With recent speculation swirling around a possible return to the octagon for Chuck Liddell, "the Iceman" has stepped out to diffuse the rumors, telling SI.com that he would take off the rest of 2009 before deciding on whether or not to hang the gloves up for good.A former UFC light-heavyweight champion and one of the most popular fighters in MMA history, the 39-year-old Liddell has suffered knockout losses in three of his last five fights and has lost four of his last five overall.
In his most recent bout, Liddell suffered a first-round TKO at the hands of Mauricio "Shogun" Rua.
"Hopefully my brain can heal over time," he told SI.com's Josh Gross. "The shot last fight is something that normally wouldn't hurt me. I think I need at least some time off from getting hit."
According to the report, Liddell would not fight again until at least April 2010, at which time he would be 40 years old.
Known for his powerful fists, steely disposition and trademark mohawk, Liddell (21-7) shot to fame during a seven-fight win streak during 2004-2006, during which he scored TKOs or KOs of seven straight opponents. He appeared on the cover of ESPN The Magazine, did guest spots on popular TV shows like Entourage and released an autobiography that made The New York Times bestseller's list.
After his most recent loss, UFC President Dana White stated that Liddell would have to retire, but has since backed off the statement, saying that he could not make the decision for Liddell, though he reiterated that he would like to see him call it quits.
Liddell holds notable wins over Randy Couture, Tito Ortiz and Wanderlei Silva, among others.
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Maybe its just me but I think Liddell would still beat Couture, Ortiz and Silva (Silva in a large octagon, a small ring would favor Silva, then or now). I think Liddell is about as good now as he's ever been. The holes in his game have always been there.
oh no, what ever will we all do while he's gone???
Exactly, Richard, Chuck IS the exact same as he's always been. The only difference is the game is simply leaving him behind. He's the new-age Ken Shamrock. When a guy doesn't adapt for whatever reason, he'll be left behind. Chuck has the same strategy every fight and everybody knows it now. There's no possible way he can get back to championship status if he doesn't adapt. He should take a page from Couture's book. The man is five years older than him and was just recently the Heavyweight champ. It can be done, the question is does Chuck want to.
How is is Silva can loose the last 5 out of six fights and everyones like Chuck should retire I THINK Chuck should change his game a little bit and then come into the octagon and be the best we have ever seen. O and anyone in the ufc right now cold beat Tito senseless!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thursday, August 13, 2009
GERARD BUTLER-THE UGLY TRUTH
8/13/09
Last Saturday night my daughter and I went to the U. F. C. fights in Philadelphia. We had ring side seats right behind Gerard Butler, and Terry Crews. Dan Henderson of the UfC was also seated there. Before the fights started Chuck Lidell was ringside, taking pictures and sighing autographs with the fans. Lidell is a class act that clearly loves his fans, people with ringside/floor seats typically gather to take pictures and get autographs of the celeb's,which is common at Ufc fights. My daughter, who is one of the sweetest angels you would ever want to meet, walked over to Terry Crews and asked if she could have her picture taken with him, and he put his arm around my daughter and I took the picture. Then she walked over to Gerard Butler, and said-"excuse me Mr. Butler, but may I have my picture taken with you"?
Gerard Butler looked at my daughter, and his response was" FU*K NO! My Daughter walked back to her seat with tears in her eyes, and before the fights even started, our night was ruined.........as a father, I tried to explain, but the experience was devastating for her.
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Thursday, August 13, 2009
GERARD BUTLER-THE UGLY TRUTH
8/13/09
Last Saturday night my daughter and I went to the U. F. C. fights in Philadelphia. We had ring side seats right behind Gerard Butler, and Terry Crews. Dan Henderson of the UfC was also seated there. Before the fights started Chuck Lidell was ringside, taking pictures and sighing autographs with the fans. Lidell is a class act, and our favorite fighter that clearly loves his fans, people with ringside/floor seats typically gather to take pictures and get autographs of the celeb's,which is common at Ufc fights. My daughter, who is one of the sweetest angels you would ever want to meet, walked over to Terry Crews and asked if she could have her picture taken with him, and he put his arm around my daughter and I took the picture. Then she walked over to Gerard Butler, and said-"excuse me Mr. Butler, but may I have my picture taken with you"?
Gerard Butler looked at my daughter, and his response was" FU*K NO! My Daughter walked back to her seat with tears in her eyes, and before the fights even started, our night was ruined.........as a father, I tried to explain, but the experience was devastating for her.
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I will have to say I love Chuck, I think he has a lot of class, and has respect for the sport. I'd like to see him retire as a champ, but if thats not in the cards, I'd like to see Ortiz and Chuck go at it, I know Chuck would dominate, but I'd like to see Tito get his ass kicked!