Bisping is essentially the MMA equivalent of Ricky Hatton. A whole load of hype and nothing else. It was only a matter of time before the gulf in class exposed him hugely and his big mouth couldnt keep up. Watching him strut around the cage like some deranged Peacock audittioning for the latest Guy Ritchie movie was annoying at best. Seeing him KO'ed a few minutes later.. Priceless. Absolutely priceless.
When a b-c+ fighter fights an a-b+ fighter he has to raise his game to a new level. Wether he couldn't or just can't only time will tell....
Man you took the words right out of my mouth ..On that note who's KO was more burtal ?? I say Heno's over Bispin that last shot on the ground was price less !!!
I was very disappointed with Bisping's performance but I think I know exactly where his head was at. We tend to forget that these fighters are real people too. you and I have bad days where everything is difficult but nothing seems to go right. No one is on top of the world all the time and in the Kills zone. As a martial artist I really recognize Bisping's skills, and his previous fights have been a masterclass in footwork and blocking. Makes a nice change from the lumbering apes fighting bar style. It was a long time since his last fight and I think all the hype and promotion had softened him up. The bottom line is some fighters need a defeat to get their meaning and focused attitude back.
Yes I know all about Hendo, ty for your summary. IMO he's not at his peak hence the a-b+. His peak was during his pride days 3-5 years ago. His 3-2 record in UFC testify's to this. I happen to think he's A btw but wouldn't dispute someone suggesting he's a b+ at this point of his career.
At which point in my sentence did i compare there career ledgers? (considering one is a boxer and one is a mixed martial artists pray tell where did you find that comparison :roll Why infer your OWN interpretation of what i wrote when its clear to read in black and white? Its abundantly clear BOTH men were promoted handsomely. BOTH men were not deserving of the accolades handed to them. BOTH men when faced with their first stern test were annihilated.
Subjective. I wouldnt worry about his record in PRIDE too much as he has losses to Silva and Rampage. Had he fought them under PRIDE rules -even in his prime- he still would have lost. Either way Hendo is leagues ahead of guys like Bisping.
But how dare you compare Bisping to Hatton, Hatton though never was an elite fighter was a champ and beat some good fighters. I would compare Bisping to a poor mans version of David Diaz I can see Bisping becoming a gatekeeper for the elite gatekeeperes like a Swick, McFedries and such
How is Swick a gatekeeper ? He lost once in the UFC to a huge Middleweight dropped to 170 and has went 4-0 1 more win agianst Kampmann he gets a title shot.
But where is Swick going? He's liek a Sanchez, in between weights. He also has been a benefactor of some good matchups. Hed get outmuscled by a handful of 185'ers and I'm not convinced hes top 5 at WW either and hes not a prospect
Swick is a top 5 at WW in the UFC. GSP Fitch or Alves for the second spot Swick is right there after them Kos probably take the 5th spot
I think Kampmann beats Swick. And I think Koschecks wrestling gives Swick alot of hell but they would never fight each other because I think they are both at AKA.
