Dana White: Michael Bisping Probably Gets A Title Shot If He Beats Dan Henderson

by Kelvin Hunt on Jun 13, 2009 2:26 PM EDT in News Comment 8 comments

The UFC definitely hopes to promote a middleweight title fight between Wanderlei Silva and Anderson Silva. But UFC President Dana White said in Germany on Friday that even if Wanderlei beats Rich Franklin at UFC 99, he wouldn't move ahead of Michael Bisping in the middleweight pecking order.

Asked about several of the top middleweights, White said that he thinks Michael Bisping would earn the next title shot if he beats Dan Henderson at UFC 100. White added that Wanderlei would then likely fight Nate Marquardt -- if Marquardt beats Demian Maia at UFC 102.

We asked earlier in the week if you thought Wanderlei Silva should get a title shot if he got past Rich Franklin this weekend. Most you didn't think he deserved it, but would be interested in seeing him and Anderson Silva get it on. At first I was like there's no way in hell they'd not do Anderson Silva vs. Wanderlei Silva if Wanderlei gets by Rich Franklin at UFC 99. Because they hyped the hell out of Wandy/Anderson during the UFC 99 countdown show. However, if Michael Bisping gets back Dan Henderson at UFC 100, a title fight against Anderson Silva on a UK card would be tremendous for the UFC in the UK. So Bisping getting the shot instead of Wanderlei makes more sense in that fashion.

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If this is the case then I will definitely be routing for Henderson. The fact of the matter is that Bisping couldn’t stand up against a substantial amount of middleweights. To name a few: Okami, Marquardt, Maia.

by Ahhhoki on Jun 13, 2009 2:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I feel you…but Henderson hasn’t looked very good lately…probably why White didn’t mention him in regards to getting another shot at Anderson.

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by Kelvin Hunt on Jun 13, 2009 2:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That’s exactly why I’ll be pulling for Henderson. I don’t think I’ve ever routed for him in a fight before.

But I fear that Bisping wants this more, and I’m sure the match-makers share his sentiment. Hopefully Henderson takes one of his baby-oil baths (no source) before the match. He’ll be able to safely hold Bisping down all night.

by Ahhhoki on Jun 13, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah they might have to jump the gun and make this fight then to really establish MMA in Europe, since Bisping is a new contender unlike Henderson: the only thing is that Anderson Silva vs. Michael Bisping would positively bore people to tears.

Bloody hell.

by 3PA on Jun 13, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hmm

I dunno…Bisping might be dumb enough to press the action…he definitely wouldn’t be flopping to his back ala Leites.

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by Kelvin Hunt on Jun 13, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nah he would counter/point box.

Bloody hell.

by 3PA on Jun 13, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bisping only wins this fight with British judges, like Matt Hammil’s great train robbery from awhile back. Bisping is smokin’ crack rock if he thinks he can hang with Henderson. Look at their records….Henderson beat guys Bisping couldn’t beat with a baseball bat and a bunch of hooligans backin’ him up.

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by theworldsoldestsport on Jun 13, 2009 4:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs