Dana and Henderson

I don't know if I'm stupid or just slow, but I just realized this. If Henderson does leave the UFC, Dana is gonna have a problem with who should get a legitimate shot at Anderson Silva at 185. Obviously there's Vitor and Nate, but who else really can he put in that would make much sense? Silva's already beaten Henderson and Nate, but they've both looked impressive in their recent fights. But doesn't the MW division become pretty lopsided if Henderson leaves?

I thought Anderson was supposed to be finished after a few more fights anway? Belfort and Marquardt and then a matchup with Shogun if he beats Machida (again) in that rematch

Yeah, I guess you are right. Do you think that has anything to do with Hendo's contract dispute? I know he wanted to be paid more money, but there has to be some part of him that as a competitor wanted to fight silva and beat him. Maybe he thought that Belfort getting the fight was BS and that he would never get a shot at fighting Silva? If Belfort gets the next shot at Silva, than I would have to believe the winner of Henderson-Nate would get the second, so why won't the UFC try to seal it up? He could think that Silva is gone (soon to retire), so why not pursue fights elsewhere.

It doesnt really make a difference because Anderson has only 3 fights left I think.
Nate or Hendo neither will do much better than the first time.

He will now face-
Vitor
Nate
TBA against a LH