During UFC 298, former UFC fighter Michael Bisping, working as an analyst for ESPN, was inadvertently captured on a hot mic making a homophobic remark while discussing the night’s events. He referred to one of the fighters as “What a guy.” Although the segment concluded, the camera lingered, capturing Bisping criticizing his own comments. This incident adds to a history of controversy for Bisping, who previously used a homophobic slur in 2016 when addressing opponent Luke Rockhold after a UFC 199 win.
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In that instance, he quickly expressed regret and asked the media to delete the comment. Notably, Bisping retired from MMA in May 2018, citing an eye injury sustained during a November 2017 fight with Kelvin Gastelum as a significant factor. Despite this, he had a successful career, winning the UFC Middleweight Championship in 2016 by defeating Dan Henderson at UFC 204.
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