MICHAEL BISPING was named UFC's first ever champion, along with two of his former adversaries in his version MMA's Mount Rushmore.
In 1993, Royce Gracie beat three opponents in a single night to become the UFC's first champ.
Michael Bisping beat UFC legend Anderson Silva
It made Bisping a legend and opened the door to future stars like Bisping.
When it comes to recognising and honouring the greatest of all time, the legends of today cannot forget Anderson Silva (46) or Georges St-Pierre (40).
Randy Couture (58), who won titles at heavyweight and light-heavyweight, was the fourth name on Bisping's legendary list.
He stated that Royce Gracie was the one who started it all back in the day.
"Randy Couture Anderson Silva and Georges St-Pierre."
Bisping, now 42 years old, defeated middleweight icon Silva in 2016, but lost to GSP a year later.
BETTING SPECIAL GET 30/1 ON FURY OR 50/1 ON WILDER FOR HEAVYWEIGHT BOXING CLASHHis last fight was against Kelvin Gastelum (29), one fight later. This ended his most well-known MMA career.
SunSport interviewed Bisping ahead of his return to the UK to perform an evening with tour. Bisping can relax and honor the greats while enjoying retirement.
The Manchester hero enjoys his post-fighting life, which includes acting, commentating, and podcasting.
Bisping will continue to train, so he can look his best for his performance.
He stated that Jake Paul had called him out on me recently and that he didn't mean it.
"The truth is that I am happy in retirement. I do miss it. However, there are times when I think, 'I can still make this' and I still exercise.
"Thanks to this tour, I'm in one the best shape I've ever been in for years.
"I don’t want to go on stage and have people say, 'Bloody hell! He's gained a few pounds!
"I'm nearly in fight shape, but I'm coming back to fighting?" Nah. Nah.
Bisping trains regularly, sometimes even helping his old pal Luke Rockhold (36), who he lost in 2014. He beat him two years later. However, he avoids sparring.
He stated that he does go to the gym and works the bags and does drills. But, I don't spar too much because my one good eye has problems.
"I am very protective of it. I will go to the gym and Luke Rockhold won't be there. We're cool these day."
"But, still, aren't we cool enough? We started training. All it takes is one head kick or something similar.
"Because those reasons, I don't really spar. It's not worthwhile, people are always trying prove a point."
TOUR BISPING
Bisping, who lives in California with Rebecca since 2011, has fought eight times in England as part of the UFC and won them all.
He will also return to the stage for four dates in March, where he will be sharing his story of his rise to the world title glory with comedian Luis J Gomez, his podcast host.
Bisping stated: "If your goal is to have a good time and laugh, then come along."
"Luis J Gomez is a comedian with whom I have a podcast. He's funny.
"I'm going tell my story. If you are a fighter fan, you will really enjoy it. You won't be disappointed if you want to hear great stories.
You might even find inspiration to believe, conceive, achieve. It's a great story.
"Fortunately, my life turned out as it did. I have worked with professionals and it's well-structured."
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