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Meet UFC Legend Chuck Liddell at the Monarchs Home Opener

May 28, 2009 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Sacramento Monarchs News Release


SACRAMENTO, CALIF., May 28, 2009 - Fans who attend the Monarchs Home Opener on Saturday, June 6, at 1 p.m. will gain exclusive access to a meet and greet and question-and-answer session with UFC legend and former light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell following the game.

"I am psyched to come to the Monarchs game and see the WNBA live," Liddell said. "I love watching athletes perform at the highest level in all sports, and these women can play. I hope all the UFC fans in the area come out and join me for this game."

A Monarchs game ticket to the June 6, Monarchs Home Opener vs. the Seattle Storm game will gain fans' entry into the postgame meet and greet. To purchase tickets to the Monarchs Home Opener, visit SacramentoMonarchs.com or call 916-419-WNBA.

Liddell, also known as "The Iceman," is an American mixed martial artist (MMA) who fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). With an extensive background in kickboxing, he relies primarily on his background in Kempo and Koei-Kan karate. He began wrestling in college, and now uses those skills to defend against takedowns with an unorthodox, relaxed, hands-down stance. Preferring to deliver blows at an angle, he is noted for his exceptional takedown defense and knockout ability. On May 26, 2004, Liddell knocked out Randy Couture in two minutes, winning the Light Heavyweight Title. He defended his title successfully five times, all ending with either a knockout or a TKO. He surrendered his belt after losing in a match-up with Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, three years to the day of being crowned champion.

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