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Post by karobrokaro on Apr 21, 2008 22:13:43 GMT -5
(from gerweck.net)
-Chuck liddell has been removed from the upcoming UFC 85 card due to a badly torn hamstring. He was supposed to be facing Sugar Rashad, in what would've been the biggest fight of Rashads career. Who now is awaiting a new opponent to be named. The irony of this is that Rashad was a penciled in opponent for Liddell. Original Dream Match Opponent, Mauricio Shogun Rua, was also forced to be pulled out of this fight due to a training injury in preparations to face Liddell. Lets just hope this isnt some sort of Final Destination Deal or Smackdown/Kennedy Curse taking over.
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Post by PdW2kX on Apr 21, 2008 22:36:16 GMT -5
Damn, that looks NASTY.
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Post by HHH316 on Apr 21, 2008 22:52:07 GMT -5
Thats freaking sick.
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Post by Ian from 616Entertainment. on Apr 21, 2008 23:02:21 GMT -5
GOD  ING DAMMIT. Oh man, I was looking so forward to this fight. Ugh. I don't even know how to express how pissed off I am. you, and if you have any friends, them, too. |
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Post by Kliquid on Apr 21, 2008 23:10:56 GMT -5
Oh man, that's in disgusting. |
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Post by Sandy on Apr 22, 2008 0:23:19 GMT -5
Haha. My god UFC 85 is going to be a sh**** card now.
That sucks for Chuck. It looks disgusting...
I feel bad for Rashad as well as whether he won or loss this fight would have really made him a legit LHW...I wonder who he will fight now... Thiago?
I think this would be a perfect time to possibly setup a rematch between Tito and Rashad and just find a new opponent for Lyoto...
I know that is highly unlikely but there aren't many other fights that make sense for Rashad to take due to every LHW being tied up prior to UFC 85 or at UFC 86...
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Post by Mr. Old School™ on Apr 22, 2008 5:48:05 GMT -5
Damn, that sucks. I wonder who will replace Chuck now....
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Post by the hell demon on Apr 22, 2008 9:32:00 GMT -5
At least Liddell could possibly fight Who-Uh after they both recover. WTF at his leg though? Looks like Rocky meat. Read somewhere that James Irvin may possibly replace the eyesman. That would be cool. Looking forward to Vera's return against Werdum. Still not worth scalping my Smackdown/ECW tickets. I'll catch the repeat.  |
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Post by Legends Collector on Apr 22, 2008 12:09:23 GMT -5
That sucks for us and the Iceman, I was looking forward to his fight alot.
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Post by shogun on Apr 22, 2008 12:27:01 GMT -5
I won't bother buying tickets now. My GF will be disappointed.
Hope Chuck recovers! Looks damn nasty!
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Post by redypiper on Apr 22, 2008 12:27:10 GMT -5
i was looking forward to this fight. chuck may be past it now though. i'm sure his fans dont want to hear that but if you look at recent performances one has to wonder.
i'm sure he has a few more good fights in him for sure but the injury may be a sign of his body starting to slow down.
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Post by jorge4903 on Apr 22, 2008 12:29:00 GMT -5
Rashads replacement won't be Tito Ortiz because he is fighting in his last match at ufc 84 and has personally said in multiple interviews the past few months he will be leaving to fight elswhere.
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Post by moogie101 on Apr 22, 2008 13:55:30 GMT -5
Damn evil looking injury.
I'm now quite happy I didn't buy tickets.
I reckon that Rashad could now face Matt Hamill but still needs a decent main event.
Why not Anderson Silva vs. Okami?
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Post by Codesters on Apr 22, 2008 14:54:40 GMT -5
Wow thats ironic how Chuck was a replacement for Rua. Rashad Evans is Cursed!
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Post by ironman on Apr 22, 2008 16:13:38 GMT -5
This freakin sucks, and that looks disgusting.
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Post by Overnight Sensation on Apr 22, 2008 16:40:50 GMT -5
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Post by Mr. Orange on Apr 22, 2008 18:51:56 GMT -5
This sucks. I hope he gets better soon. I heard his replacement could be James Irvin.
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Post by moogie101 on Apr 23, 2008 5:29:18 GMT -5
Latest rumours on the card are now Rashad meeting James Irvin coming off his stunning KO over Houston Alexander & also Mikey Bisping vs. Chris leben.
Irvin is a terrible replacement for Liddell IMO & should just give Rashad another win as he'll be taking him straight to the ground with his superior wrestling.
Bisping vs. KLeben though is a good match & one I've wanted to see since Biz announced he was dropping down. Leben has his faults but he's a big puncher with a solid chin although I reckon the crisper striking of Bisping will get a late stoppage.
Still can't see how they expect this event to sell as a PPV especially with the time difference so I'd imagine this will now be free on Spike TV.
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Post by Kliquid on Apr 23, 2008 9:50:32 GMT -5
Yeah, with no true main event, I don't see why the UFC would think that having it be a Pay Per View would generate many buys.
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Post by spawnsyxx9 on Apr 29, 2008 22:48:25 GMT -5
Personally the guy they are thinking of replacing him with will not put butts in the seat or make anyone buy the PPV.
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