Hendo or Diaz? Wtf?
He has to fight Jacare. If Jacare can't fight, then he should face Rockhold or Romero.
Bisping wants Hendo because he knows he can't beat the top guys.
Seriously I hate that shit. I didn't want Rockhold vs Weidman 2 either. Just gimme some fresh matchups. That's one of the reasons I don't have a problem with Woodley fighting Lawler. Sure, it should've been Wonderboy but at least he's defending against a healthy top 3 WW.Bisping at the top likely has the best interests in mind for himself and the UFC. Defending in the UK would be huge, and he likely wants a big name to headline the event and bring in as many eyes as possible.
I don't think Bisping is the kind of guy to duck and dodge anyone. I'm sure he has a big event in mind and with 10 years of loyalty and leading the way for the UK, I think he deserves a big event, a big name, and a big payday.
I'm ok with the immediate rematch trend dying off. It's great, actually.
Amen - sometimes it isn't the fight that "should be" but I'd rather that than the fight that "just was".Just gimme some fresh matchups.
As is often the case, the title is misleading and sheeple flock to it. here's what he said:
""There is someone I've got my eye on, but ultimately it's down to the UFC. I do get a say since I'm the champion, so that's nice."
That's hardly him "picking" his opponent.
Bisbing loses his next 3 fights, and is cut. Calling it now.1. Wants to choose his opponent
2. Wants to choose the venue
"Bisping doesn't believe the former Strikeforce champ deserves a shot at redemption and has already zeroed on the fighter he wants to face next.
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"Unfortunately, I'm not going to give you a name," Bisping told ESPN's Brett Okamoto.
"There is someone I've got my eye on, but ultimately it's down to the UFC. I do get a say since I'm the champion, so that's nice.
Bisping, 29-7, also revealed he's already informed the UFC brass that he's keen for his first title defence to take place in the UK.
"He added: "Defending the title in the U.K. is certainly something I'd love to do, and I've already made it clear to Dana White that I would like to do that."
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/ufc/522080/Michael-Bisping-talks-first-UFC-title-defence
It's Weidman in NY
Weidman waz the face of the UFC in the NY legislation & (if healthy) that match it a no brainer.
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http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/6/9/11893226/chris-weidman-undergoes-successful-neck-surgery
· 06/09/16 - According to Weidman, he'll begin physical therapy and strength training on Thursday and resume "hard MMA sparring" in six weeks. (July 20th) (that’s 4 months before NY card)
· Weidman described the procedure he was getting on a recent episode of "The MMA Hour." He is hoping to return to action at UFC 205 in New York City.