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Anderson Silva embracing role of UFC villain, will expose Michael Bisping with newfangled boxing technique

You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the PED user villain.

Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight champion Anderson Silva returns from his disciplinary suspension later this month to throw hands with longtime 185-pound contender Michael Bisping. They'll do the deed at UFC Fight Night 84 on the Fight Pass network in London, England.

And despite fond memories of fights gone by, "The Spider" is okay with becoming the villain across the pond.

"Bisping is a good fighter. He doesn't excel at anything, but is dangerous nonetheless, especially on the feet.