Former boxing contender recently turned mixed martial artist Tommy Morrison gave this reply to MMA Weekly in reponse to UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Chuck Liddell’s drug induced stupor on “Good Morning Texas” when he stated he would like to fight Morrison:
“I couldn’t believe that. It’s one thing to talk about fighting someone, but another thing [...]

“I am going into this fight thinking as if I have never seen this guy in my life. I don’t care what he is going to do. I only care what I am going to do. I don’t think about Chuck; he is just an opponent. He is a champion, but to me he is [...]

“Referee John McCarthy has been selected to officiate the Chuck Liddell-Quinton Jackson light heavyweight title bout at May 26’s UFC 71 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. The Nevada State Athletic Commission has also assigned Glenn Trowbridge, Cecil Peoples, and Nelson Hamilton as judges for the rematch.”
- – UFC fan favorite referee “big” John McCarthy [...]

In a first for the UFC, the organization will broadcast a special to air on Azteca America, a large Hispanic television network. The show will focus on the main event of the event between Chuck Liddell and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. Here’s details on the special from a UFC press release:
In anticipation of UFC 71: LIDDELL [...]

“Tito’s whole take on this is killing me [referring to Tito's match with Dana White]. It’s hilarious. When he first pulled out, he said, ‘I don’t want to risk getting hurt, and that Dana was almost a pro boxer.’ It sounds to me like he didn’t want to look like a p—-.I thought the whole [...]

Two big UFC stars will be featured on upcoming magazine covers. First, UFC Light Heavyweight Champion will be featured on the upcoming issue of ESPN the magazine. The magazine is timed to coincide with his fight against “Rampage” at UFC 71. Liddell is featured on the cover with his son Cade likely aimed at appealing [...]

“It was (the UFC’s) decision (when he’d fight Liddell). They wanted to see the fight. I wanted the fans to get to know me a little better, but it didn’t go down that way. It’s all right. I’m fighting. I’m making money. I’m going to show (the fans) who I am. I’m the new face [...]

I wanted to pass along a quick note that the official website for UFC 71 is live. After a quick loading headkick the main page features Chuck Liddell and Quinton Jackson as well as two different video previews for the event.
The site also has ticket information, the complete fight card, the story behind the main [...]

I didn’t cover this weekend holding out for the video and sure enough we got it. This past weekend UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Chuck Liddell appeared on the HBO comedy Entourage. Here are two videos of Liddell’s appearance on the show:

(via DiscussUFC.com)

Well as UFC 71 draws near sports betting services are starting to release their preliminary lines for the May 26th event. Here are the odds BetUS.com is offering:
Chuck Liddell (-260) vs. Quinton Jackson (+200)
As much as I would like to see Liddell win this fight Jackson at +200 is a great buy. Even casual UFC [...]

Well one of the final pieces of the logistical puzzle for UFC 72 has fallen into place with The Fight Network confirming through various sources that UFC 72 will be held at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast, Ireland. Here’s an excerpt from the story:
“Back in January, The Fight Network explored rumours of UFC events spreading [...]

Sports Illustrated has a feature on the daily routine and workout of UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Chuck Liddell. It’s a good article for understanding what these fighters do on a daily routine. Here’s an excerpt from the story about “The Iceman’s” daily routine:

11 a.m. Wake. Six to eight egg whites with hot sauce, two slices [...]

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Josh Burkman has confirmed his match against Karo Parisyan at UFC 71 via his myspace site:
I signed the fight today, me and Karo Parysian May 26th at Mandalay Bay in Vegas. Tickets go on sale monday!
Thanks for the support and messages!
JBurk
“peoples warrior”
Not sure if Burman didn’t get the note or if the UFC has changed [...]

The LA Times has an article that contains a few interesting stories. Here’s the first clip:
“…less than four months after Jackson joined UFC, he’s getting his shot to take Liddell’s belt. UFC will officially announce today that the fighters have signed contracts to headline a May 26 pay-per-view card, UFC 71, at the MGM Grand [...]