Former middleweight champion Michael Bisping believes that UFC is doing everything they can to keep a proper structure in their weight-cutting procedures.
However, fans have been frequent in taunting the promotion for their methods. That said, ‘The Count’ has turned to Twitter and has replied to a bunch of netizens, keeping UFC from criticism.
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An internet user has accused fighters of using unethical ways to cut their weights, citing MMA promotions as the reason. In response, Bisping gave a fitting reply on social media.
Michael Bisping is not ready to blame the MMA promotions
The English fighter has been a part of the UFC for years and even if he is retired, Bisping continues to contribute in the promotion outside the cage. That said, he has always defended UFC’s actions on public platforms.
As per Michael Bisping, if a fighter uses unethical ways to make weights, they can never make it. The veteran states that it is a tough business like no other. Thus, if a fighter isn’t smart, they have no place in the promotion.
Well those fighters won’t make it. This is a tough business like no other. It ain’t Disneyland.Believe it or not you gotta be smart to be a successful fighter if they are too dumb to realize they can’t cut 40/50 pounds, that’s on theme https://t.co/0OmL9G7jBf
— michael (@bisping) September 12, 2020
Further, Bisping also revealed that UFC has been doing everything to take care of their fighters. From weight cutting specialists, performance institutes, to specific diet and supplement, UFC provides everything for their contenders. That too, for free.
Ufc do everything they can to help. From when I fought there is so much assistance, which is a great evolution. They have weight cut management specialists, performance institute,all the specific food they need fight week+supplements also to help cut the weight,all free of charge https://t.co/QT0dZaqoei
— michael (@bisping) September 12, 2020
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Now, the former champ says that the company can’t keep a tab on all their fighter’s activities. Thus, martial artists should also convey some sincerity from their side. The UFC veteran claims that it is solely a fighter and his team’s responsibility to appear on weight, with all the notable measures. However, not everyone shares a similar opinion.
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Bisping is currently a commentator in UFC and has been hosting several ventures for them. During the debut of Fight Island, Bisping was a core-member of the UFC team and traveled with Dana White to take a trip on the Island.
No wonder he is a significant administrator who understands the sport like the back of his hand.