UFC 95 will take place in London on February 21st, and the main event could feature Chuck Liddell taking on Anderson Silva, according to a report from Fighters Only Magazine.Fighters Only says the event has already been set for the O2 Arena, making it the third time the UFC has had a show there. There's no word on who will fight on the card, but Fighters Only mentions Silva and Liddell as possibilities. A Silva-Liddell fight has long been discussed, and with both fighters coming off disappointing performances, pairing them against each other would be a way of ensuring that at least one of the two stars gets back on track.
If the Fighters Only report is correct, the UFC will have two European shows in the first two months of 2009 and will not have a major American show outside Las Vegas until UFC 96, tentatively scheduled for March 7, 2009 in Columbus.
Michael Bisping, the Brit who has been a staple of past UFC shows in London, would be a logical choice to fight on the UFC 95 card -- except that he will apparently not fight again until after Season 9 of The Ultimate Fighter, on which he will be one of the coaches. Englishmen Paul Taylor and Dan Hardy would likely fight at UFC 95.
When the UFC has cards overseas, it often shows them on tape delay on Spike. But if Silva vs. Liddell is the main event, the show would most likely be carried live on Saturday afternoon on pay-per-view.
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Im used to having free UFC's when they are taped in London, it makes the payment of 50$ on payperview tolerable once a month.
If they start charging for UFC events held in overseas on Payperview i would probably get pissed naturally and not pay for anymore PPV events, like most people would do, no doubt.
Id have to go back to the hardrock cafes and smoke filled sportsbars for 20$ where i can watch the fight with almost no sound.
Why is Chuck still fighting..I can't understand it...
Thank God for FTA
Chuck would get killed by Silva. I would rather see Bisping get destroyed by SIlva than the ICe Man. I'm tired of seeign Chuck get knocked out.
I know I feel the same way, he wus the shit back in the day, but maby its his time now, he looking so much slower in his last few performances. I am a huge fan of his too, and I dont want to see his ass get knocked out again.
Tired of seeing Chuck get knocked out? It was Rampage and now Rashad Evans who gave Chuck the sweet chin music, but that was only twice over the span of a year and a half. He also took Wandy to a Unanimous Decision in between those KOs.
I personally don't think the Iceman is done yet. He now becomes a gate keeper in the stacked Light Heavyweight division. We all know that Dana White is trying to give Chuck favorable matchups. A win over Anderson Silva could catapult Chuck back into title contentions very quickly. If he loses, it just solidifies Anderson Silva's position as best P4P fighter in the world. It is a win-win for the UFC not to mention the tens of thousands of PPV buys that would result of such a hyped main event.
I don't think that Dana is giving Chuck a favorable matchup by putting him in the ring with Anderson. I think they know that Chuck has seen better days and they are using him to showcase the Spider and build his fan base.
If he wanted to do chuck a favor he would give him Luiz Cane or Thiago Silva (both are unproven yet highly regarded fighters that he could possibly beat), and then put him in the ring with Forrest after he beats Rashad. With Forrest not having alot of punching power that would be a good matchup for Chuck. If Rashad wins then Chuck gets his chance at redemption.
Actually it has been almost four years since Chuck had been knocked out by anyone(Randy in 03). Rampage broke that (may 07).
So saying your tired of him getting knocked out is kind retarded thing of you to say. Chuck fought a gruesome battle against a guy people call the axe murderer and pulled a victory decision which is very impressive considering Silva ko's people before that happens.
Wanderlei had been KOed in both of his fights before fighting Chuck, and also he had taken a long layoff before the Liddell fight. In my opinion the decision over a "less than prime" Wanderlei, doesn't make up for the decision loss to Jardine and the KO losses to Rashad and Rampage.
If Chuck doesn't fight a top level guy and get a KO in his next fight, he's done!
Anyone more excuses you want to throw in there for Chuck dominating and once and for all proving he's better than Wand while your at it?.
Easy match for "spider", He will most likely soften the iceman with his superior boxing and leg/knee striking skills ( if iceman don't get koed) then finish him off on the ground. But spider could never count out iceman's one punch knockout power.
I think this should be his last and final try, seriously. But, idmagine if Chuck ends up wining?? Then how do we feel?? I know we love chuck Lets just wait and see
Chuck is a great fighter and isnt going anywhere so really stop the wild speculations.
Same For Silva who did amazing in his last match against Jardine.
Spider and Chuck are counter fighters- it will be boring and when Either one commites to any setup- they will be Ko'ed.
If we want to make boring fights lets do Lyoto Machida Vs Anderson Silva.
Chuck vs. Anderson Silva would be a huge money-maker for the the UFC, and that is what Dana White is all about. Dolla, dolla bills, ya'll.
As far as the matchup, I think Chuck would get destroyed. Silva has far more talent, and is more well-rounded. I'm a big fan of the Iceman, but this is a fight he would not be able to win.
Anyone who thinks Silva/Machida would be boring should save their PPV money and stay home to watch WWE... As friends and training partners, Anderson Silva has stated he will not fight Lyoto Machida, so the point is moot.
LIddell has little chance against Silva, as he was taken apart by Rashad Evans, and Silva is more skilled in every aspect. Fans pay to see big name fights, and Silva/Liddell certainly qualifies.
Chuck Liddell is not washed up he just got caught by the same punch from both Evans and Rampage. This happens when you slug out fights. Coutour was knocked out by Chuck twice then came back to regain the heavyweight title and defend it. Chuck just needs to adjust his game by throwing some kicks every now and then. But to say Chuck would get destroyed by Silva is crazy. Silva should be fighting at Light heavy weight because he is 6'2. I wont take away that he is a great fighter but he is fighting smaller guys at 185,and for UFC to throw IRvin at him is a joke, Irvin isnt in the same league.
This fight is no longer happening, Chuck v Randy 4 in Germany this June instead. A Silva will fight one of the light-heavy weights from 92, i.e, Forrest, R Evans, W Silva or Rampage depending on how things pan out.
I have personally trained with anderson he is not only a quicker striker than liddell but he is a more accurate striker than liddell, and if the fight goes to the ground liddell has poor ground and pound and he WILL get submitted just like travis lutter. Liddell with ither get hit with a knee and get k0ed or he will get submitted so he kind of gets to "pick his posion".
Chuck Liddell vs Anderson Silva would be a great fight but i would have to say that the spider will end up knocking out the iceman
LMAO! how is putting Chuck against Silva going to help him? the best pound-for-pound fighter would destroy Chuck into finally retiring his tired ass....
I don't buy this nonsense that "Silva needs to get back on track". It's not his problem that Cote had a freak leg injury and fans weren't "sufficiently entertained" as a result.