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Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Scottish Sun
UFC icon Michael Bisping begs fans for information on serial killer and claims he fought off hammer-wielding attacker
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FORMER UFC star Michael Bisping has appealed for information about a serial killer after claiming that he was targeted in the 1990s. The 46-year-old took to social media on Friday morning to reveal that he was once attacked by someone who intended to burn down his flat. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Michael Bisping has appealed for information about a serial killer Credit: Twitter 3 Bisping claimed he was attacked in the 1990s Credit: Twitter He recalled that the person in question pulled out a hammer and attempted to hit him. Bisping has now asked for more information about a notorious serial killer who he believes could be the same person that attacked him. He said: "A story was put on Twitter the other day about some notorious serial killer in the north of England between the 1990s and the 2000s who apparently is now locked up in prison for rape and murder. "He has been telling stories about the time he came to my house in the 1990s and tried to kill me. READ MORE ON SPORT TESTING CRASH F1 team release statement after star taken to medical centre following crash "The thing is, in the 1990s, around 1997, I lived in this little flat above a greengrocer's and someone did knock on the door, sprayed me in the face with CS gas. "They had a canister of petrol or gasoline and he was trying to burn the place down. Then he pulled out a lump hammer and I fought him off, chased him out the house. "We found out later by the police when they investigated and forensics came round, he'd climbed in through the window earlier that day and disconnected my phone line. "I was trying to call the police and he was just kind of watching me and then when he was convinced that I was actually talking to someone, he dropped the petrol or the gasoline and pulled out a lump hammer and then came over towards me. "I didn't know who it was, the police never caught him. I had my theories at the time because I'd had a few little skirmishes but no solid evidence. Now, almost 20 years later, some serial killer is in prison apparently saying it was him. "Apparently it's a YouTube channel on true crime called That Chapter. If you know anything about this let me know because I'm dying to know more. I'm going to do a YouTube video breaking it all down. Israel Adesanya provides major update on UFC return and opens door to two mega fights amid fans' calls for retirement "Apparently he's a notorious killer, the Hammer Killer from the north west of England, so a bit of a mad one." Bisping then concluded: "What do you know about this Chapter and the guy who tried to kill me? Because if you know who he is I'm going to bloody kill him." The MMA star retired from UFC in 2017, 13 years after making his professional fighting debut. During his career he held the UFC middleweight title and the Cage Rage light heavyweight title. Bisping has since dipped into the world of acting and has featured in films such as Den of Thieves and XXX: The Return of Xander Cage.
The Sun
6 days ago
- The Sun
UFC icon Michael Bisping begs fans for information on serial killer and claims he fought off hammer-wielding attacker
FORMER UFC star Michael Bisping has appealed for information about a serial killer after claiming that he was targeted in the 1990s. The 46-year-old took to social media on Friday morning to reveal that he was once attacked by someone who intended to burn down his flat. 3 3 He recalled that the person in question pulled out a hammer and attempted to hit him. Bisping has now asked for more information about a notorious serial killer who he believes could be the same person that attacked him. He said: "A story was put on Twitter the other day about some notorious serial killer in the north of England between the 1990s and the 2000s who apparently is now locked up in prison for rape and murder. "He has been telling stories about the time he came to my house in the 1990s and tried to kill me. "The thing is, in the 1990s, around 1997, I lived in this little flat above a greengrocer's and someone did knock on the door, sprayed me in the face with CS gas. "They had a canister of petrol or gasoline and he was trying to burn the place down. Then he pulled out a lump hammer and I fought him off, chased him out the house. "We found out later by the police when they investigated and forensics came round, he'd climbed in through the window earlier that day and disconnected my phone line. "I was trying to call the police and he was just kind of watching me and then when he was convinced that I was actually talking to someone, he dropped the petrol or the gasoline and pulled out a lump hammer and then came over towards me. "I didn't know who it was, the police never caught him. I had my theories at the time because I'd had a few little skirmishes but no solid evidence. Now, almost 20 years later, some serial killer is in prison apparently saying it was him. "Apparently it's a YouTube channel on true crime called That Chapter. If you know anything about this let me know because I'm dying to know more. I'm going to do a YouTube video breaking it all down. "Apparently he's a notorious killer, the Hammer Killer from the north west of England, so a bit of a mad one." Bisping then concluded: "What do you know about this Chapter and the guy who tried to kill me? Because if you know who he is I'm going to bloody kill him." The MMA star retired from UFC in 2017, 13 years after making his professional fighting debut. During his career he held the UFC middleweight title and the Cage Rage light heavyweight title. Bisping has since dipped into the world of acting and has featured in films such as Den of Thieves and XXX: The Return of Xander Cage. 3
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Daily Mail
UFC legend Michael Bisping appeals for information on serial killer after claiming man broke into his house and attempted to attack him with a hammer in the 1990s
Former UFC star Michael Bisping has asked fans for information about a serial killer after claiming that he was attacked in the 1990s. Bisping responded to a story which had been posted on X in which a serial killer, who is currently imprisoned, had recalled how he broke into Bisping's house in the 1990s and attempted to kill him. In a video on X, Bisping stated that a man had arrived outside his house with a can of petrol or gasoline with the intention of burning his house down. Bisping added that when the man realised that he was talking to somebody on the phone he dropped the petrol or gasoline, pulled out a hammer and attempted to attack him. Bisping, 46, said: 'A story was put on Twitter the other day about some notorious serial killer in the north of England between the 1990s and the 2000s who apparently is now locked up in prison for rape and murder. He has been telling stories about the time he came to my house in the 1990s and tried to kill me. 'The thing is, in the 1990s, around 1997, I lived in this little flat above a greengrocer's and someone did knock on the door, sprayed me in the face with CS gas. They had a canister of petrol or gasoline and he was trying to burn the place down. Then he pulled out a lump hammer and I kind of fought him off, chased him out the house. 'We found out later by the police when they investigated forensics came round. He'd climbed in through the window earlier that day and disconnected my phone line. I was trying to call the police and he was just kind of watching me and then when he was convinced that I was actually talking to someone, he dropped the petrol or the gasoline and pulled out a lump hammer and then came over towards me. Anyone got info on this 'serial killer' that apparently tried to kill me? I give some details here. Full video coming soon. — michael (@bisping) August 8, 2025 In 2021, Bisping revealed that in his younger years he had survived an attempt on his life from a man who had entered his apartment one summer's night in late 1990s 'I didn't know who it was, the police never caught him. I had my theories at the time because I'd had a few little skirmishes but no solid evidence. Now, almost 20 years later, some serial killer is in prison apparently saying it was him. 'Apparently it's a YouTube channel on true crime called That Chapter. If you know anything about this let me know because I'm dying to know more. I'm going to do a YouTube video breaking it all down. 'Apparently he's a notorious killer, the Hammer Killer from the north west of England, so a bit of a mad one.' 'What do you know about this Chapter and the guy who tried to kill me, because if you know who he is I'm going to bloody kill him.' Bisping competed in UFC from 2004 until 2017. During his career he held the UFC middleweight title and the Cage Rage light heavyweight title, while he also won the light heavyweight tournament of The Ultimate Fighter 3.
Daily Mail
05-08-2025
- Daily Mail
Former UFC star Michael Bisping claims to have been target of hammer-wielding arsonist serial killer who terrorised north England for more than a decade
Former UFC champion Michael Bisping has claimed that he was an intended target of a convicted rapist and arsonist who terrorised northern England more than two decades ago. The 46-year-old has previously spoken of his harrowing encounter with a masked hammer-wielding intruder who tried to kill him when he was just 17-year-old. The 1996 incident reportedly came during a 13-year period in which a string of unsolved murders plagued the region, with each case involving forced entry, petrol-soaked crime scenes and the use of a hammer. Investigators have been unable to identify the killer but the confession of a man currently serving a life sentence for rape and arson has brought the horrific incidents back into light and attracted the attention of the former UFC star. The convict is the subject of a prison interview titled 'Face-to-Face with a Monster: My Exclusive Prison Interview with the Man Claiming to Be Northern England's Elusive Hammer Killer'. And he claims that Bisping was his next target. Replying to a post on X that remarked on the extraordinary development, Bisping said: 'Where you see this? This did happen to me.' In 2021, Bisping revealed that in his younger years he had survived an attempt on his life from a man who had entered his apartment one summer's night in late 1990s In 2021, Bisping revealed that in his younger years he had survived an attempt on his life from a man who had entered his apartment one summer's night in late 1990s. Though, in his recollection of the event, he said he felt he knew the identity of the attacker, who he was able to fight off and escape from. 'Who the f*** was this? In a split-second my mind raced over anyone — everyone — it could possibly be. It returned one name. The name of a thirty-something lout who I'd had several run-ins with,' Bisping said on his Youtube channel.
Yahoo
03-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
UFC on ESPN 71 video: Austin Bashi rebounds from first loss, chokes John Yannis
Austin Bashi bounced back in a big way at UFC on ESPN 71 after stumbling in his octagon debut. The highly touted featherweight prospect was overwhelming against John Yannis (9-4 MMA, 0-1 UFC), who was overwhelmed by the grappling pressure from the outside and found himself trapped in a standing rear-naked choke from Bashi (14-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC) for the submission at the 3:39 mark of Round 1 on Saturday at UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Check out the replay of Bashi's handiwork below (via X): After the fight, Bashi reflected on what it took to get back in the win column after the 23-year-old suffered his first career defeat against Christian Rodriguez in January. "I've been working for this moment my entire life," Bashi told Michael Bisping post-fight after his win. "In January, it didn't go my way but I got back with my coaches and got the victory." Up-to-the-minute UFC on ESPN 71 results: Austin Bashi def. John Yannis via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 3:39 Rafael Estevam def. Felipe Bunes via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Piera Rodriguez def. Ketlen Souza via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC Vegas 108 video: Austin Bashi rebounds from first loss with finish
