Michael Bisping excited over Anderson Silva vs. George St-Pierre – UFC News
Briton mixed martial artist Michael Bisping is excited over the possible fight between middleweight champion Anderson Silva and Georges St-Pierre. Bisping, who is trying hard to get a title shot at Silva, believes Silva vs. Pierre will be UFC’s first super-bout,
which will indeed bring the entire sport a whole new level.
“It is a business and I think Anderson vs. GSP would be astronomical numbers," said Bisping. "I think Jones vs. JDS would be awesome too. Everyone wants to see champ vs. champ.”
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is currently the number one mixed martial arts fighting stage. However, this year in particular has not been as exciting for the organisation as it was being expected. Recently, the controversial cancellation of UFC 151
card was a serious setback to the scenario.
The event was scheduled to take place on September 1. It was being headlined by Light heavyweight champion Jon Jones’ title defence against long time rival Dan Henderson. However, due to a leg injury sustained by the latter, the event went into cancellation.
According to President of UFC Dana White, the cancellation of UFC 151 was one of the most damaging events in the history of UFC. It was the first time in White’s eleven-year career that he had to cancel a card. Usually, White finds out ways to keep the show
going but this time, he had no options.
In this very context, Bisping believes the UFC is in dire need of accomplishing milestones, if it wants to promote the sport. Therefore, the concept of super-bout, which has been missing from the sport entirely, will add the much needed charm to it.
Bisping will be fighting Brian Stann at UFC 154. He was hoping to score a title shot at Silva by defeating Stann. However, Silva’s camp rejected the notion of Bisping vs. Silva, saying that the Briton is way too young and inexperienced for the reigning champion.
As of now, Bisping believes a match between Silva and St-Pierre would definitely be of higher importance than his match against Silva. Bisping is hoping to score a title shot, but he knows Silva is more interested in taking on St-Pierre.
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