Michael Bisping thinks Alan Belcher's "living in a dream world" into their UFC 159 matchup

By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief

"He thinks I just throw wonky punches straight down the pipe and that he's a Muay Thai expert because he's been to Thailand. I've been to Thailand as well. Do you think I don't know how to do a flying knee? Do you think I don't know how to check leg kicks and all that type of stuff that you think you're gonna do? You're living in a dreamworld my friend. You wanna Thai box? Great. That's what I do best. Will I win against Alan Belcher? Absolutely 100 percent. Losing is not an option. I've come to far in my career for it all to go wrong now. I ain't going away. I want to be world champion and I'm not giving up and I need redemption for my last fight and that starts on April 27 when I beat Alan Belcher."

-Michael Bisping talks to UFC.com about his UFC 159 matchup against Alan Belcher (transcribed by MMAMania.com).

Penick's Analysis: Bisping's capable of more diverse striking than what people often give him credit for, but we'll see just how the differing styles of the two play out come April 27. I wouldn't be surprised if Belcher went for a more grappling-centric gameplan, nor would I be surprised to see the two of them toe to toe for as long as they're both standing. There's been a lot talking between the two, and it probably won't stop until the fight's finished.

[Michael Bisping art by Grant Gould © MMATorch.com]

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