Michael Bisping, Matt Hamill Release Statements on UFC 75 Fight
Michael Bisping and Matt Hamill have both released official statements on their thoughts regarding Bisping’s split decision win at UFC 75 in London.
As most people will of seen the fight with me and Hamil was a close one. I have seen the controversy surrounding the decision so obviously have to reply. I personally feel he won round 1 and I took rounds 2 and 3. That said it was close and can I understand how some people would think differently. On the night I was given the decision and he wasnt, on another occasion it could of been different.
Looking at message boards it appears that some ( major understatement) people are pissed off about my comments afer the fight. Looking back I should of given hammil more credit as he fought a great fight and has improved his all round game a hell of a lot. What you have to remember is though the adrenalin was running through my veins, I had fought a hard fight and was obviously happy to get the decision. I would like to take this oportuninty to say well done to Matt for fighting great and bringing the fight to me big time, I should have commented on this on the night.
I have contacted the UFC and stated I would like to rematch Hammill at everyones earliest convenience as Im sure most of you know, no fighter wants a win when the decision is debateable. I am happy for the fight to take place where ever, and look forward to settling the score once and for all. I personally feel we put on a great fight for the fans and perhaps people should focus on this more.
I apologise to all my fans who feel let down by anyhting at the weekend, hey Im a young man with alot of emotion and sometimes say things in the heat of the moment.
I’d like to say thanks to everyone who has sent me there messages. Theres been to many to  reply to them all. I will say this though, if Matt Hammils gonna cut me next time he might need a carving knife as Ive definately got thicker skin over the last few days.
After the fight I had a few beers with my freinds and made my way home with all my team. I’d like to say thanks to everyone at the Wolfslair for their continued help and support. Thanks to Team rampage for all there help at big bear and thanks to all my sponsors(tapout,Affliction, premier security and xyience).
Right now Im spending some quality time with my kids as its been hard being away from them for so long.Gonna take a week or so off (gotta let the bruises heel) and then its back to the gym.
I would like to thank everyone for their unbelievable support. I fought my heart out in London and feel I should have won the fight. The outpouring of support from people all over the world has touched my heart. It validates my performance to myself and that means as much as a win to me. I think MMA is a great sport and I don’t believe in any kind of a fix. The two judges that scored the win for Bisping obviously need to re-evaluate the way they score a fight. You can’t win a fight when you run for three rounds. They need to study the criteria for scoring an MMA fight: effective striking, grappling, takedowns, aggression and control. Bisping did none of that in my opinion. The UFC has the best MMA in the world and I am proud to be a part of it. I will be fighting in the UFC for a long time. Thanks again to all my fans, especially to all the English fans who came up to me after the fight to tell me I was the winner. I will be back in the octagon very soon and promise to fight my heart out like I always have.
Matt “The Hammer” Hamill
It's good to see that Bisping is giving Hamil some props. Regardless of who won or lost; this rivalry will be settled. Hopefully it is settled soon. I think Bisping will be a decent contender at Middleweight. I want to see him fight at Middleweight after his fight with Hamil. How about a Bisping vs. Grove fight or a Bisping vs. Cote fight? Those fights would be good.
I appreciate the graciousness, the support for the UFC's credability, and the fact that there appears to be a Bisping vs. Hamill II coming to a PPV near you.
Bisbing isn't very bright and needs to learn to spell. Although I agree Hamill should have won the fight, he really shouldn't be telling the judges what they should be looking for because they've probably been judging longer than his MMA career.
DONT BELIEVE Michael Bisping….. HE SAID WHAT HE THOUGHT THAT NIGHT… HE LOST A FAN…….LOOKING FOWARD TO THE REMATCH… HOPE Matt Hamill BRINGS IT!!!!!!
i was pissed at bisping for his comments afterwards, but he cleared it up with his later commments…hamil still won but you can't blame bisping
Bisbing is overrated but a decent fighter @ 185 not 205. Hamil is a low grade fighter @ 205 but has greatly improved his stand up. Hamils wrestling was not a factor in this fight because of a knee injury. Had he been 100% Bisbing would have been in big trouble.
Jeff - I wouldn't be so sure about a PPV. The rematch just has Spike TV written all over it.
Its now time to get off Bisbing's back, the Guy has admitted that he didnt give credit were credit was due, it was the judges not him that made the decision. I do agree that Hamill won the fight but at the end of the day there will be a rematch were it can all be sorted out once and for all.
I agree Kris: A Bisping vs. Hamil fight is screaming to be a headliner for an Ultimate Fight Night Live or Ultimate Fighter Finale.
Jeez, I dont really want to see a rematch. I want to see the two fighters fight other fighters that are better fighters. Then see what happens from there. They can meet later on down the line but fighting the same guy over and over again…..it just gets boring. Hammill vs Alexander, Bisping vs Ortiz.
Of course Bisping is singing a different tune now after all the negative comments he has received. The real test is what he said after the fight. Hamill wasn't disrepectful after the fight why was Bisping?
As far as a rematch…who cares I am done with this sport! I certainly would not pay to watch a rematch. last thing I want to do is give Dana White more money after this fiasco.
I am sure glad to see all of the major negativity gone from the posts. Maybe they all did boycot. Oh well, good ridence. As far as Bisbing goes, I still think he's a prick, but I would imagine I would be too if I just got my face all cut up, and I won the fight. I still don't think the UFC fixes their fights, but you really need to finish a guy to insure your victory. I would like to see Kendal Grove come back and take on either of these two, that would be great.
I was very upset over the results hands down Hamill won. It was not Bispings fault. It was not Hamills. We know where the problem is. ELIMANATE the problem. These judges should go to a bar fight and nothing more. I thought Bisping was pretty ****y after that fight and Hamill acted like a true gentelman. Dana has to much respect for the sport to rig it but does not mean somebody else has something to do with it. Were those to judges old NBA basketball refs!!!
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