Believe You Me with Michael Bisping

BISPING'S BELIEVE YOU ME Podcast: Tom Vacates! Plus UFC 331 Picks Ft. Tim Elliott

Believe You Me with Michael Bisping

Show Notes

Tom Aspinall has vacated the UFC Heavyweight Championship and the full story of his eye injury is absolutely devastating. We break down everything — the double surgery, the infections, the failed return attempt, and what this means for the division with Ciryl Gane, Josh Hokit and Alex Pereira all in the mix.

Plus — Tim Elliott "The Dirty Bird" joins live off the back of his incredible UFC 331 win, we preview the FULL UFC 331 card including Van vs Pantoja 2, Arman Tsarukyan vs Mauricio Ruffy, Patricio Pitbull vs Doo Ho Choi, Brian Ortega vs Renato Moicano and more. And Tommy McMillan is going to be a massive star.

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00:00 Intro - Big News Day 00:31 Tom Aspinall Vacates The UFC Heavyweight Belt 02:14 The Full Story - What's Been Going On With Tom's Eye 09:10 What's Next - Ciryl Gane, Josh Hokit, Alex Pereira? 14:38 Ibiza Recap - Carl Cox, Blind Guy Dancing & The Good Life 19:45 Conor Benn Gets Stopped By Ryan Garcia 22:01 Tim Elliott Joins The Show 29:21 14 Years On The UFC Roster - Tim Reflects 33:05 Tim's Philosophy - It's About The Experience Not The Wins 37:38 Tim's Pick - Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja 2 39:50 AD: Fitbod 41:07 Tom Aspinall's Full Medical Timeline Revealed 42:56 Curtis Blaydes Disappoints In Sacramento 44:15 Jean Silva's Insane One-Arm Choke & Wild Celebration 47:11 Weirdest Fighters Ever - Diego Sanchez, Tony Ferguson, Bryce Mitchell 50:33 AD: Underdog 53:28 Tommy McMillan Is Going To Be A SUPERSTAR 01:03:41 UFC 331 Full Card Preview & Predictions 01:11:05 Neon In Tsarukyan's Corner - Smart Or Stupid? 01:12:49 AD: MOD 01:24:09 Paul Felder Moving To Las Vegas - New Chapter 01:31:21 Marlon Vera vs Charles Jourdain Pick 01:35:24 Tai Tuivasa vs Robelis Despaigne Pick 01:39:49 Brian Ortega vs Renato Moicano Pick 01:41:46 Patricio Pitbull vs Doo Ho Choi Pick 01:43:09 Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja 2 - Full Breakdown 01:51:13 Listener Questions 01:57:35 Outro

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