Charles David Liddell will have to wait until at least July 7 to get back on the road to recapturing his 205-pound UFC title, which he lost to Quinton “Rampage” Jackson in less than two minutes at UFC 71 this past weekend, according to the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC).
The “Iceman” will have to ride out a two month medical suspension because of the first-round technical knockout loss and can have “no contact” until June 26.
He’s not alone.
Here’s the rest of that walking wounded (James Irvin, excluded):
Ivan Salaverry — Minimum suspension until June 26 (no contact until June 17) and he must receive orthopedic medical clearance on right shoulder or no contest until November 23.
Karapat “Karo” Parisyan — Yes, his real name is Karapat. He must have his left thumb X-rayed and cleared by a doctor or he can’t return until November 23.
Keith Jardine — Suspended until July 26 and no contact until July 12.
Chris Leben — Suspended until June 26 with a right eyebrow laceration.
Kalib Starnes — Suspended until June 26 because of a left cheek laceration.
James Irvin — No contest until November 23 unless he receives medical clearance on his injured right knee.
Carmelo Marrero — Suspended until July 12 and no contact until June 26.
Just a quick reminder: Fighters often return to action much quicker once doctors give them the green light. For example, Liddell will more than likely be able to fight well before November.
It’s just a precaution in most cases.
Whether or not he returns before then, however, after he is cleared all depends on UFC matchmaker Joe Silva, naturally.
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Chuck needed this to happen to him just like Crocop,they are my top two fighters and I still respect them the same,Chuck will KO Wanderlei in the first round,that is a good match up for him and I hope its true and Im sure it is,and who ever Crocops got next,well all I can say is RIP,be sure to take out a good life insurance polisy think of your family,plan your funeral,
Chuck and Crocop will return and crush their opponents on the complete nuclear inialaition of the middle east I swear it!!!
Karo Parisyan is better than Pat Parisyan i suppose
Without too gruesome of detailes, can someone explain what exactly happend to Irvin
I had a feeling Chuck was gonna loose that fight and I know Rampage is a bad match up for him but I have to say if he had of had the rematch with Rampage on his first title defense instead of fighting Horn then I think the outcome would of been different,it would of been a war but Chuck would of got it.He has got way too comfortable and this was inevetable,even my mam said when we were watching countdown to UFC71 that she thought he was gonna loose,no one could of predicted it to be in that fashion but in a way Im glad it happened coz I truly believe it will wake him up,its just a shame he had the rematch with Rampage at this point in his carear.
My prediction for Liddell vs Wanderlei,Liddell wins by KO in the first round and I will stick with that prediction from now till it happens.1st round KO garunteed
I like these precautions that are set in place to protect the fighters. You would think the NFL would protect their players better or at least the same with all their head injuries..having players hurt and doing nut crackers..and they say MMA is too violent..hey sure!
Dana White if you read this site then I have a request,could you please have Liddell vs Wanderlei added to the UFC75 card in London because I am going to it and it would make sense to have both Chuck and Crocop coming back from losses and you could think up a realy good name for the event,and also give Bisping his opurtunity to shine and give him a tough fight,how about that houston guy it would make that card excelent,I think the fans realy deserve some good cards now because for me and alot of other fans this year has so far been pretty awful,
Bisping vs Houston Alexander
Liddell vs Wanderlei Silva
Crocop vs Andre Arlovski
if you add those three fights to any card it is gonna be very very exciting and the fans deserve it please Mr White.
I think these precautions are in place to protect the state of Nevada more then the fighters. If they let them come back and fight and someone gets seriously hurt, Nevada would pay hard for it. Either way, I can’t wait to see Leben fight again. He just needs to work on his game, other then slugging. Too many holes in his game, similar to Chuck. Chuck will be back. I don’t see him getting his belt back until Rampage loses it though. Rampage has his number like Chuck has Tito’s.
Karapat Parysian now that is an awesome name. It reminds me of Borat. Did u guys see the movie, It is hilarious go rent it guys. My favorite scene was when they were running naked in the hotel.LOL…
Dat is good for the ufc, that the fighters have to get clearance cause people dont want to see an injured fighter. N espicially if u are betting.
Sucks that Karo will be out so long. This guy showed another side of Karo this past weekend. His hands were much improved and everything else looked tuned up. He had Burkman guessing the whole time. Three rounds of dominace I think.
I cant wait to see Irvan Silva two, Irvan was fucking him up until his knee poped!
I don’t think Irving would have pulled off the win. Thiago Silva is a pretty highly touted prospect that you’re gonna be seeing a lot more of soon. Still sucks that the fight ended like that. I got the vids on my site if anyone is interested.
just a couple things,
I thought Jardine would be out for a year considering the way he got whiped.
Salavary always was my favorite fighter. He looked different coming in this time. May be he aged. His body looked terrible, and he got beat by a dude who was playing Billy Jean as his intro. That’s bad.
What exactly happened to Irvin?
[quote post="2266"]I have to say if he had of had the rematch with Rampage on his first title defense instead of fighting Horn then I think the outcome would of been different,it would of been a war but Chuck would of got it.He has got way too comfortable and this was inevetable,even my mam said when we were watching countdown to UFC71 that she thought he was gonna loose[/quote]
Rampage has Chuck’s number. It doesn’t matter when they fight, Rampage is gunna whoop Chuck’s ass. Just like Chuck will beat Tito everytime they fight.
I find it strange that you say he would have defeated him in his first title defense, but not this one? What? Chuck beat Horn about a year after getting destroyed by Rampage. Then he went on the streak of his life with 7 straight (T)KO’s. Chuck Liddell was on top of his game, as hot as possible, and on top of MMA when he fought Rampage. Then of course, Rampage put him in his place. That had to be the worst excuse I’ve heard from a Chuck fan yet. And you really should listen to your mommy, it sounds to me like she knows more about the sport than you.
Chuck needed to get KOed , he just reached the point where he thought he was a GOD and needed to get put back in his place. He ridiculously under estimated Jackson, which was actually one tough opponent. I think he will absolutely destroy his next opponent though regardless of who it is. Chuck doesn’t lose twice in a row.
Chuck already lost twice in a row.Couture beat him and then Rampage in 2003
I wonder if Leben will get the boot because he’s lost he last three fights. Maybe we’ll see him in Icon like he said.
I know MTUFC lost his breakfast over it
but can someone find the link to Irvin’s fight? I looked for a little while I just have not had the time to search it out.
Thanks
Chris Valentine
[quote comment="69093"][quote post="2266"]I have to say if he had of had the rematch with Rampage on his first title defense instead of fighting Horn then I think the outcome would of been different,it would of been a war but Chuck would of got it.He has got way too comfortable and this was inevetable,even my mam said when we were watching countdown to UFC71 that she thought he was gonna loose[/quote]
Rampage has Chuck’s number. It doesn’t matter when they fight, Rampage is gunna whoop Chuck’s ass. Just like Chuck will beat Tito everytime they fight.
I find it strange that you say he would have defeated him in his first title defense, but not this one? What? Chuck beat Horn about a year after getting destroyed by Rampage. Then he went on the streak of his life with 7 straight (T)KO’s. Chuck Liddell was on top of his game, as hot as possible, and on top of MMA when he fought Rampage. Then of course, Rampage put him in his place. That had to be the worst excuse I’ve heard from a Chuck fan yet. And you really should listen to your mommy, it sounds to me like she knows more about the sport than you.[/quote]
It is very simple why I think this,Chuck obviously trained very hard for Horn as he went 4 rounds comfortably with him and it was his first title defence,and your first title defence is so important,after defending his title so many times he became over confident,if you look back on my predictions you will see I said Chuck sounded over confident because he was saying he was gonna KO Rampage in the first when he should of been expecting a tough fight and maby going to the judges,so I predicted Rampage to win by KO,I said the fourth round but I was a bit off.
This was inevitable for Chuck,with his overconfidence,the next tough test he had he was gonna loose,and Rampage got lucky,Im not saying Chuck would of won if he was in top form,I dont know who would win but I do know he wouldnt of got KOed in the first thats a fact and proof he was going through a crisis.
I predicted Rampage to win all along look back and do your damn research
**Karapet
not Karapat
[quote comment="69557"][quote comment="69093"][quote post="2266"]I have to say if he had of had the rematch with Rampage on his first title defense instead of fighting Horn then I think the outcome would of been different,it would of been a war but Chuck would of got it.He has got way too comfortable and this was inevetable,even my mam said when we were watching countdown to UFC71 that she thought he was gonna loose[/quote]
Rampage has Chuck’s number. It doesn’t matter when they fight, Rampage is gunna whoop Chuck’s ass. Just like Chuck will beat Tito everytime they fight.
I find it strange that you say he would have defeated him in his first title defense, but not this one? What? Chuck beat Horn about a year after getting destroyed by Rampage. Then he went on the streak of his life with 7 straight (T)KO’s. Chuck Liddell was on top of his game, as hot as possible, and on top of MMA when he fought Rampage. Then of course, Rampage put him in his place. That had to be the worst excuse I’ve heard from a Chuck fan yet. And you really should listen to your mommy, it sounds to me like she knows more about the sport than you.[/quote]
It is very simple why I think this,Chuck obviously trained very hard for Horn as he went 4 rounds comfortably with him and it was his first title defence,and your first title defence is so important,after defending his title so many times he became over confident,if you look back on my predictions you will see I said Chuck sounded over confident because he was saying he was gonna KO Rampage in the first when he should of been expecting a tough fight and maby going to the judges,so I predicted Rampage to win by KO,I said the fourth round but I was a bit off.
This was inevitable for Chuck,with his overconfidence,the next tough test he had he was gonna loose,and Rampage got lucky,Im not saying Chuck would of won if he was in top form,I dont know who would win but I do know he wouldnt of got KOed in the first thats a fact and proof he was going through a crisis.
I predicted Rampage to win all along look back and do your damn research[/quote]
Chuck will come back and win the LHW title and would have beaten rampage if he wasnt messed up on sleeping pills prior and was not in condition to fight when he comes back he will beat the entire LHW division there isnt ANYONE who can take chuck down and keep him down, The iceman WILL be 205lb champ again.
I like Chuck, awesome striker with both hands and feet,great takedown defence,and when he is taken to the mat he just stands back up. But i dont think he can make a come back, hes not getting any younger and these young up comers like Bisping,Rampage,Alexander are great fighters who possess the same sort of strengths as chuck.He wont lose his KO power anytime soon but reflexes will def slow down,either way chuck will always be my favorite MMA fighter win or lose.Randy Couture took chuck down with ease in there 1st match up and rampage did in there 1st match up,i wanna see a Randy and Chuck 4. Randy fought bloody great in his bout against silvia,his striking was fantastic.Itd be a hell of a fight.
the next LHW champion will be either WANDERLEI or MAURICIO RUA mark my words