Chuck Liddell Tears Hamstring; Out of UFC 85

In what you’ve got to consider as horrible news for UFC fans in England, Chuck Liddell has torn his hamstring and will miss his fight against Rashad Evans in London at UFC 85. The event will take place on June 7. The UFC provided the following picture of Liddell’s injury on their website:

After seeing that […]

Chuck Liddell on Fedor: “I think I could take him…”

Chuck Liddell recently did two interviews with The Sun newspaper out of the UK. It looks like he’s got two guys that he’d like to face in the coming year–Fedor Emelianenko and “The Dean of Mean,” Keith Jardine. Chuck had a lot to say about the possibility of a fight with Fedor and a move […]

“Shogun” Rua: Rashad Who?

I just had to post this–from MMA Fightline’s Jason Perkins:
Also, the former PRIDE Champion stated that he is surprised with his substitute, Rashad Evans. Despite Evans stature here in the US and his undefeated status in the octagon, the Brazilian fighter doesn’t know who he is.
You’re telling me Shogun honestly doesn’t know who […]

Rashad Evans to face Chuck Liddell at UFC 85

Well, less than 24 hours after my post about Rashad Evans possibly facing Chuck Liddell at UFC 85, mmaweekly.com is reporting that this match has been confirmed. It’s potentially huge for Rashad as a win could push his career to new heights. It’s not a particularly ‘glamorous’ UFC bout but it’s a fight I’d love […]

Who’s going to face Chuck at UFC 85?

Following the announcement that Shogun is injured and will miss the main event of UFC 85, we’re left with a dilemma. Who will replace him and face Chuck ‘The Iceman’ Liddell in London, England on June 7th?

At the moment, I’m thinking it could be Rashad Evans. Let’s look at why it could be Rashad.
Wanderlei Silva […]

Mauricio “Shogun” Rua Injured; Liddell v. Rua Off UFC 85

UFC.com is reporting that Mauricio “Shogun” Rua has injured his knee, and will be unable to fight Chuck Lidell at UFC 85 in London, England. Rua has suffered a ruptured ACL in his left knee, and will be having surgery in the coming days. It’s the same knee he had surgery on after his fight […]