Former UFC champion Michael Bisping takes out his eye LIVE on talkSPORT leaving Simon Jordan stunned

[@danginn6118]

The way Bisping handled the boxing v MMA debate with Simon is underrated. What an ambassador for the sport Bisping is.

[@boycie2.099]

It's rare you can out debate simon but he definitely did

[@awakenedgarou8542]

He made him look outdated

[@Lee_Forre]

He makes good points as Bisping is a smart man, but he is also very defensive and quick to be combative. Okay, someone doesn't like the same thing you love, so what? Big deal. No need to get your back up over someone elses opnion.

[@ForzaTerra89]

@@Lee_Forre when someone is undermining everything you do and they couldn’t be more wrong, I thought he asserted himself well

[@louduva9849]

@@boycie2.099 Simon was going easy on him as (a) he's obviously a thug, and (b) has brain damage.

[@ianneale9353]

It should be "Sir Michael Bisping"for his extraordinary journey, what a Legend.

[@truthhurts8924]

totally agree, but they will give out MBE's to David bloody beckham and St Rashford!!!! wtf

[@LesHAaRd]

@@truthhurts8924 don't know why you're taking the mick out of Rashford when it was for services outside of sport?

[@Thunderfist_McBeefcake]

Or an MBE like plenty of British boxers. Unfortunately, MMA is still a bit fringe and taboo.

[@garycurrington5495]

I'm not so sure bisping would be so comfortable with such a accolade.

[@colincarnochan4156]

Agree aswell. What he has done for the UK in the world of martial arts becoming world champ from prison and working a day to day job. And there wasn't money back then in the sport. Geting to the UFC is one thing but to win a world title, brilliant. I started watching it around when he was on the ultimate fighter then followed him. Plus he got where he got obviously because of his self discipline and unbelievable work ethic but as he said his wife was there from day 1 and sacrificed everything as well as he did to. Great talker to love listening to him.

[@majeedhd5767]

What a legend Michael Bisping is and the fact that the British media still don't show him the respect that he deserves is mind blowing to me

[@ryanjones6127]

Bisping is a legend with an inspiring fighting heart. True what he says about MMA too, it looks brutal on the surface, but ultimately the fighters are acquiring less brain damage due to the grappling side of the sport and smaller gloves. A multitude of different styles makes for a more unpredictable and therefore more exciting fight.

[@hectichazerdus]

Fighting with one eye.......Kids don't try this at home. Only for the bravest or the most insane

[@georgecuss3783]

Not appreciated enough, the man fought back from the bottom while competing against athletes juiced up to the eyeballs, a true fighting man, well done talkSPORT for finally having him on.

[@thelegendthatischels]

Was the eyeballs bit a pun?

[@OuchPleaseNoooo]

Its mad that he UK media still have to do research and explain who he is to viewers and listeners. He should be a household name in the UK.

[@jacobwalters5341]

Legend

[@yanrobertson2247]

Someone needs to sort this man an MBE 🇬🇧🏅👏👏👏👏 LEGEND. We luuuuv you mike! See you soon boi

[@shahin5153]

@@OuchPleaseNoooo he’s lived in the states for over a decade, he has tried his hardest to make a name for himself over in the states and hasn’t really done many media engagements over here because he focused himself over there

[@nickmildon6348]

This man deserves an OBE or something. Literally broke the door down for UK MMA and produced one of the greatest combat sports upsets of all time

[@donniebrasco6016]

Love Simon, but he got schooled here by Bisping, what a sound geezer and Uk legend, does not get enough respect from British media 💯

[@Gogoplatad1900]

"love Simon" 😩🤣

[@Napoleonicwarfare]

Simon doesn't have a clue on this one, proper shame he can't appreciate the level of depth that goes into getting a BJJ black belt for example. Literally 12 years of training to get that. These fighters need to be competent and know so much to compete in the octagon. Old british guys have no understanding and think its a street fight. Younger crowd and especially in my city Liverpool people love it and get it.

[@DirtyJamesUK]

I can't stand Simon but he made his point, which I partly agree with, and then Bisping made his. Called Simon a casual who hasn't really looked into the sport and Simon didn't argue. I'm usually annoyed by Simon but wasn't by this video at all. He's a blagger. He knows way less than he pretends. At least in this video he didn't pretend.

[@Napoleonicwarfare]

@@DirtyJamesUK Yeah but he referred to sponsor from 2007 to 'tell him all he needs to know' ... well it clearly wasn't all he needed to know to make an actual thoughtful assessment, which as you point out he didn't try and give, but its not all he needs to know. I do understand the UFC not being to everyones taste though, its brutal but no athlete would do it if they didn't love doing it

[@Rowlph8888]

Not really, he just said what he feells while watching.

[@TheOriginalMegaKing]

Needs more recognition disgracefull how he doesn’t get the respect he deserves he’s a former ufc champion

[@spudgreg]

Didn’t get any media coverage from his own country till he actually won the belt, the same is happening to edwards

[@truthhurts8924]

Bisping is a legend! Tough as nails! Loved it when he was trolling Rockhold lmao... Top Man!!!

[@stevensadecki8960]

See it, believe it, achieve it......... Shut the f#@k up 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@truthhurts8924]

@@stevensadecki8960 Was quality... Rockhold trying to sound so deep...

[@benjohnson3612]

Winning a world title with one eye 👊 Absolute legend

[@spudgreg]

Bisping is such a charecter, naturally good on a microphone even when it isn’t trash talking. It’s a shame the media in this country didn’t support him till after he became a champion

[@Leafy53]

I like Simon alot but you cant present an argument on mma based on an experience 15 yrs ago. The sport has evolved massively in the last decade and Bisping spoke very well on the sport of mma and the ufc brand. Bisping's interview skills are on fire from his commentary and podcasting. Enjoyed this segment 👍🇮🇪

[@rockfordsolids5353]

Michael, just finished the documentary. Such a hard thing to put in to words, nothing really does is justice to be honest. Thank you so much for sharing. Could have been brothers in another life. So happy for you and much respect. Blessings to you and your family.

[@gunpuntuhong4531]

This man is a walking legend. Michael “The Count” Bisping, respect ✊🏻🙏🏼👊🏼❤️🇹🇭 🇬🇧

[@FedorChopper]

What a legend. Been watching UFC for years, this man has fought everyone in his division, being on TUF to being a coach on it. Then getting stone colded 🥶 by Dan Henderson, to losing his eye, and then continuing to fight to later on knock out Luke Rockhold to win the championship. Met him aswell at London UFC 85 and couldn't of been a nice bloke. Leader of men 🔥🙏

[@alexsenciuc8910]

Fought everyone?! Mate, bisping is a cool dude, but you obviously didn’t follow his career! The bloke literally avoided romero and rob whittaker in order to fight a 46 yo hendo that was coming off a 3-6 record and gsp! Stop the cap, he is literally one of the worst ufc champions ever

[@Jay-wm2im]

@@alexsenciuc8910 GSP, Anderson Silva, Wanderlei Silva, Rashad Evans, Vitor Belfort, Luke Rockhold, Dan Henderson to name a few. Bearing in mind a lot of these guys he fought was in the heyday of steroids and beat the champ Rockhold who many considered to be the next best middleweight ever with one eye!! Unbelievable career, no he wasn’t the most gifted champ but shown what heart and determination gets you

[@alexsenciuc8910]

@@Jay-wm2im read again my comment! He’s the worst ufc champion for a reason, maybe de randamie is a worse one, the guy ran like hell from yoel and rob! You can try and twist it as much as you like, if you followed mma when he was champion you know he was absolutely hated for that

[@pmurph1]

@@alexsenciuc8910 I think most have overturned that feeling on Bisping since certain things came to light. Hindsight may be 20/20 but not to Bisping.

[@alexsenciuc8910]

Doesn’t change anything, there’s an insurgence of new mma fans, mostly brits that ride his coat tails like crazy, and they haven’t even watched a fight of his! The dude literally ducked rob and yoel whom were number 1 and 2 contenders to fight against 14th ranked , 46 yo dan henderson, who was coming off a record of 3-6 and still got offered the decision, as he didn’t win that! More so, after that one he again ducked both of them to fight against gsp, a 5 yo retired welterweight that choked him to sleep! Pathetic! He ducked yoel saying he’s a steroid abuser then he went to fight against Hendo, which is the king of steroid abusers, that’s what his d’riders don’t know because at the tine he was a champion it was really really hard go find a guy that loved him, he was more hated than gdr and nicco montano, and that says alot

[@dannyjones8602]

What a nice guy,,gotta respect anyone who willingly steps into a ring or a cage.

[@Smith89123]

One of the toughest fighters to ever enter the ring or octagon. Classic Simon showed himself to be a massive toff.

[@UFC0608]

The true definition of a warrior we love youuu Mike!!!! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@jamiehail5974]

Read that in Romero's voice lol

[@Ryan-H14]

Legit one of the greatest sportsman/woman to come from this country! doesn't get the props he deserves

[@pedropierre9594]

Bisping is a true warrior, one eyed and still champion material

[@Stanleygtk]

Eye Opening!! great banter there

[@nam064]

Great exchange between the count and Simon. Live that Mr Jordan doesn’t pander to guests and give them an easy time, and equally great repost by Bisping explaining the skills required!

[@mrjingles4742]

The mans a legend and he should be celebrated a-lot more in this country he took the St George's flag to the USA and smashed everyone and become world champ with ONE EYE!! rise Sir Michael Bisping!

[@truthhurts8924]

Yep a true brit! But also very knowledgable and gives great insight!

[@northernguerrilla3168]

This is possibly the first time talksport have ever even mentioned bisping.....too busy talking about top 4 prem clubs to recognise an actual legend when he was competing.

[@haizee2330]

@@northernguerrilla3168 I know.. TalkManUnited Radio

[@slug3856]

"Smashed everyone" is a massive exaggeration.

[@haizee2330]

@@slug3856 it is haha he was probably the least technical middle weight champion ever but my god did he have heart. Forever a legend

[@kieranmccaldon5905]

Jordan was never winning a debate about fighting with my guyyyy Bispingg .. Legend 👊

[@vincent-lr6io]

3min 40 seconds ..eye opening!

[@PipJim80]

Bisping very insightful. Raised some good points about how arguably MMA is actually less dangerous than boxing. Very engaging person also, seems natural and authentic on radio and in front of the camera

[@jamesmiles1328]

Michael bisping absolute legend and real warrior,English icon,good to see doing so well for himself after fighting to

[@ChelseaRanger1983]

Followed his entire career, read his book and you can have nothing but respect for Bisping!! And is now excelling outside of the ring! Top man

[@mak00ileven]

Bisping is an Absolute legend.

[@ay613]

The first time Simon Jordan got burried alive here. Bisping wins this one.

[@TheGeneral_LUFC]

I started following bisping in his cage warrior days. 15-0 as a light heavyweight after joining ufc. Man is a legend. Big respect

[@BJJPaulos74]

As a Leeds lad myself I'n similar, the first MMA even I went to was Bisping v Mark Epstein at Cage Rage 7 for the LHW title and Epstein back then looked like one of the most evil people you could meet but Mick this kid in his 3rd fight KO'd him in the 2nd or something, Just an added fact Epstein was one of Lee Murray's best mates, Then went to watch the rematch which was a little more competitive which had Bisping defending against him for the title 2 fights later and KO'd him again. You could see back then this kid was going places. Pity he had to win every title in Britain before he went on that show, Dan Hardy was a multiple titleholder around the same time as well at Cage warriors. Nowadays, you win a Cage Warriors title, and you're signed up. Good old days those, at Cage Rage and Cage Warriors, I still go to warriors still to this day, you get to see some great up-and-coming talent. Obviously, it's only seems a few months since I was watching fatty Pimblett, i never really was a fan tbh, but he sure had a following, Christian Leroy Duncan is the next big thing to come out of England, the guy is incredible, fights at MW he's a big dude with awesome stand up,

[@alastairnunez9127]

Calling out Simon Jordan as a layman was perfect 👌🏾

[@ThePookaHarvey]

What an ambassador for the sport, charming, cool headed and articulate in the face of his sport being insulted. I can't believe these outdated views, the sport is incredibly technical and fascinating to watch.

[@gavinmitchell4477]

About time these guys talked and interviewed a Real man.

[@michaelhandy4968]

Bisping is a legend of the sport. I watched him in the ultimate fighter just when he was starting out. Funny guy too

[@hellalive8973]

Not a follower of UFC and can honestly say I’ve never heard of Michael Bisbin but he seems like a great character and seemingly a British athlete that should get far more attention. I’ll be reading up on him after this interview

[@iamrichlol]

Check out his KZbin channel

[@uchejoel]

This guy came prepared for Simon.. 😂 😂 😂 😂

[@JuniorD1975]

I watched the Bisping documentary yesterday and loved it. What a bloke 👍🥊🥋

[@TheBigKing0]

Conceive!

[@ay613]

Believe

[@theguvnor3880]

Achieve.

[@ytshud]

Dummy.

[@truthhurts8924]

Shut the fook up. Was too funny!!

[@ay613]

Good to see UFC get the recognition it deserves

[@alinanisiame]

It’s radio so you can’t see 😂😂😂 Top man

[@chrissavill8713]

Mr Bisping is a credit and great ambassador for the sport! A true warrior!

[@itstherefsfault7083]

Legend, miss him fighting,

[@folio54]

One of the toughest dudes out there!!!

[@CharlieL292]

Yeah Simon Jordan doesn’t pull any punches

[@orcanimal]

The fact that people who are new to the sport/casual watchers don't know what an unbelievable journey Bisping has had since he got into the UFC is a shame. This is a guy who started out being hated by US fans who has since become one of the most popular legends of the sport beloved and respected by everyone. WWE couldn't have written a better 180 story arc for a single character. He's incredibly deserving of his fame and popularity.

[@NortonMMA]

Fantastic Ambassador! Credit to Jordan as a lot of people have this feeling towards Mixed Martial Arts! Michael couldn't of spoken better our MMA. Great show today!

[@oisinquinn9469]

Simon I put some time into it- going to one event 15 years ago.

[@lfcspectre4335]

Simon Jordan - That Was Eye Opening!

[@Rowlph8888]

I wish i was as tough and durable, as this guy. He really does deserve ultra admiration. Not only is there a lot of evidence that he was not taking drugs in the era of the drug takers, or that he fought when his eye was deteriorating or maybe even completely blinded throughout, but also the fact that he is not a power puncher and therefore, knew he had to win a war of attrition and was going to take a lot of damage each time He must have a complex relationship, with paiin. I still can't watch the part were Anderson Silva, "flying" knees him directly in the nose. I think i would have died of shock, if that happened to me; I've been punched in the nose a couple of times at school and once outside since, but the power of that knee - I definitely I wouldn't be able to cope with that, and come back 5 minutes later to win the fight. awesome man!

[@petrolstationchip342]

Bisping just put Simon in a spliff

[@iamrichlol]

Put him in a spliff? 😂

[@sebustian93]

@@iamrichlol smoked him

[@francescocalia3040]

Loyal, Proud, Champion…great interview

[@AshAverageRacer]

Fancy losing your eye to someone who was on steroids and then still fight for 6 years and become champion! Legend!

[@adzm1987]

Best vid all year, mans a legend 🔥🔥

[@craigdown727]

Wow bisping even done Simon

[@Tommybhoy-df9hk]

Simon Jordans face like thunder, what a tool, love bisping

[@kevinmcleod269]

Love listening to Mike talk about his life and the UFC

[@amxdai4568]

This guy is so underrated as an English MMA fighter and world champion in the most prestigious MMA promotion in the world considering England do not have Wrestling in schools unlike the USA so he was already on the back foot. Absolute legend.

[@TheWinters63]

Don't know how I stumbled on this as an American but Bisping is a beloved icon of the sport to us yank fans. Shame this Simon guy doesn't give the sport the respect it deserves, but Michael did a great job representing it. Jordan might wanna learn how to relax that lower lip and give MMA another shot.

[@yellowcornet]

Good luck Simon Jordan loves his own voice and can be a bit of a tosser really

[@vikramparmar8093]

no American would call themselves a Yank. come on bro. why must you do this? You could have made your point perfectly well without pretending to be from the United States.

[@Calmzat]

@@vikramparmar8093 lol we call ourselves Yanks all the time. Our national football team is nicknamed the yanks. We think it’s funny

[@vikramparmar8093]

@@Calmzat whaat are you talking about???? ask someone in Alabama if they call themselves Yanks. Give it up man.

[@vikramparmar8093]

@@Calmzat and second, it is NOT our national football team. it is our national soccer team. Please just give it up.

[@Shano_7]

Absolute legend. One eye and won the world belt

[@lfcspectre4335]

Imagine you on a first date and your date says to you halfway through. What's your hobby? Oh taking my eyeball out of my socket.

[@DSN262]

Hobby?

[@joelwileman1760]

First time Simons not went after somebody 😂😂

[@AP-di6gu]

Don't blame him.

[@AlexDeLarge77]

Michael is a warrior and the reason I became a fan of UFC. He’s bloody entertaining too!

[@jonathanlewis1981]

The real BMF of the UFC, won the world title after losing the sight in one eye cause of a juiced up vitor Belfort. No one ever going to beat that story hands down legend of the sport

[@Inn50cent86]

The Count is a legendary champion 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼

[@dd52161]

sad to someone suffering from CTE like this

[@LoneWolfOfHouseStark1989]

This guy comes across so well

[@finley4836]

I remember the tv show . I followed him from then 👊🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@MrGazzy]

The idea that MMA is more brutal than boxing is absurd. When people say that, they've clearly not watched MMA.

[@Muttey2024]

What a warrior! Legend 💪

[@ElPadrino99995]

What a legend.

[@uchejoel]

This is eye opening in Simon voice 😂😂😂

[@mrcopes165]

Not many people win a verbal joust with Simon, another great round for the count!

[@chrismiles2637]

Not into UFC but that was a brilliant interview.

[@violentvowelz9920]

Well said, just an awesome interview!

[@nickmildon6348]

Fantastic job Mike, thats how you promote and explain MMA. Once you get into it, there is nothing that quite matches the drama of it. Best sport in the world

[@twentyone2183]

Complete legend!

[@goatclips2222]

One of the reasons I watch ufc because of Mike. Top man

[@superfrank2116]

DJ Mikey b finally on the radio 😂

[@twentyone2183]

Boxing crowds are alwasy more rowdy! Ive found

[@eazydoesit.]

we need more ufc fighters and former fighters around the desk with SJ and JW 🔥

[@connorphotouk161]

Bisping was flawless

[@hatesitrick]

his left hook on Rockhold to win the title is one of my favourite things ever. It's such a lush and clean shot. BAM!

[@nwk-wt3ty]

@@hatesitrick sweet as a nut

[@PSmixes]

Nice to see DJ Mikey B getting some recognition finally! More MMA please talksport!

[@rjs8392]

If you don't understand or appreciate that MMA is actually unbelievable then you just haven't dug deep enough. You will get the bug and become hooked. And then it becomes a fitness thing in your life too, much like playing football. Honestly it's brilliant.

[@martinwalker193]

Legend. British media don't seem to appreciate UFC/MMA. It's all about F1, tennis etc when it comes to individual talent

[@ChelseaKTBFFH-qm9gk]

Bidding really deserves so much more recognition for what he does it’s criminal people don’t know the only British man to win ufc gold and with 1 eye. Respect the BMF

[@mccleandazza4618]

Whos bidding ???

[@TheSweatyYeti_89]

Class guy.. more ufc content talksport please

[@freddiem73]

Super stuff Michael. Came across very well.

[@MatchFishingFilms]

Legend

[@Tommy__C_G]

I wasn’t sure about bisping but after watching this seems like a cool guy

[@Ryan-9000]

Absolute legend.

[@foxy1800]

Absolute legend of the game.

[@JB1878]

Love simon jordan usually but this opinion was uninformed and ignorant, borderline disrespectful. MMA at the highest level right now is closer to chess than many other sports

[@michaelbayles2522]

One of the toughest blokes to grace the British isles and still doesn’t get any recognition from the country . Should be known in every part of the country

[@tylergarber3334]

Bisping is cool as hell, and a great representative of the sport

[@mikelitorous5570]

Bisping x Warnock Two 🐐’s

[@chemicalimpossibility9822]

Bisping! Greatest living Englishman. Except me, obvs..

[@GGK1986]

British sporting legend 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@wotanon7]

First Israel now bisping. Talksport is getting better. Love it.

[@dod6031]

Simon was so out of his depth here with regards to his lack of knowledge on the sport of MMA. Bisping is a legend, never gets the credit he deserves from the mainstream UK sports media, hopefully that’s starting to change with the UFC becoming so so popular over here now and more UK fighters coming through.

[@cjns5253]

Bisping legend