My Fight With Michael Bisping podcast launches on platform 20 October
Audible has released My Fight With Michael Bisping, an interview-based podcast hosted by the UFC legend.
An Audible Original produced by The Cut, the series is exclusively available through Audible - with all episodes available from today, 20 October.
The 10-episode series sees UFC Hall of Fame fighter and commentator Bisping speak to top MMA figures about the most challenging and meaningful bouts of their careers. The likes of Georges St. Pierre, Israel Adesanya, Miesha Tate, Darren Till, Forrest Griffin, Henry Cejudo, Dominick Cruz, and more also open up about their struggles with deeper battles - from poverty to depression to injuries, and more.
Each episode consists of a one-to-one interview with Bisping and his guest, covering topics such as Dominick Cruz’s struggles with mental health, to the hurdles Michelle Waterson faced juggling her career with motherhood, to Adesanya’s experiences with racism and bullying growing up.
My Fight With Michael Bisping Episodes
Episode 1: Israel Adesanya
The UFC superstar opens up about the bullying and racism he endured growing up in New Zealand, why he left to pursue a kickboxing career in China, and why he considers his 2020 takedown of Paulo Costa one of the best performances of his career.
Episode 2: Dominick Cruz
On this special episode, Bisping talks to Cruz about his remarkable comeback victory over T.J. Dillashaw in 2016, as well the dark period that proceeded it. Sidelined for five years with injuries, Cruz shares never-before-heard details about his struggles with mental health and his use of antidepressants.
Episode 3: Miesha Tate
Bisping catches up with one of the pioneers of women’s MMA, Miesha Tate. They discuss her long journey to the UFC, her famous rivalry with Ronda Rousey, and exactly what it took to beat Holly Holm in 2016 to become the UFC Bantamweight Champion.
Episode 4: Darren Till
In this no-holds-barred interview, Till shares the remarkable details of his near-death experience in Liverpool, the wild years that followed training near the favelas of Brazil, and his triumphant coming-home party: a 2018 win over Wonderboy Thompson in front of a sold-out Echo Arena.
Episode 5: Henry Cejudo
Cejudo takes listeners inside his incredible journey to the highest levels of both wrestling and MMA, and he breaks down his 2016 rematch against Demetrious Johnson to become the UFC Flyweight Champion of the world.
Episode 6: Forrest Griffin
In this episode, Bisping and Griffin reflect on one of the most iconic moments in the history of the UFC: the finale of The Ultimate Fighter Season One, including behind-the-scenes insights on that historic bout between Griffin and Stephan Bonnar.
Episode 7: Matt Serra
The former UFC Welterweight Champion breaks down his incredible 2007 win over Georges St. Pierre–widely considered one of the greatest underdog victories in combat sports. Plus, he shares details of his unlikely rise to stardom, including being bullied as a kid and surviving a street fight that’s become the stuff of urban legend.
Episode 8: Michelle Waterson
Waterson opens up about her long road to victory against Paige VanZant in 2016—from coming back after repeat injuries and childbirth to being the ring-girl-turned-fighter who proved all the doubters wrong.
Episode 9: Rashad Evans
When heavyweights “Suga” Rashad Evans and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson squared off in the octagon at UFC 114, it became the first time a UFC pay-per-view card was headlined by two black fighters. On this episode, Evans takes us inside that history-making grudge match, how the beef between them really got started, and how they later managed to bury the hatchet.
Episode 10: Georges St.-Pierre
On the final episode of My Fight, Bisping sits down with one of the GOATs of MMA: Georges St. Pierre. GSP breaks down how he pulled off his incredible knockout of Matt Hughes during their rematch in 2006, but he also reflects on the tougher times – the intense bullying he endured growing up in Quebec, and how he learned to let go of his anger.
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