10 Things Michael Bisping Can't Live Without | GQ Sports

There are a few things UFC legend Michael Bisping can't live without. From his first cup of coffee in the morning and a pair of Sanabul boxing gloves to his prosthetic eye lens and the microphone he uses for podcasting and announcing, these are Michael's ten essentials.
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[@andrew12494]

This guy won, and defended the UFC Middleweight championship with one eye. Absolute legend.

[@flizzy4645]

Ducked yoel

[@enzocarneiro6748]

Got awarded a decision against Anderson, and ducked Yoel to fight number 15 ranked hendo

[@robertm2517]

@@enzocarneiro6748 you say he got awarded the fight with Silva.. the greatest middleweight of all time, and he beat him with one eye, facing more adversity than most fighters would. Put some respect on his name ffs

[@DrSpaceman69]

@@enzocarneiro6748 he was winning before Silva smashed his face with that dirty knee. The ref didn’t notice mike and Silva played it dumb and went for the kill. The fact bisping kept going after that is mental

[@jugsgalore843]

On two weeks notice 🥊🥊🥊

[@jakedalfrey8003]

I really appreciate how vulnerable he was when talking about the eye, he’s truly impossible to hate post-career, and is one of my favorite commentators in the game today.

[@lobo_solo214]

If I was an English-man, I'd be proud of my fellow countrymen, Mikey B.

[@samk8034]

I agree this is now my favorite essentials video.

[@jarnold1789]

Lost an eye, two knee replacements, jacked up discs, and not to mention the head trauma. The man truly put his body on the line and handles it all like the champ that he is

[@loui_311]

Micheal Bisping is such a cool human being. Vulnerable, tough, inspirational. gained a lot more respect for him.

[@kmma1094]

It was only Americans that hated him during his career because they didn’t understand him and the ufc played on America vs U.K. with him

[@Eskify]

Imagine if Mike just listed 10 different types of beer

[@mcd0ndal]

That's for Tom Aspinall's interview

[@titansfitness3393]

Thats wat i was hoping for😂

[@INK-MONO]

“Are you intoxicated?”

[@pretzelheaddd]

😂😂

[@Certifiedhitboy03]

@@INK-MONO 😂😂😂

[@hennyspiderman9974]

Wtf, man has been the hardest working personality in MMA. Michael is everywhere. Man is still working hard post career. Very commendable

[@lukeadams1839]

"working hard " 😂

[@akritasdigenis4831]

@@lukeadams1839 what's funny abt that

[@DrSpaceman69]

Simple, I see mikey b, I click. Even this GQ sponsored nonsense.

[@nathan-vm4ss]

@@lukeadams1839 you do 20 percent of what he does for a month and report back if you can continue

[@lukeadams1839]

@@nathan-vm4ss pay me millions like him and I'd do even more 😂

[@mohammedfahd8908]

For all the guys who are new to the sport, this dude won the middleweight championship with one eye and short notice.

[@starzz7221]

And bad ribs lol what a ledgend

[@DrSpaceman69]

100% legend

[@dubssalamander]

An absolute mad lad

[@akritasdigenis4831]

Yeah he is one of the toughest mf I have ever seen

[@Pepper-ep2jo]

Conceive beleive achieve

[@ots9386]

Bisping: *Loses half of his vision* Also Bisping: “Which is a big shame”

[@blackmamba7311]

😂😂😂

[@robertm2517]

Dude is just a savage man

[@daynamorris2399]

I'd be more worried about his depth perception because I don't have any (it just never developed) and it's not fun

[@forgottenmma3694]

Do you expect him to go into a depressing monologue or simply move on with life? That the difference between a championship mindset (Bisping) and a loser mindset (yours)

[@ots9386]

@@forgottenmma3694 lmao

[@TalkingThrones]

Wow... The prosthetic eye looks incredible when it's in. You really can't tell the difference.

[@thunderbolt5354]

@ Talking Thrones Except when he pops that thing out of his eye socket !

[@marcos0055101]

So weird right? It looks perfect

[@mugito5541]

My dad has one of those and you can tell the difference pretty well in person. Especially if your standing to the side of some one

[@betsyrocks]

Bisping with a black eye patch would have look badass too

[@starmorpheus]

@@marcos0055101 They're hand painted to match your other eye. So depending on the artist that does it, it can look pretty amazing.

[@chrishackney8402]

blind in 1 eye, 2 total knee replacements, discs removed in his neck, cauliflower ears, probably countless broken bones, concussions, cuts, etc. I'll stick to my day job ha. Props to DJ Mikey B for pressing on.

[@walterkaiyuenpang3556]

.... 👍✊

[@chrisboult6610]

Monroes

[@senordenk4220]

He got fame and fortune out of it at least

[@RobertIDK]

One of the best stories in the UFC. So glad that he’s commentating for them now

[@harrisonbrand8985]

i think bisping’s ability to talk is just as valuable as his fighting ability. helped make a name of himself and then move on to commentating and youtube and acting.

[@parjau4554]

Seeing him in the early years, you'd never see him as a commentator/analyst but he is excellent at that. I think it's because he is far more intelligent than he appeared to be at that time.

[@Cloud.210]

When I saw this video, I was joking around saying his prosthetic eye should be in this list. And it was. Bisping is a legend in MMA. I’m glad he does commentary for fights now.

[@1zxtv]

Bisping is a legend and objectively the worst commentator the UFC currently has employed

[@tysonjankowiak]

@@1zxtv better than joe these days though

[@tommyfull2152]

@@1zxtv what do you expect he only sees half the fight

[@kofishaw4]

@@1zxtv you’re joking busting is a great commentator

[@DrSpaceman69]

@@1zxtv ha, no.

[@MartialLiam]

The Legend, Mike 'The Count' Bisping. Great to see him on here!

[@cahassassin2222]

@@pookispalaceoflove6518 what are you talking about

[@JsDs1020]

Good ol' left hook Larry

[@commandoPRO16]

The fact he can still smile despite all of that abuse on his body is amazing.

[@friend7681]

Money buys happiness

[@colt7526]

He actually probably feels a lot better then the average 43 year old

[@millardfilmore1403]

@@friend7681 it reallllllly doesn't especially when you only have one eye .... i promise the amount of money he has isn't enough to bring him happiness. his family on the other hand ... they probably bring him happiness

[@friend7681]

@@millardfilmore1403 he literally bought a fake eye for 3 grand and it brought him happiness and selfesteem (both limited ofc) Tf is you talking bout

[@sirnicholibraden86]

@@millardfilmore1403 If you know what it's like to be poor, have affairs and family in order, money DOES buy happiness as that's usually the only struggle left daily.

[@jimmyroberts9528]

Hands down,one of the toughest men to walk the earth.

[@deeez3606]

I love that he didn’t miss the opportunity to plug those sponsors lol. Bisping is a legend, much respect.

[@booqrdoit9138]

I was noticing that. Man was smart. No goofy flexing, just good business

[@ayhanhuseynov9540]

Michael Bisping is the legend of mma a lot of people really don't understand how good he was

[@heemro4356]

he wasn't good

[@Infam0usKiller]

@@heemro4356 Please Mr. veteran UFC fight analyst tell us why

[@heemro4356]

@@Infam0usKiller got a titleshot after winning a decision over dollaway, split decision over leites, and a robbery over a 40 year old silva post-leg injury. Got a KO against one of the most notorious weak chins, barely won a title defense over a 14 ranked Henderson(because all the real contenders would've knocked out Henderson). Inspired GSP to come out of retirement for a free win at the belt, got finished by this GSP. Then Gastelum finished his career. And that's the highlight of Bisping's career.

[@wisewigga7129]

@@heemro4356 Robbery against silva? you're out of your mind or trynna sound unique, mike dominated silva for half of the fight untill the mouthpiece thing where silva jumped mike and even after that knee bisping won... WITH ONE EYE do you know how legendary that is? Bisping took gastelum on super short notice and he was well past him prime at that point and he had many knee replacements alot of people had a bad ending for example chuck lidell

[@JMalikZ]

@@heemro4356 what do you smoke, mr analyst?

[@easternequinox9324]

I think Michael Bisping would do a fantastic job of being a voice actor. I can see him playing characters in games such as Call of Duty and more.

[@wisewigga7129]

facts everytime he talks im like he could voice act a tough character maybe a villian for modern warfare and his face and body is great for acting he looks badass i dont see why he doesn't gets recognition for that

[@monitor-mindtheover-void6712]

The toughest SOB to enter the octagon!

[@DrSpaceman69]

@@bretn7 cm punk undefeated undisputed GOAT

[@nayemrahman8656]

This man is without a doubt is the toughest MMA fighter. Fought both MMA goats: GSP and Anderson. Beaten one. Gave the other a hard match. And of cause won the middleweight belt. With one eye!

[@charlesbarkley2440]

On paper he won but we all know what happened with Anderson lol

[@ethanwiltshire1852]

@@charlesbarkley2440 bisping 1, 2 and 4

[@petermisberg732]

@@charlesbarkley2440 "we all know“ no we don’t. Just because he looked worse then Silva because he took that knee while talking to the referee about his lost mouthpiece doesn’t mean he lost the fight.

[@ilmubatin4073]

He lost that fight vs Anderson...

[@gwrld2308]

@@ilmubatin4073 bro he didn’t everyone knowd

[@romeodesepida]

Bisping - What a legend. Still on the hustle and hard working after fighting and all the sacrifices. Definitely an inspiration.

[@Sanabul]

What a legend! Bisping is the man!

[@tictacufo3326]

This guy is a legend, get to know his story

[@joshspicey9043]

Everything about Bisping is badass! Won a world title with one freaking eye Got two bad knees replaced disc's and coliflower ears (and did I mention he has one fully functional eye) and he's still going strong in his forties! What a legend 👏

[@jacobcrowther2722]

not just bad knees two whole knee replacements

[@groundzero4115]

"lost my right eye but it is what it is" how many fighters in the history of the UFC can say that? Bisping has had the hardest road to UFC gold out of all the champions. This man deserves to be knighted by the Queen of England. 💯

[@ManWatchesTube]

Bisping being a house DJ is legendary. Love this dude

[@Left_4_Dead1997]

This is why Michael Bisping is the best of all time, He Always brings the Energy and the laughs.

[@matz4k]

Shows a 1080p Webcam - "It's 4k" He knows his stuff, tech is not one of it.

[@danaltamirano2546]

That´s where Brantendo comes in lmao

[@skyekingdom9346]

that prosthetic eye is really well crafted, even when he tells you it’s fake it’s still hard to tell

[@MartinAston00]

Love how open that was … he even pulled it out and left it on table ! Most of us involved in the sport are well aware of this.. but this was still open and honest for Mike. Thanks Bis !

[@ripulitykki]

Guys you should listen to the latest JRE with him.. dude fought like last 10 fights winning a title with 1 eye and on his toes scared that the doctors would catch up to him.. he's an absolute beast..

[@pentwl]

I was not expecting him to pop out his eye like that.

[@2ninjaify]

Never thought I'd see the day where Michael Bisping, of all people, would call another man "Your Highness" unsarcastically

[@stevecos1978]

Toughest guy ever in the ufc. Has sacrificed ALOT with his body and still such a positive person. Was brilliant to see him reach the top winning the belt and good to see him have a great career after hanging up the gloves.

[@inouskehashibira1045]

And a calm dude, I remember when Yaur screamed at him in the octagon. 😂

[@negassie]

impossible to hate the man. his story, his legacy, his personality… unmatched! absolute legend

[@joshuakla6267]

Mike is the first person where I’m happy to see him doing ads because he gave so much to so many people and sacrificed so much.. he doesn’t just deserve every single penny he made, he deserves so much more! Love listening to you Mike! And I hope Dana knows what a huge part Joe, DC, Bruce and YOU are doing for the UFC! Wouldn’t be anything like it without these great guys!

[@MurphySuperstar]

This guy is a legend. Badass, well spoken, funny, humble. Just the fact that he kept fighting with one eye deserves huge respect. Balls of steel. A modern hero...

[@islandcactus1508]

Much respect to him and all the UFC warriors out there!

[@painhurtssometimes2185]

Watching young Micheal Bisping highlights and his trash talk it’s almost like seeing a different human being. Crazy how loved he is today 💪

[@MB-fv4mf]

He did it right. Knew the character and persona he needed to be to make it in UFC and then let his true personality come through later which makes him so good as a pundit/commentator.

[@nightwolf1778]

This man is an absolute Legend, in my books one of the Greats. I was always tuning in for a Bisping fight.

[@paulcole]

Gotta a huge amount of respect and admiration for this bloke! A real modern day role model for young guys

[@johncharlton199]

Michael bisping won the middle weight title on 2 weeks notice, half blind, half drunk on the wrong side of 30. He's the the real bmf!

[@goatclips2222]

The most mentally resilient Fighter maybe ever. And probably the most gifted British fighter ever considering he could ground and pound almost any British boxer/fighter ever

[@enigmachine]

"Straight back on the grind." Subconscious wit, likely - given the topic, there. 😎👊

[@ivanivan2375]

people like Bisping, Oliveira and jan are amazing because even if they had many loses in their careers never gave up and become champions they bounce back over and over again, and lisping never cried he took it like a real fighter

[@whysoserious6641]

Am i the only one that thinks Bisping looks badass with that eye.

[@jarabotelho5275]

Glad to see GQ Sport shining a spotlight on Mixed Martial Artists recently 👍🏽

[@daemondost7168]

Loved this, Bisping is a legend!

[@treeman765]

Am I the only one that tried to tell after he put that prosthetic eye back in the difference? He’s right it’s amazing! Thanks Count!! 👍

[@leo4087]

A legend of the sport!

[@swingking1294]

Mikes career is the ufc always entertained me what a legend

[@Irenef7]

loved your favorite things....and learning more about you!!! great clip!

[@fut___ure]

Big up Bisping for talking about his eye. Sure talking/showing such things will help alot of others.

[@seanstours3913]

Michael Bisping one of the greats in the UFC 🔥 respect!

[@petermulhall2564]

Absolute legend💪🏻

[@k.daniel4909]

That prosthetic lens is great. Happy to hear you didn’t have to remove the eye Mike. Great fighter , commentator , podcaster and all around funny guy with a good sense of humor to listen to these days. I Grew up watching him fight.

[@nauseous3925]

Bisping has one of the best fighting stories, long regarded as a gatekeeper of sorts to go on winning the belt on short notice is insane. I'm glad to finally got to win a belt and doing well post fighting career.

[@blank1505]

I absolutely adore this man! What a guy. He has such a lovable personality and I absolutely loved how vulnerable he was. Everyone be kind with Mike or else!!!

[@OMGshaan]

“And I love the way they feel when you connect with somebody’s jaw😄” -Michael Bisping.

[@davidhall2418]

Mike is a special guy I think obviously extremely intelligent and articulate it’s a pleasure to learn more about him. And he’s so open about how brutal the sport is long term it’s brutal to the core.

[@Dpm87]

Love seeing Bisping getting the respect he deserves!

[@mvrts]

Positive and very self-aware, how can you hate this guy

[@anasshahid224]

Mike Bisping a true UFC legend! I remember being so happy when he won the MW title beating Luke Rockhold 🙌 One of the greatest title wins in UFC history 👏

[@chazjohnson4051]

Best of this series yet, actually genuine

[@makhuvelelazarus2345]

Legend with legendary personality

[@turnerpufc7224]

Living legend

[@jessbracken8943]

So happy the Count stayed around acting and media, one of the GOATS

[@DeadSmilez]

Wow Mike “the count” Bisping making big moves, so glad he’s getting the recognition he deserves 💯❤️

[@Monkey2tv]

This guys is one of the best winning with zero depth perception cant imagine how hard that is always loved bisping!

[@henrigamebredvargas]

the champ💪👊❤🙏

[@r.dinesh5026]

Bisping won the UFC championship via KO with "ONE EYE"💯🤯👑

[@TA-hf6si]

"Slow down and take your time" Underrated words to live by.

[@ALL.THINGS.GOD1]

Got to love a bit of Micheal bisping 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@bimaandilahaba2420]

Michael is a Legend!!! His new career suits him well👍👍 I hope GQ will invite Khabib Nurmagomedov next ✊

[@Brownmumba8973]

It is so deep to think what they put their bodies through and what they sacrifice to be one of the best… to think the UFC does not provide the best medical and pensions to their ex-fighters is criminal. Leave a really bad taste in my mouth as not everyone is as smart, and charismatic as Mr M Bisping. Dana sort it out and do right by the fighters please. Their sacrifices deserves more even if they loss and get dropped

[@iamdamo]

Absolute savage. Utmost respect for the champ. Killing it still!

[@zSavv]

I actually love bisping hes just so down to earth, brilliant ambassador for mma 💪🏻

[@ivoryswole9728]

That prosthetic eye lense makes such a big difference

[@panosts6178]

Things Michael Bisping can live without : 👁️

[@ChrisHandsome1997]

After he finished talking about the prosthetic eye I couldn’t stop looking at it. I really couldn’t tell lol. Whoever made that thing deserves a raise.

[@fabriziostoia9657]

Absolute legend Mike! Very positive character

[@IEarlGrey]

Mike can’t go anywhere without getting his eyeball out haha what a bloke!

[@KrazyMonkeyGamingNet]

Lmao Mike talked about how he grabbed random items because he wasn't sure what items he can live without 😂

[@booqrdoit9138]

I saw that on the podcast too. He was a genius for picking sponsors and items he actually cared about

[@moonlightxlines]

One of my top 5 fighters of all time. Absolutely love this guy

[@Double-V13]

I love Mike! The mans a true inspiration for fighters and people in general 👍

[@Thunderfist_McBeefcake]

50% of these are sponsors.

[@ameenhassan6975]

He told on his podcast that he'd done the GQ thing and didn't have 10 things to think off, so he chose some random things

[@InfectedoOG]

bro let me get that eye sponsor

[@nickm4083]

Love the personality he brings to MMA, could be a UK ambassador for up and comers

[@oodlesloodles8930]

Could be??? He is a legend not only in England but all over the world!

[@mattweb3184]

“Could be”😂

[@toye895]

Nothing but respect for this man. Hard as nails but will also discuss his insecurities 🙌💪

[@petrpanthr3925]

I like how many of these is just Mike taking the opportunity to plug his sponsors. 🤣love you, Mike! Forever a Believer!

[@BedroomBeethovens]

Met Bisping at a cryptocurrency conference in texas (he was shilling a medical token). He was nice enough to take a picture with me. Super nice guy.

[@mohammedfahd8908]

6:45 are you intoxicated??

[@jtsnow8440]

Bisping is a legend! Best mma personality in the game today

[@MarcraM82]

much respect for discussing the eye. amazing !

[@bigredmachine423]

Mostly, it's 10 things Michael Bisping has sponsorship deals with

[@richardpizzario3627]

Hes a true hustler no doubt

[@zz-.-]

Funny because Bisping used to say he never wore gold watches because he “felt like a wanker” - times have changed Mike!

[@petermisberg732]

Well he didn’t say he wears it, he just got it as a gift

[@zz-.-]

@@petermisberg732 he wears it every major event now, it’s the blue/gold sub shining in the interviews

[@chrislaverick6413]

Bisping was wasted on me, hated him while he fought but after watching him after retirement i realize just how awesome he is. I also argue that je is one of the toughest sobs ever both mentally and physically

[@chrisakabusi3224]

Left hook Larry is the goat of UK fighters a pioneer in the game on both sides of the pond. I'm glad bisping is getting his flowers now he deserves it. His season of the ultimate fighter is legendary and that's because of Mike what he had to go thru with one eye is crazy let alone fight. Mike's a real badass one of the toughest S.O.B ever

[@luciataylorvilles141]

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[@clintonvanzandt6653]

I'm inclined to agree with you on this mate!

[@franklingustares2125]

I believe that the secret to financial stability is having the right investment ideas to enable you earn more money, I don't know who agrees with me but either way I recommend either real estate or crypto and stocks

[@Sidorela_Dedja]

After what has unfolded in 2020 I no longer see crypto as speculation. More as an inevitability. Even if it takes 10years to get to $100k that would mean the average rate of return with a daily $100 over a year is 100%, what asset class out there today offers that kind of opportunity?

[@oliviaarthur9608]

I have heard a lot about investments with mr David mark and how good he is, please how safe are the profits?

[@user-te7eq5ri7i]

Please how do I contact Mr David ?

[@annunakian8054]

Luckily for Mike he's been well compensated considering the physical damage he suffered. But for most retired fighters that isn't the case. It's only a matter of time before a scandal blows up in the UFC's face for not taking care of its fighters.

[@RY-xc1cx]

If the UFC properly took care of their fighters bisping would’ve fought 10 times less and would’ve never won the belt

[@robert2690]

@@RY-xc1cx But the competition will be better. Isn’t that what everyone wants?

[@RY-xc1cx]

@@robert2690 will it? If I asked you to fight and guaranteed you’d get, say $65,000 would you fight better than $15,000 guaranteed and a big bonus of $50,000 if you knock the guy out spectacularly or get fight of the night?

[@RY-xc1cx]

@@robert2690 I agree the fighters should get paid more tho but I don’t think the quality of fighters will get better

[@baptist1644]

Found you funny on TUF and have been a fan ever since. Happy for all your success.

[@KING-om1nm]

Love this legend ❤️

[@apj8474]

NIce vid Mike, Huge legend!