We have all been anxiously waiting to hear who Chuck Liddell is fighting at UFC 115. It was Tito Ortiz, then Rich Franklin, then Randy Couture. UFC President Dana White, made it official with his recent statement to Joe Ferraro on Sportsnet’s MMA Connected.
He made it clear that the Ultimate Fighter season 11 coaches would fight in Vancouver as planned, White adamantly stated the fight would go on as scheduled.
“Absolutely,” White said “The definite main event is Tito vs. Chuck Liddell. That’s definitely the main event.”
The event will be live June 12 at GM Place.
White mentioned that Ortiz vs. Liddell has been planned for awhile now, despite many internet rumors that Franklin would be taking Tito’s place…
The long-delayed rematch between welterweights Jon Fitch and Thiago Alves will take place June 12 in Vancouver at UFC 115. UFC president Dana White confirmed the mixed martial arts matchup via Twitter.