UFC Liverpool: Michael Bisping makes statement on retirement fight: UFC, I'm available
MICHAEL BISPING has revealed he's open to fighting at the UFC's maiden event in Liverpool.
Michael Bisping says he's open to fighting at UFC Liverpool
Mixed martial arts’ premier promotion will host its first card at The Echo Arena on May 27.
Headlining the event is none other than Liverpool’s own Darren Till, although ‘The Gorilla’ doesn't have an opponent at this moment in time.
Immediately after the announcement of UFC Fight Night 130, many began speculating that the event could play host to Bisping’s swan song.
The former middleweight champion is keen to end his hall-of-fame career on home soil and has publicly told the UFC matchmakers that he’s free to fight on the card.
“This is a ‘Believe You Me’ exclusive,” Britain's first UFC belt holder said on the latest edition of his podcast.
“UFC, I’m available. If you want me on that card, you’ve got my number.”
The idea of hanging up his gloves in Liverpool intrigues Bisping, especially considering the fact his hometown of Clitheroe is a mere hour-and-a-half away from The Echo Arena.
Chanting MSG mob surrounds Michael Bisping at the urinals
UFC, I’m available
“That’s a nice retirement fight,” he said. “Liverpool. Northwest of England. That’s where I’m from.”
A host of fighters have expressed an interest in being Bisping’s final opponent, most notably Luke Rockhold.
Bisping isn’t too keen on a trilogy fight with Rockhold and is waiting for the UFC brass to contact him with potential opponents.
Liverpool's own Darren Till will headline UFC Fight Night 130
“I said to the UFC throw some names my way, and we’ll see,” Bisping said.
“We’ll see what they come back with.
But yeah, I’m certainly interested. Definitely interested, so there you go.”
UFC Liverpool takes place at the The Echo Arena on May 27
UFC Fight 130 card (as it stands)
Darren Till vs Stephen Thompson
Neil Magny vs Gunnar Nelson
Tom Breese vs Daniel Kelly
Eric Spicely vs Darren Stewart
Arnold Allen vs Mads Burnell
Trevor Smith vs Elias Theodorou
Lina Lansberg vs Gina Mazany
Makwan Amirkhani vs Jason Knight
Brad Scott vs Jason Knight