Former middleweight champion of the UFC, Michael Bisping, shared a hilarious moment with the heavyweight fighter Josh Parisian in the post-fight interview at UFC Vegas 29. Bisping retired from combat sports after his last fight against Kelvin Gastelum in 2017. However, he was a part of the commentary team at the Vegas 29 event on June 19, 2021. During a post-fight interview with the American fighter Parisian, the fighter said, “Hey, I’ve been told I look just like you.” to which the veteran fighter burst into laughter and said, “(laughing) Just like me. You’re a lucky man.” It seemed to be friendly banter between two fellow UFC fighters. Michael Bisping has entertained us with several such moments. Before becoming a commentator he was a UFC champion. Here’s a look back at his career. WATCH THIS STORY: 5 Things You Didn’t Know About The Korean Zombie [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/ufc-mma-news-5-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-korean-zombie/] MICHAEL BISPING: ‘THE COUNT’ Georges-St Pierre [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201230110215/GettyImages-870350172.jpg]NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 04: Georges St-Pierre of Canada celebrates his submission victory over Michael Bisping of England in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 217 event inside Madison Square Garden on November 4, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) The former middleweight champion of the ultimate fighting championship, Michael Bisping is one of the most celebrated fighters in history. The Brit has a record of 30-9-0 [https://www.espn.in/mma/fighter/_/id/2335602/michael-bisping]. He has fought many prominent names of UFC in his professional career. He is two times the middleweight champion of UFC. ‘The Count’ is a great trash talker and has entertained his fans by challenging and humiliating his opponents during his UFC career. The 42-year-old is a skilled kick boxer and a black belt in Ju-Jitsu. Bisping has never lost a fight since his MMA debut until Rashad Evans broke his streak at UFC 78 via split decision. READ MORE: ‘There’s No Leader There’- Khabib Nurmagomedov Points Out What’s Wrong With The Russian International Football Team [https://www.essentiallysports.com/football-mma-ufc-news-theres-no-leader-there-khabib-nurmagomedov-points-out-whats-wrong-with-the-russian-international-football-team-soccer/] The former champion has appeared in 39 matches of his professional career. He 16 TKO and four submission win under his name. However, Bisping retired after his last loss against Kelvin Gastelum on November 25, 2017. The Englishman now hosts a show alongside comedian Luis Gomez on satellite radio. They talk about funny MMA news and pop culture in their podcast. Despite being retired from professional fighting, Michael Bisping entertains the combat fans with his funny persona and commentary. Do you think Michael Bisping looks similar to Josh Parisian? Let us know in the comment section below. 

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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>
<ul>
 	<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>
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&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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