On MMA Hour this week, Bisping's manager let slip that they knew the fight wasn't happening until late fall or early winter.
Ariel had made it clear immediately after the announcement that that was the original plan, but Mike has been keeping it quiet that he knew this was the plan also.
Now we know that Mike is purposely holding up the belt, the division and is only fighting once this year.
I think right now, Michael Bisping is the most pathetic fighter in the UFC. He talks a lot and has a big mouth, but really he's in no position to talk shit about anyone. We all know he's dodging Romero, and for good reason. I have no doubt that Romero will retire Bisping, IF they fought, which seemingly Mike is doing everything in his power to avoid.
I think ultimately Mike will hold out for so long that Romero will have no choice but to take another fight. I don't think Mike will ever fight Romero.