Video: Michael Bisping Gets Ready for the Axe Murderer
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Michael Bisping is less than two weeks away from what could either be his greatest triumph or his ugliest beatdown — a match against legendary fighter Wanderlei Silva at UFC 110 (February 20th; Sydney, Australia). The latest installment of Bisping's video blog shows him handling the usual press obligations and keeping sharp at the Wolfslair in preparation for the battle. Skip to 4:06 for a rare sighting of Rampage Jackson outside of a movie set. As for Bisping's expectations for the Silva fight, the Count recently wrote that Wandy reminds him of another old rival:
Has Wanderlei Silva fallen so far that one could realistically describe him as a more-explosive Chris Leben? Damn, that's a depressing thought. Silva has lost five of his last six fights, with his only win coming against Keith Jardine in May 2008 — but the guys that have beaten him were all legends and former champions. If the Axe Murderer loses this one, there will no longer be any doubt that the game has passed him by. Will he smash the Brit and redeem himself, or are we about to see Wandy's last stand? Your thoughts, please.
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Wrye Bash Says:
Wandy, do a barrel roll!
freshkimo Says:
I pray Wandy beats the fucksnot out of this kid. Not that I have anything personal against Bisping, besides the fact that he's a limey prick with a silly accent and beady eyes, but he's about to be seriously outclassed.
I predict a repeat Hendo.
UFC is now the best Says:
Silva should take this in the same fashion that Hendo beat his ass.
SweetAfflictionShirt Says:
I am not kidding whatsoever when I say that if Bisping wins this fight I will seriously vomit uncontrollably.
It would make me question the meaning of life.
Dante Says:
I am not ready for an mma world w/o Wandy. :(
biohazardone Says:
My thoughts exactly. Wandy needs to win this fight to redeem himself. He is a great fighter but ever since his loss to Hendo, he has not been the same. The Wandy of old was a force to be reckon with, now he is slowly declining into dinosaurhood. It be great if Wandy can pull of a knockout on MB. MB is a total prick, almost at the caliber of Tito except he is British and needs to get pummeled in order to get humbled.
Harry Nips Says:
Comparing Wanderlei to Leben is a fuckin crime!
FreddyFangers Says:
Bisping is a total prick, but he easily beats Wandi.
El Famous Burrito Says:
They rush to the center of the ring, when Bisping stops and says "I say, old chap, what the Devil did you do to your face?"
WHAM! Left hook, Bisping's drinking Woodchuck cider through a bendy-straw.
Put that in your little Fightpicker.
TheFactor Says:
Bisping = boring
Silva = Knock out
Harry Nips Says:
Hopefully Wandy locks this ass clown up Hendo style.
SweetAfflictionShirt Says:
@ el famous burrito
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
PurplePickle Says:
I have come to terms with the fact that if I want to watch the Axe Murderer destroy top level competition, I need to pop in a Pride DVD. It sucks to say that, but it is true.
Wanderlei is not the same fighter of five years ago and never will be again. His off button is larger, his striking is easily countered, and he is handicapped by the absence of Pride's ruthless rules on striking downed opponents.
Also, allegations regarding performance enhancers, while never proven, still can be seriously entertained. His size, power, and gas tank have been lacking since Pride, even before the weight cut to 195/185.
Silva can still beat Bisping and I would feel ok about picking him, but the murder days are sadly behind us. Still, I will buy the PPV and hope that the old Wandy comes tearing out of the gate and feeds The Count his teeth in record time. But I will probably give that hope up late in the third, again.
steampunk22 Says:
^^Agreed. You actually just saved me a few minutes by typing exactly what I was thinking.
Still like to see Bisping savagely lose though. Lock, Stock, and two Smoking KO's.
Tai-Pan Says:
I hope Silva Hendo's Bisping's ass, but I'm betting on a lackluster decision by Bisping. Bisping will stick and move, and maybe if he had't got knocked out by Hendo he would make some disasterous mistake, but not now. My money is on Bisping, which fucking sucks.
Steffmeister Says:
The Axe Detailer may have lost 5 bouts, but the competitors were Rich Franklin, Quinton Jackson, Chuck Liddell, Dan Henderson and Mirko Filipović... none of wich this limey would stand a change against.
Keep circling to your left Bisping!
AussieJosh Says:
I wanna see Wandy do a huge second round KO! and knock bisping out!
I dont mind watching Bisping but i really like Wandy! And he needs this win!
I will be there watching and cheering for Wandy!
El Guapo Says:
Leben is to Wanderlei what I am to Bas Rutten..
Hate to shat on myself like that, but it is what it is.
Naked Rear Poke Says:
I'm seriously having a hard time picking this one. Wandy is the classier fighter that's past his prime, Bisping has some good stick and move.
UFC in my country for the first time, and I'll be there with bells on!
CMON AUSSIE!!
peanutbuttter Says:
If Silva loses this somehow, I wouldn't mind seeing him fight Chris Leben
peanutbuttter Says:
I bet Rampage likes being over there cuz he doesn't get in trouble for driving down the wrong side of the road.
Harry Nips Says:
Bisping could get a new nickname w/ a win. Michael "So I Buried An Axe Murderer?" Bisping. Cuz a loss here would more than likely kill Wandy's career. Let's hope that don't happen.
Old_Bald_and_Irish Says:
"They rush to the center of the ring, when Bisping stops and says "I say, old chap, what the Devil did you do to your face?"
"WHAM! Left hook, Bisping's drinking Woodchuck cider through a bendy-straw."
"Put that in your little Fightpicker."
Comment of the Week...hands down.
Look, if Bisping beats Wandy, I'm going to be seriously doubting the existance of a just and loving God.
Comparing Wanderlei to Leben?.......WHAT HAS THIS WORLD COME TO!
I gotta admit, Silva dropping 5 of his last 6 is not good. But I hope to hell he "Jardines" Bisping into a living death!
And to all you folks in England...
I know you can do better than to be represented by Bisping and Hardy-Har-Har! I'm just as game as the next "bloke" to see the UFC do well in England. But PLEASE....isn't there a better representative?
MostDiabolicalH... Says:
I think that for Wandy to put the ugliest beatdown ever on Bisping he will have to go in the octagon and actually murder him with an axe after what Dan did to him.
Old_Bald_and_Irish Says:
....and the first person to say "James Thompson" is an ass.
LastEmperor Says:
War wandy.
Professor Choas Says:
i got a wierd feeling that bisping is gonna put wandy away...
Kimbos Bread Says:
I'm probably the only non-UK, hardcore MMA fan who genuinely likes Bisping. I also love Wandy. But I think Wandy will win, hopefully the loser won't look too bad on this one.
Dagnut Says:
So bisping is unpopular? wow thanks for the informative posts..I'm Irish so I hate brits more than anyone but if ya think wandy has a shot your mad...simple as that..he was hand picked to make Bisping look good...bisping will land his best, and probably only decent weapon, the straight right when Wandy drops his shoulder for the left hook.
It the same situation with Chuck, Wandy ALWAYS took shots..but his ability to absorb them seriously diminished , look at your old pride dvds and look at the punishment he could take, not just take but counter immediately that's why he was so dangerous...no training camp can regain that
Carl Sagan Says:
Kang managed to drop Bisping, so I believe that Wanderlei can and will do the same. Only this time, he'll have the composure to finish it instead of gas and have victory slip through his fingers.
Dubus22 Says:
Hate hate hate to say it but I think Bisping can take this one by boring ass decision, just think Wandy has lost that little bounce to his step and it'll allow Bisping to keep outside his range and just do the bare minimum to ensure he gets the points win.....But God I hope Wandy proves my dumb ass wrong and we see a vintage Axe Murderer massacre of old!!!
Dmonicideals Says:
The only thing Bisping needs to do to get ready to face Silva is prepare his will. Wand isn't nearly as far gone as he woudl need to be for Bisping to have a chance here. Just like vs. Hendo, he is just outmatched, and highlight reel fodder.
Rape Choke Says:
Wandy is going to "Dan Henderson" Bispings' ass!
ytrebil Says:
Ahhhh... nothing like a healthy bit of British prejudice on a Tuesday morning.
I think this could be a good fight. Bisping did well against Kang after being KTFO'd by Henderson and regardless of Wanderlei's recent losses, his cardio is top notch and if it goes all the way I think Wanderlei will take the decision.
I'd like to see Bisping win though. He might be slightly stupid (hey, he's an MMA pro! What do you expect? Not everyone can be like Rich Franklin...) but he's still a fellow Brit and he's promoted the sport in the UK.
KnowledgeSupreme Says:
Wand needs to use his thaiclinch more the way he did in Pride.
Havent seen alot of thaiclinch in his apperances in the UFC.
Bisping is gonna get it bad! Hendo style!!!
Wrye Bash Says:
@MoronSupreme
No one is too eager to drop their head in the clinch these days.
831 Father Says:
Man, some of you guys need to grow some thick skin. You act like Bisping is the biggest asshole in the MMA world when there are guys like Tito, Junie and War Machine out there. I bet some of you pansies literally and awkwardly cry tears of joy and shake awkwardly in front of your friends and family when your favorite fighters win.
And yes, Silva must win this and return to the Pride Wandy we all want to see.
superflat Says:
Bisping will most likely beat Wandy.
Pedro11 Says:
Hope Bisb*tch get knocked the F out!!!!