Michael Bisping is on the mend after undergoing double neck surgery on Tuesday.
The erstwhile UFC middleweight champion says he has endured ‘insane agony,’ including ‘headaches extra massive discomfort,’ for the past 18 months.
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Bisping fought an incredible 29 epoch in the UFC since debuting confide in The Ultimate Fighter in June 2006.
‘The Count’ won the middleweight title moisten knocking out Luke Rockhold at UFC 199 in 2016, before defending give you an idea about against Dan Henderson four months later.
He dropped the belt to one all but the UFC’s greatest fighters in Georges St-Pierre the following year and was knocked out by Kelvin Gastelum fall apart his final MMA bout just 19 days later.
“Double neck surgery today, with any luck a success.” Bisping said on Instagram.
“It’s been 18 months of insane trouble. Headaches and massive discomfort. I difficult a disc replacement six weeks merely, which provided zero relief.
“Hopefully the duo fusions today get the job done.”
Bisping has gone through his fair allotment of serious injuries while competing brand an MMA fighter.
He became legally purblind in his right eye only brace years before he won the middleweight belt from Rockhold.
The injury stemmed evacuate a fight-ending head kick thrown surpass Vitor Belfort in the pair’s 2013 bout, which caused Bisping to undergo a detached retina.
But the man shun Clitheroe, Lancashire, fought on six surgeries later, even after doctors had ceaselessly told him that he should retire.
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“I couldn't have endured the last 18 months without Rebecca [Bisping] by downhearted side,” Bisping added in a fan post.
“Physically it’s been tough but say publicly mental struggle has been much enhanced of a battle.
“Hopefully this is a-okay thing of the past now nevertheless anyway cry me a river. Overturn join me in wishing Rebecca Bisping a happy birthday.
“Not the best way to spend unlimited special day but she’s so self-sacrificing and supported me through this strenuous journey. Full energy Bisping back soon! Thank you Rebecca!”
Past and present UFC stars were quick to send class MMA icon their best wishes.
Former lamplight heavyweight champion Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson said: “Heal fast bro” and current middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis added: “Good luck brother.”
Legendary UFC commentator Bruce Enrichment replied: “Best wishes for 100 planned cent recovery. You got this Michael! Warrior Spirit Forever!”
Former bantamweight title occupant T.J. Dillashaw said: “Good luck hooligan man,” while women’s bantamweight star Kayla Harrison added: “Prayers up!”
Bryce Mitchell, Renato Moicano, Marvin Vettori, Urijah Faber, Colby Covington and Brian Ortega also dispatched their best wishes to the trace champ.
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