from Neil Davidson of The Canadian Press
Liddell (21-5) looks to revive his flagging career against Mauricio (Shogun) Rua in the co-main event of UFC 97 at Montreal's Bell Centre on April 18.
UFC president Dana White says the Iceman needs to put on a show north of the border.
"I've made it very clear to Chuck. Very clear," White told The Canadian Press. "It's not about money, it's not about this, that. Chuck is one of my good friends. Chuck (has) cemented his legacy in the UFC and in the fight game. I'm not even saying if he wins, unless he looks incredibly impressive (in Montreal) - I mean, he's going to have to go out there and dazzle me, for me to want Chuck to still fight."
Wow. Talk about some brutal honesty. I'm torn in this fight because I don't want to see Chuck hang up the gloves just yet, but I'd also like to see Shogun make a run for the title. I think I've said this before - but maybe Chuck needs to get another trainer. I know he's real good friends with John Hackleman, but maybe that's the problem. Sometimes peope who are too close can't be honest with each other (Dana White apparently doesn't have this problem). Chuck needs to get out of the Pit, take a trip around the country, train with some other teams. Diversify the portfolio in these times of economic strife.
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