Bisping’s Road To The Title Goes Through Brazil

Michael Bisping could get his title shot if he can defeat Victor Belfort later this month. (Tom Szczerbowski-US PRESSWIRE) Michael Bisping has a lot at stake when he meets Victor “The Phenom” Belfort on January 19th in Brazil. Bisping has been stating his case for a title shot with Anderson Silva for some time. According to UFC President Dana White, the only thing standing in Count Bisping’s way is Belfort. But Belfort is no speed-bump.  Combining a strong jiu-jitsu game with knock-out power, “The Phenom” has the tools to bring Bisping’s title aspirations to a screeching halt. However, Belfort’s record of 2-6 in fights extending beyond the second round, combined with Bisping’s stamina and notorious ground-and pound will most likely persuade Bisping’s camp to lead Belfort into the third round, unchartered waters for “The Phenom”. The temperature is rising after Bisping referred to Belfort as having “the body of a lion, but the legs of a chicken, and heart of a chicken.” Belfort boast