WATCH: Michael Bisping let’s tears flow as British fans give stunning tribute at UFC London
UFC created a tributary video for their first and only British champion Michael Bisping at UFC Fight Night London. Bisping is an important figure in the growth of the British MMA scene.
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Michael Bisping receives tribute at UFC London ( Image via : CBS Sports/Sports Rush)
Former middleweight champion and Hall Of Famer Michael Bisping is considered a pioneer in British MMA. UFC President Dana White has also praised Bisping for his work in helping the growth of the British MMA scene. As such, the UFC prepared a tribute for Bisping that left the color commentator a bit emotional.
UFC returned to the iconic O2 Arena in London for the second time with a stacked fight card for their British Fans. The average British MMA experience contains a lot of beer and excitement as fans support their favorite fighters. With that in mind, UFC Fight Night London did not disappoint, as it had some crazy violence. Emotions were high inside the Arena, and the fans vigorously cheered for their first British Champion, Michael Bisping.
Bisping was part of the commentary team and called fights for the whole event. However, UFC’s tribute to their first British champion completely surprised the Hall Of Famer. UFC prepared a short video for Michael Bisping detailing his importance in the British MMA scene and his determination to become the champion. All the fans started cheering for Bisping, and the whole arena echoed in his name. The Hall Of Famer expressed his gratitude towards the UFC and his fans as he tried to hold back his tears.
“I’ve got something in my eye,” said Bisping as he tried to wipe his tears. “Thank you so much to the UFC and more importantly for all these people here. They all still remember, still, give a damn about me,” added an emotional Bisping. Regardless, the Hall Of Famer hopped back into his role as the commentator and announced the main event of UFC Fight Night London.
Michael Bisping warns Tom Aspinall from stealing his microphone
After his win at UFC Fight Night London, Heavyweight fighter Tom Aspinall has proved that he could become the next British Champion. The number fifth-ranked heavyweight came off a long hiatus after suffering a knee injury in his previous fights. Despite facing a veteran, Aspinall only needed a few good punches to finish the fight in the first round.
However, that does not give him permission to steal the microphone from Michael Bisping’s hands. Bisping commentated on the fights cage side at UFC London. He went in for the post-fight interview after Tom Aspinall’s huge win. During his interview, Aspinall asked Michael Bisping to hand him the microphone and called out Ciryl Gane and Jon Jones. Michael Bisping, however, did not leave the mic and made Aspinall do his callouts with the microphone in his grip.
Later during a post-fight press event, Michael amusingly warned Aspinall regarding the mic situation. “Don’t ever try to steal my microphone again,” said Bisping, followed by Aspinall calling him dangerous. Bisping later elaborated that the company told them never to let go of their mics, which is why he held on to his microphone so dearly. Apart from the microphone, Aspinall secured a huge win and paycheck for his performance at UFC London.
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