Jamahal Hill has been nursing some wounds after his knockout loss to Alex Pereira at UFC 300. The fight was controversial, with Hill arguing that the referee should have intervened at a critical moment. This disappointment set the stage for a fiery exchange that would soon unfold.
During an episode of his podcast, Michael Bisping commented on Hill’s loss. He suggested that while the former champion might seem like a “sore loser,” this attitude could potentially fuel his comeback. Little did Bisping know that his words would trigger an explosive response from Hill on X.
“@bisping calling me a “sore loser” and talking about “as men” on losing is the craziest sh*t to me ever!!! Bro you been crying and salty about Dan Henderson for 20 years and Vetor Belfort for 15 years!!! You would think spending half your career losing you would know how too!!”
@bisping calling me a “sore loser” and talking about “as men” on losing is the craziest shit to me ever!!! Bro you been crying and salty about Dan Henderson for 20 years and Vetor Belfort for 15 years!!! You would think spending half your career losing you would know how too!!
— Jamahal Hill (@JamahalH) November 29, 2024
Jamahal Hill called out Bisping’s own history of holding grudges. In a now-viral social media post, he reminded Bisping that he had been complaining about losses to Dan Henderson and Vitor Belfort for years.
Jamahal Hill is set to take on Jiri Prochazka at UFC 311. Both these fighters are coming off a loss to the current champion Alex Pereira. ‘Sweet Dreams’ will want to focus his attention more on the fight camp rather than Michael Bisping’s commentary.
Michael Bisping Responds To Jamahal Hill’s Criticism
Bisping’s original comments came during an episode of his popular podcast, “BELIEVE YOU ME.” He discussed Hill’s recent knockout loss to Alex Pereira, offering what he believed was constructive commentary. The UFC Hall of Famer suggested that Hill’s reaction to defeat could potentially serve as motivation for a stronger comeback.
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What seemed like a relatively simple observation quickly turned into a heated confrontation. Jamahal Hill with a scathing social media post. He called out Bisping’s own history of holding grudges. When the dust settled, ‘The Count’ chose a measured approach to defuse the situation.
“Did you watch what I said? Or did you read some sh*tty headline? If it’s a headline I’ll accept your apology. I said you were a bit of a sore loser because you’re a true competitor and then went on to explain how if that energy is channeled correctly it can be truly beneficial to a fighters mindset. I was being nice, not talking sh*t. Didn’t have you down as the easily offended type. All the best with your camp.”
Did you watch what I said? Or did you read some shitty headline? If it’s a headline I’ll accept your apology:) I said you were a bit of a sore loser because you’re a true competitor and then went on to explain how if that energy is channeled correctly it can be truly beneficial… https://t.co/VFgGZZnZJu
— michael (@bisping) November 29, 2024
The exchange highlighted the complex dynamics of MMA commentary and athlete relationships. Bisping still carries the fighter’s mentality, which made him a fan favorite during his competitive years. Hill, meanwhile, didn’t apparently get what he was ‘The Count’ was trying to convey.
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