Michael Bisping 'definitely interested' in UFC-Liverpool for retirement fight, awaits opponent

Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping (30-9 MMA, 20-9 UFC) has played it cool up until this point, but with two months to go until UFC-Liverpool, he’s putting his chips on the table.

“This is a ‘Believe You Me’ exclusive,” Bisping said on the latest edition of his podcast. “UFC, I’m available. If you want me on that card, you’ve got my number.”

UFC Fight Night 130 takes place May 27 at Echo Arena in Liverpool, England. Fast-rising welterweight contender and Liverpool native Darren Till is expected to meet Stephen Thompson in the main event.

But a co-main event appearance for “The Count” would provide for an incredible top of the bill, with Bisping repeatedly expressing his desire to have one last UFC appearance before calling it quits – and for that fight to take place in his native country of England.

When the card was officially announced less than two weeks ago, Bisping declined to commit himself to the event, but now it appears he’s ready to make the plunge.

“That’s a nice retirement fight,” Bisping said. “Liverpool. Northwest of England. That’s where I’m from.

“I am interested in fighting on that card. We’ll see what the UFC comes up with, but yeah, definitely interested, for sure. That would be my last fight.”

Bisping has made it clear he has no interest in a rematch with Vitor Belfort (26-13 MMA, 15-10 UFC), and he seems tepid, at best, when asked about a trilogy fight with Luke Rockhold (16-4 UFC, 6-3 UFC). But nearly 12 years into his octagon run, Bisping said he has been in contact with UFC officials and is hoping to get something lined up for May 27.

“I said to the UFC throw some names my way, and we’ll see,” Bisping said. “We’ll see what they come back with. But yeah, I’m certainly interested. Definitely interested, so there you go.”

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