UFC middleweight, Michael “the Count” Bisping, heads into his bout with Dan Miller this Saturday on a mission. First, he wants to put away the 28-year-old in devastating fashion. Second, he wants his shot at current champion, Anderson Silva, before the Brazilian moves up to the light heavyweight division.

After seeing Silva’s bizarre performance at UFC 112 against Demian Maia, “the Count” has become fed up with the champ’s actions. According to Bisping, Silva would not be able to pull the same kind of shenanigans on him should the two ever square off in the Octagon.

“I think everyone wants to fight Anderson Silva off the back of the Demian Maia fight — I want to fight him after that. If he tried that s**t with me he’d get a toe-punt right on the chin! I couldn’t understand it. I suppose it was a bit disrespectful to start with and, to be honest, I thought Demian Maia won the last two rounds. When it came to the decision I wasn’t sure, you’re never sure, Demian might have stolen it.”

Before Bisping can even be considered for title contention, he must first defeat Miller, a young, but talented fighter. If he should win, would Bisping be worthy of the next shot at the champ after Chael Sonnen or does the Brit need to put together a few more victories?

(Source: ESPN.co.uk)