Liddell’s TUF 11 coaches could include Bravo, Shields, Hackleman, Davis & Henson
Liddell’s TUF 11 coaches could include Bravo, Shields, Hackleman, Davis & Henson Liddell begins filming the 11th season of the…
Liddell’s TUF 11 coaches could include Bravo, Shields, Hackleman, Davis & Henson
Liddell begins filming the 11th season of the long-running series on Jan. 21 alongside rival coach and six-time light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz. According to UFC president Dana White, “TUF 11” is expected to feature 16 middleweight hopefuls will compete in the show’s traditional tournament format.
MMAjunkie.com has learned of some preliminary picks for Liddell’s coaching staff, who will be part of the show’s six-week shoot.
According to multiple sources, Olympic gold medalist and American Top Team striking coach Howard Davis Jr. is under consideration as Liddell’s boxing coach. Olympic silver medalist Sammy Henson is under consideration as the team’s wrestling coach, and Liddell’s longtime kickboxing trainer, John Hackleman, is expected to make a brief appearance.
For jiu-jitsu, Liddell is considering two coaches: Strikeforce middleweight champion Jake Shields and rubber-guard guru Eddie Bravo.
