Michael Bisping Vs. Demian Maia Announced For 'UFC On FOX 2'

Michael Bisping will not be getting much of a breather after defeating Jason Miller at The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale this past weekend. The UFC announced this morning that Bisping will face former top contender Demian Maia in a middleweight showdown.

Maia is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Jorge Santiago at UFC 136. The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ace is 3-1 since challenging UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva for the title at UFC 112 in 2010.

Bisping's victory over Miller this past weekend extends The Count's current win streak to four. Riding consecutive wins over Dan Miller, Yoshihiro Akiyama and Jorge Rivera, the Brit knows a win over Maia will put him in contention for a title shot.

UFC On FOX 2 takes place on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012 at United Center in Chicago, IL. The two-hour broadcast airs live at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Tickets go on sale to the public this Friday, Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. CT. Tickets will be available at all Ticketmaster locations, online at ticketmaster.com and charge-by-phone at 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the United Center Box Office.

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