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Michael Bisping has 5 fights he’d like to see occur in 2023 – together with one in boxing.
The previous UFC middleweight champion and present commentator thinks 4 UFC fights eluded us in 2022 and hopes they lastly come to fruition in 2023.
The boxing match he’d prefer to see is Tyson Fury vs. fellow unbeaten heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. However the UFC fights on his record embody a number of the sport’s largest stars – in addition to a extremely anticipated rematch that might be on the horizon.
Try Bisping’s UFC wishlist beneath.
Francis Ngannou vs. Jon Jones
“We all know in regards to the knockout energy. (Ngannou is) getting higher on a regular basis. He’s studying learn how to sprawl. He beat Stipe Miocic, the best heavyweight of all time, and final time we noticed him, he beat Ciryl Gane. He confirmed evolution. He confirmed some new wrinkles. He confirmed some takedowns. However how would he do in opposition to Jon Jones? That’s the massive struggle that everybody has to see, and it completely has to occur in 2023.”
Marlon Vera vs. Sean O’Malley 2
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – AUGUST 15: (L-R) Sean O’Malley kicks Marlon Vera of Ecuador of their bantamweight bout in the course of the UFC 252 occasion at UFC APEX on August 15, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Picture by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
“I’m a fan of them each, however they’ve received to struggle once more, and the explanation why is as a result of they’re on the trajectory. They’re two of the largest stars within the bantamweight division.”
Khamzat Chimaev vs. Colby Covington
“Khamzat is saying he can’t get a struggle. Colby Covington at present doesn’t have a struggle. There’s rather a lot at stake for each males on this struggle.”
Conor McGregor vs. Jorge Masvidal
“I need to see (McGregor) in opposition to somebody who’s going to placed on an thrilling struggle. I don’t need to see somebody attempt to wrestle him. And I’m not saying Conor couldn’t beat these guys, however he’s in all probability going to struggle at 170.
“I need to see him in a enjoyable struggle. I need to see him in opposition to somebody who will stand toe-to-toe. That’s what Masvidal will do. Masvidal toe-to-toe, standing on the toes, is as recreation as they arrive. He’s as quick, he’s as fast, he’s as technical and he’s as nasty. May you think about the trash discuss main as much as it? Pay-per-view bonanza.”
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