Fresh off his knockout loss to Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (27-6-0) on May 26, former light heavyweight champion Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell (20-4-0) is challenging all comers, even those who arent on the UFC payroll just yet. In an interview with The Baltimore Sun, The Iceman spoke about his loss and the fighters hed like to face next. Any of the good ones, he said. Theres Shogun Mauricio Rua, theres Dan Henderson. Youve got Fedor Emelianenko coming over. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is coming over in the heavyweight [division]. Its an answer that raises a lot of questions. Is Fedor Emelianenko (26-1-0) coming to the octagon? Will Liddell move to heavyweight to fight him? According to Liddell, he is currently focused on getting back to training and hopes to fight again in September or October, possibly against former Pride champion Wanderlei Silva (31-7-1). I think I match up well with Silva, Liddell said. It should be fun. Its a great fight for the fans. For now, the big news in the UFC light heavyweight division is the upcoming fight between Rampage and Dan Henderson (22-5-0) who beat Silva in February of 07 to win his second Pride championship belt. I think it should be a good fight, Liddell said about the Jackson vs. Henderson match. It should be interesting. It will be a fun one for the fans to watch. Does Liddell know something we dont?:huh
It is a bit like Judah saying Mosley v Mayweather should be happening. They roll in circles that gives them access to this type of information. I want to see Jackson v Henderson and Liddell v Silva. Those are the next two I want to see.
Jackson vs Hendo is a done deal and will be happening at UFC 75.As for Liddell vs Silva that will more than likely happen in the not too distant future.Neither have much time left in the sport and both are coming of KO losses.
I'll tell you one thing Fedor is not coming over until he gets the contract he wants. UFC doesn't offer him an option to fight in Russia. Until they do he won't fight here. From what I've heard Dana thinks its the most ridiculous thing to let fighters fight outside of his org. So unless Dana changed his ways i doubt we'll see Fedor in octagon.
Exactly what i was thinking.I highly doubt well see him in the Octagon.Dana could sign him to a 1 fight deal but for the money Fedor wants i doubt Dana will want to put up the cash.It will be a shame but i believe Fedor and the UFC is nothing more than a pipe dream.
At this stage I would only be interested in Fedor coming back to fight at 205. Am I keen to see him in with Cain, JDS, Carwin etc I'm not sure. Maybe he can string enough wins together but he lost 3 at heavyweight. 1 to a 185 pounder and 1 to a guy who I think he'd tear up in his prime.