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Michael Bisping, the former UFC middleweight champion, has expressed his interest in moving into coaching but acknowledged that he’s not quite ready to take that step. While appearing on Show Me The Money with UFC welterweight Gilbert Burns, Bisping discussed his views on coaching and the reasons behind his hesitation to fully embrace the role.
As a UFC Hall of Famer, Bisping emphasized that being a successful coach demands a level of selflessness and a full-time commitment to the fighters, which he feels he cannot provide at this moment. With his media career thriving and family responsibilities taking precedence, he has decided to concentrate on other ventures for the time being.
Bisping Explains Why Coaching Isn’t His Immediate Future
When talking about his desire to coach, Bisping stressed that being a coach means giving up personal time to help train fighters. He said he’s not ready to make those sacrifices at the moment.
“At this time, my main focus is on my wife and kids, and making sure they have the best life they can,” Bisping explained. He understands that coaching takes a lot of dedication and that the needs of the fighters must come first. For now, Bisping is concentrating on his work in media and his family, saving coaching for a future time.
Future Plans: When Bisping Envisions a Coaching Career
Despite not committing immediately, Bisping made it clear that coaching is something he plans to pursue when the timing is right. He expressed his passion for passing on his extensive experience to the next generation of fighters.
When I’m in my 50s, maybe I’ll get into that,” Bisping said. For now, he’s enjoying the success he’s found in broadcasting and podcasting since retiring in 2018. As he puts it, “Make hay while the sun shines”—indicating his desire to seize current opportunities before fully embracing a new role as a coach
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