Bisping not backing down from 'mentally weak' 'coward' Brock Lesnar

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There's a not-so-special place in Michael Bisping's heart for PED users.

It's a topic that Bisping is highly sensitive to, as many of his UFC losses (Vitor Belfort, Chael Sonnen, Dan Henderson) have come from athletes who have been caught or admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs.

Bisping recently called out former heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar, who tested positive for anti-estrogen agent Hydroxy-clomiphene in his bout with Mark Hunt at the blockbuster UFC 200 pay-per-view.

Bisping, 37, said he would throw Lesnar out of the Octagon 'like the pussy that he is', and further antagonized the WWE star on Monday's edition of The MMA Hour.

"Brock Lesnar tested positive for steroids, it's as simple as that," Bisping said. "I have a very strong opinion, so if you're going to come over here and fight and take steroids, you're a pussy. Simple as that. You come in here and act tough, but then you've got to take steroids? So which is it? Are you are tough guy or are you not a tough guy? And if you're taking steroids, then you're not a tough guy, because you're mentally weak and you're a coward."

Lesnar will face disciplinary hearings with the United States Anti-Doping Agency and the Nevada Athletic Commission, which could spell the end of his MMA career.

The failed out-of-competition drug test conducted by the USADA did not affect his relationship with the WWE, where Lesnar is likely to face Bill Goldberg at 'Survivor Series'.

Since the UFC's crackdown on PED abuse, Bisping has gone on to capture the middleweight title. 'The Count' usurped Luke Rockhold at UFC 199 and recently defended the belt against Dan Henderson at the Manchester Arena in England.

Bisping is likely to face the winner of Chris Weidman vs. Yoel Romero at UFC 205, which takes place at Madison Square Garden in New York on November 12.

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