Michael Bisping: Net Worth 2024, Wife, Records, Eye Injury, and More

Who is Michael Bisping?

One of the most proclaimed personalities in the history of Mixed Martial Arts, Michael Bisping, was successful in making a mark in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) with a career that spanned over a decade. Bisping made it to the record books for being the first-ever British champion in the promotion's history as he defeated Luke Rockhold to earn the middleweight belt in 2016. Following a successful stint as a fighter, the Nicosia native is now making a mark as a UFC commentator and analyst.

Michael Bisping’s Early Life 

Michael Bisping was born on February 28, 1979 to Jan Konrad Bisping and Kathleen (née Armitage) Bisping in Nicosia, Cyprus. Born into a military family, the fighter learned the importance of discipline and hard work quite early in his life. He has English and Polish roots and grew up with four siblings.

The now 45-year-old attended the St Augustine’s Roman Catholic High School in Billington. Bisping's first international with the world of mixed martial arts took place at the age of eight as he kick-started his jiu-jitsu training. Later on, he ventured into boxing, karate, and kickboxing to further hone his combat skills and prepare himself for a career in the sport.

Michael Bisping’s Wife and Kids

Michael Bisping is happily married to Rebecca Bisping. The two got engaged in 2008 while it was in May 2014 that they finally took the plunge. Rebecca has often been spotted making public appearances with her husband, but there is no other information available regarding her profession or life. However, Bisping has always spoken highly of his wife and credited her for helping him thrive professionally.

Speaking on Sean O'Malley's podcast in 2023, the middleweight fighter revealed, “You know what I’m saying. I was very lucky she’s [Rebecca Bisping] very mellow. She’s the opposite of me. I’m a goddamn psycho, but she’s very calm, cool, collected. She has supported my career, you know. So I would go home to a very nice environment.”

As far as children are concerned, Michael and Rebecca are parents to two sons named Callum and Lucas, while they also have a daughter Ellie. While the couple has kept their daughter away from the limelight, their sons are all set to follow in Bisping's footsteps. Their elder son Callum is gearing up for his MMA debut as he currently competes in the NCAA Division 2. Meanwhile, their third child, Lucas, has also started his MMA training alongside his father.

Michael Bisping’s Net Worth 2024

As per WealthyGorilla, Michael Bisping is believed to have a net worth of $9 Million. He was one of the famed fighters of his time and is reported to have earned a whopping sum of $7,135,000 by fighting in the UFC. Bisping now actively works as a UFC commentator and he entered a four-year contract with the promotion in 2021, which might be paying him a handsome amount of $1.46 Million per year.

In addition, he also featured in a handful of films to earn some extra income.

Michael Bisping’s Contract

After ending his career as a fighter, Michael Bisping kick-started a new journey in his professional life as a famed commentator. He signed a four-year contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship in 2021 that pays him a good amount of $1.46 million per year.

Michael Bisping’s Partnerships and Endorsements

Michael Bisping has often been spotted endorsing mainly two industries, Casinos and Gambling and Cryptocurrency. Some time back, he also made headlines for entering a sponsorship deal with a crypto casino, Lucky Block. While the details of the contract have been under wraps, the former UFC star is said to have pocketed a good amount from the deal.

Michael Bisping’s Career Stats and Records

In his MMA career that spanned over a decade, Michael Bisping featured in a total of 39 fights, winning 30 bouts and losing just nine match-ups. 17 of his victories via KO/TKO, three via submission, and ten via decision. As far as his UFC career is concerned, he has 20 victories and nine losses to his name.

Michael Bisping’s Major Achievement and Awards

• UFC Hall of Fame (modern-era wing, class of 2019)


• UFC Middleweight Championship (one time)


• One successful title defense vs. Dan Henderson


• First British champion in UFC history


• Most wins in UFC Middleweight division history (16)


• Most total fight time in UFC Middleweight division history (5:15:15)


• Most significant strikes landed in UFC Middleweight division history (1384)

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