Chuck Liddell Injured, Forced To Withdraw From UFC 85 Main Event

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell has suffered a torn hamstring and has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled UFC 85 main event bout against Rashad Evans, the Ultimate Fighting Championship today announced.

Here's an excerpt from the official announcement:

"Unfortunately, Chuck Liddell tore his right hamstring during training last week, and being the warrior [...] more...




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