Michael Bisping has never turned down an opponent… unlike Mauricio “Shogun” Rua
UFC middleweight loud-mouth, Michael Bisping is at it again this week as he looks to try and convince the world that he’s the most deserving of a shot at the 185 pound title, this time insisting he has never turned down an opponent… unlike fan favourite, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua.
Speaking via UFC Tonight, Bisping said:
I have asked for higher fights a couple times. I can kind of understand why Shogun Rua feels the way he does being a former champion. And Glover Teixeira is an amazing fighter, but he is not a household name like Shogun. Glover has everything to win in this situation, but Shogun has to look at what the gains are for him. I am not saying I would choose my fights, but I sympathize with them. We are not in the habit of choosing our fights, the UFC makes the fights. I have never turned down an opponent.”
Bisping will go head-to-head with Brian Stann at UFC 152 on September 22nd in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and look to catapult over the likes of Chris Weidman and Tim Boetsch in the title race. Does he have a point with his comments about Rua or is this “The Count” just stirring it up once again? Tell us what you think…
By Michael Pepper. (Follow me on Twitter)
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