Michael Bisping is facing a lawsuit from a man alleging the UFC middleweight champion choked him at an Anaheim gym in July, sources told TMZ Sports.
Antonio Georgakopoulos claims Bisping started calling him names for "taking his weights" without asking and then proceeded to grab him by the throat and squeezing.
Georgakopoulos said he was about to pass out before another weightlifter intervened. He also claimed Anaheim police were called and Bisping was arrested for assault and battery, though authorities clarified Bisping wasn't charged, as the city attorney's office determined there wasn't enough evidence to proceed with criminal charges.
The alleged victim is suing for assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and more, claiming he's had to see doctors for his injuries and suffers from nightmares and anxiety.
Bisping is scheduled to defend his title against Georges St-Pierre at UFC 217 on Nov. 4.
