UFC 115 preview: Chuck Liddell plans return to his roots against Rich Franklin

Chuck Liddell is ripped, yes. He’s rejuvenated, and he’s rededicated to fighting.

But fans who expect to see a fighter who headhunts at the expense of MMA’s other disciplines may be surprised on Saturday night when he meets Rich Franklin at UFC 115.

Chuck Liddell is ripped, yes. He’s rejuvenated, and he’s rededicated to fighting.

But fans who expect to see a fighter who headhunts at the expense of MMA’s other disciplines may be surprised on Saturday night when he meets Rich Franklin at UFC 115.

In our official event preview, MMAjunkie.com’s Steven Marrocco talks to Liddell about the changes to his camp and to Franklin about how he’s adapting. He also discusses the strange build-up between Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic and his adoring opponent, UFC 115 co-headliner Pat Barry.