Bisping provokes Belfort before UFC São Paulo: "He doesn't follow the rules"

Bisping (photo) provokes Belfort: “He doesn’t follow the rules.” Photo: Josh Hedges

The fight between the Brazilian Vitor belfort It's the English Michael Bisping is scheduled to take place on January 19th, in São Paulo, however, the athletes have already started to fight the battle of provocations with more than a month to go before the confrontation.

In a press conference in Brazil, the Brit harshly criticized the Brazilian, stating that he is a dirty fighter and that he uses illegal blows to win his fights.

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“Belfort says this all the time… What is he going to do? Hit me on the back of the head? That's what he always does. If he follows the rules, he won't knock anyone out”, said Bisping, who also criticized the Brazilian's physical preparation. “In the second round, he will run out of gas”, he added.

The Englishman's statement is in line with Belfort's fights against Rich Franklin and Yoshihiro Akiyama, when the Brazilian was accused of landing punches on his opponent's back, however, he ended up not being punished and came out with the victory.

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The fight between Vitor belfort e Michael Bisping will headline UFC on FX 7, also called UFC Sao Paulo, and which will open the organization's 2013 season on January 19th. The event will be held at the Ibirapuera Gymnasium.

Check out the full card below UFC Sao Paulo:

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Main card:
Vitor belfort vs. Michael Bisping;
CB Dollaway vs. Daniel sarafian;
Ben Rothwell vs. Gabriel Napao;
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Thiago tavares;

Preliminary card:
Geoffrey Pepey vs. Miltinho Vieira;
Andrew Craig vs. Ronny Markes;
Nik lentz vs. Diego Nunes;
Justin Salas vs. Edson Barboza;
Michael Kuiper vs. Gaius Monster;
George Roop vs. Iuri Marajó;
Roger Hollett vs. Wagner Caldeirão;
C.J. Keith vs. Francisco Massaranduba.