In a recent interview with SportsIllustrated.com the former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Chuck Liddell, indicated that his next opponent could be former Pride FC standout, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua.

Chuck Liddell:

“Possibly Mauricia “Shogun” Rua. That’s what they’re saying. If it’s the June fight, it will probably be in London. But my trainer is trying to get it moved to Vegas.”

Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua is looking forward to avenging the loss of his good friend Wanderlei Silva, according to Tatame.com the fight is happening sometime in June.

Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua (roughly translated):

“I confirmed that fight yesterday. Everything is agreed for June and I hope to make this a huge fight and represent my good team … For sure I’m going to avenge Wanderlei … he passed by Curitiba for a short time and then left to his city, but we got to get together and talk. We are going to make an exchange, but i don’t know when thats going to happen. Everything depends on the strategy my team has for this fight…. [Chuck] has a very good boxing and wrestling team. Liddell’s game is more standing, but it can be an error trying to take him down because it requires a lot of strength. I am going to try to improve my tactics with Alejo Morales, my brother and the rest of the team, but I can exchange with him and finish this fight standing.”