Rashad Evans to Fight Chuck Liddell at UFC in June

Rashad Evans will face Chuck Liddell at UFC 85 in London. (AP Images)

UFC contract winner Rashad Evans (11-0-1) has agreed to fight former light heavyweight champion Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell (21-5-0) in June.

Former top-ranked Brazilian Mauricio "Shogun" Rua (16-3-0) was originally scheduled to face Liddell, but a knee injury sustained in training forced him to withdraw from the event, leaving Liddell without an opponent.

"The Iceman" is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Rua's former team mate, Wanderlei Silva (31-8-1) at UFC 79: Nemesis in December, while Evans is returning after a split decision win over Michael Bisping (14-1-0) at UFC 78: Validation in October 2007.

Previously, Evans fought to a controversial draw with Tito Ortiz (15-5-1) in July.

The Evans vs. Liddell match will headline UFC 85 at the 02 Arena in London, England.

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