With Anderson Silva wanting layoff, UFC’s Michael Bisping wants shot at interim title

If Anderson Silva plans to sit out until late 2013 as reported, Michael Bisping doesn’t want the division to be on hold.

So on Wednesday, Bisping took to Twitter to call for the implementation of an interim UFC middleweight title.

Bisping, a longti…

If Anderson Silva plans to sit out until late 2013 as reported, Michael Bisping doesn’t want the division to be on hold.

So on Wednesday, Bisping took to Twitter to call for the implementation of an interim UFC middleweight title.

Bisping, a longtime contender in the division, fights former title challenger Vitor Belfort in January in UFC on FX 7’s main event.