Yesterday via Dan Henderson's twitter account he shared his thoughts regarding the #1 contender status in the middleweight division of the UFC. Michael Bisping who won his main event fight against Jason "Mayhem" Miller last Saturday at the TUF 14 Finale, believed a win would put him in line for a title shot.
This Saturday evening at the TUF 14 finale, Michael Bisping will throw down with Jason "Mayhem" Miller in the main event. Bisping believes that a win over "Mayhem" will push him into title contention, as he is riding a three fight winning streak.
It is expected to be announced in the next few days that Mark Munoz will face off against Chael Sonnen for the number one contender status in the middleweight division. This fight is expected to headline the UFC on Fox 2 card on Jan. 28 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Paul "The Mauler" Lazenby is one of the most well-known and respected personalities in Canadian MMA. He recently has found himself in the thick of controversy in the MMA world after breaking a story on an illegal "charity" fight that recently took place in Surrey, BC. The week before, his interview with Bas Rutten where Rutten gave a then-unheard point of view on the Alistair Overeem/Golden Glory situation grabbed headlines on MMA websites throughout cyberspace. Never one to shy away from an opinion, Lazenby recently gave some of his time to MMASucka's Carlin Bardsley for an in-depth interview discuss these topics, his friend Chael Sonnen's walkout on TSN's Off the Record, UFC's future in Vancouver and more.
Since Anderson Silva is expected to be inactive until mid 2012 due to injury, the UFC had to find another option for Chael Sonnen. The so-called "People's Champ" is rumored to be facing off against Mark Munoz in a number one contender fight at the UFC on Fox 2 card.
Michael Lansberg of TSN's 'Off The Record' has been around Canadian TV for over 3000 episodes. Lansberg has had plenty of controversial guests on the show, but has never once seen someone the likes of Chael Sonnen.
The fans wanted it, however I do not think anyone wanted it as much as Chael Sonnen. Sonnen got his wish and will get a second chance at Anderson Silva's middleweight championship.
Following a dominant performance against Chris Leben at UFC 138, Mark Munoz called out the middleweight champion Anderson Silva. Unfortunately there is one man standing in his way; Chael Sonnen.
Will Chael Sonnen ever get the chance at Anderson Silva's middleweight championship? It doesn't really seem to matter in Chael's mind. The man truly believes that he already is the champion and Silva is just holding his belt...
