By FCF Staff

Following Tim Kennedy’s memorable knockout of Rafael Natal at UFC Fight Night 31 Wednesday night, the middleweight took the opportunity to call for a bout with fellow contender Michael Bisping. Judging by Bisping’s response, it could be a fight that will materialize when he’s ready to return from eye surgery, sometime in early 2014.

Initially, Kennedy relayed he’s interested in fighting Bisping next via Twitter, by posting a couple of days ago:

I don't think I have earned a shot at any of the top guys. I think the @UFC should give me someone like @bisping

— Tim Kennedy (@TimKennedyMMA) November 7, 2013

Well, in the latest edition of AXS TV, not only did Kennedy relay why he’s interested in fighting Bisping, but the latter agreed to the match-up in a taped response.