The expected main event for UFC 115 was to be Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz III, a bout that was to be hyped throughout the current season of "The Ultimate Fighter," which has Liddell and Ortiz coaching. Instead, Franklin is stepping in for the UFC's first foray into Vancouver. This comes after president Dana White vehemently denied that Liddell would fight Franklin.
No reason has been given as to why Liddell is fighting Franklin, not Ortiz. Presumably, we'll find out the reasons by continuing to watch this season of TUF.
Franklin has been out of action since September, when he was TKO'd by Vitor Belfort in a catchweight bout. Liddell has also been out of the cage for some time, his last bout was in April 2009. He is also coming off of a loss, a knockout by Mauricio "Shogun" Rua. Liddell's retirement was announced by White, only to have Liddell invited back to coach TUF and fight Ortiz. Now, in facing Franklin, two former UFC champs will face off.
Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cagewriter/post/UFC-115-main-event-confirmed-Liddell-vs-Frankl?urn=mma,233702
0 comments:
Post a Comment