s last bout for the UFC came in 2012, a rather hard-to-watch KO loss against Cung Le in Macau, China. Another interesting link between ‘Ace’ and Bisping–‘The Count’ would go on to wreck Cung Le in his next fight, again in Macau in 2014. Where this whole middleweight history lesson comes full circle is through Franklin’s recent comments to Franco Mabanta. Check it out:

Since Michael Bisping claimed the crown at UFC 199, it’s been like a throwback to a time long past. The Brit will be fighting Dan Henderson soon, Rich Franklin suddenly pipes up and even Georges St-Pierre has been in the mix.

What next?

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UFC 204 Gains Battle Between Arnold Allen And Mirsad Bektic

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Two UFC unbeaten featherweights will square off this October in a key meeting of top prospects, as Arnold Allen battles Mirsad Bektic.

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Two UFC unbeaten featherweights will square off this October in a key meeting of top prospects, as Arnold Allen battles Mirsad Bektic.

Bektic (10-0) is a perfect 3-0 with the UFC, scoring wins over Chas Skelly, Paul Redmond and Lucas Martins. He will be returning from a 16-month layoff to face Allen (11-1).

The Brit has picked up wins in both of his Octagon appearances, as the 22-year-old bested Alan Omer and Yaotzin Meza.

UFC 204 takes place October 8 from Manchester Arena in Manchester, England. Dan Henderson challenges Michael Bisping for the middleweight title in the main event. The rest of the card includes Vitor Belfort-Gegard Mousasi, Jimi Manuwa-Ovince Saint Preux and Stefan Struve-Ruslan Magomedov.

UFC 204 Adds Welterweight Bout Leon Edwards Vs. Albert Tumenov

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A pair of welterweights looking to continue their climb up the UFC rankings will square off this October at UFC 204, as Leon Edwards meets Albert Tumenov.

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UFC 204

A pair of welterweights looking to continue their climb up the UFC rankings will square off this October at UFC 204, as Leon Edwards meets Albert Tumenov.

Edwards (11-3) has gone 3-2 over a five-fight run with the promotion, including a recent decision win over Dominic Waters. He earned himself a fight-night bonus with an eight-second knockout of Seth Baczynski in Poland as part of a two-fight win streak.

Tumenov (17-3) owns a mark of 5-2 with the UFC, highlighted by five consecutive victories and three knockouts. He earned a bonus with a knockout of Alan Jouban back at UFC 192, but is coming off a second round submission defeat at the hands of Gunnar Nelson in May.

UFC 204 takes place October 8 from the Manchester Arena in England. Michael Bisping defends his middleweight title against Dan Henderson in the main event, while Vitor Belfort battles Gegard Mousasi in the co-headliner.

Video: First Face-Off For Bisping-Henderson 2 Title Fight Rematch At UFC 204

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>Prior to the UFC 202 public weigh-in event in Las Vegas, Nevada on Friday, UFC held a press conference to formally announce UFC 204 and the rematch years in the making between new UFC Middleweight Champion Michael Bisping and the man who viciously knocked him out at the landmark UFC 100 event, MMA legend Dan Henderson.

For those who missed the UFC 204 press conference, you can watch a complete video archive right here at MMANews.com by clicking here, or if you prefer, you can watch a brief highlight version of the presser above.

Featured below is video footage of the first face-off between Bisping and Hendo ahead of their long-awaited rematch inside the Octagon at UFC 204. The event goes down on October 8, 2016 in Bisping’s hometown of Manchester, England. Also scheduled for the card, among other fights, is a featured bout between Vitor Belfort and Gegard Mousasi.

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>Prior to the UFC 202 public weigh-in event in Las Vegas, Nevada on Friday, UFC held a press conference to formally announce UFC 204 and the rematch years in the making between new UFC Middleweight Champion Michael Bisping and the man who viciously knocked him out at the landmark UFC 100 event, MMA legend Dan Henderson.

For those who missed the UFC 204 press conference, you can watch a complete video archive right here at MMANews.com by clicking here, or if you prefer, you can watch a brief highlight version of the presser above.

Featured below is video footage of the first face-off between Bisping and Hendo ahead of their long-awaited rematch inside the Octagon at UFC 204. The event goes down on October 8, 2016 in Bisping’s hometown of Manchester, England. Also scheduled for the card, among other fights, is a featured bout between Vitor Belfort and Gegard Mousasi.

UFC 204 Live Press Conference Streams Today On MMA News

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UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping and his challenger, Dan Henderson, will both be present today for a live UFC 204 kickoff press conference.

The event is set to begin at 5 p.m. …

UFC 204

UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping and his challenger, Dan Henderson, will both be present today for a live UFC 204 kickoff press conference.

The event is set to begin at 5 p.m. ET from inside the Marquee Ballroom at MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Bisping, the first British fighter to win UFC gold, will defend his 185-pound title against Henderson at UFC 204 this October. Previously, Henderson recorded a knockout victory over “The Count” back at UFC 100.