Longtime 185-pound contender Michael Bisping got his career back on track earlier this year with a victory over CB Dollaway, then proved it wasn't a fluke by notching a hard-fought decision win over Thales Leites his next time out (watch it here).
And like most middleweights who got creamed by Vitor Belfort during the TRT era, "The Count" wants to turn back the clock and prove he can beat "The Phenom" when the playing field is even, evidenced by this profanity-laced call out.
Belfort responds via Instagram:
Some MANY fighters figured out that speaking bad things about others they can get their shot. I have been fighting for 19 years and have never needed to do that, I show my service inside the Octagon.Today some guys talk about me if I have or don't have TRT, and don't understand that every time they open their mouth to talk about me I get more sponsors and partners( nothing should be personal it is all about business) By the way, I got my 2 world title in UFC with no TRT. So if this guy from the pic wants another kick, punch etc. I am in !!! Let's shut their big mouth!!! #letsshuttheirmouth #realsport #talklessfightmore
Every time you talk about "The Phenom," an angel gets their wings the Brazilian gets a sponsor.
Belfort crushed Bisping by way of thunderous head kick back in 2013, part of an incredible three-fight winning streak that also claimed Luke Rockhold and Dan Henderson, all by way of first-round finish. TRT was since outlawed, however, and so too, were the highlight-reel knockouts.
Maybe the former two-division champion can resurrect them in a second go-round with the angry Brit?
That's up to UFC matchmakers to decide.