I would REALLY like to know why Liddell is not fighting Tito!!!! Anyways, Liddell (21-7) is coming off of a yearlong layoff, and will face former middleweight champion Rich Franklin. Liddell is also coming off of a stretch of losing four of his five most recent bouts, three of those by knockout. After Liddell’s last fight UFC president Dana White called for his friend to hang up the gloves.
Franklin (26-5) is 5-4 in his most recent bouts, including losing his title to current middleweight champion Anderson Silva. He is 2-2 since transitioning back to his old weight class of light heavyweight, including a victory over Wanderlei Silva and most recently he lost to Vitor Belfort in catchweight bouts.
This will still be a VERY good fight but i really wanted to see Liddell and Tito fight again. I think Liddell would have won for the third time aganist Tito but I guess we will have to wait and see. UFC 115 Vancover is set for June 12...