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Dana White Confirms Michael Bisping vs Yoel Romero for the Middleweight Strap

Big news for Yoel Romero has been announced. UFC president Dana White has confirmed that Yoel Romero has not been waiting in vain, with news that he will take on British middleweight champion Michael Bisping for the coveted title. Bisping is currently out of action due to a knee injury, and is expected to return around May […]

Big news for Yoel Romero has been announced. UFC president Dana White has confirmed that Yoel Romero has not been waiting in vain, with news that he will take on British middleweight champion Michael Bisping for the coveted title. Bisping is currently out of action due to a knee injury, and is expected to return around May […]

Archives: Bisping Wants GSP & Romero Fights Before Retirement (2017)

After the following article was published, Michael Bisping had two more matches in his MMA career: Georges St-Pierre and Kelvin Gastelum. It wasn’t the “perfect scenario” he had mapped out, especially considering that he lost both bouts, but you can relive how Bisping envisioned his career winding down in the following article published on this […]

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After the following article was published, Michael Bisping had two more matches in his MMA career: Georges St-Pierre and Kelvin Gastelum. It wasn’t the “perfect scenario” he had mapped out, especially considering that he lost both bouts, but you can relive how Bisping envisioned his career winding down in the following article published on this day five years ago, courtesy of The MMA News Archives.

On This Day Five Years Ago…

[ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED JANUARY 30, 2017, 12:26 PM]

Headline: Bisping: Fighting GSP & Romero Would Be ‘Perfect Scenario’ Before Retirement

Author: Fernando Quiles Jr

Michael Bisping isn’t getting any younger.

The current Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight titleholder will be 38 years of age before his next title defense. “The Count” is currently out with a knee injury and won’t be back until at least May.

With all that he has accomplished, it’s easy to see Bisping as a future UFC Hall of Famer. Before the champion goes, he wants mega fights that are the most lucrative. On his SiriusXM show, “The Countdown” (via Flo Combat), Bisping reiterated his desire for a “big money fight” or two:

“I said I want to be a part of the biggest fights possible. Whether that’s Yoel Romero, Georges St-Pierre or whether that’s Jacare [Souza] or Anderson Silva, I just want to be a part of the biggest fights ever earning as much money as possible.”

One would think the potential match-up that would make the most money is one with Georges St. Pierre. “Rush” left the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA) with nine straight successful title defenses. He was also the UFC’s most consistent pay-per-view (PPV) draw during his run.

“The Count” insists that he doesn’t care who his next opponent is, as long as he brings in the cash.

“We will get the surgery out the way and when it’s done, it’s done and then I’ll fight Yoel Romero if I have to and I’ll whip his ass and if it’s GSP I’ll whip his ass. I just want the biggest fight possible on the biggest fight card possible.”

It isn’t crazy to think Bisping may get his wish. He has been a mainstay with the promotion since 2006 and his body has been put through the wringer. The ideal set of circumstances would be for the champion to face “GSP,” then Romero to close his career.

“Yes, that would be the perfect scenario.”

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‘Jacare’ Souza: Yoel Romero Rematch Will Happen Because Michael Bisping is a Chicken

Ronaldo Souza hasn’t minced words when it comes to his views on the current Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight champion. “Jacare” has yet to receive his title shot and his loss to Yoel Romero back in Dec. 2015 delayed that goal. Souza rebounded from his loss to “The Soldier of God” by defeating Vitor Belfort […]

Ronaldo Souza hasn’t minced words when it comes to his views on the current Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight champion. “Jacare” has yet to receive his title shot and his loss to Yoel Romero back in Dec. 2015 delayed that goal. Souza rebounded from his loss to “The Soldier of God” by defeating Vitor Belfort […]

Michael Bisping To Yoel Romero: Keep Juicing, USADA Is Coming For You

UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping was put on blast by the division’s number one contender Yoel Romero earlier this week after he accused Bisping of ducking him. However, Bisping was not impressed by it. Bisping recently fired back at Romero and brought up his history. Romero was previously popped by United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA)

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UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping was put on blast by the division’s number one contender Yoel Romero earlier this week after he accused Bisping of ducking him. However, Bisping was not impressed by it.

Bisping recently fired back at Romero and brought up his history. Romero was previously popped by United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) in Jan. 2016, which Bisping used against him. Bisping is currently sidelined with an injury right now so expect to see them exchange words until they finally get it on inside the world famous octagon, which Romero thinks will be sometime in May. Time will tell if that comes true.

Bisping posted the following on Twitter:

In the meantime that fight fans will have to wait to see Bisping and Romero fight, we get a special matchup between Chris Weidman and Gegard Mousasi at UFC 2010. One would have to think that the winner of this fight could be next in line for a title shot. While Weidman is on a losing streak, he is still a draw and former champion, who could rack up a few wins this year that puts him in a title bout. Mousasi is on fire right now, and if he wins this fight, then he could easily wait and get a title shot.

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Michael Bisping: I Want The Biggest Fight Possible

Current UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping had an incredible 2016, where he was a strong contender for “Fighter of the Year.” Bisping beat Anderson Silva by decision in February, won the middleweight title in a rematch against Luke Rockhold in June, and then got his revenge against Dan Henderson in October. In a near 13-year professional fighting

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Current UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping had an incredible 2016, where he was a strong contender for “Fighter of the Year.”

Bisping beat Anderson Silva by decision in February, won the middleweight title in a rematch against Luke Rockhold in June, and then got his revenge against Dan Henderson in October. In a near 13-year professional fighting career, last year was undoubtedly his best so far.

Unfortunately 2017 hasn’t gotten off to the best of starts for “The Count,” as it was recently reported that Bisping had suffered a knee injury and would be sidelined until May as a result. Speaking to Champions.co, Bisping revealed the extent of his injury and when he is likely to return:

“First and foremost, I am still UFC middleweight champion of the world, I have to defend that belt, simple as that. Dana actually- Dana White, UFC president- actually contacted me and spoke about a fight recently but I’ve been having a lot of issues with my knee so I’ve got to have a knee surgery. Maybe around end of April, May something like that, I’ll take a fight.”

One person who will be especially unhappy with this news is Yoel Romero, who cemented his number one contender spot when he brutally KO’d Chris Weidman at UFC 205 in November. There were rumors Bisping would defend his belt against Romero at UFC 208, but now that is clearly off the table. More unsettling news for Romero is that Bisping also said that he wants the “biggest money fight possible,” and whether it’s Romero or not, he doesn’t care.:

“I want the biggest fight I can get. I don’t mind facing No. 1 contenders but at this stage of my career I’ve fought the best guys forever. I want the biggest fight it can possibly be. By biggest, I mean the biggest money generating fight I can possibly have. I feel I deserve that. I’ve earned that. So whether that’s Yoel Romero, then great. But if it ain’t Yoel Romero, if it’s Anderson Silva, great. I know he’s piped up again lately. If it’s GSP [Georges St-Pierre]- I don’t care who the opponent is. I’m not bothered by any opponent. I am the champion of the world and I will take on all comers, but I want the biggest fight possible.”

With middleweight contenders Jacare Souza, Weidman, and now Gegard Mousasi all due to fight inside the next three months, Romero may have to step inside the Octagon again to prove that he deserved the next shot at the middleweight crown.

Bisping will have a list of killers awaiting him when he returns from injury, and whether he fights Romero, Silva Souza, Weidman, Mousasi, GSP, or Tyron Woodley it’s guaranteed to be a tough fight.

At this point in his career, however, it seems “The Count” simply wants the biggest payday. Who would that be against?

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Michael Bisping: ‘I Feel I Deserve Biggest Money Generating Fight I Can Have’

Current Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight title holder Michael Bisping is on the sidelines for a while. “The Count” will be going under the knife to have a torn meniscus repaired among other things. He is expected to be out until May. When Bisping gets back, one would think Yoel Romero is his next opponent. […]

Current Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight title holder Michael Bisping is on the sidelines for a while. “The Count” will be going under the knife to have a torn meniscus repaired among other things. He is expected to be out until May. When Bisping gets back, one would think Yoel Romero is his next opponent. […]