Wanderlei Silva's manager denies Bisping fight as rumor

Wadnerlei Silva's manager came out gun's swinging to Fighter's Only about the rumor that he would fight Michael Bisping at UFC 105 in Manchester, England. 

"the rumors about Wanderlei fighting Michael Bisping at UFC 105 in Manchester or at any point are simply that, rumors."
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"For some publication to say they have been given an exclusive statement on this from Team Wand is not truthful,"   

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"This fight has not been discussed or offered to us by the UFC. Wand's preference is to fight in February. He wants to take time off to heal his body and mind, and with his new gym in Las Vegas, he has business affairs and a growing team to attend to."

The Fighter's Only report does mention that the UFC UK office wants the fight and Bisping's camp mentioned it before. 

MMA Junkie reported earlier that Silva vs. Bisping was "in the works" for UFC 105 and MMA Bay first reported that it the fight (though their reputation is less than sterling on these things). 

It's really just one of those weeks. I think it was the eclipse but that is just me. 

[Update: Note by Zak Woods, 07/23/09 4:10 PM EDT ]

Dann from MMA Junkie sent us tweet saying, "From people we've talked to, and they're solid, I still think Bisping vs. Wandy fight happens. Definitely not signed, though."