Bisping and Henderson to Fight for Middleweight Title Shot at UFC 100
(Relax, Mike — you can't catch it just by touching him. Photo courtesy of myvegasscene.com.)
According to the Manchester Evening News, the coaches of The Ultimate Fighter: U.S vs. U.K. will be fighting for more than brgging rights during their clash at UFC 100.
We always assumed that the winner of Bisping/Henderson would be right up there in the middleweight title picture, but originally Demian Maia was supposed to get the next crack at Anderson Silva. That idea seems to have officially gone up in smoke thanks to the poor performance by another Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner, Thales Leites. Not that Maia would have turned in 25 minutes of butt-flopping, but the prospect of sending in Bisping (a usually agressive striker) or Henderson (who actually took the first round of his first fight against Silva) holds more of a guarantee of excitement.
Related: In the latest installment of his TUF 9 blog on UFC.com, Bisping explains that the dispute over practice times in last week's episode was just the latest example of Team U.K. getting shafted, and has this to say about Damarques Johnson: "Come on, a grown man storming off and literally CRYING in the car park for 15 minutes because he’d had a bit of water thrown at him? What is this, America's Next Top Model? It was the most pathetic, self-indulgent performance I’ve seen since Gwyneth Paltrow won the Oscar."
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BeastUnleashed Says:
I think we all knew that. I think they want Maia and Marquardt too first. Before this dude gets a shot.
Fucklord Says:
who cares about this season, this the kimbo era
MyFightWiffaCheeto Says:
Kimbo Era? I thought once people had to login to comment we got rid of all the morons?
caffn8d Says:
No, the morons just need to exert more effort. Still, at least I'm actually looking at the comments again. So A++ to CP for that.
Polish Says:
So Hendo vs Silva II.... Because I think old Dan can take out the Brit.
Canadian Chronic Says:
bisping is sucha bitch. I believe his excuse for squirting water in Demarques face was that he was called white as band aids. As far as racist remarks go, that one lists pretty fuckin low, and it came from a white guy. He is just mad that the camera panned away from him for a few moments and he wasn't the centre of attention.
bitch.
UncleSamsMisgui... Says:
Well Bisping we all know you are gonna get owned by Hendo. But if you are able to pull it off its a win win for me because you will get destroyed by Silva. On the other hand you won cool points from me for that quote about Demaques -
"Come on, a grown man storming off and literally CRYING in the car park for 15 minutes because he’d had a bit of water thrown at him? What is this, America's Next Top Model? It was the most pathetic, self-indulgent performance I’ve seen since Gwyneth Paltrow won the Oscar."
Hilarious
boilerbinkley Says:
I really don't think Hendo is going to walk through Bisping. What are the ramifications if Forrest beats Silva? I know it's not for the title, it's not even in the right weight class, but do you think that will expose anything?
peacexxl Says:
What bullshit! Why is it that every time Silva defends his title, he has to do it in front of the other guy's home crowd.
schnetzler Says:
and somewhere Yushin Okami sits in a dark room and screams..."Why does Dana hate me!!!"
Payday Says:
Yeah, a decision win over Jason McDonald and Dean Lister should put you at the top of the rankings...
BobSaget Says:
I hate that Bisping gets so many fights in his own back yard, but atleast this way if he actually manages to beat Hendo, Anderson can knock his brit block off in front of all the soccer chanting Bisping nut huggers.
AkilleeZ Says:
I hope Bisping wins just because I don't wanna see Hendo fight Silva again. Hendo will more than likely win via submission in the 1st round though.
Kimbos Bread Says:
That photo has a name:
"Bareback Stud Palace II"
b0redj0rd Says:
Fingers crossed for Bisping vs Hendo - Should be a good fight. If Michael wins I can at last get to see a UFC event in person ......
llbunbaoll Says:
haha...Bisping is a DOUCHEBAG!
Judo Im Right Says:
@ Akilleez
How do you see Hendo winning by submission in round one?? Hendo is a wrestler with 1 submission in his entire career and Bisping has never been submitted ...
... For some reason I like Bisping's cockiness. The water thing was out of line, but he immediately admitted it then apologized. Then when Damarques wants to be all emotional about it and make it a bigger deal than it was like a woman, he no longer cared. I like his shit talking and no bullshit must win attitude. What's everyone's problem? Hendo is the man too.
It'll be a long grinded out fight and I wouldn't be surprised if neither fighter is able to finish
CP - what is the "can't catch it" in the picture quote? Just a joke or is there a rumor about GSP I'm not aware of. Does he have the HIV or the Herp? or is he a little crooked?
Derly Says:
Maia was already set with Marquardt on the Couture/Nog card.
Kevin Marshall Says:
I love that picture. Bisping and GSP look like they're taking a Sears family portrait.
831 Son Says:
Maia would get beat. Hes a puss.
I want Bisping to win over Hendo for the sole purpose of getting his ass handed to him by Anderson. I wouldnt really wanna see Hendo get beat by Anderson again either.
That Guy Says:
@Judo Im Right
Watch GSP's post fight celebration after beating BJ the second time to get an idea what Ben's referring to. Ole! Ole! Ole!
karate is back Says:
gotta love 'page and henderson.
RickyRobbie Says:
wrong wrong wrong. Okami should face the winner of Bisping - Hendo and the winner of that fight should face the winner of Nate vs Maia AAAAAANNNNDDDDD theeeeeeen the winner faces The Spider!
RickyRobbie Says:
Oh and CP.... I have a suggestion on your next poll...- Is it possible to look more gay than Bispiing? And the choices should be NO and HELL NO!
Dru23 Says:
poor poor okami. dude has been getting passed up going on 2 years now....
cherby_uk Says:
Dont think you should all rule out Bisping. The yanks were so cocky at the start of UFC taking the constant piss out of the brits yet they couldnt get on at all together all crying and bitching all the time. The Brits just kicked back had a laugh and then kicked their asses all over the place. It was great to watch. Demarques is a pussy, he ruined people training gear and then cries when he gets a bit of water in his face - twat. I have to say though that Frank Lester was awesome I wanted him to win in the end. Anyway common Bisping bring it home. woooooooo! :-). Cheerio, off for my tea and crumpets hahahaha- hilarious!