I don't think Bisping would intentionally try to blind someone. Spit on his cornermen? Knee him while he's down? Sure. But poking someone in the eye who everyone knows suffered a detached retina before? I don't (want to) think so.
Most of my negative reps are from saying Bisping would beat Stann by Decision.
I say it every time he's in discussion, but Bisping just has a bit of banter. He gives his opponents a slagging, that's about the height of it. It seems to only be American MMA fans who hate him, which I can draw down to insults not being thrown around quite as friendly as they are on this side of the world.
And yeah, Belcher was huge on here after the Palhares fight. The rankings were:- Weidman, Belfort and Belcher, which only a few throwing in Bisping.
Bisping is still improving. His main downside is his chin, which he needs to work to protect better. He is maybe the best kickboxer in UFC in technical skills, but with no knockout power of his own and getting rocked quite a lot when he faced a puncher, he will need to tighten up in that aspect if he wants to compete.
Okami Vs Bisping would be good, but I think Mike would take it. His grappling would allow him slip out, and in the stand up he'd land a lot of shots to edge out the round after being held for a bit. That's the next one to make though.
The accidental eye poke was a shame, but the fight would have gone to Bisping regardless. Belcher looked like absolute crap, fighting with his hands down the entire fight. Horrible game plan. I was really hoping for Belcher to shut Bisping up. He talked so much shit going into the fight, luckily he didn't get finished in the first.
Bisping is the man. I want him to fight Rockhold (after he beats Belfort) I am avoiding Bisping Okami because they both my favourites. I could see either one taking the fight, though Bisping is tough to keep down, so I actual favor him in this because he takes Okami out of his comfort zone
Bispings punching is lovely. I don't care about the power. His technique and combos are fun to watch. I've said many times, I've *never* been bored watching a Bisping fight.
Cung would trash Bisping that is a terrible matchup for him. His only hope would be that he survives the beating and Cung gasses early enough in the second for him to take the second and third.
I think Bisping could out strike Cung by sticking and moving like he normally does. He just needs to not get tagged and while he has only been stopped via strikes 2 times, he does seem to get tagged in a lot of his fights.
Bisping could easily get a title shot. He doesn't even have to completely earn one to get one. Him getting a title fight would sell and all he may need is a small winning streak which I think he could get if they choose his opponents right.
I think he'd beat some of the current contenders like Philippou and Okami. Although I think a 5 round fight would benefit him more against Okami. Bisping has the defensive wrestling to keep it standing and get back to his feet, but he might need the extra time to make more happen. I could see him taking the 3rd, 4th, and 5th rounds. Against Philippou, I'd be confident in picking Bisping to win either way. If Jacare beats Costas, I could see Bisping beating him too, but it wouldn't be as easy. If Okami took Bisping down, he'd probably just try to grind. If Jacare manages to take him down, well, I just hope Bisping hasn't been neglecting that submission defense.
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