205 lbs.: Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell (21-7) vs. Rich "Ace" Franklin (25-5)
Backgrounds (last five fights):
Liddell:
Record: 1-4
Notable wins: Won a thrilling unanimous decision over Wanderlei Silva at UFC 79
Notable losses: But that was 2.5 years ago and he's been finished in three of his last four fights
Strengths: Experienced, still hits as hard as anyone, nerves of steel
Weaknesses: Longest layoff of his career, 40-years-old, back-to-back KO losses
Franklin:
Record: 3-2
Notable wins: Won a war against Wandy Silva, beat the snot out of Matt Hamill and Travis Lutter
Notable losses: Down on points to the now-exiled Hendo, turned into Feijoada by Vitor Belfort
Strengths: Clean, crisp striking, plenty of gas in the tank, matches Chuck in experience
Weaknesses: Suspect chin, easily overwhelmed, not a lot of power
by Jesse Holland on Jun 11, 2010 12:47 PM EDT