“[Yoshihiro Akiyama] He’s definitely an interesting fight for me. …That said, I think he is tailor made for me. I respect him, I respect his skills and I respect everyone that steps into the Octagon and fights because you’re no slouch to do that but I think I can pick him apart all day long.”
“I think I can go out there and have a little bit of fun in this fight. I think I’m better at everything than he is, apart from Judo. … I actually think I’m one of the stronger wrestlers in the middleweight division. I’m sure a lot of people disagree, but I stand by it.”
“I think it will be a good night for myself, the Wolfslair and UK martial arts.”
“I’m looking forward to getting a good win against Akiyama. After that, one more win and I should get a title shot. … I truly believe I will have the belt around my waist some time next year. My time has come, I’ve paid my dues.”
Video interview after the jump.
Michael “The Count” Bisping (19-3)
Win Dan Miller – Decision (Unanimous) UFC 114
Loss Wanderlei Silva- Decision (Unanimous) UFC 110
Win Denis Kang – TKO (Punches) UFC 105
Loss Dan Henderson – KO (Punch) UFC 100
Yoshihiro Akiyama (13-2)
Loss Chris Leben – Submission (Triangle Choke) UFC 116
Win Alan Belcher – Decision (Split) UFC 100
Win Masanori Tonooka – Submission (Armbar) Dream 6
Win Katsuyori Shibata – Submission (Ezekiel Choke) Dream 5
HT: telegraph.co.uk
HT: telegraph.co.uk