After debunking some injury reports on Monday, Michael Bisping is gearing up for his long-awaited shot at former longtime middleweight champion Anderson Silva.
Bisping (27-7 MMA, 17-7 UFC) and Silva (33-6 MMA, 15-2 UFC) clash later this month in UFC Fight Night 84’s headliner. Check out a preview, which includes both fighters’ greatest hits, above.
UFC Fight Night 84 takes place Feb. 27 at London’s 02 Arena, and the entire event streams on UFC Fight Pass.
Bisping is No. 8 in the USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie MMA middleweight rankings, and Silva is an honorable mention. Bisping, who looks for his fourth win in five fights, thinks he could earn a title shot with a victory, but for veteran fight fans, this is simply a matchup between two seasoned vets who have spent much of their careers ranked among the top of the 185-pound weight class.
Check out each fighter’s road to the matchup in the preview video above.
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