Are there good arguments for Liddell as a GOAT candidate?

[RexChapmanFan]

I have personally always thought the Chuck Liddell of 2005 - 2006 timeframe was virtually unbeatable. Wrestlers couldn't beat him because his TDD was too good and his chin and power together could be a nightmare for strikers.

These were his prime years and I admit that I think he could beat the top guys we see in 2015. Jones wouldn't keep him down and Chuck would hurt him standing. Anderson would get hurt by Chuck's power, etc.

Of course, these are my opinions, but I wonder if anyone else finds Liddell a plausible MMA GOAT candidate.

 

[Deleted member 363827]

He got knocked out by Rampage. Twice. In his prime.

 

[RexChapmanFan]

He got knocked out by Rampage. Twice. In his prime.

I think prime was 2005-2006, neither of which he fought Rampage and I think Chuck wins against Rampage in that period.

 

[Augustus Caesar]

He's one of the best at LHW ever, but I personally think that Rampage always had his number. Jon Jones is another kind of beast altogether, and I'd pick a prime Anderson to beat Chuck as well.

Chuck Liddell nevertheless was still the man.

 

[RoryMacdonald]

No. Bj is more goat than Chuck. Gtfo troll. Chuck is like #9 goat

 

[Ollie_Williams]

Love Chuck. It's hard to even argue him as GOAT of his division. Still an all-time favorite of mine, and a legend.

 

[Paynebringer]

If you want to chip away at the GOAT title and say GOAT during a era; then Chuck would get my vote. But overall GOAT @LHW.... No.

 

[RexChapmanFan]

No. Bj is more goat than Chuck. Gtfo troll. Chuck is like #9 goat

What 9 guys are better than prime Chuck?

 

[TdotK]

He never fought Wanderlei (roided out Pride version), Hendo, Arona, Sakuraba, Lil Nog, etc. And not blaming him, but it is what it is.

He also lost to Keith freaking Jardine. Past prime or not, he wasn't past it enough for that to be acceptable.

 

[rusty1007]

Nah. Great fighter top three LHW all time. Man I had to think about that for awhile. He's definatley top 5, I am just trying to decide where.

 

[trblesome1]

Chuck really has no case for GOAT, but who cares Chuck was fuckin awesome

 

[RexChapmanFan]

Maybe another way to ask this is: why are the typical candidates like Fedor, Jones, Silva and GSP considered better?

 

[rusty1007]

Maybe another way to ask this is: why are the typical candidates like Fedor, Jones, Silva and GSP considered better?

Really. Common...really

 

[Gtension]

who is the LHW GOAT?

Machida>Rashad>Rampage>Chuck>Wand>Rampage>Machida

Huh?

Oh that's right... Jon Jones.

 

[andnowweknow]

I think prime was 2005-2006, neither of which he fought Rampage and I think Chuck wins against Rampage in that period.

yup. Nope.

Basically, Chuck was a seriously tough guy who if you traded with him, you were probably getting KO'd. However, Rampage was better at this strategy.

 

[RexChapmanFan]

yup. Nope.

Basically, Chuck was a seriously tough guy who if you traded with him, you were probably getting KO'd. However, Rampage was better at this strategy.

You think the Rampage that barely beat Lindland or obliterated by Wanderlei beats 2005 and 2006 Chuck?

 

[grzelkaj]

Short answer....no
Long answer....no

 

[TheComebackKid]

Chuck was real close. Had he won that rematch against Rampage he would have been 21-3 with 5 title defenses having avenged all losses.

But unfortunately he got ko'd and the rest is history.

 

[TheComebackKid]

Maybe another way to ask this is: why are the typical candidates like Fedor, Jones, Silva and GSP considered better?

Better numbers.

Liddell finished his career with 4 title defenses and 10 top 10 wins. That is very, very good but those other guys are sitting at 8,9,10 title defenses and 16, 17 top 10 wins.

 

[ROFLknife]

You think the Rampage that barely beat Lindland or obliterated by Wanderlei beats 2005 and 2006 Chuck?

Yes. With ease.