Chuck Liddell wouldn't even rank today

[thefaintjoy]

This thread is a dumpster fire; Chuck would still be amazing.

 

[jx820]

KOs against Vitor and Overeem = not top 10 today.

 

[iowamma2012]

For the guys throwing out Chuck getting KO'ed by Rashad, Shogun, etc. I also haven't seen this mentioned either.

Chuck was 38/39 when he fought those 2. Rashad was 28. Shogun was 26.

Chuck was old and on the downside of his career. His speed was starting to decline and he lived a wild lifestyle out of the cage and his performance was affected by it.

Its a shame how the Liddell-Franklin fight went down. Liddell cleaned up his regimen and he looked great versus Rich. He was winning that fight before he got caught. His chin just went by the end of his career

 

[FallonFoxGOAT]

Duude all he did was bang bro.
And you can watch tape of him and then just side step his over hand right.
Ts told me

I just watched some tape on Chuck Liddell and I am fairly confident I could beat him.

Spoiler

in a spelling bee

 

[edwinmaniac]

Prime chuck would be ranked. Dude had good tdd and ridiculous power. He had wins over overeem, vitor, wandy, and randy

 

[Eizo2k]

People who disregard old legends should be banned. Freaking enjoy what they accomplished.

 

[Panky Rang]

Chuck would be a monster if he could still take a shot. Prime Chuck could easily hang with the top of the division

 

[Stoupe]

He got out-struck by Shogun, Rampage and Overeem. My favorite is the Shogun fight being made after Shogun gassed to Coleman. Dana rushed backstage and tried to make the fight, there's a video out there somewhere. It obviously backfired and Rua came in amazing shape.

 

[callofdutyNBA]

That's like saying Charles Barlkley wouldn't rank today.

Such disrespect to a legend like Chuck, say what you want about chuck, but he's a true fighter and in his prime, I'll take Chuck over any Lhw today, prime chuck had an iron jaw & bricks for hands, but most importantly, the will to win. The guy ate a fucking head kick flush & didn't go to sleep, then went on to ko the guy. Chuck was a fighter's fighter, heart of a lion.

The iceeee man !!!

 

[Stoupe]

That's like saying Charles Barlkley wouldn't rank today.

Such disrespect to a legend like Chuck, say what you want about chuck, but he's a true fighter and in his prime, I'll take Chuck over any Lhw today, prime chuck had an iron jaw & bricks for hands, but most importantly, the will to win. The guy ate a fucking head kick flush & didn't go to sleep, then went on to ko the guy. Chuck was a fighter's fighter, heart of a lion.

The iceeee man !!!

Except for Rampage who dominated him twice... right?

 

[JKS]

He got out-struck by Shogun, Rampage and Overeem. My favorite is the Shogun fight being made after Shogun gassed to Coleman. Dana rushed backstage and tried to make the fight, there's a video out there somewhere. It obviously backfired and Rua came in amazing shape.

I thought he KO'd Overeem in Pride?

 

[callofdutyNBA]

Except for Rampage who dominated him twice... right?

You win some, you lose some. But you live to fight another day.

 

[Stoupe]

I thought he KO'd Overeem in Pride?

It's tricky because Overeem out struck everyone then gassed. He out-struck Shogun too. That's how it was, Overeem beats your ass for a few minutes gasses and gets KOed.

 

[Zabbato]

BS. If Glover is top 5, prime Chuck would have been to.

YES?!?!? Where had he been to?

 

[faustian]

He got out-struck by Shogun, Rampage and Overeem. My favorite is the Shogun fight being made after Shogun gassed to Coleman. Dana rushed backstage and tried to make the fight, there's a video out there somewhere. It obviously backfired and Rua came in amazing shape.

lol Chuck ko'd Reem

Yeah Reem had the upperhand for the early portion of the fight but it was and is ultimately irrelevant

 

[Stoupe]

lol Chuck ko'd Reem

Yeah Reem had the upperhand for the early portion of the fight but it was and is ultimately irrelevant

He also got out struck by Jardine... Not irrelevant since Overeem out strikes everyone and gasses. That shows Reem had the superior technique Chuck had the better conditioning.

 

[hadrian999]

if chuck were a current fighter in his prime today he would most likely be a much different fighter. He would have the same access to training techniques as every other modern fighter.

 

[faustian]

He also got out struck by Jardine... Not irrelevant since Overeem out strikes everyone and gasses. That shows Reem had the superior technique Chuck had the better conditioning.

Or Reem had a significant reach advantage and it just took Chuck a couple of minutes to feel him out and gauge the distance

 

[Stoupe]

if chuck were a current fighter in his prime today he would most likely be a much different fighter. He would have the same access to training techniques as every other modern fighter.

You should watch the Joe Rogan Podcast with the Pit Master (Hackleman) really gives you an insight on Chuck's training and how he refused to adapt. He talks about how he would try to fix his stance and he would during training then just go bang once he got in the cage.

 

[Stoupe]

Or Reem had a significant reach advantage and it just took Chuck a couple of minutes to feel him out and gauge the distance

Then Reem heavy breathing and dead look was just him scared that Chuck found his distance. I guess I was wrong, I apologize my kind sir.