In a heated exchange, former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping took aim at Olympic-level wrestlers, including former UFC double champion Daniel Cormier, during a recent discussion about the role of wrestling in MMA.
Michael Bisping and Daniel Cormier
Michael Bisping’s comments highlight his belief that collegiate or Olympic-style wrestling does not seamlessly translate to MMA without adaptation. His critique is on the importance of adjusting grappling techniques to account for striking, the cage, and other variables unique to the sport.
While his delivery was blunt, the former UFC middleweight champion explained:
“Real wrestlers suck balls.