UFC 115 in Vancouver is a no-go, Cincinnati expected: "A planned UFC show in Vancouver in June...

UFC 115 in Vancouver is a no-go, Cincinnati expected:

"A planned UFC show in Vancouver in June is on the ropes, apparently due to insurance and other issues."

"A source told The Canadian Press that the show has been called off and the mixed martial arts promoter is looking at Cincinnati as a possible replacement city."

HT: tsn.ca
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[Update by Nick Thomas] - Chuck Liddell vs. Rich Franklin is rumored to be the main event.

about 2 years ago Nick Thomas 36 comments 0 recs |

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If they’re looking at Cincinnati for the replacement, Franklin’s going to be on the card one way or another. Whether he fights Liddell or they set up the Couture match is what I’m curious about.

"Sometimes hype just ain't enough." - Jens Pulver on his win over BJ Penn

by lowellthehammer on Mar 29, 2010 5:44 PM EDT reply actions

I agree.

Cincy being possible is almost a giveaway that Franklin will be fighting at UFC 115.

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by SSreporters on Mar 29, 2010 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Anyone know

when Matt Hamil will be ready to fight again? He has a pretty big following in Ohio as well.

I told you not to f*ck with me.

by Romoesbueno on Mar 29, 2010 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Hammill is fighting Jardine in the TUF 11 Finale.

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by SSreporters on Mar 29, 2010 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Dumb...

I knew that, just had a brainfart.

I told you not to f*ck with me.

by Romoesbueno on Mar 29, 2010 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Thiago Silva vs. Jon Jones, anyone?

We're just a million little gods causin' rain storms, turning every good thing to rust.

by Anthony Pace on Mar 29, 2010 5:51 PM EDT reply actions

I'd buy that for a dollar!

by asa on Mar 29, 2010 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs

I like it a lot. That is quite a step up in competition, even from Vera. But I really like that fight.

by ChiCubs23 on Mar 29, 2010 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Jones would just mercilessly take down Silva at will.

And then actually do something, as opposed to Evans.

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by SSreporters on Mar 29, 2010 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

... as opposed to GSP?

I'm like PacMan fightin you silly kids... throw ya Hatton the ring, and get knocked outlike Ricky did.
lol.

by Loot on Mar 29, 2010 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah. As opposed to GSP. Didn't go for a submission at all.....

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by SSreporters on Mar 29, 2010 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions

you’d think he would have at least gone for an armbar.. or 2

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by keyboardwarrior on Mar 30, 2010 8:39 AM EDT up reply actions

Thiago Silva is fighting Ryan Bader

J mackin Roe 623

by JRO623 on Mar 29, 2010 7:19 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Haven't heard anything of the sort

You have a source?

by Scott Haber on Mar 29, 2010 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions

His new trainer Edgar Vazquez

J mackin Roe 623

by JRO623 on Mar 29, 2010 9:24 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Cincinnati?...im sure its just a coincindence...

by Td9d on Mar 29, 2010 5:57 PM EDT reply actions

Why is there a picture of Liddell vs Franklin?

have the rumors been confirmed yet? This makes it look like an official announcement, had to read through the whole article only to find that it’s not mentioned anywhere

by Disco1Stu on Mar 29, 2010 6:06 PM EDT reply actions

I was wondering the same thing.

"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't." - Jack Dempsey

by JeremyShane on Mar 29, 2010 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions

It’s still rumored. I’ll add a note. Thanks.

by Nick Thomas on Mar 29, 2010 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Nope...it's pretty much a done deal

Franklin is going to start camp pretty soon….and he’ll be at a striking school in the NE….that’s all I can say

by MT1127 on Mar 29, 2010 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions

I hope so.

I’d much rather Franklin/Liddell than Franklin/Couture. An interesting and somewhat technical stand-up battle versus a fight up against the fence. I know which one I would prefer.

by Jackanapes on Mar 30, 2010 3:27 AM EDT up reply actions

Looks like I'll be going to Cincinnati

by fozo on Mar 29, 2010 6:30 PM EDT reply actions

Bummer for Vancouver fans, good news for me.

by Steve4192 on Mar 29, 2010 6:31 PM EDT reply actions

and

me.

uuuh yeah I write for the Cincinnati Enquirer. Thanks?

by "Mr. NC-17" on Mar 29, 2010 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions

We’re not that bummed. It wasn’t that great of a card.

by j.villain on Mar 29, 2010 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Not “that great of a card” >>> no card.

by Chris Barton on Mar 29, 2010 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Bu bu bu but what about Tito?

by Polyhedron on Mar 29, 2010 6:38 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Screw the stupid Vancouver Athletic Commission (or whatever their name is these days) right in their stupid damn ear. Gah.

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by AJB on Mar 29, 2010 6:57 PM EDT reply actions

Dear Vancouver City Council,

You’re a disgrace to our fine city. Eff you and the uninsured horse you rode in on.

Sincerely,
Disappointed Vancouverite

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by Tim Burke on Mar 29, 2010 6:58 PM EDT reply actions

At least you had the possibility

Toronto is getting quietly patted on the head with our premier saying, “Oh that’s not something you people really care about.”

by Bar Belle on Mar 29, 2010 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Let’s admit it: as the most rabid nation of MMA fans there is (yeah, I said it), we are collectively being screwed by myopic, gutless politicians and bureaucrats.

Canada deserves better.

"I'm AJB and I endorse this nut-puncher."

by AJB on Mar 30, 2010 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions

Unfortunately this whole country is full of gutless politicians and beureaucrats.

I don't want to lick any butt. - GSP

by pud333 on Mar 30, 2010 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Let's fucking riot.

I don't want to lick any butt. - GSP

by pud333 on Mar 30, 2010 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions

It’s what we do best.

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by Tim Burke on Mar 30, 2010 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions

I’ll admit to being out of the loop for awhile. What on earth is going on with this whole Liddell-Ortiz-Franklin triangle here?

by joshyboy708 on Mar 29, 2010 8:23 PM EDT reply actions

right now it’s all rumor; but…
Liddell and Ortiz are the coaches on the next TUF and supposedly Tito leaves part way through and people are saying Franklin is replacing him and fighting chuck at the end of the season.
(Dana said no, Franklin is going to fight Couture; but could be misdirection)

"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't." - Jack Dempsey

by JeremyShane on Mar 29, 2010 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions