I know there has been conflicting information about whether or not this fight is taking place, but nonetheless, here's an article by MMAjunkie
by John Morgan and Dann Stupp on Jul 23, 2009 at 12:20 pm ET
Wanderlei Silva's (32-10-1 MMA, 2-5 UFC) first contest in the middleweight division will likely take place at UFC 105 in November.
MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) has learned from sources close to the event that Silva is currently in negotiations to face Michael Bisping (17-2 MMA, 7-2 UFC) in the main event of the Spike TV-broadcast event. While bout agreements have not yet been distributed, company officials are hoping to officially announce the contest as soon as next week.
UFC 105 takes place at Manchester Evening News Arena in Manchester, England. The card airs in the U.S. on same-day tape delay.
The bout will be Silva's first in the middleweight division after spending the majority of his legendary career competing at over 200 pounds. "The Axe Murderer" made the first step toward the 185-pond limit in June, dropping a unanimous decision to Rich Franklin in a catchweight bout at 195 pounds.
While Silva remains a worldwide fan-favorite, the 33-year-old has earned just one victory in his past six contests.
Bisping will be looking to rebound from a devastating knockout loss to Dan Henderson at UFC 100 earlier this month. The defeat, was just the second in Bisping's MMA, career, and it ended a three-fight win streak for "The Ultimate Fighter 3" winner.
As first reported by MMAjunkie.com, Dan Hardy, James Wilks and Ross Pearson are also expected to compete on the UFC 105 card.
For the latest on UFC 105, stay tuned to the UFC Rumors section of MMAjunkie.com.
as a bisbing fan I think this is a bad fight for him, hope its not true
WatchinBispingDrop - as a bisbing fan I think this is a bad fight for him, hope its not true
Yeah I agree with you, very bad matchp for Bisping.
+1, great matchup for Wandy, Horrible for Bisping. Quite sad actually.
If this is true, win or lose Bisping will start to earn my respect. After being protected and getting his record padded, Bisping is truly wanting to test himself, I got nothing but respect for that if it's true. Of course I will still be rooting for Silva though.
xshanex - Silva, washed up or not, DESTROYS Bispings.
+1
Is this confirmed? I thought Silva wanted to take some time off healing his injuries??
lol
LMAO
Would love to see this fight. Wand will crush him in a big way, another TKO for sure imo.
lol
hopefully he won't wake up this time.
CLASSIC. VTFU
JT42382 -haha, amazing.
CLASSIC. VTFU
Looks like Brock Larson!
RIP Bisping.
Disclaimer: This RIP is even more RIP than the RIP I gave Bisping back when the Henderson fight was announced.
Ya they should give Bisping Brock Lesnar next
1st thing i thought of when i saw that pic was hendo.
2nd thing i thought of is what would happen if chuck liddell and brandon vera had a child together.
and on the original topic..........
cool, it'll be nice seeing bisping get KTFO two fights in a row.
Silva by brutal and entertaining KO...WAR WAND!