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UFC president Dana White told ESPN that his ideal scenario is a summer fight between Bisping (30-7) and No. 1 contender Yoel Romero (12-1).
Earlier this week, however, Bisping revealed that he is dealing with a knee injury and will not be ready to defend his title "anytime soon." White said that could force the UFC to create an interim title.
"We're trying to put together that Bisping-Romero fight," White said. "If [Bisping] can't fight this summer, we'll probably create an interim title between Romero and Robert Whittaker."
According to White, St-Pierre's return will now likely come in the 170-pound division -- the weight class St-Pierre dominated throughout his career. Tyron Woodley (17-3-1) is the current UFC welterweight champion.
"[St-Pierre] says he will fight whoever the 170-pound champion is when he comes back," White said.
Source: http://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/...ight-champion-due-michael-bisping-knee-injury
Earlier this week, however, Bisping revealed that he is dealing with a knee injury and will not be ready to defend his title "anytime soon." White said that could force the UFC to create an interim title.
"We're trying to put together that Bisping-Romero fight," White said. "If [Bisping] can't fight this summer, we'll probably create an interim title between Romero and Robert Whittaker."
According to White, St-Pierre's return will now likely come in the 170-pound division -- the weight class St-Pierre dominated throughout his career. Tyron Woodley (17-3-1) is the current UFC welterweight champion.
"[St-Pierre] says he will fight whoever the 170-pound champion is when he comes back," White said.
Source: http://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/...ight-champion-due-michael-bisping-knee-injury