Kimbo Slice vs. Chuck Liddell Just Makes Sense
Something tells me that deep down Chuck Liddell wants that one last fight. Liddell is the most popular fighter on the planet and a proud former champion to boot, there’s no way a fighter with his mentality is going to walk away on a sour note like his most recent TKO loss to Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. I just don’t see that sitting very well with Chuck during his many years of life that will follow his retirement from the... [Read More...]
Chuck Liddell possible for UFC Hall of Fame in July
Although he has yet to decide whether or not he is going to retire, Chuck Liddell could very likely be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in July at their historic UFC 100 event. In an interview with Fighter’s Only Magazine, UFC President Dana White hinted at the very real possibility of Liddell being one of the two new members going into the UFC’s Hall of Fame. White would only give a maybe and a possibly when pressed for a more definitive answer.... [Read More...]
Chuck Liddell: To retire, or not to retire, that is the question
Ever since Chuck Liddell has hit some rough times in his past few fights, talk has been that it’s time for the former UFC light heavyweight champion to retire. Is that really the way to go? I beg to differ, I think “The Iceman” still has what it takes to compete at a high level of MMA. Yes, it’s true, he has been on a rollercoaster downhill it seems, in fact he has won just one of his past five fights, a unanimous decision victory... [Read More...]
Dana White says it will be “war” if Chuck Liddell doesn’t retire
In a new interview with InsideFighting.com, UFC President Dana White has reaffirmed his desire for former UFC light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell to retire after sustaining his fourth loss in his last five fights last week at UFC 97. White was outspoken about his feelings regarding Liddell’s future immediately after his long-time friend suffered a first round TKO loss to Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and days later still remained adamant... [Read More...]
If it’s truly over… thanks for the memories Chuck
If Saturday night’s fight with Shogun Rua was truly Chuck Liddell’s swan song then we witnessed the end of an era. We witnessed the farewell to MMA’s version of Babe Ruth or Michael Jordan. Chuck Liddell did so much more for MMA than just knocking people out and winning championships. He helped MMA get into the mainstream media. The invention of The Ultimate Fighter was a stroke of genius but choosing Chuck Liddell as one of the coaches was... [Read More...]
Dana White says Chuck Liddell has fought his last fight
UFC President Dana White had been clear in many of his interviews leading up to UFC 97 that Chuck Liddell would have to deliver a good showing against Mauricio “Shogun” Rua in order to continue his fighting career. Following last night’s TKO loss to Rua at 4:28 of round 1, White indicated stated during the company’s post-fight press conference at the Bell Centre that Liddell’s fourth defeat in his last five fights has... [Read More...]
Chuck Liddell Responds To Dana White’s Comments
It has taken him some time but former light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell has finally responded to some comments made by UFC president and close friend Dana White. Liddell told Fighters Only Magazine that he was unfazed by statements made by White which insinuated that Liddell needed to win impressively against former Pride superstar Mauricio “Shogun” Rua next Saturday at UFC 97. The card which will be held in Montreal is headlined... [Read More...]
Dana White wants a strong showing from Chuck Liddell at UFC 97 or else
Despite being one of UFC President Dana White’s best friends, even three losses in his past four fights isn’t enough to provide former UFC light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell total immunity. In a new interview with Neil Davidson of the Canadian Press, White goes so far as to essentially put his good friend on notice leading up to Liddell’s co-headlining bout vs. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua scheduled for UFC 97 on April... [Read More...]
Chuck Liddell vs. Mauricio Rua to headline UFC 97 in Montreal
The UFC has decided that a light heavyweight matchup between former UFC light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell and former PRIDE standout Mauricio “Shogun” Rua will headline the promotion’s UFC 97 event tentatively scheduled for April 18 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada. FiveOuncesOfPain.com learned of the news on Saturday night from a source close to the bout. UFC President Dana White officially announced the bout during... [Read More...]
Chuck Liddell’s next opponent could be Shogun Rua or Wanderlei Silva
Editor’s Note: Content from this article appears courtesy of CBSSports.com. Former UFC light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell is on the comeback trail. In his last fight, Liddell suffered a knockout loss to new UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans. Now, Liddell is preparing for his return to the Octagon. He had openly spoke about wanting to face Keith Jardine in a rematch. Jardine defeated Liddell by decision in September of 2007. UFC... [Read More...]
Chuck Liddell’s next opponent still a mystery
With rumors of a fourth fight between Chuck Liddell and Randy Couture taking place during a tentatively planned UFC 99 event in Germany on June 13 being branded as just that – rumors, recent media attention had turned to Liddell’s next fight taking place against Keith Jardine at UFC 96 on March 7 in Columbus, Ohio. During a recent guest appearance on the syndicated CBS Radio program “The Tom Leykis Show,” the former UFC light heavyweight... [Read More...]
Chuck Liddell campaigning for March rematch vs. Keith Jardine
During a recent guest appearance on the syndicated CBS Radio program “The Tom Leykis Show,” former UFC light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell opted not to get into rumors that his next fight could come against current UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva. Instead of Silva, Liddell said he has his sights on a different opponent, one that holds a prior victory over him. “There’s been a few names,” Liddell is quoted... [Read More...]
Chuck Liddell says no one has approached him about fights with Couture or Silva
Over the past couple of weeks, several reports have pointed to a potential fourth encounter between Randy Couture and Chuck Liddell in Germany in the summer of 2009. Other reports surfaced shortly thereafter and claimed that neither Liddell or Couture were pleased with the prospect of fighting one another for a fourth time. Additionally, there have also been rumors of a possible superfight with Anderson Silva to take place in early 2009 Now, according... [Read More...]
New report indicates that Liddell and Couture aren’t excited about prospect of fighting each other
Reports by BloodyElbow.com and UK-based tabloid newspaper The Sun surfaced last weekend indicated that UFC officials were looking to promote a main event between Chuck Liddell and Randy Couture for UFC 99 to be held in Germany on June 13. However, during this week’s edition of “MMA Live,” Franklin McNeil of ESPN.com and the Newark Star-Ledger reported that bout agreements for a potential fourth fight have not been presented to either... [Read More...]
UFC 95 in London confirmed; could be headlined by Liddell vs. Silva
A report in the UK-based tabloid newspaper The Sun confirms that UFC 95 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 21 in London, England at the 02 Arena. No matches have been made official, however, the paper reports that a superfight between former UFC light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell and current UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is being considered. “SunSport understands Middleweight champion Anderson Silva, 33, has been... [Read More...]
UFC headed to Philippines in 2009
UFC.com’s Thomas Gerbasi reported today that over 4,000 fans came out to watch Chuck Liddell work out in the Mall of Asian in Pasay City in the Philippines on Sunday. Liddell and Lorenzo Fertitta were in the Philippines as part of a trip that has taken Fertitta to the United Kingdom, Dublin, France and Germany to work on the global expansion of the UFC product. The UFC’s partnership with Filipino media company ABS-CBN has allowed the UFC... [Read More...]
The Changing of the Guard
Some were happy, some were sad, and most were in shock. Chuck Liddell was knocked unconscious by one punch, thrown by a reality TV show winner. If you had said that one, two, or even three years ago, any MMA fan in the world would have disagreed or possibly ridiculed you incessantly. Now, on September 6th of 2008 it is a reality. Rashad Evans knocked out Liddell at UFC 88. And it is a reality that more than a few people will have a hard time swallowing. We... [Read More...]
UFC 88: A new camp is the answer for Liddell, not retirement
Yes, I am the same clown who wrote an article this week titled “Rashad Evans is going down and he’s going down early.” Right about now I should be eating some humble pie, correct? Well, in the immortal words of Will Smith: Aw, hell no! As arrogant as it sounds, I’m sorry folks but I’m not going to be eating anything today after Chuck Liddell’s devastating loss last night at UFC 88 in which he ate a huge overhand... [Read More...]
UFC 88: White guarantees Evans a title shot vs. Griffin; awards $60,000 bonuses to Evans, MacDonald, Pellegrino and Tavares
Several sites, including MMAjunkie.com, are reporting that UFC President Dana White announced to members of the media last night that with his upset win over Chuck Liddell at UFC 88 last night, Rashad Evans has earned himself an immediate title shot at current champion Forrest Griffin. “(UFC CEO) Lorenzo (Fertitta), (UFC V.P. of Talent Relations) Joe (Silva) and I got together and thought yeah, he deserves the title shot,” MMA Junkie quotes... [Read More...]
UFC 88: Rashad Evans crashes the UFC’s New Year’s Eve party four months early
In one week the UFC gained a mega-main event of Randy Couture vs. Brock Lesnar for the UFC heavyweight title at UFC 91 while losing another mega-main event between Forrest Griffin vs. Chuck Liddell for the UFC light heavyweight title during the UFC’s annual New Year’s Eve weekend spectacular. A proposed main event between two of the most beloved fighters in UFC history during the promotion’s biggest show of the year went up in smoke... [Read More...]
