UFC middleweight Michael Bisping has never earned a UFC title shot. He's come close, to be sure, but has not had an opportunity to compete for UFC gold. That won't change in February when he faces former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva in the main event at UFC Fight Night 83 in London, England.
Why Bisping hasn't is a complicated answer, but it is arguable some of it relates to how many opponents he's faced in key bouts who either had or would eventually test positive for banned substances. More on this in a minute.