For the VIDEO production of this Bloody Elbow Presents YT channel broadcast, visit us at: https://youtu.be/VVnMx-Zszow UFC Hall of Famer & former middleweight champion, Michael "The Count" Bisping, catches up with Bloody Elbow's own Eddie Mercado, Fight Analyst, Author, & MMA Competitor. This exclusive Bloody Elbow Presents Interview includes discussions with "The Count" on his new movie release, on how to be successful in life, some of the commentating challenges he faces, his feuds with Dan Henderson and Luke Rockhold, and he even gives a prediction for a hypothetical MMA match between fellow commentators Jon Anik and Brendan Fitzgerald. Michael “The Count” Bisping was never a blue chip prospect in MMA. However, through sheer grit and determination he kept defying the odds to reach such achievements as becoming the TUF 3 winner, the UFC middleweight champion (with one eye), as well as being inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2019. Since retiring from competition in 2017 with a respectable record of 30-9, Bisping has settled in as a UFC commentator, and also has a new documentary coming out on March 22nd on Digital and On Demand called "Bisping: The Michael Bisping Story". Q1: You’re the former UFC middleweight champion, a UFC Hall of Famer, the TUF 3 winner, an actor, commentator, I saw you on this gameshow with souped up cars. You have quite the laundry list of accomplishments, so what is the driving force that inspires you to pursue your passions? - At 0:54 Q2: Your consistency is unrivaled in the sport of MMA and downright remarkable. I’m sure you’re aware of this, but since you turned pro in 2004, you fought at least two times every single year until you retired in 2017. So for you, what are some of the coping mechanisms you developed over the years to help you on those days when you’re not motivated, you’re banged up, but you still have to show up? - At 2:10 Q3: You won the UFC middleweight title at UFC 199 in 2016 by knocking out Luke Rockhold in your rematch. After winning the belt, did you go on an ‘I told you so’ tour? - At 4:41 Q4: What was more satisfying, avenging your Dan Henderson loss to defend the belt, or avenging your Luke Rockhold loss to win the belt? - At 6:27 Q5: One thing you’re known for is your gift of gab. You’ve always been someone who can sell a fight and build interest around your matches, no matter who was standing across from you. Do you have any advice for those fighters who might be more introverted, or more reserved in the public eye, to help them build their following? - At 7:56 Q6: Your gift of gab has also landed you a gig as a UFC commentator. It might look easy on TV, but it must actually be pretty challenging being the one there live all night with producers in your ear, a ton of source material to know, and of course all of the internet trolls being over critical. What would you say is the hardest part of that job? - At 10:24 Q7: Jon Anik vs. Brendan Fitzgerald in an MMA match, who takes it? - At 16:54 Q8: Aside from commentating, you have a new documentary coming out on March 22nd on Digital and On Demand called "Bisping: The Michael Bisping Story". What’s at the heart of this film? - 18:23 Q9: What do you hope will be the audience’s biggest takeaway from this movie? - At 20:22 You can follow Eddie on twitter — @TheEddieMercado and you can find us @BloodyElbow. Check out Michael Bisping’s official twitter while you’re there — @bisping; & for more on the documentary visit — @BispingDoc. For more MMA Podcast enjoyment, seek out ‘The Count’s’ page for the “Believe You Me” podcast — @BYMPod: for links, insider tidbits and previews to the show, which can be found on almost any podcast platform out there. If you enjoy our interviews & shows, "heart" us here on SC, or "like" & share over on whichever BE Presents Podcast Channel happens to be your listening platform of choice.