Liddell-Evans: Looking Ahead to UFC 85

This event may not be until June 7th, but this PPV is drawing a lot of buzz. This fight has major implications in the Light Heavyweight division. The main event of the night is Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell facing off against Rashad "Sugar Evans". Both fighters are coming off of huge victories Evans beat Michael Bisping by split decision back at UFC 78 and Liddell just beat Wanderlei Silva back in December.

Evans was the Ultimate Fighter Season Two winner when he defeated Brad Imes in the finale. Rashad has a very nice looking resume with wins over Michael Bisping, Jason Lambert, and Stepan Bonnar, and the draw over Tito Ortiz. The Iceman's resume is historic though, with wins over Ortz (2), Couture (2), Vitor Belfort, Jeremy Horn, and of course most recently over Wanderlei Silva.

Chuck Liddell is a legend for his knockout power. Chuck can knock you out with lefts or rights. He is one of the grittiest, never-say-quit type of fighters to ever walk inside of the octagon and he wants another shot at the belt.

Rashad "Sugar" Evans is a great wrestler, his specialty is his takedowns, and his takedown defense. His takedowns are the reasons he forced a draw with Tito Ortiz, as you may remember Tito grabbed the cage twice in their fight and was docked a point resulting in a draw across all judges score cards.

Evans is one of the up and coming stars in the octagon, and Liddell has been the face of the UFC for a long time now. I see Liddell winning this fight by TKO in Round Two, I think Chuck is going to come into this fight with more to prove than ever before.

If Chuck slips up, so does his possible title shot. Rashad could put himself into the history books with a win here, and could set up an already bright career. You must remember that Evans is still officially undefeated, he is 16-0-1, Evans doesn't want to lose seeing he never has, and Chuck doesn't want to call it quits yet.

Add this all up and you've got yourself the formula to a great fight!