Michael Bisping likely for title shot with win over Belfort

Ariel Helwani ‏@arielhelwani

From tonight's Dana scrum: “@davedoylemma: Dana says Bisping probably gets title shot if he beats Belfort”

sorry but that is how I had it when I saw the fight. I picked Chael to win it and wanted him to win it. But Michael won that fight.

I'm a big Weidman fan, and not really huge on Bisping (although I enjoy it when he is trolling like he has been recently), but Bisping deserves the shot if he gets by Vitor. And Weidman's not really getting screwed...he's kinda hurt right now.

When I saw the fight live, I had it for Chael. After rewatching it, gave it to Bisping. Have a feeling I'll change my mind again if I watch it a 3rd time.

UFC's matchmaking is in a dark place right now.

I shouldn't be surprised at all the negativity with Bisping's possible chance at a title shot, but I am.  I really don't see a better option at the moment.  Weidman would be my first choice, but he's out for a while.  Belcher hasn't beaten anybody at the top of the food chain yet, we all know Boestch has looked worse than his record would indicate in his last couple fights.  There really isn't another option for Silva at the moment and Bisping has looked good lately.   

Besides, for all the Bisping haters out there, wouldn't you want to see Silva beat the snot out of the Count?   Cause that's what would happen...

It would be nice to have an opponent thats at least remotely talented as silva is for him to fight. But i'll take pleasure in watching bisping having to deal with a loss more humiliating than his fight with hendo.

I don't see Bisping beating Vitor but if he does he deserves a title shot. I still would like to see Vitor get another fight with Silva. I think Vitor is the only guy at mw that can stand with Anderson and have a chance. Weidman would give Anderson a better fight then Bisping as well because he is more well rounded. I think Weidman does probably need one more big win before a shot at the title.

I have no problem with Bisping getting a shot at the title, I was just commenting on Mike's comment about competition Weidman has faced. I still don't think Bisping has any official wins against top competition. 

Thank you God. Bisping getting a title shot opportunity over Weidman is great news.

And what if Belfort wins? Does he get the shot? lol.

Realisticly,if Belfort wins, he should get the winner of belcher okami.

@ Mike "Why doesn't Weidman fight 1 top 10 guy first. I dont know, just a thought. "


You mean someone like, say...  Maia (on short notice) or Munoz?  Both were top tens when he beat them, which is funny because the only top ten Bisping has ever beaten was Stann, and *****ping was begging for a title shot LONG before he won that one.  Weidman would finish Bisping.