“Prayer against power of Satan,” Michael Bisping responds to backlash after cutting off Bryce Mitchell from talking about Jesus Christ inside octagon

UFC commentator Michael Bisping defends his actions at UFC Vegas 79 after cutting off Bryce Mitchell's intentions for a religious prayer.

“Prayer against power of Satan,” Michael Bisping responds to backlash after cutting off Bryce Mitchell from talking about Jesus Christ inside octagon

Michael Bisping with Bryce Mitchell and Dan Ige (Image courtesy: Twitter)

Former Middleweight champion Michael Bisping received a lot of heat for cutting off a post-match speech from Bryce Mitchell at UFC Vegas 79. Reports suggest that “Thug Nasty” wanted to pray together with opponent Dan Ige for the wildfires in Hawaii. However, Bisping chose to end the interview by cutting off Mitchell. This move from Bisping received a lot of controversy, but the former champ has responded to the hate on Twitter.

A fan on Twitter replied to the UFC’s video of Bryce Mitchell’s post-match interview. The fan wrote, “I know they have a time thing but to not allow a prayer is ridiculous. Not sure if that was @bisping or producers telling him but that shouldn’t have happened. If he doesn’t want to talk about the fight but Christ they should let him.” To this statement, Bisping gave a reply of his own, “Christ? Please don’t take the lord’s name in vain.“

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Despite Michael’s defense, many fans criticized him for his actions. In his walkout, Mitchell carried a bible with him before the fight began. In the post-match interview, the Thug Nasty pointed towards his bible and made his thoughts known. Bisping did not take his mentions of Satan and the conspiracy theories behind the wildfires in Hawaii as the commentator moved the mike away from the fighter.

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In the past, UFC has faced such situations. UFC boss Dana White has previously come out in the media to show his stand against fighters talking about Jesus in their post-match interviews.

Related: “Let the man pray” – Fans confused as Bryce Mitchell brings a bible inside the octagon after defeating Dan Ige and blames the Maui wildfires on Satan

Fans react to Michael Bisping’s reply to the criticism on Twitter

The former middleweight champion Michael Bisping quickly responded to the hate he received from UFC Vegas 79. Many fans gave their opinion on the situation. Some of them sided with Bisping and backed him for his actions. While some took the religious stand and demanded an explanation from the Englishman. Check out some of the fan reactions to the tweet.

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Bryce Mitchell and Dan Ige at the post-match interview with Michael Bisping (Image courtesy: MMA Fighting)
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Bisping’s justification behind his actions was to avoid making the interview religious. Many fighters promote their ideas and messages after their win in the octagon. Some of which UFC approves, while some get questionable disapproval.

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