UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Chuck Liddell recently completed a photo shoot for an upcoming edition of Sports Illustrated, according to the Boston Herald.
Here’s a snip from the article:
“SI plans to feature Liddell in its ‘Players’ section in the near future, recreating some of his workouts for one of the magazine’s weekly features.”
And a snip from the champ:
“They wanted to see a lot of workouts. Then they pick from what I had to do. I think I did eight different exercises for them and they pick five. They’ll write up how I did them and what I did. It’s the first time (the UFC) has been in that magazine. It’s great that a national sports magazine, a mainstream magazine, is taking us seriously.”
Perhaps more important to fans here, the article reveals that the rematch between Liddell and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson probably won’t happen until September. And, his opponent for UFC 71 in May “hasn’t been determined yet.”
Several reputable sources are reporting that Liddell and Rampage will fight at UFC 71. However, it’s widely known that Rampage wants at least one more “tune up” fight prior to stepping inside the cage with Liddell.
UFC President Dana White also recently went on the record saying that the two wouldn’t fight in May.
Not really sure who or what to believe at this point — all we can do is wait for some type official word about his next bout.
In the interview, Liddell also discusses — again — a heavyweight showdown with Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic.
Here’s a snip:
“I’d go up in weight to fight him [Cro Cop]. I’ve got no problem doing that. There’s certain guys I’d do that to fight. I think it’s a fight that everyone would want to see. And he’s not terribly big. He could move down and make my weight if he wanted to.”
Liddell has been a maniac as far as public appearances are concerned — the guy is jet-setting across the United States recently. If he continues on this torrid pace I’d be a bit concerned that it could affect his fight game much like it did Rich Franklin’s.
Then again, May is three months away. Just something to keep on the backburner.
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Put Iceman on the cover already…maybe it’s pressure from boxing to ignore the UFC but it’s definitely not a credibility issue…any magazine that can have Hulk Hogan on the cover is not worried about credibility I can assure you that…
I think Hulk Hogan should be a UFC fighter.
I dont think MMA is big enough right now to put him on the cover, but if any MMA fighter deserves to be, he is DEFINATELY in the top 5 of that list.
Go Chuck GO!
Hulk Hogan would die in the Octagon if he stepped foot in there to fight.
Chuck, you need to move up in weight and stop being a pussy! You want to challenge him so bad, then move up in weight!
Hulk Hogan would destroy Chuck Liddell and Mirko Cro Cop in the arena.
Tyler is right. Hulk would destroy Liddell and Mirko even in a 2 on 1 tag match. I havent gotten the ending right yet, but when I do, I’ll repost.
One other thought, thank God the swimsuit issue has passed. Wasnt sure which issue Chuck was gonna be in… ~\~
Oh Tyler and MoreThanUFC, you are both wrong. Hulk would lose to both Chuck and Cro Cop. The Ultimate Warrior, on the other hand, would destroy everyone who would stand in his way.
Hulk would go Tenkidama and gather all of the Hulkamaniacs strength, heck even the whole locker room of the UFC wouldn’t beat him, except of course for CroCop, both of his legs have diamond implants.
Ultimate Warrior would do ok in UFC but would do better in PRIDE, due to the ropes he can shake.
Seriously though, its about time. I’m starting to get pissed off at MMA not having enough recognition as a legitimate sport and much much safer than boxing as the fights don’t go for 12 rounds, tapping is almost obligatory and the referees themselves cover the fighters to stop the fight. I wonder what excercises would that be? 6:00 am - jog, 7:00 am - spar with a mountain bear 8:00 am - punch an oncoming car at 40 kph and knock the driver out…”
UFCmania
We still need a poll about who the best pound for pound fighter is. I dont think Chuck is in the top 5. In no particular order..
GSP
BJ Penn
Dan Henderson
Anderson Silva
Wanderlei Silva
If Chuck beats Rampage he maoves ahead of maybe the silva twins…
Does anyone know the drug and supplement rules for the UFC?
GasManShad,
The rules for drug and supplement use are those of the Nevada State Athletic Commission, not the UFC. Look for an upcoming column of mine to discuss in greater detail…
hey tyler i think your shoe might be untied…also im quite pleased mma is getting some dag gum respect
I agree that the Ultimate Warrior would obliterate anyone who was within a 30 ft. radius of him. He is an animal. Hulk Hogan is a little pansy.
thats blastphamus saying hulk hogan is a pansy….i dont know who you pray to kyle, but you better start, before hulkamania runs wild over you….now lets talk bret the hitman heart, what are his chances of tapping Chuck with the sharp shooter??
I would say very likely MMADUDE because Liddell’s ground skills are limited, but the Hitman has to take him down first, and in the process he might get knocked out. So I would have to go with Liddell on that one.
To anyone that calls Chuck a pussy;
That is one of the coolest guys i’ve ever met and is sic in the octagon! i will give you a Liddel style beating if you want to talk shit!
I believe you spelled Liddell and sick wrong, ROADHOUSE.
Wanda…who?
If the ICEMAN ever fought Cro Cop, that would be the legendary fight of the century!!!
@Gasmanshad
You’re absolutely right, Chuck is not in your top five…
Pound for pound, He’s in a league of his own.
None of those guys would stand a chance in a million fights.
Dude, chuck lidell is the shit i dont see how you say he’s not. He’s knocked out randy twice.And beat tito’s little shit talking ass. Chucks the man and i love to watch that guy fight.
No Lidell is not good on the ground. But have fun getting your head knocked in trying to get him there.
Watch it, guys…the “Monsta Lobsta” is comin’ to town, and woe to the UFC guys who stand in his way (sorry - that was a piss-poor attempt to continue the light-heartedness of this thread, in the way of Hogan, Warrior, and Hart). Anyone heard anything more about Lesnar in MMA lately? I think UFC needs a Super Heavyweight division for anyone over 250lbs. Thoughts?
First of all, Chuck is a studd. To the surprise of some, his ground game is respectable (division one wrestler in college) but his takedown defence is legendary. If you move in on him you will most likely get knocked out.
Liddell is at his peak right now, and ready to rumble. Too bad he is in the rather wimpy (imho) mag Sports Illustrated. I mean seriously, about the only issue people read is the Swimsuit issue, and who reads it? lol Now they have come out with a “green” issue that seems to say that Al Gore is right and the world will soon be ablaze, and who can play football then? sheesh. I have to say including Liddell is a step forward for them, although I will probably read the Mens Fitness including Chuck instead.
Liddell is peaking right now, on MDMA, not MMA.
hulk hogan would die in the ufc. Hes just a actor and a body builder. Chuck lidell would beat the shit out of him. And any wwe super star. And i cant wait to see him and Rampage.