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Chuck Liddell says he'll fight for the UFC heavyweight belt if asked. (AP Images)

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell (21-5-0) is on a quest to regain his 205-pound belt, and while a fight against Rashad Evans (11-0-1) is the next step towards his goal, "The Iceman" is already looking to bigger things in the future.

Speaking with Fight Network Radio, Liddell says that, after he wins back the light heavyweight title, he's willing to move up and fight for the heavyweight belt as well.

"That's a possibility if they want to do it," Liddell explains. "If they want to set it up. I'm willing to do it. I would like to get my title back at light heavyweight and then talk about moving up. I would definitely like it to happen before the end of the year."

If Liddell beats Evans, he could earn a shot at the winner of Quinton "Rampage" Jackson (29-6-0) and Forrest Griffin (15-4-0) who are scheduled to fight for the 205-pound belt in July.

Liddell has already beaten UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture (16-8-0) twice but, with Couture and the UFC locked in a court battle over his employment contract, a more likely opponent for "The Iceman" above 205-pounds is interim champion Antonio Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira (31-4-1).

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