If you think Michael Bisping didn’t spit in Jorge Rivera’s corner, this video will change your mind…

It’s Sunday afternoon and we’re already knee deep in the drama that was Michael Bisping vs. Jorge Rivera at UFC 127. You’ve seen the fight, read the innumerable amount of comments about it on the internet and you probably remember Michael Bisping denying that he spit on Jorge Rivera’s corner after he TKOd Jorge Rivera. Well, this video will undoubtedly change your perception, but only if you think Bisping did not eject saliva from his mouth towards someone connected to Jorge Rivera.

On top of everything that happened, Jorge Rivera’s management has issued an official statement that calls for a fine and suspension from the athletic commission after his fight and post-fight antics.

Michael Bisping’s conduct in the Octagon at UFC 127 was unconscionable, unprofessional, and smacks of a man with no morals or character. During the first round of their fight, Jorge Rivera had BOTH knees on the canvas when Bisping stopped, sized Jorge up, and delivered a massive knee to a vulnerable and downed opponent. This knee was illegal and clearly intentional. The rules that govern the sport are in place to protect the health and well being of the fighters. Bisping blatantly broke these rules and there has to be accountability. A professional fighter knows when to pull the trigger on a strike and when not to, so for Bisping to say he did not intend to throw the knee is disingenuous.

Bisping’s conduct after he was awarded the TKO is not acceptable. Taunting and spitting at and on Jorge’s coach Matt Phinney is the deplorable conduct of a school yard bully. Like all bullies Mr. Bisping needs to be punished. In this instance it would be appropriate if Bisping is fined and suspended by the athletic commission and/or the UFC.

Jorge Rivera could have decided to not continue fighting and walked away with the win because he was clearly dazed and not himself. Instead he took the warriors path and fought on. Jorge is to be commended for his toughness and desire to give the fans the fight they paid to see. Jorge takes great pride in the efforts he made to promote the fight and fully supports the pre-fight videos he used in an unprecedented manner to drive interest in UFC 127. In no way were Jorge’s remarks or videos anything more than marketing designed to take Michael Bisping out of his game.

Jorge would like his fans to know that he tried to give them the performance they deserve. He looks forward to the opportunity to step into the Octagon again fight for the UFC and his fans.

Wow. One can only hope that Ranger Up will condense the disdain for Michael Bisping and place it in a YouTube video that we can discuss and Michael Bisping will complain about in the near future.

Published on February 28, 2011 at 1:01 am
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