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Michael Bisping, the former UFC middleweight champion turned analyst/commentator, is no stranger to making controversial statements. Throughout his career, Bisping was known for his trash talk of opponents and his trademark British humor.

Recently, during a live stream with his son Callum, Bisping found himself in a situation that echoed his own penchant for controversy. Callum made an interesting comment about why he wouldn’t fight Israel Adesanya, and the video of this exchange was shared on Reddit, sparking a range of fan reactions.

Michael Bisping’s son doesn’t want to fight Israel Adesanya for this reason

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In the live stream video, Michael Bisping and his son Callum engage in a conversation. Bisping poses a question, asking Callum if he believes he could take on Israel Adesanya in a fight. In response, Callum states that he wouldn’t want to fight Adesanya due to what he refers to as “gay antics.”Michael Bisping quickly reprimands his son, reminding him that they are broadcasting live and urging him not to use offensive language or make such comments. The exchange between the two, including Michael Bisping’s stern reaction, became a notable moment in the video.

The reactions of both Bisping and Callum and their facial expressions became the focal point of the video, drawing various responses from fans. Here’s how the fans responded in the comments:

Some fans pointed out Callum’s resemblance to fighter Justin Gaethje.

“Damn callum looks like a young Justin Gaethje.”

Others humorously suggested that Callum was merely echoing his father’s statements from dinner conversations.

“Dad, I’m only repeating what you say at dinner lol.”

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Some fans added a comedic twist, pondering whether anyone would want to be on the receiving end of Israel Adesanya’s actions mid-fight.

“Would you want to be humped by Izzy mid-fight?”

There were even comments jokingly insinuating that Michael Bisping was protecting his son from potential backlash.

“Bisping trying to save his son from the woke mob.”

One fan humorously acknowledged the practicality of Callum’s stance.

“I mean, let’s be fair, he isn’t wrong, not tryna get humped by that guy because, let’s be real, I ain’t winning the fight against a guy who’s a world champion at the moment.”

Another fan found amusement in Bisping’s reluctance to acknowledge the comment solely because they were broadcasting live.

“I f***ing love that his only reason for not saying that is being live. That’s it.”

The universal recognition of the parent-child dynamic was also evident for some.

“Callum’s face when Michael says ‘what are you doing?’ speaks a thousand words. Every child and parent knows that face.”

Finally, fans noted that Michael Bisping’s quick discipline of his son served to protect him.

“Mike was so quick to discipline him, saves his a** from cancellation.”

In conclusion, the video sparked humorous reactions among fans, with many finding entertainment in Callum’s candid comment and Michael Bisping’s swift response. The incident served as a lighthearted moment in the MMA community, highlighting the dynamics of a father-son relationship.

Bisping caused one of the biggest upsets in UFC history

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While recent controversies like Sean Strickland’s upset of Israel Adesanya have stirred the MMA community, it’s important to remember that Michael Bisping pulled off an even more spectacular upset at UFC 199. At the age of 37, Bisping accepted a short-notice fight against champion Luke Rockhold. Most analysts and fans believed Bisping had no chance against the young Rockhold, but everything changed in the first round.

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Bisping connected with a body-head combo, landing a left hook flush on Rockhold’s chin. The dazed Rockhold dropped to the ground, and Bisping capitalized, securing the finish without giving him a chance to recover. This upset stands as one of the biggest moments in the history of UFC title fights, and Bisping made history by becoming the first-ever British UFC champion with his victory!

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Do you think Bisping vs. Rockhold was a bigger upset than Strickland vs. Adesanya? And do you think Callum will follow his father’s footsteps into the octagon? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

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