UFC 97----TONIGHT

UFC 97 happens tonight in Montreal with the Middleweight belt on the line but for Chuck Liddell there is a lot more riding on this than a championship. After losing 3 of his last 4, 2 by KO including a one punch bomb landed by current LHW champ Rashad Evans, the Iceman is looking to get back in the hunt for the championship. For some people, myself included, I think Liddell needs a win or at the very least a real good performance to prove that he still belongs in the UFC. His chin has been checked and it will be interesting to see if he can return to his dominant form now that the rest of the division has seen that he is beatable. I was never a huge Chuck fan, although I give him credit for being an awesome fighter and one of the key figures in making the UFC what it is today, and I just don't see him winning tonight. I think Rua will be able to outstrike Liddell and win a decision. Shogun is younger and hungrier, having never been UFC Champion, and will outwork and outland Liddell. Either way, this should be a good one!!

As for the main event, I don't see Thales Leites beating Anderson Silva, I dont see him making it out of the first round either. The Spiders striking is just too good and hes no slouch on the ground either if Leites is able to take him down, which I doubt he will. First round KO for the Spider.

Also, look for winning fights by Cheick Kongo, Nate Quarry, and David Loiseau. Although all 3 of those fights look to be evenly matched and quite entertaining. Heres hoping UFC 97 is a good one, enjoy the fights.

And remember, if your options are tap out or pass out, just go to sleep!!
Jorro