Chuck Liddell vs. Forrest Griffin at UFC 92 (If all goes to plan)

Warchief · #1 (**permalink**) 08-27-2008, 02:19 AM

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It’s a mad, mad, mad, mad world — especially for fans of mixed martial arts.

Who could have ever predicted the career of Chuck Liddell would be sandwiched between two contestants from The Ultimate Fighter (TUF)?

Yet that’s exactly what’s happened to the former light heavyweight champion, who’s had an interesting 2008.

Liddell was originally scheduled to face PRIDE assassin Mauricio Rua at UFC 85 until “Shogun” re-injured his ailing knee and was forced to withdraw.

TUF Season 2 winner and undefeated light heavyweight Rashad Evans answered the call to replace Rua, but this time it was Liddell who canceled after a devastating hamstring injury.

Now fully healed, Chuck is set to honor his commitment by battling Rashad Evans at UFC 88 at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, September 6.

At that time of the announcement (June), it was sort of anti-climatic. After all, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson was still the 205-pound champion. Defeating Evans meant a possible autumn superfight against Shogun Rua and not the title shot for which he was hoping.

But boy have things changed since then.

Jackson was narrowly defeated by TUF Season 1 winner Forrest Griffin at UFC 86 and spent some time after the fight ranting and raving on the highway like Dr. Miles Bennell.

And Shogun somehow ended up bypassing Liddell altogether and could go straight to a Jackson rematch (from their PRIDE days) in November/December. That’s assuming he can make it that long without his knee folding up like George Jetson’s car.

So where does that leave the Iceman? In line for a title shot against Forrest Griffin at UFC 92, according to his nutrition company Iceman Rx.

Unless of course “Sugar” Rashad Evans has anything to say about it.

Liddell will likely fight at UFC 92, but whether or not its for the gold all depends on his performance at UFC 88. At 11-0-1, Evans is no pushover and does happen to train with Keith Jardine — one of the few men to have a victory over the Icy one.

To hype December’s fight, Iceman Rx is holding a sweepstakes starting on September 1 and ending on December 27 (to coincide with Liddell’s appearance at UFC 92). The winner receives a special edition Chuck Liddell Iceman Rx Hummer H2.

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What Iceman wants he always gets...Dragon Machida should be next in line.

Dimson · #2 (**permalink**) 08-27-2008, 02:31 AM

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What Iceman wants he always gets...Dragon Machida should be next in line.

It would be ironic if he gave away an H2 on Dec 27 and he wasn't even fighting for the title, lol. I have a feeling Chuck will be on the NYE card no matter what. If he beats Rashad then he will get Forrest. If he loses he could get Shogun, Wand or even better, Anderson Silva.

pa99ortiz · #3 (**permalink**) 08-27-2008, 02:38 AM

No surprise here, kind of expecting this if Chuck gets past Rashad. IMO though, I think Machida deserves a title shot more than Chuck seeing as to he is undefeated. But like he says " The UFC wants Chuck to be champion."

MYboyBISPING · #4 (**permalink**) 08-27-2008, 02:50 AM

huh? This is all fucked up, they should do a GP and get this all squared out lol.

ArMnHC · #5 (**permalink**) 08-27-2008, 03:08 AM

i cant believe im saying this..but i hope Rashad wins.

Dimson · #6 (**permalink**) 08-27-2008, 03:10 AM

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i cant believe im saying this..but i hope Rashad wins.

He has the chin to pull it off. It is crazy how people are saying he doesn't have a chance. I just don't get it.

notrightn0w · #7 (**permalink**) 08-27-2008, 03:32 AM

it's bullshit but we all saw it coming.

TheBonger · #8 (**permalink**) 08-27-2008, 03:39 AM

I dont know why this is a surprise to anyone, Chuck/Forrest is not only without a doubt the biggest selling fight the UFC can put on right now it has the potential too eclipse Liddell/Ortiz 2 as the most watched UFC ppv of all time and if it doesnt do that its all but certain to be top 3 all time. Sure a case can be made for Machida but Zuffa's main priority is to make money and I dont see how you can fault them for seizing the moment and making the biggest fight they can.

Dork8503 · #9 (**permalink**) 08-27-2008, 04:10 AM

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He has the chin to pull it off. It is crazy how people are saying he doesn't have a chance. I just don't get it.

Really i was unaware of that.

Only person Rashad even fought with power was Jardine an that was on TUF an i don't even remember Jardine hitting with anything good.

I guess Tito has power

I don't know why everyone is making a big deal about Machida.

Fitch had to win 7 or so fights to get his title shot.

Machida has yet to fight anyone in line for a title shot in the UFC.

Nak, not close.

Sam, not close

Soko, end of the line

Heath, same spot at Nak an sam

Tito, same with the rest.

the highest ranked person he fought an beat was Soko, but again not at the top.

Machida should get a title shot but UFC doesn't have to give him one.

mcptfc2007 · #10 (**permalink**) 08-27-2008, 04:55 AM

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Really i was unaware of that.

Only person Rashad even fought with power was Jardine an that was on TUF an i don't even remember Jardine hitting with anything good.

I guess Tito has power

I don't know why everyone is making a big deal about Machida.

Fitch had to win 7 or so fights to get his title shot.

Machida has yet to fight anyone in line for a title shot in the UFC.

Nak, not close.

Sam, not close

Soko, end of the line

Heath, same spot at Nak an sam

Tito, same with the rest.

the highest ranked person he fought an beat was Soko, but again not at the top.

Machida should get a title shot but UFC doesn't have to give him one.

100% agree with u, im a machida fan but he does not deserve a title shot till he beats a top 5 fighter