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All eyes are on UFC president Dana White after Jorge Rivera's camp called for Michael Bisping to be suspended following the incidents that occurred at UFC 127.

Bisping beat Rivera by second-round stoppage on Saturday, but only after he had driven an illegal knee into the American's head. The Briton later celebrated in front of Rivera's camp, who claim he spat in their direction.

The accusation is firmly denied by Bisping, who insists he merely went over to show what he thought of them after several pre-fight videos that abused the Brit, but that has not stopped Rivera's Alchemist Management calling for a fine and suspension.

"Michael Bisping's conduct in the Octagon at UFC 127 was unconscionable, unprofessional, and smacks of a man with no morals or character," read the statement.

"The rules that govern the sport are in place to protect the health and well being of the fighters. Bisping blatantly broke these rules and there has to be accountability. A professional fighter knows when to pull the trigger on a strike and when not to, so for Bisping to say he did not intend to throw the knee is disingenuous.

"Bisping's conduct after he was awarded the TKO is not acceptable. Taunting and spitting at and on Jorge's coach Matt Phinney is the deplorable conduct of a schoolyard bully. Like all bullies Mr Bisping needs to be punished. In this instance it would be appropriate if Bisping is fined and suspended by the athletic commission and/or the UFC."

No official comment, from the UFC or the State Athletic Commission, has yet been issued.

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