BISPING: 2 weeks notice, one eye and given zero chance - how I won UFC Title

[@bisping]

UFC 199 was six years ago already... a night that I'll never forget as long as I live...

[@TshoksOlam]

And now you are one of the best MMA commentators in the world.

[@burtbighead3966]

Part of Manchester u from pal

[@tonbog1053]

Never liked Rockhold, in the Press Conference you went from the assumed Heel to everybody's Hero. I seen your fluid stand up hell seemed like a character off the "Snatch film". I had my cash on you champ. Thanks for the great memories brother

[@richluke24]

In your opinion Anderson on his very best day vs GSP on his very best day who wins?

[@theegonzo3325]

One of the greatest mma victories and story of all time! Can't believe it's been that long already! Thanks for everything

[@WalkinChristum]

You're such an inspiration my man, so happy that you started a youtube channel!

[@TheAliKoca]

The "concieve, believe, achieve" line will always be one of my favorite trash talk moments

[@AsIfItNeverWas]

Bro roasted Rockhold for saying that but Bisping actually DID Conceive, Believe and Achieve lmao

[@lucianwong420]

"Conceive, believe, achieve. Shut the fuck up" 😂

[@EyeInTheSkypaulmcmenamin]

I saw you fight in Manchester at UFC 204. Got a general admission ticket, managed to sneak into the ringside area with the high rollers and I was four rows from the front for the last two fights. Got to take your chances when they present themselves. Miss you in the sport but loving your solo podcasts. Forever the champ 👊🏻👊🏻

[@upsidedahead]

Blagged it!!!

[@jemiiam]

Proof or it didnt happen

[@RSFC23]

@@jemiiam you live a sad life🤣

[@civilwarwasaninsidejob7405]

@@jemiiam you'd be shocked how far up you can sneak at a sporting event just by looking like you know what you're doing.

[@EyeInTheSkypaulmcmenamin]

@@jemiiam ok it didn't happen because you said. I'll erase my memories and photos. Thanks lad

[@Roo986]

'He goes down like a sack of shit' - lol, pure Lancashire poetry 👌

[@vaguely8426]

The most satisfying victory in UFC history.

[@Shodanrua]

One week without UFC and Michael started to talk AGAIN about how he became a champion lol. Congrats man happy anniversary

[@hoagiesupreme]

I’ve heard this story a dozen times, still hasnt gotten old. You’re a legend, Mike.

[@ethnicalbert]

nah it got old for sure!

[@kylebell466]

@@ethnicalbert if you're a jealous tool with no inspiration yeah

[@june17yt]

This is why I love Bisping !!!!! Such a UFC legend

[@MMAallday67]

I love Bisping because he never misses an opportunity to throw shade at Rockhold!!!

[@achengtsallis8028]

Never get tired of hearing this story

[@kquinn2282]

From your Irish fans - we loved that moment. Thanks for the fun Mikey

[@eyeofthetiger5948]

Heard this story a million times, but it never gets old

[@njfuentesrespecter81]

“Conceive, believe, achieve…shut the fuck up!”. 😂🤣🤣 They should print that on our money.

[@micahjackson5288]

Was the funniest Shxt 😂

[@DragonTigerBoss]

Chael Sonnen said it best: there were always a handful of guys who could beat Bisping, but there was never anyone Bisping couldn't beat.

[@MP-yy6du]

It alot of people that if he was in the same weight class he couldn't beat like Jon Jones Khabib DC Israel Adesanya and probably couldn't beat GSP assuming he wouldn't have got a 1 time win like Matt Serra

[@MP-yy6du]

I just think that he didn't come across someone he could have beat him twice and people thought Rockhold was the guy he couldn't beat goin into UFC 199 but he knocked em out

[@coldsnyper1271]

Mr. Bisping, I will admit I didn't like your brashness at 1st but you matured in front of us all & I became 1 of your biggest supporters & fan. I was elated you got the shot & ABSOLUTELY over the moon when that left landed..... making YOU the MW champion! Congrats on your success & prayers for many more! May the lessons & knowledge of the father, pass onto his son!

[@curbtheman]

Heard this story so many times and every time I love it.

[@MandosCulture]

Literally had a tear or two when Bruce buffer said your name. Long time coming champ 🙏🏽

[@wittywhoop5916]

the best moment in UFC . the most deserving champ . amazing perseverance

[@adamwalker5861]

As a proud English man myself I was so glad to see bisping show the world the toughness and professionalism that we Brits have. What a fight, what a champ, what a legend!!

[@RoreyBefellows]

I've watched that destiny documentary probably half a dozen times. Truly one of the best Life stories. let alone a UFC story

[@kuhwest]

Idc how many times i hear this story i never get tired of it so inspiring

[@WatchMysh]

These were the words I needed right now. Thanks.

[@tj42088]

literally!!

[@tapiwanyakabau4058]

Can't lie this was one for the most wholesome wins IV ever seen.

[@BrandonBostonCreator]

I loved the in depth details. You were supposed to get destroyed in that fight. You took a chance, shocked the world, the rest is history. You're one of the toughest to ever do it. You deserved it! It would be a great movie one day.

[@sallgoodman2323]

Michael is such a fantastic story-teller, he expertly guides us through the story with the ease of a calm breeze and I'm so glad I listened. This PPV was one of only a handful that I ever missed over all these years, I had moved out into the country and had limited access to internet and the news. It was a few months, but when I came back........Mike was the damn Champion!!! Damn proud of him, and sorry I missed it live on PPV (Oh, and I missed McGregor-Diaz 1)

[@solomonking9538]

I'll be honest, I was one of the ones that thought Bisping didn't have a chance and thought he had pillow hands, so it was crazy to see him KO Rockhold like that. I later realized that Bisping does have power but doesn't use it as much to keep it more technical but when he saw that golden ticket on Rockhold's chin, he let his hands go haha fair play

[@conorscullion7977]

Bisping was 40/1 to KO Rockhold in round 1. Myself included along with 95 per cent of people expected Rockhold to dispatch of Bisping with ease, because he did so in the first fight. Still so satisfying watching him KO Rockhold and get the belt 😂

[@hammbone8184]

Michael I just wanted to tell you. I've been rooting for you since you were in the house on the Ultimate Fighter! And it's no coincidence that after USADA came in a lot of fighters that were on top all of a sudden looked deflated. And fighters like you that were always on the cusp finally had a level playing Field. I always appreciated you being a real fighter a stand-up dude and loved your ability to sell a fight. And never mind that you were fighting all these juiced up fucks with one eye for a long time you were a badass from the get-go much love and respect to you cheers brother My favorite clean champions of all time! GSP Mighty Mouse Michael Bisbing Jose Aldo Dominic Cruz Daniel Cormier Randy Couture

[@scottfitzpatrick1939]

I love the story of that phone call. Man is it a blessing to have a friend that not only knows its a big day but they call and are like listen I know you are freaking out its gonna be okay.

[@ronnydisalvo80]

One of the few people i like from England. Bisping is an inspiration more then I think he knows..I tip my hat to him and his life journey. True GRIT

[@harryryan1785]

how many english guys you know😭

[@lucan369]

In England?Loads,U.S?-A bunch & in Aotearoa= heaps👌

[@ronnydisalvo80]

@@harryryan1785 16

[@rosco-reigns]

I cant express how satisfying this story is for me... Everything about this from the 2 weeks notice, the legendry viral insult in the presser, the no handshake, and then the knockout... Best title acquisition ever - by far!

[@leebartlett6283]

Loved this please tell us more stories of your fights.

[@vaden706]

I love how Jason grounded bisping.. my favorite championship story of all time! Then the way Jason folded his arms and nodded his head after bisping got the KO.. like he knew his guy was gonna win just like that. Amazing

[@InspectorButters4]

I could hear this story 1,000x and it brings a smile to my face and gives me goosebumps every single time! There's not a more inspirational story in all of sports in my humble opinion..... ur a true warrior and a legend champ, respect always

[@carlm.m.5470]

You are a World Champion MMA Fighter and an even better commentator.

[@Anfernee.Clarke]

13:38 just the way you worded this whole play by play and the picture of Rockhold still trying to stand up and the quick switch to him being face down on the canvas. Bravo 👏 10/10

[@heyshunky]

Beautiful story Mike.. We love you dearly brother. GOAT.

[@eboymorales3047]

you're very inspiring Mr Bisping. keep up the great work champ..

[@reyazyousofi544]

Respect to Michael. What a legend

[@DrDoom931]

Ive been watching you since TUF. This is the first and only time I've actually cried tears of joy when one of my favorite fighters won the belt. Your a legend. All love

[@Reaver-yd5bu]

Winning a word championship with one eye. I don't care what anyone says, you're my GOAT! I've heard you tell this story a bunch and I never get tired of listening to it. I love a great underdog story.

[@RememberingWW2]

Damn he did that. All in one take too. Total natural.

[@donavonhoward114]

Anyone who talks crap, and tries to say this man didn't deserve to be champion, or defend his championship have never competed at any level in combat sports. This man went through the fire his whole career, and came out the other side as a champion, a HOF fighter, and one of the greatest to ever do it. Bisping is easily one of the greatest strikers mma has ever seen, his takedown defense was top notch, and his BJJ was very underrated. It's like a script in a great movie. The man fell just short of greatness during his prime, but he kept fighting, and his biggest dreams didn't come true until his vision was compromised, and he was getting older. Bisping could have easily been a champion much earlier in his career had a few fights went slightly differently. Winning a championship, or even getting a championship fight opportunity in the UFC is a lot more difficult than in boxing. You have to beat championship level competition just to have a title shot, and there are no easy fights. Anything can happen, and records don't matter nearly as much as they do in boxing. Bisping actually has a great record as a UFC fighter. He was always on the edge of getting a title shot several times, but got upset by some of the greatest, toughest fighters in the division, yet he kept moving forward, and didn't look back. It goes to show that you can accomplish a lot if you keep going, and if you don't quit, you might actually reach the pinnacle of your dreams. It takes the right combination of preparation, confidence, luck, and performance. Even if Bisping never won a championship, he still would have been a HOF fighter, and one of the best to ever do it.

[@verybigbrain723]

meme?

[@neilarmstrong429]

Your KZbin channel and your story got me into MMA mike. Never get tired of hearing this hero’s tale🤲🏼

[@squelch6573]

One of if not the greatest story in MMA history! On short notice and to a guy he already had a loss against !! So crazy !!

[@sallgoodman2323]

Incredible, and it does stand as one of the most inspirational stories in sports period.

[@Mikeyc2k6]

I never get tired of hearing this story. Genuinely the only time I've burst into tears with joy over a fight 😂 Been watching Bisping since TUF and being a Manc myself, I've always been a fan. But this is still my favourite UFC moment of all time, by far.

[@drxcoboi8277]

Seriously. It’s this moment and Rose “i AM the best”. Both moments are tear jerkers.

[@thereese1757]

Was never really a Bisping fan but this has been one of my favorite UFC stories since it happened

[@cattalkbmx]

Congrats Mike, was by far one of the most enjoyable moments I've ever seen as a fan.

[@winstonsmith8240]

Great champion. Great man. Great storyteller. 👍

[@MarcGrayTWOOM]

Your an absolute inspiration Champ! Max respect to you. Love your Podcast now. Your very humble and funny.

[@yanrobertson2247]

Legend. Mike Bisping for MBE 🇬🇧🏅👏👏👏

[@williamflint6535]

You became champion cause you don't give up and facing obstacles in life makes us stronger and you my friend are what a warrior is all about.

[@coreygutierrez8634]

Congratulations on your amazing career I still remember that night you fought Anderson Silva my brother and I were watching you on a 15" screen drinking brews. A true warrior. You will be missed in the octagon.

[@coreygutierrez8634]

I almost teared up watching you talk about your greatest achievement. Wish you fought 100x more. But thanks for the memories dj Mikeyb

[@chris5k132]

I was genuinely very happy to see you finally becoming the Champion. Still remember the pure joy on your face & your family's that night. And I believe everyone was rooting for you that time. A special moment indeed.

[@filth6996]

I love the story of Mike waking up hungover, finding out he’s fighting for the title in 2 weeks, then sprinting out to the streets of Toronto still half in the bag with the rocky theme playing in his head. Gonna be a great scene when they make the movie about his life.

[@baidaho2]

You do tell a good story.

[@khurramalavi498]

I have heard and read this story so many times. I love it!!! Incredible story, never fails to inspire me and pump me up. I even remember watching the fight saying "come on Bisping, you can do it". Jumping up and down waking up the whole house when Bisping wins the World Champion. Well done champ!!!

[@lenkennedy9214]

Your title win was my favourite moment in mma history. I was proud of you. I watched all your fights and i was routing for you in every single one of them.

[@petetherealrelentless6542]

This story deserves millions of views.. who would have thought that Bisping is the true “conceive, believe, achieve” man after all. 👍🏼😅

[@i_GiveFRUITS]

Love him or Hate him, Bisping always gave his all in every fight! He deserved to be champion!

[@SlowBloke123]

U and miesha winning your belts probably my fav ufc moments since the start. U both had been trying so long. Just brilliant.

[@jackhalls6480]

I love this story. I’ve always loved Bisbing.

[@karimgregni9803]

Your stories are never boring!

[@davidjenkins2429]

This is my favorite moment in ufc history, congrats to you brother!!

[@CELTIC-CROSS]

I wanted you to win Michael,i was out of my seat. you deserved it buddy,i watched you come through the ranks. i always love the underdogs

[@johnamcclintock1]

Your "No touch" line is probably my favourite moment in the UFC cage ever!

[@ZiGGi03]

I could listen to these stories all day . Thanks for the video bro . Congratulations on a great career.

[@sebastiancazares5117]

Their has to be a movie about this

[@rgpfranco666]

Bisping documentary on amazon prime, definitely worth a watch!

[@jcwilson4295]

Greatest story ever! So glad you won! Truly Amazing!

[@chrishay3228]

Amazing story telling Mike 👍.. i remember it well, no coverage on the date from big british media.

[@lostmagicdude888]

I love this story so much... I consider myself an empath even though that is a meme but I got a lump in my throat and almost crying of happiness for you listening

[@YoYomaan555]

“Boom..and he goes down like a sack of shit” ☠️🤣🤣

[@rubyfast4527]

I was never a fan of M. Bisping until I watched his video of him fighting Anderson Silva. He really won me over with his honesty, energy, and ruthlessness. Now I have a new founded respect for him, and look forward to his comments in the future. One eyed fighter. What a true warrior!

[@gregpaul882]

I didn’t like Bisping in his early career. I remember rooting for Henderson when he starched him with that right hand. Bisping kept circling out to his left and I knew he was going to walk into that right hand. But this guy just kept going. How can you not like a guy that just keeps fighting? To find out he had one eye just made him a legend.

[@Jonnydeerhunter]

It's cool to hear this from the champs perspective! Awesome stuff Mike

[@HokieNation84]

You was one of my favorite fighters ufc is not the same miss the old days

[@Sunsurfer72]

My best moment as an MMA fan for over 20 years

[@interstellaroverdriven6450]

Mad huge respect to you Mr. Count! I always rooted against you in your fights but boy you were fun to watch. TRUE LEGEND!!!

[@expeditionsolo]

32lbs wow definitely your destiny Champ! So happy for you and your career 🙏

[@Moalex1981]

Thanks for share that story… It’s good to hear the backstage of the great people…

[@Men-er1ot]

Dear bisping sir🙏🏻 I recently lost my right eye 👁 due to retina detachment I was depressed and hopeless but finally I saw your videos any watched how you fought like champion just with one eye 👁 you are real champions👑 Lots of love from India 🇮🇳 🙏🏻

[@Randomname315]

He responds more on Twitter usually

[@zeekthegeek4538]

Cap 🧢

[@wurble]

Being a Brit, I stayed up until silly o'clock in the morning to watch you fight Rockhold, which is something I only ever do when I'm mega excited for a fight. I remember watching it in bed and jumping up shouting " FUCK YES!" when you finished Rockhold. Woke up the whole house and probably the neighbours too. I'm not gonna lie, I got a little emotional seeing Dana wrap the belt around your waist and seeing how much it clearly meant to you. To this day it's the only time I've ever shed a little tear watching sport. One thing that's always bugged me about hearing you talk about this fight though is when you've said in the past "everyone counted you out" and "no one thought you'd be able to do it". Well I believed you could win the belt as soon as I heard about it. I just believed you were the kind of guy who'd rise to the occasion. And you did exactly that!

[@TimbobmiT]

My fav mma story and proof that hard work pays off if you just keep goin . Legend

[@kennethmorris4503]

Hey Michael just wanted to thank you for that night. I won a lot of money from your win and it’s a night I personally won’t forget. All the best

[@kevo7742]

Such an awesome story. Been a fan since you were in TUF! You’re the guy who everyone hated to the guy who inspired the shit out of everyone.

[@stephenstaite8207]

I've been waiting for you to talk about this fight. I was 100% pulling for the underdog & couldn't have been happier for you after this fight.

[@SMac86]

Awesome story. Fighting at the highest level against the best in the world with one eye makes you a legend in the sport of fighting. Winning the Championship on top of that just shows how skilled you are. I miss the trash talk, but glad you are still involved in the sport with commentary, you bring a lot of excitement to the octagon that way as well. Congrats Champ!

[@michaelpetrovich5353]

Love your videos, champ. Keep em coming.

[@ShadeViking7]

I actually wanted Rockhold to win I'm glad you won instead Bisping just to hear how it all went down you just were fearless it was cool to see you finally become champion I was following you since the start. salute.. I love how he added that bisping at the end telling him to shut up lol..priceless

[@emileboucher-cloutier3529]

Thank you so much for those precious stories, you tell them greatly, you're my fkn champ forever xx

[@jamilsalih9724]

Say what you will about Bisping ,but the guy is an MMA hero. He lost an eye and still fought.

[@danieliglesias6278]

“If you believe…conceive…achieve…” but it also helps a ton if you have talent, which you do sir, a whole lot of it, big fan here, all the way down in Hot Mami Miami…. Godspeed to you…. “mate” 🤔🇨🇺🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@bradley3125]

don't think I've ever cheered so loud watching a fight, always kept faith you would get your shot at some point, through the ups and downs always been a fan.. incredible journey, incredible career.

[@shaner217]

Bisping officially has the best podcast setups.

[@M14armorer]

Awesome story & a awesome performance! I was so glad to see Rockhold put on his ass that night Respect Champ!

[@henrybowman7637]

TBH i was never a big fan on Bisping, but, when he became champ it was very inspirational.

[@thesatisfiedcustomer4869]

I live in Sydney but am from Manchester. You know what rockhold fight I saw live. Amazing turnaround.

[@fredjma]

One of the best that ever done it 👏👏👏👏 what an amazing journey and what a great human being .

[@danielmclaren170890]

The description and detail from the horse's mouth is such an amazing thing to listen to. I wish every fighter was this linguistically gifted to tell the story of their victories with all the emotional content bisping does

[@ctay7216]

It’s a story I’ll never get tired of. It may be the greatest championship story in the history of combat sports. All the moving parts, the fact you were coming to the end of your career, and only having 1 GODDAMN EYE. I love big George Forman to death and his second time capturing the title is a thing of legend but honestly mike. Yours is too. An absolutely beautiful moment and a culmination of years of hard work and determination.