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Kanye West is being talked about. Not necessarily for good reasons. Michael Bisping has talked about how he felt about the rapper’s recent actions. Adidas recently ended its partnership with Kanye. In response, Kanye visited the Sketcher’s Head Office. Unfortunately, the meeting didn’t go too well. Former Middleweight champion Michael Bisping [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/michael-bisping/] and light heavyweight fighter Anthony Smith were talking about all things UFC and they diverted towards the mental health aspect of the game and then came Kanye. Bisping then said that Kanye West fans setting up a GoFundMe campaign to make him a billionaire again was crazy. He then talked about Kanye being diagnosed with bipolar. Anthony Smith then said the musician needed help. He felt West required support to get healthier mentally. UFC: Michael Bisping [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210405222253/GettyImages-1236610788.jpg]LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MAY 30: Michael Bisping provides commentary for the broadcast during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on May 30, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) Bisping agreed with him. ‘The Count’ then talked about what Kanye West did after his split with Adidas. “He needs some help paranoia, delusions, you know that everyone’s out to get him and they’re trying to take his money and they’re trying to. I mean he got dropped by Adidas…” “You see what happened? He showed up; he went uh to the Sketcher’s head office, just bounced in, and got thrown out.” READ MORE:- UFC Legend Michael Bisping Branded ‘Liberal P**sy’ as Wife Rebecca’s Picture of Elon Musk’s Car Disappoints People on the Web [https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-ufc-legend-michael-bisping-branded-liberal-psy-as-wife-rebeccas-picture-of-elon-musks-car-disappoints-people-on-the-web/] “Walked out by security. Do you know what I mean? That’s not a guy that’s thinking straight. What you don’t even call ahead.” Thus, the issues the rapper has been facing has several people, including UFC personalities interested. West has been vocal about his current situation on Instagram. IS MICHAEL BISPING RIGHT ABOUT YE’S MENTAL HEALTH? Kanye West is struggling with mental health. He recently talked about his struggles and agreed to have suicidal thoughts. [https://www.buzzfeed.com/andriamoore/kanye-west-reportedly-opened-up-about-having-suicidal] His recent split with Adidas couldn’t have come at a worse time. His net-worth [https://www.forbes.com/sites/lisettevoytko/2022/10/25/billionaire-no-more-kanye-wests-anti-semitism-obliterates-his-net-worth-as-adidas-cuts-ties/#:~:text=Without%20Adidas%2C%20Ye%20is%20worth,brand%20since%20its%202019%20launch.)] has plunged down to $400 million. In response, his fans started a GoFundMe campaign to make him a billionaire again. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/kanye_west_ends_2020_run.jpg] What are your opinions on Kanye West’s recent controversy and the tough time he is going through? Let us know in the comments below. Watch This Story:- 15 Billion Poorer Kanye West Might Freak Out at Jake Pauls Kardashians Remarks on Relationship With Brother Logan [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/boxing-news-15-billion-poorer-kanye-west-might-freak-out-at-jake-pauls-kardashians-remarks-on-relationship-with-brother-logan/]

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<h1 style="text-align: center"><b>Michael Bisping: Net Worth 2024, Wife, Records, Eye Injury, and More</b></h1>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Who is Michael Bisping?</strong></h2>
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.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Michael Bispingâ€™s Early LifeÂ </strong></h2>
Michael Bisping was born on February 28, 1979 to Jan Konrad Bisping and Kathleen (nÃ©e 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.

[caption id="attachment_1470321" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1470321 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1410328644.jpg" alt="Michael Bisping" width="1920" height="1280" /> LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 22: Michael Bisping hosts the UFC 280 Press Conference at O2 Arena on July 22, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC)[/caption]

The now 45-year-old attended the St Augustineâ€™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.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Michael Bispingâ€™s Wife and Kids</strong></h2>
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, <em>â€œYou know what Iâ€™m saying. I was very lucky sheâ€™s [Rebecca Bisping] very mellow. Sheâ€™s the opposite of me. Iâ€™m a goddamn psycho, but sheâ€™s very calm, cool, collected. She has supported my career, you know. So I would go home to a very nice environment.â€</em>

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.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Michael Bispingâ€™s Net Worth 2024</strong></h2>
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.

[caption id="attachment_1470330" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1470330 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1380956885-1.jpg" alt="Joe Rogan" width="1920" height="1312" /> LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 05: (L-R) Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, and Michael Bisping anchor the broadcast for the UFC 272 event on March 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)[/caption]

In addition, he also featured in a handful of films to earn some extra income.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Michael Bispingâ€™s Contract</strong></h2>
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.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Michael Bispingâ€™s Partnerships and Endorsements</strong></h2>
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.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Michael Bispingâ€™s Career Stats and Records</strong></h2>
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.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Michael Bispingâ€™s Major Achievement and Awards</strong></h2>
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 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">UFC Hall of Fame (modern-era wing, class of 2019)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">UFC Middleweight Championship (one time)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">One successful title defense vs. Dan Henderson</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">First British champion in UFC history</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Most wins in UFC Middleweight division history (16)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Most total fight time in UFC Middleweight division history (5:15:15)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Most significant strikes landed in UFC Middleweight division history (1384)</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Michael Bispingâ€™s Social Media Accounts</strong></h2>
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<td style="width: 25.5119%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td style="width: 526.212%;height: 24px">https://www.instagram.com/mikebisping/?hl=en</td>
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<td style="width: 25.5119%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td style="width: 526.212%;height: 24px">https://x.com/bisping</td>
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<td style="width: 25.5119%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td style="width: 526.212%;height: 24px">https://www.facebook.com/MikeTheCountBisping/</td>
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<td style="width: 41.0997%"><b>Personal Information:</b></td>
<td style="width: 286.074%"></td>
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<td style="width: 41.0997%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 286.074%">Michael Gavin Joseph Bisping</td>
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<td style="width: 41.0997%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 286.074%">The Count</td>
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<td style="width: 41.0997%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td style="width: 286.074%">28 February 1979</td>
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<td style="width: 41.0997%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td style="width: 286.074%">Nicosia, Cyprus</td>
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<td style="width: 41.0997%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td style="width: 286.074%">45</td>
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<td style="width: 41.0997%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td style="width: 286.074%">6 ft 2 in</td>
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<td style="width: 41.0997%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td style="width: 286.074%">185 lb</td>
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<td style="width: 41.0997%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td style="width: 286.074%"><span class="LrzXr kno-fv wHYlTd z8gr9e">Jan Konrad Bisping,Â Kathleen Armitage</span></td>
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<td style="width: 41.0997%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td style="width: 286.074%">British</td>
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<td style="width: 41.0997%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td style="width: 286.074%">Polish-English</td>
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<td style="width: 41.0997%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 286.074%">$9 Million</td>
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<td style="width: 41.0997%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td style="width: 286.074%">$1.46 Million per year</td>
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<td style="width: 41.0997%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td style="width: 286.074%"><span class="LrzXr kno-fv wHYlTd z8gr9e">Rebecca Bisping</span></td>
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<td style="width: 41.0997%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td style="width: 286.074%">Married</td>
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<td style="width: 41.0997%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td style="width: 286.074%"><span class="LrzXr kno-fv wHYlTd z8gr9e">Ellie Bisping,Â Callum Bisping,Â Lucas Bisping</span></td>
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<td style="width: 41.0997%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td style="width: 286.074%">UFC commentator</td>
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<td style="width: 41.0997%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Titles</span></td>
<td style="width: 286.074%">Former UFC Middleweight champion</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
&nbsp;

Michael Bisping

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&#8217;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 Bispingâ€™s Early LifeÂ  Michael Bisping was born on February 28, 1979 to Jan Konrad Bisping and Kathleen (nÃ©e 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. LONDON, ENGLAND &#8211; JULY 22: Michael Bisping hosts the UFC 280 Press Conference at O2 Arena on July 22, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC) The now 45-year-old attended the St Augustineâ€™s Roman Catholic High School in Billington. Bisping&#8217;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 Bispingâ€™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&#8217;Malley&#8217;s podcast in 2023, the middleweight fighter revealed, â€œYou know what Iâ€™m saying. I was very lucky sheâ€™s [Rebecca Bisping] very mellow. Sheâ€™s the opposite of me. Iâ€™m a goddamn psycho, but sheâ€™s very calm, cool, collected. She has supported my career, you know. So I would go home to a very nice environment.â€ 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&#8217;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 Bispingâ€™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. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA &#8211; MARCH 05: (L-R) Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, and Michael Bisping anchor the broadcast for the UFC 272 event on March 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) In addition, he also featured in a handful of films to earn some extra income. Michael Bispingâ€™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 Bispingâ€™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 Bispingâ€™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 Bispingâ€™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) Michael Bispingâ€™s Social Media Accounts  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mikebisping/?hl=en  Twitter https://x.com/bisping  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MikeTheCountBisping/  &nbsp;  Personal Information:  Full Name Michael Gavin Joseph Bisping  Popular Name The Count  Date Of Birth 28 February 1979  Birth Place Nicosia, Cyprus  Age 45  Height 6 ft 2 in  Weight 185 lb  Parents Jan Konrad Bisping,Â Kathleen Armitage  Nationality British  Ethnicity Polish-English  Net Worth $9 Million  Salary $1.46 Million per year  Spouse Rebecca Bisping  Relationship/Marital Status Married  Children Ellie Bisping,Â Callum Bisping,Â Lucas Bisping  Profession UFC commentator  Titles Former UFC Middleweight champion  &nbsp;

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