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Despite direct action in the cage, the second-best venture on the UFC’s part is ‘The Ultimate Fighter.’ The UFC-based reality show never fails to build up the drama and does so with a lot of comedic notes between both teams. Michael Bisping and Kamaru Usman seem to run a funny yet not so harmless prank back on Twitter. 

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The British former UFC champ took to Twitter to highlight the time he used a fire extinguisher on the current pound-for-pound king of the UFC. Bisping still clearly finds it hilarious, while ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ (in a friendly banter) seems less amused.  

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This takes me back. And this is how you do a real prank. Fire extinguish the s*** out of them, then send a mariachi band in for the sake of it,” Tweeted Bisping. 

He added one more Tweet, which involved the welterweight kingpin, Kamaru Usman. 

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Oh sh*t. I got Kamaru right in the face. Sorry champ! @USMAN84kg good times haha” stated Bisping. This video prompted the welterweight champ to come back with a reply about what he felt in this ordeal. 

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D*ck move lol. I’m still mad about it.” Replied the Nigerian. Of course, this is all in friendly banter, and the two athletes respect each other. 

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Even Kamaru Usman can get sprayed in the face

You could be one of the most dangerous fighters on planet earth. That still does not mean that you’d be safe from the antics of a person like Michael Bisping. Kamaru Usman is known for dominating his division, but he’s also known for his light-hearted and suave nature. This should be more than proof that Usman can take a prank in a positive light.

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When the chips go down, however, Usman really embodies his name of ‘Nigerian Nightmare.’ With that being said, even a person like Kamaru Usman can get a fire extinguisher sprayed on his face if it comes down to a prank.

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Michael Bisping on TUF: Entertainer Supreme 

Michael Bisping has always been one of the most entertaining personalities in the UFC. His legacy has been well cemented in the sport even long after retiring. Despite his achievements within the fight game, he is primarily known to be one of the greatest trash talkers in the sport’s history. 

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Being restricted in the public eye, such as interviews, is common. This is done to preserve a sense of professionalism to a degree. However, in a reality TV show, the participants always let loose, and Michael Bisping is known for letting loose and having fun. 

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The fire extinguisher antics is just one of the few that the Brit pulled off during his season in TUF. Here’s a small video of the best moments in TUF, with Bisping doing what he does best. 

Life after the fight game for the Brit 

The former UFC champion is living his life on a much more subtle and enjoyable note. After retiring due to the safety of his second eye being threatened, the British champ has explored the roles of a commentator and other jobs concerning the fight game. 

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In the octagon or not, Michael Bisping always reminds us that his true strength came from his penchant for entertainment at the highest level.

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Rohit Raj is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. As a Business student, Rohit’s love for the UFC was double-sided with the business of it being just as intriguing as the martial arts aspect of it. “Don't just fight, perform” is a quote that he believes drives the most entertaining fights of the UFC, with the likes of Conor McGregor, Chael Sonnen, and Israel Adesanya sweeping him off his feet with their skill as well as swagger and trash talk capabilities. Rohit has a black belt in Karate, having participated in state-level championships. He loves to play soccer and go to the gym regularly. Rohit, a dedicated cinephile, theater actor, and filmmaker, also enjoys dancing in underground street cyphers every once in a while.

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