Michael Bisping has had enough of Darren Till competing at middleweight. The Englishman believes Till isn't as big and strong as a middleweight, compared to when he was competing at welterweight.

Till is in a tricky position after losing his second fight in a row. His record in his new weight class currently stands at 1-2 with his win coming against Kelvin Gastelum.

Speaking to BT Sport, Bisping gave his thoughts on Till and his performance against Derek Brunson.

“It’s another loss on his record and it’s further halting his progression to becoming champion of the world,” Bisping said. “But what I will say is this in terms of encouragement: He’s only 28 years old. I had many ups and downs throughout my career and maybe some tweaks. I’m not suggesting he leaves Team Kaobon, but maybe go somewhere where they have a heavier influence on wrestling, certainly on jiu-jitsu as well.

“With absolute respect, the ground game could have been a little better tonight. No shame in the takedowns – Derek Brunson is a strong wrestler. He’s built his entire career on that. But I thought when it hit the ground, (Till) could have done some things a little better.”

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Till's ground game came under fire as many believed he didn't present much of a challenge once Brunson put his hands on him. Many have been speaking about a change in training camps for years.

Till had a hard time making weight back when he fought at 170. He missed weight a few times and was telling everyone that physically he was a “gorilla” and a “light heavyweight.”

Now, Michael Bisping believes it's time to try welterweight out again and not give up a size and strength advantage at his new weight class. It could potentially help fix his disadvantage on the ground believes the former UFC middleweight champion.

“I think perhaps a move back down to welterweight (is what he needs),” Bisping said. “When you look at Derek Brunson compared to him, Derek Brunson is a much bigger guy. I’m not talking height-wise. Height-wise, they’re very similar. But when you look at the frame – and with the frame and with that muscle, comes a lot of strength – certainly when you’re fighting guys like Derek Brunson when their whole M.O. is to take you down. Of course, technique comes into play. But a lot of what comes into play is strength. Once you get into these clinch positions … it comes down to power, and Derek kind of outmuscled him in those situations, as well.”