There is no doubt, Luke Rockhold and Michael Bisping despise each other.
Last night, on just two weeks' notice, Bisping relieved Rockhold of the UFC middleweight title with a first round KO of the American.
It was a huge upset. Rockhold, in his first title defence since winning the title in December, was heavy odds on favourite. Originally, Rockhold was scheduled for a rematch against Chris Weidman who he defeated late last year to claim the belt. However, just over two weeks ago, Weidman was forced to withdraw due to injury.
In stepped Bisping to win the first ever UFC title for a British fighter.
Post-fight, during the press conference, there was seething animosity visible between the pair.
Bisping: Luke, come on buddy. When the shoe was on the other foot, I leaned over and thanked you at this moment in time.
Rockhold: Yeah, and I actually picked you up off the canvas. And you being the dick you are, came up to me and was a bitch about it.
Bisping: I shook your hand. And you said, ‘I already shook your hand, and you told me to fuck off off, basically.
Rockhold: You asked me, ‘Do you know where you are, do you know where you are?’ You’re a fucking dick.
Bisping: Hey buddy, you got knocked out. Sit down and shut up. What an asshole, guys.
Rockhold: I will come back and fucking kill you.
Some highlights from the press conference.
At the conclusion of the press conference, the two had to be separated by UFC officials.
So apparently this rivalry between @ufc champ @bisping and @LukeRockhold isn't quite settled just yet. pic.twitter.com/Wj4XQclYn9
— John Morgan (@MMAjunkieJohn) June 5, 2016
