WATCH: Michael Bisping reveals message he got from angry Conor McGregor before he beat Eddie Alvarez

"The hype is real."

How long are they going to keep doubting this man? Eddie Alvarez did not fancy Conor McGregor's victory chances at UFC 205 and he was not alone. Although McGregor was the betting favourite to take Alvarez' UFC lightweight belt but many pundits and fighters were of the opinion that 'The Underground King' had too much power for the Dubliner. Michael Bisping was one of those that did not believe McGregor could make UFC history and said just that on FOX Sports before the fight. After witnessing McGregor pick Alvarez apart, Bisping was happy to put his hands up. He said:

"What can I say? I doubted Conor McGregor. I said Alvarez was going to get it done. "Conor wasn't happy with me. He sent me a message and gave me a hard time.  "Conor, I apologise! "He lives up to the hype. He did an amazing job."

Never doubt.

"Conor, I apologise" - The UFC Middleweight Champion @bisping has apologised for doubting @TheNotoriousMMA! #UFCNYC https://t.co/mE9wLuD88c

— eir Sport (@eirSport) November 13, 2016

Fair play to Bisping. McGregor won't be targeting his middleweight belt... yet.