Lookin' for a Fight - Episode 1

Silva vs.Bisping On UFC Fight Pass

UFC President Dana White has announced that former UFC Middleweight Champion, Anderson "the Spider "Silva, will be making his UFC return against Michael "the Count" Bisping in London.  The fight will take place on February 27 and air exclusively on UFC Fight Pass.  This fight will be the first fight for Silva since his five round clash with Nick Diaz at UFC 183 in January.  This should be an excited fight that is years in the making.

Who wins in the Anderson Silva vs. Michael Bisping bout?

Anderson Silva

Michael Bisping

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The Interview Between Dana, Cormier and Cummns

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White Thinking Aldo and Pettis

UFC President, Dana White has publicly stated that upon a successful title defense against Ricardo Lamas, Jose Aldo will likely be moving up to 155 lbs to challenge Anthony Pettis for the title.  Thomson was originally set to face Anthony Pettis for the title at UFC on Fox 9 before he pulled out due to an injury.  With Thomson losing to Henderson in their five round clash at UFC on Fox 10. With Thomson and TJ Grant out of the running, there is no one else left in the UFC Lightweight Division is in the running for a title. Jose Aldo and Anthony Pettis were originally scheduled to fight for Aldo's Featherweight title at UFC 163 before Anthony Pettis got "injured" only to become healthy enough to return to action a few weeks later at UFC 164 where he earned the Lightweight title from Henderson. After Pettis won the title Aldo still wanted to face Pettis, but it will just be a matter of time before it will happen.

The Rumor is True

According to FoxSorts.com, Dana White has confirmed that the rumored rematch between Mauricio "Shogun" Rua and Dan Henderson is indeed happening in Brazil on March 23rd

UFC: Michael Johnson Wants Nurmagomedov at UFC 170

With Gilbert Melendez out of his match with Khabib Nurmagomedov, the UFC still needs a replacement for Nurmagomedov.  Dana White said that he offered the fight to Nate Diaz amd he turned it down.  Diaz then took to Twitter and stated that he didn't turn down the fight. One person has volunteered to face Nurmagomedov and that person is UFC Lightweight Michael Johnson.

Johnson is coming off an impressive knockout victory over Gleison Tibau at UFC 168. This match would be an entertaining fight and I match that I would be okay with the UFC putting together despite my distaste for Twitter deciding future bouts in the UFC.  Both men are young up-and-comers who both put on exciting fights. Nurmagomedov deserves a top ten opponent but the UFC has been unable to get one for him so  a top 15 opponent isn't a complete loss. Michael Johnson wants a top contender for his next opponent and despite Nurmagomedov not being a huge name he is a top ten fighter.

Ben Askren Meeting with Lorenzo Fertitta

On Monday, Bellator Welterweight Champion,  Ben Askren,  will be meeting with the UFC's CEO and Chairman, Lorenzo Fertitta to discuss a possible future in the UFC's Welterweight Division.  Dana White insists that he is still not interested in signing Ben Askren despite Bellator not fighting for Askren.

Recently Ben Askren has called out UFC Welterweight Champion, GSP and his training partner Rory MacDonald stating that he would fight them and if he lost would not collect pay for losing.  Askren is a confident welterweight that the UFC should at least take a chance on despite his 'boring' style.  He has a smothering wrestling style that seems to overwhelm all of his opponents.  GSP has been criticized many times for laying and praying, while Askren still advances his positions while on the ground.  If Askren were to further develop his striking I think that he would be a dangerous opponent to any welterweight in the UFC, even the current dominant champ St-Pierre.

Should the UFC sign Askren?

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After an Unimpressive Victory over Jake Ellenberger, Rory MacDonald May Face Robbie Lawler

During an interview with Ariel Helwani, Dana White reveals a possible match up between Rory MacDonald and Robbie Lawler.  I think it's an excellent idea to put this together.  After a less than spectacular fight with Jake Ellenberger at UFC on Fox 8, Rory MacDonald will now have the opportunity to validate his Top Ten Ranking in the welterweight division against "Ruthless" Robbie Lawler who is coming off a brilliant K.O. victory over Bobby Voelker.

The following link contains Ariel Helwani's interview with Dana White

http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/7/31/4576602/dana-white-talks-team-rouseys-demands-macdonald-vs-lawler-daley