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Michael Bisping Biography, Wiki, Net Worth, Wife, Height, UFC, Record

Michael Bisping Biography: Mr. Michael Gavin Joseph Bisping is an English actor, sports analyst, commentator, and retired MMA fighter who participated in the UFC’s Middleweight and Light Heavyweight tournaments.

Michael Bisping Biography

Michael Bisping Biography: Michael Gavin Joseph Bisping was born in Nicosia, Cyprus, on February 28, 1979. Michael, raised as a “military brat” by a father in the British Army, began Jujutsu instruction at the age of eight. Soon after his birth, his family went to Clitheroe, Lancashire, where he attended a Roman Catholic school. He was competing in Britain’s first MMA contests at the age of 15. However, he discontinued his martial arts training when he was 18 years old.

Michael returned to training one year later after a brief sabbatical. He trained in boxing, kickboxing, and karate during this period. Bisping left a full-time internship after a short kickboxing career in which he won the North West Area championship and two Pro British light-heavyweight titles. When forced to labor, Michael spent time in factories and slaughterhouses. He also worked for demolition, upholstery, mail services, tiling, and plastering firms.

Michael Bisping Biography

Michael Bisping Wiki

Michael Bisping Biography: Michael Gavin Joseph Bisping was born in Nicosia, Cyprus, on February 28, 1979. Michael was raised as a “military brat” by a father in the British Army.

NameMichael Bisping
Date Of BirthFebruary 28, 1979
Birth PlaceNicosia, Cyprus
Height6ft 1inch
Weight84Kg
Zodiac SignPisces
ProfessionMixed Martial Artist
Net Worth$12 Million
Car CollectionCadillac Series 62, 2019 Audi Q5, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover, Maserati Quattroporte

Michael Bisping Personal Life

In Manchester, Bisping met his wife. The couple has three children together after getting married. In California’s Orange County, the family resides. A promising wrestler who eventually participated in the NCAA Division II while attending San Francisco University, their eldest son is now a successful wrestler.

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What is Michael Bisping Net Worth?

According to multiple internet sites (Wikipedia, Forbes, and Bloomberg), the most famous English actor and retired MMA fighter Michael Bisping net worth is estimated to be over $12 million.

Michael Bisping Biography

Michael Bisping Career

On April 4, 2004, Bisping debuted professionally mixed martial arts at Pride & Glory 2: Battle of the Ages, defeating Steve Mathews through 0:38 submission. One month later, at UK MMA Challenge 7: Rage & Fury, Bisping earned his first knockout against John Weir. Bisping was slated to face the seasoned Renato Sobral in his third MMA battle at Cage Rage 7, but his opponent pulled out ten days before the event.

Instead, Bisping won the Cage Rage light heavyweight championship via technical knockout over Mark Epstein. Bisping defended his championship title against Epstein in a rematch at Cage Rage 9 with a knockout victory that cemented Bisping’s place as one of England’s finest light heavyweight competitors. It also earned him the nickname “The Great British Hope” from the UFC.

On January 29, 2005, Bisping made his Cage kickboxing debut against David Brown in a light heavyweight match at The Ultimate Fight Club UK: Natural Instinct. Because Brown was seriously hurt, Bisping won through a medical stoppage in round 2.

On April 30, 2005, Bisping debuted for the organization at Ultimate Force, defeating Dave Radford to capture the vacant Cage Warriors light heavyweight championship. On May 21, 2005, Bisping fought in another light heavyweight cage kickboxing match against Cyrille Diabaté at CWFC: Strike Force 1, losing through decision at the end of the first extra round.

He won the FX3 light-heavyweight title on June 18, 2005, and ruled over the UK’s significant federations for a period. On July 16, 2005, Bisping defeated Miika Mehmet in his first Cage Warriors championship defense at CWFC: Strike Force 2.

Cage Rage withdrew Bisping’s light heavyweight belt in September 2005 because of “management issues,” however Cage Warriors reported that “Bisping was willing to defend his title but is being punished by Cage Rage due to his Wolfslair & Cage Warriors connections.” Bisping successfully defended the Cage Warriors title again, this time against Jakob Lovstad and Ross Pointon in the CWFC: Strike Force series of events, finishing with ten victories and no defeats.

Bisping announced his retirement from MMA on May 28, 2018.

Michael Bisping Acting Career

Bisping said on April 6, 2016, that he had been cast in the film XXX: Return of Xander Cage. Later that month, Bisping disclosed that he is a fan of the 1990s TV series Twin Peaks & that he has landed a small role in the 2017 sequel. In the sports drama film, My Name Is Lenny. He played Roy Shaw. Bisping also appeared briefly towards the end of the 2018 picture Den of Thieves.

Bisping was named as one of four presenters for the reality competition series Hyperdrive, which will premiere on Netflix on August 21, 2019. In November 2020, it was reported that Bisping would play the lead in The Journeyman, a boxing film based on Mark Turley’s book. That same month, Bisping starred as Dolph, a tournament fighter, in the HBO Max series Warrior.

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