Quote Originally Posted by Sport20
haha not even close to why it was cancelled dude. it was an issue of Over scheduling. The Liddell/Silva fight was scheduled for early Nov. After the tito victory over shamrock, Chuck is due to fight Tito December 30th at UFC 66. with Silva scheduled to fight in the Pride Open weight Grand Prix Finals in late October there is less than a months time for each fighter to prepare for such a huge endevor...assuming both fighters fair well in their events that isnt much time for a fighter to recoupe and prepare himself for another event. Also Dana White has been trying to get this fight sanctioned for almost 5 yrs!! When Liddell was sent over to Japan by the UFC, Pride had every chance to set up Liddell vs. Silva but they avoided the situation. Instead Liddell was forced to fight Jackson, Overeem and Metzger. Sure if he had have beaten Jackson he likely would have got the fight but it didn’t happen. the rematch between Rampage and Liddell would be another good one too. but to say Silva would dominate Liddell is retarded. both fighters have progressed sooo much in the past years its crazy...and a fight is a fight...and depending on which sanctioning body they fight under, it could help of hurt either side. and also if you remember back awhile ago, Tito beat the shit outta Silva lol.
I didn't see the Liddell v. Jackson fight but I did see Rampage fight Shogun. that boi owned Rampage. I think if Chuck watches that fight it'll be 1 kick to the gut then a KO or TKO.