Quote of the Day: Mauricio Shogun Rua on Possible December Return

After a long layoff due to a ruptured ACL suffered in training for Chuck Liddell, Mauricio "Shogun" Rua weighs-in on a time-table for his return to the cage. He recently spoke with Tatame.

“My knee is very good, thanks to God. I was going to begin my hard train this week but I spoke to my doctor and he decides to make the exams this week. I have been doing Boxing and physical train, and I think next week I will return to the Jiu-Jitsu and gradually train more”

“I will train hard to face anyone. I had a defeat on my debut and I can’t choose my opponent. It is not settle yet, but I expect to return on December, it’s better for me”

Lets hope he comes back with a purpose, I would love to see a rematch with Forrest.

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Quote of the Day: Lyoto Machida "I Think the UFC wants a Champion that Chuck Liddell can Beat"

Undefeated light heavyweight contender Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida was recently interviewed by TATAME News and had this to say about the light heavyweight title bout at UFC 86 between Forrest Griffin and Rampage Jackson.

"Look.. to me, Quinton beat Forrest, but they gave it to Forrest. I think the UFC wants a champion that Chuck Liddell can beat, so he can win the belt again.. he is an ex-champion, sells more and has more marketing."

Some strong words from The Dragon, who is looking for a title shot himself.

MMA Quote of the Day- Quinton Jackson Comments on Forrest Griffin's Punching Power

In a new interview at UFC.com Rampage gives his thoughts on Forrest Griffin's punching power(or lack there of).

“I think the time off was well-needed,” he said. “I tore some ligaments in my hand (in the Henderson fight), I had three hard training camps in a row, plus the fight with Dan Henderson was really tough. I think my body needed that break and it showed in my training camp now. I came in feeling really good, and my body was well-rested – I just wish I hadn’t got so heavy. I don’t think about ring-rust, but if there is such a thing, Forrest will be the best guy to come back against because he’s got good skills, but he’s not a guy that’s gonna knock you out when you lag. I don’t think Forrest could knock out anybody. The last time I had a long layoff, I came back against Matt Lindland and he’s the worst guy to come back against after a nine month layoff and I did pretty well against him.”

I think Quinton knows that Forrest knocking him out is the most highly unlikely outcome of this fight and I would have to agree.

MMA Quote of the Day- Chuck Liddell says He'd be Too Much for Anderson Silva

A new feature here at The MMA Post, "MMA Quote of the Day" is intended to spark discussion and debate.

In an interview with MMANews.com Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell weighs in on a possible bout with UFC middleweight king Anderson Silva, who recently moved up in weight to the 205lb light heavyweight division.

MMANEWS.COM: Would you ever welcome a fight between yourself and Silva?

Chuck Liddell: Sure, it could be a good fight but I think I’m too big for him. He’s a tough fighter and I have all the respect in the world for him but I think I’d be too much for him.

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