Chuck Liddell: In great shape and prepared for Keith Jardine at UFC 76

Well we will see if the pop belly is gone..

Either way Jardine is sccrewed…

Chuck always says hes in great shape

Why do you always put this pic on when you talk about Chuck? Use a different one already!

EVEN MORE QuoteWorthy:

“After being asked if his Mohawk was permanent, Chuck says he’s had it since 92 and it’s not going anywhere.”

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

Mania,

I really like when you have a link over to the conference call notes over on BloodyElbow. GOOD STUFF. How often does the UFC have these conference calls? Is it once per event? If so, is it always the week before the event? I ask because I would like to check up on the notes for the events that don’t happen to be linked. Because honestly, I don’t go to anyother MMA site, unless I stumbled there because I clicked on a link from here.

Chuck’s chances of regaining the LHW Gold is the same as Tito’s..slim to none.

Its a lose lose for either guy…

Keith if he loses is way out of contention…
If he wins its like… “Chuck sucks anyway no since Rampage and Henderson are around”

If Chuck loses well, he lost to Keith… NO reply needed.
IF he wins its like… “The dean of mean sucks anyway and everyone is better than him”

Not exactly a main event that makes me wanna buy it, they the UFC have thier head on wrong. They should have had this fight in London. Dont get me wrong I am glad they did it the way they did I just dont think it is the way to make $$$.

As long as Chuck keeps his spacing he is deadly. Dont count him out just yet. I think he still has some left in the basement.

I would like to see a come back from Chuck. It would set up fights with Wanderlei, Shogun, Henderson, Houston, or Rashad respectfully. Remember, Dana daid that he has to win AT LEAST two fights before another shot at the title. I’m curious, who wants to see Jardine win or get that chance at the belt?

…Because honestly, I don’t go to anyother MMA site, unless I stumbled there because I clicked on a link from here.

Agreed – this is by far the best MMA site on the net. It’s clean, easy to use, extremely functional and the RSS feeds actually have descriptions along with them. Most sites don’t bother, I guess.

I also find Keith Jardine’s comments to be somehow, out of whack. He talks so greatly about himself in the first quote, and then doubts himself in the second.

“Jardine says in coming back from the loss to Alexander he’s had no time off. Says he was back in the training room 3 days after the loss and has been training ever since. Says he lost focus and got caught. Says in his heart he believes he wins that fight 99 times out of 100.”

“Keith says when he got the call asking if he wanted to fight Chuck he thought it was a joke, but says he is prepared to do whatever he needed to so he can win again in the UFC.”

But then again, after getting highlight reel KO’d in under a minute, you don’t expect to be fighting someone one fight removed from being the multiple time defending LHW champion of the worrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrlld Chuck The IIIICEMAN LIDDEEEELLLLL!!! (That was my best emphatic spelling of Bruce Buffer at the end there)

SHOGUN vs Forrest..is the Main Event of UFC 76..well at least in my mind it is.

Chuck better be ready, because you can bet Jardine is gonna be. If Jardine can beat Chuck, its a fast track to the top of the totem pole almost erasing the loss to Alexander. But Jardine is just a rebound fight for Chuck…

This is the order should be for me…
Main event:
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (16-2) vs. Forrest Griffin (14-4)

Diego Sanchez (17-1) vs. Jon Fitch (14-2)
Tyson Griffin (9-1) vs. Thiago Tavares (13-0)
Ryoto Machida (10-0) vs. Kazuhiro Nakamura (11-6)
Chuck Liddell (20-4) vs. Keith Jardine (12-3-1)

SHOGUN vs Forrest..is the Main Event of UFC 76..well at least in my mind it is.

Yea rite! The main event is definetly THE NIGHTMARE vs …well, FITCH DOESNT HAVE A NICKNAME! Then second is TAVARES vs GRIFFIN, THEN its SHOGUN vs Forrest.

Thats right you better change the picture.

I think this fight is gonna be boring. Keith will stand in the middle of the ring waiting for Lidell and Liddell will be running away like always.

Keith wont use his best weapon, the leg kicks cuz Liddell might time him and

Liddell will be even more defensive then he normally is cuz he doesnt wanna get KTFO again

I see this going the distance with Keith getting robbed in the decision.

Yea rite! The main event is definetly THE NIGHTMARE vs …well, FITCH DOESNT HAVE A NICKNAME! Then second is TAVARES vs GRIFFIN, THEN its SHOGUN vs Forrest.

Thats right you better change the picture.

Your an idiot… Sanchez???!?!!! HE LOS TTO KOS DUDE!! HAHAHAHAA “TAVARES vs GRIFFIN” these guys are barely making it on the air let alone the main event… BTW – dont tell Mania what to do.. A$$.

This really did turn out to be a nice card! I was so dissapointed to see this fight announced (Lidell vs Jardine). But they have put together some good matches that is well worth the $ for the card.

I hope chuck wins because I can stand the fluke wins, we have had enough. Thats the only way I see Jardine winning is with a unseen punch, much like the one Rampage threw. But where would Jardine go from there? He has no chance angainst Rampage, Rua, Silva, or Houston. So maybe the winner of Tito vs Rashad II.

This division is stacked with talent, but I believe Soudjukdo needs to be here to finalize it! He beat Arona, and Nog, in very impressive fashion I would love to see him fight Houston!

THE MAIN EVENT IS

CHUCK LIDDELL AND JARDINE, CHUCK SHOULD BE THE MAIN EVENT, MORE RECOGNITION AND BECAUSE OF ONE LOSS TO RAMPAGE DOESNT PULL HIM DOWN UNLESS RAMPAGE OR RANDY WITH A TITLE FIGHT WERE ON THE SAME CARD

SHOGUN AND GRIFFIN SHOULDNT BE THE HEADLINER BECAUSE MOST OF THE NOOBS DONT KNOW WHO HE (SHOGUN)IS YET, THIS IS TO ALL OF YOU CHUCK HATERS. ONE LOSS TO A GUY LIKE RAMPAGE DOESNT MEAN THE GUY SUCKS.
THE CARD IS AND SHOULD STAY THE WAY IT IS IN ORDER

right, i love how a guy defends his belt how many times? then he gets caught on the button once and now he’s done – same thing with CC. damn, these guys are human…Chuck imo is the main event on any card he’s on! if he loses this fight (which he wont) and maybe a couple more then start talking shit. bottom line is he’s won most of his fights by KO including two against the most nuthugged fighter on this site: the natural! at least when chuck fights we don’t have to watch him grind out a decision (not a shot at RC by any means)

Has anyone seen the commercials for this fight on Spike??? They show footage of Chuck and Jardine beating people up like they always do. Then all of a sudden you see Jardine punch Houston Alexander and he falls down……wtf! That is unbelievable! Alexander made Jardine his BITCH!!!! And they have the nerve to show that hightlight!!

Yea rite! The main event is definetly THE NIGHTMARE vs …well, FITCH DOESNT HAVE A NICKNAME! Then second is TAVARES vs GRIFFIN, THEN its SHOGUN vs Forrest.

Thats right you better change the picture.

..Yeah Sure.

..Yeah Sure.

When people question Chuck’s shape they are actually questioning if Chuck still has the heart to compete with the best. Thats gotta hurt his ego. I think he is going to come out blazing against Jardine

This division is stacked with talent, but I believe Soudjukdo needs to be here to finalize it! He beat Arona, and Nog, in very impressive fashion I would love to see him fight Houston!

UFC_FAN, that’s the best opponent I’ve heard for Houston Alexander! Unfortunately, it can’t happen since Soko isn’t a free agent anymore, he’s signed with K-1. Lame, right?

Your an idiot… Sanchez???!?!!! HE LOS TTO KOS DUDE!! HAHAHAHAA “TAVARES vs GRIFFIN” these guys are barely making it on the air let alone the main event… BTW – dont tell Mania what to do.. A$$.

It’s very strange how things work out…

This has to be one of, if not the, worst main event in recent memory for a UFC PPV. However, I think that it will be one of the best cards of the year do to the other fights on the card. Everyone know the 4 fights I’m referring to, and unfortunately it does not include Matt Wiman/Michihiro Omigawa.

Styles make fights. This will be a better brawl then most think. Jardine does have a puncher’s chance. Liddell is still the most devastating striker MMA has ever seen

I can’t see Jardine winning any round.(sorry)

Liddell is still the most devastating striker MMA has ever seen

Nooooooooo.

I don’t even know if we can say that Chuck is the best striker the LHW division of the UFC has ever seen. This is a safe bet, but people would argue.

All the fans have counted Liddell out of the LHW title picture, including myself. Hopefully this lights a fire under chucks ass. I hope he comes back strong just for the simple fact that many dream matches wot matter if he is washed up.
I c Chuck comming out and KO Jardine. Chcuck maybe a counterpuncher but isn’t a big fan of decisions. Look for chuck to finish the fight in the second rd.

This division is stacked with talent, but I believe Soudjukdo needs to be here to finalize it! He beat Arona, and Nog, in very impressive fashion I would love to see him fight Houston!

Actually, Soudjukdo beat Nog’s brother. There just about identical in looks and name, so it is easy to make that mistake. Nog’s brother’s name is Antonio Rogerio “Minotoro” Nogueira. He’s a good fighter anyhow.

This is why I like Chuck. By his standards, we are all in great shape.

Also, Kimura by Fedor is right, Soudjukdo would be a phenomenal addition to an already stacked division.

Dana, DO IT.

Yes, I get to stick up for Chuck Liddell.

Look, when he fought Rampage Jackson, there was ALOT of pressure on Chuck Liddell, because this was Chuck’s only loss he had not avenged. Chuck Liddell was scarred that he was going to show that he was volunerable infront of a Las Vegas crowd who has always seen Chuck just manhandle his opponents. Chuck showed that he is just like every other fighter, he can get caught and he can get knocked out.

Now with that pressure off his back, people know seeing Chuck Liddell as, human it makes him more dangerous on his feet than before.

Think when Chuck lost to Randy for the first time. Chuck came back and tore everything up, he was hungry to prove himself, he wanted redemption. What is Chuck going to do come UFC 76? Attempt to Redeem himself.

He is fighting a dangerous opponent though, I think alot of you all are underestimating Keith Jardine. Jardine has hands of stone, and he actually has a ground game as well, that many have not seen.

So what Jardine got knocked out by a guy who hits like a semi-truck? I am pretty sure alot of people in that division, if they met up with Houston Alexander, and they got caught.. they would be out for a while as well.

Jardine and Liddell should be a main event, because it is giving all of the “new era” MMA fans who just want to see knockouts and that do not appreciate the other tactics that go into MMA, well that match-up is going to deliever, and this fight might end up being a Forrest Griffin/Stephan Bonnar bout, in which all 3 rounds is nothing but a hardcore slugfest, or it is going to be a Round 1 Knockout.

That is what all the new era unknowledgeable UFC fans are paying for. The see who gets knocked out when.

Jardine/Liddell is going to be a fun fight to watch, stop bashing this fight.

SHOGUN vs Forrest..is the Main Event of UFC 76..well at least in my mind it is.
Yea rite! The main event is definetly THE NIGHTMARE vs …well, FITCH DOESNT HAVE A NICKNAME! Then second is TAVARES vs GRIFFIN, THEN its SHOGUN vs Forrest.
Thats right you better change the picture.
Your an idiot… Sanchez???!?!!! HE LOS TTO KOS DUDE!! HAHAHAHAA “TAVARES vs GRIFFIN” these guys are barely making it on the air let alone the main event… BTW – dont tell Mania what to do.. A$$.
If Sanchez wasn’t on the verge of death the day before the fight he would slapped Kos all over the cage. He’s healthy now and ready to make an example of Kos’ teammate. This one shuld be a great fight.

Exactly, wat PW said. Im not looking for a one sided beat down. I wanna see a war and those two fights definetly seem like they’re gonna be wars. Anyways Kos is a damn good fighter anyways. GSP couldnt even finish him… you idiot!!!

Yes, I get to stick up for Chuck Liddell.
Look, when he fought Rampage Jackson, there was ALOT of pressure on Chuck Liddell, because this was Chuck’s only loss he had not avenged. Chuck Liddell was scarred that he was going to show that he was volunerable infront of a Las Vegas crowd who has always seen Chuck just manhandle his opponents. Chuck showed that he is just like every other fighter, he can get caught and he can get knocked out.
Now with that pressure off his back, people know seeing Chuck Liddell as, human it makes him more dangerous on his feet than before.
Think when Chuck lost to Randy for the first time. Chuck came back and tore everything up, he was hungry to prove himself, he wanted redemption. What is Chuck going to do come UFC 76? Attempt to Redeem himself.
He is fighting a dangerous opponent though, I think alot of you all are underestimating Keith Jardine. Jardine has hands of stone, and he actually has a ground game as well, that many have not seen.
So what Jardine got knocked out by a guy who hits like a semi-truck? I am pretty sure alot of people in that division, if they met up with Houston Alexander, and they got caught.. they would be out for a while as well.
Jardine and Liddell should be a main event, because it is giving all of the “new era” MMA fans who just want to see knockouts and that do not appreciate the other tactics that go into MMA, well that match-up is going to deliever, and this fight might end up being a Forrest Griffin/Stephan Bonnar bout, in which all 3 rounds is nothing but a hardcore slugfest, or it is going to be a Round 1 Knockout.
That is what all the new era unknowledgeable UFC fans are paying for. The see who gets knocked out when.
Jardine/Liddell is going to be a fun fight to watch, stop bashing this fight.

I agree with most of this except that this fight wont be like Forrest/Bonnar cause these guys actually have KO power.

ONE LOSS TO A GUY LIKE RAMPAGE DOESNT MEAN THE GUY SUCKS.

100% true. When you’re talking about Top 5 fighters fighting other Top 5 fighters then a loss bears no shame. Heck, I’ll even go so far as to say the same when you’re talking about Top 10 guys.

UFC_FAN, that’s the best opponent I’ve heard for Houston Alexander! Unfortunately, it can’t happen since Soko isn’t a free agent anymore, he’s signed with K-1. Lame, right?

Very lame but I’d fault Soko more-so than the UFC. From what I read on this site about their negotiations, Soko wanted to fight the top guys right away. From a fan stand-point, great! From a business stand-point, no way! After pumping all this money into it’s current stars, the UFC is never going to let some relatively unknown fighter come in & potentially punk it’s top guys.

It’s very strange how things work out…

This has to be one of, if not the, worst main event in recent memory for a UFC PPV. However, I think that it will be one of the best cards of the year do to the other fights on the card. Everyone know the 4 fights I’m referring to, and unfortunately it does not include Matt Wiman/Michihiro Omigawa.

I don’t know man……I think the Franklin vs Okami fight was the worst headliner.

Nooooooooo.

I don’t even know if we can say that Chuck is the best striker the LHW division of the UFC has ever seen. This is a safe bet, but people would argue.

Chuck is definately NOT the most devastating striker MMA has ever seen. I repeat, definately NOT. You can like Chuck as much as you choose to, even if its in an un-manly way but that statement you just made is completely false.

Now on the other hand, up until recently he was arguable the best striker in the UFC LHW division specifically but thats about it. I may give you that but if you argue the best in the WORLD at 205 then alotta people will have a problem with that. It’s definately debatable though.

It should be Chuck vs Shogun. Unless they are pitting beaten fighter against beaten fighter.

I have a hard time seeing that Jardine will hang with Chuck, but then again. I thought Chuck would hold up better against Rampage…??

UFC_FAN, that’s the best opponent I’ve heard for Houston Alexander! Unfortunately, it can’t happen since Soko isn’t a free agent anymore, he’s signed with K-1. Lame, right?

ViolentMike: Do you know How long is that contract? Fights? Years? Who is he going to beat in the K-1 that will up his appeal? I mean he has two impressive wins over named opponents and now he is in shitty K-1 with who to beat to better himself? It doesn’t make any sense!

ViolentMike: Are you sure Soko signed with K-1 where did you see that or hear it?

Mania can you confirm this? Give us a thread to tell him how stupid he is!

Dis-regard previous post. I found my answer. It is four fight contract so maybe if he stays unbeaten he can still come to the UFC!

WOW ufc_fan

you just put your foot in your mouth eh

Who really cares about this fight anyway? Jardine in the Main Event? Jardine shouldn’t even be fighting Chuck. Chuck should be fighting Houston Alexander. You know, the guy that kicked the shit out of Jardine. It was funny when Rogan said this quote @ UFC 75 " There are so many big stars around now, Dana is not going to throw you a warm up fight after a loss anymore." Unless you are Matt Hughes, Rich Franklin twice, or Chuck Liddell. Cro Cop gets thrown Cheick Kongo. Fair? Hardly. Must be nice to be in the “clique.” Fuck Jardine.

I hope so, but it is too early to tell what kind of caliper Soudjukdo is, even with those two fights. They both were over so quick. I won’t, to any extent, say they were lucky shots, but the blows were right on the money, instant KO. Who knows how good he would do when he goes more than just one round. We haven’t seen his conditioning when the fight goes the distance against top contenders; he knocks em out too quick. But, holy crap, the dude’s only 23 years old!! He looks older than my dad. He’s going to only get better. Looking foward to it.

When is his next scheduled fight?

But, holy crap, the dude’s only 23 years old!! He looks older than my dad. He’s going to only get better.

No, that meens he’s gonna get worse. He’s aging quikly. Like the dudes who looked old and had beards back in like 8th grade. But by Senior year they were nothin, just small and old lookin.

“Chuck admits he’s at the clubs, but that he’s drinking water.”

heh yeh, FIREWATER!!

I am a huge Chuck fan, And I think it is so funny that 6-12 months ago so many people thought Chuck was so good. Then he loses to a good top 5 fighter and now all of a sudden he sucks and is washed up. I also love how so many wrote Randy of against GG. then he kicked his ass then so many were praising Randy. That just goes to show how many so called fans doesn’t know shit about the sport of fighting… the ones who do. keep posting!

Chuck’s chances of regaining the LHW Gold is the same as Tito’s..slim to none.

Ya, Chuck is washed up after losing 1 fight, after dominating for years, just like GSP, get real. Don’t even mention the Pride guys , because Tito beat Silva and Sobral beat Shogun so I don’t want to hear they are in a different class.

I think this fight is gonna be boring. Keith will stand in the middle of the ring waiting for Lidell and Liddell will be running away like always.

Keith wont use his best weapon, the leg kicks cuz Liddell might time him and

Liddell will be even more defensive then he normally is cuz he doesnt wanna get KTFO again

I see this going the distance with Keith getting robbed in the decision.

Two straight bangers going the distance! Has that ever happened. 2 straight standup guys every go the full 15. I mean I have seen guys versed in wrestling that like to bang it out until they take a clean shot then they pull guard, but I can not recall 2 straight heavey hitters going the distance. Does anyone? Bonner and Griffen is one but I do not think their KO power is on Chuck’s orKeith’s level. I do not imagine either one of these guys pulling guard or going for a doulble leg. Maybe some dirty boxing, but this fight is not going three rounds.

Liddell is still the most devastating striker MMA has ever seen
Nooooooooo.
I don’t even know if we can say that Chuck is the best striker the LHW division of the UFC has ever seen. This is a safe bet, but people would argue.

Oh I think we can say Chuck is the best striker in the LHW division. Show me a longer list of KOs in a row, than on Chucks record. How many people KOed Randy ,Tito and Sobral before they met Chuck? thats right NOBODY, and Chuck T(KO) them ALL TWICE. It’s not even debatable. Chuck KOs guys who have good defence and generally do pretty well agaist strikers. I’m not a huge Chuck fan, but he is the knockout King of the LHW division, hands down.

I am a huge Chuck fan, And I think it is so funny that 6-12 months ago so many people thought Chuck was so good. Then he loses to a good top 5 fighter and now all of a sudden he sucks and is washed up. I also love how so many wrote Randy of against GG. then he kicked his ass then so many were praising Randy. That just goes to show how many so called fans doesn’t know shit about the sport of fighting… the ones who do. keep posting!

Me and my friend had this very same conversation about a week ago. EVeryone said Randy was out (I personally did not think Randy would win, but I am a Gonzaga fan and all in all still am. I think Gonazaga would still own 95% of that division). They have said it about GSP and Cro Cop. It is not like Chuck lost to someguy that got in to the UFC yesterday. This guy so far has had Chuck’s #. He is still top 5 in that weight class. And until we see how succesfull the Chute Boxe guys are without their soccer kicks, and their double and single leg head stomps, he still maybe in the top 2 or 3. This is MMA anyone can get caught on any night. Rua has lost fight to Sobral who Chuck owned and mark coleman who is no where near the top 5 but he is still considered great. Either way this weight class has a lot of shaping to take place…

Pot bellied chuck or not, he’s going to destroy the dean of mr. clean.

 p.s. capslock is for fgts.

Chuck is the man, the guy loses 1 fight and now he’s getting dumped on by everybody. Plain & simple rampage is a bad matchup for chuck. Just like silva is a bad matchup for rampage. I can’t wait for chuck to ko jardine, and starting beating up on pride fighters like shogun & silva. You know one these two brazillies is next for chuck. Either way, which ever brazille he fights will have some long term memory loss to look forward to.

Chuck’s chances of regaining the LHW Gold is the same as Tito’s..slim to none.

Not to sure I agree with you there mate. What makes you say that?

SHOGUN vs Forrest..is the Main Event of UFC 76..well at least in my mind it is.

Yeh but Forrest will get demolished, so not that interesting. Just nice to see the Rua in action.

This is the order should be for me…
Main event:
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (16-2) vs. Forrest Griffin (14-4)

Diego Sanchez (17-1) vs. Jon Fitch (14-2)
Tyson Griffin (9-1) vs. Thiago Tavares (13-0)
Ryoto Machida (10-0) vs. Kazuhiro Nakamura (11-6)
Chuck Liddell (20-4) vs. Keith Jardine (12-3-1)

If i didn’t enjoy calling you a knob so much, i wouldn’t even dignify this stupid comment!

100% true. When you’re talking about Top 5 fighters fighting other Top 5 fighters then a loss bears no shame. Heck, I’ll even go so far as to say the same when you’re talking about Top 10 guys.

It’s 2 losses and 2 KOs. Rampage has Chuck’s number like Chuck has Tito’s number. Neither Chuck or Tito will regain the title with all the talent that has come over from Pride. I still like seeing both guys fight, but neither should be main events if a titile isn’t at steak.

Do you realize how many time Chuck defended his titel succesfully??? Do you realize that he and RC have become the face of teh UFC? Do you realize that Chuck sells tickets and puts fans asses in the seats???

Not to sure I agree with you there mate. What makes you say that?

1. Rampage
2. SHOGUN
3. Wandi
4. Dan Henderson ( if he stays at 205 )

Mania – there is a real good interview on Nick Diaz on CBSsports..he talks Marijuana suspension,steriods in MMA,fighter’s pay in MMA ( funny stuff on Mayweather ) UFC, Gomi, ElitXc, etc..he is fighting tommorrow night and I think it would be a good post.

TOP FIVE;
#1…Shogun
#2…Rampage
#3…Iceman
#4…Axe murderer
#5…Huntington beach badboy

houston and Griffin dont make the list cause they dont have too many big names on resume,,,but definetly top ten 205ers…
Hendo did not make list cause i consider him a 185er that ahs gained weight to fight big fights….
Im not sure but i would think Hendo will be fighting in middleweight,..at least for now??

and also PhilQNY is right, that is a good interview{diaz}
I hope to see him back..ive been a fan of Diaz from the get go…{anyone willing to box with anyone gets my respect..and dudes ju jitsu’s nasty..he’s winning with gogo plata’s..c’mon man gogo’s? amazing!!

Good call Phil, that interview is great.. Bring Diaz back!! that shit about ol’ Floyd was hilarious!

I don’t know man……I think the Franklin vs Okami fight was the worst headliner.

Machine, that is exactly why I said:

“This has to be one of, if not the, worst main event in recent memory for a UFC PPV”

The Franklin/Okami fight was EXACTLY the other main event I was referring to. HOWEVER, in the Franklin/Okami fight, both fighters were coming off of victories, NOT KO defeats, and the Franklin/Okami fight was to see who the #1 contender would be. The Liddell/Jardine does not determine the #1 contender. If Liddell wins, he still needs one more win, probably against Wandi, to be the #1 contender. If Jardine wins, he needs about 4 more wins in a row against quality opponents to be #1 contender.

I don’t know man……I think the Franklin vs Okami fight was the worst headliner.

However I would have to say that Liddel/Jardine will undoubtedly be MUCH more exciting than the Franklin/Okami fight.

Good call Phil, that interview is great.. Bring Diaz back!! that shit about ol’ Floyd was hilarious!

Yes Sir it sure was..as Nick was saying it..I was seeing it in my head..and it had me rolling..

This is the part on Floyd..that had me lol.

Q: How are things with EliteXC? Are you happy with their pay scale?

ND: Yeah, I’m happy with it. But I’m not really happy with any fighter’s pay, though. Like any MMA fighter’s pay. Period. I’m not happy with any of us going on TV and immediately the next day not being set for life. It’s like c’mon dude, we’re going on television here. On Showtime; on Versus; on pay-per-view. Know what I mean? And we’re f——— rock stars, dude. The only reason why we’re not is because they say we’re not. It’s like why are we not getting paid top dollar like some little boy bands are?

Like f——— Timberlake or ‘ol Mayweather? Or ’N Sync. People are getting paid serious money. There’s seriously some bulls—- going on where none of us are getting paid here. And I don’t understand it either because I walked through the mall the other day when I was in Vegas. And I seen happy old Floyd f——— Mayweather after his little interview he did where I think he was talking s—- about how he’ll beat any MMA fighter’s ass. And I was in the worst f——— mood ever, dude, because I was just about to say f—- it because I was over there to corner my brother and didn’t get to corner my brother because you need to have a license for that.

So Floyd is walking around on a f——— shopping spree, dude. And I don’t even think he has any real friends. He’s got these big f——— Samoan (guys) carrying his shopping bags and all his clothes and s—-. He’s walking around “Whoopty-woo. Yaw-yaw!” and this and that, signing autographs and taking pictures here and there and just acting like a complete f——— a———- and I’m thinking like "Man, I ought to just whoop this … ass right here and ain’t nobody would say s—-. I could have my friend record it and put it up on YouTube and see what that does for me?

Liddell is still the most devastating striker MMA has ever seen
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Nooooooooo.
I don’t even know if we can say that Chuck is the best striker the LHW division of the UFC has ever seen. This is a safe bet, but people would argue.
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Chuck is definately NOT the most devastating striker MMA has ever seen. I repeat, definately NOT. You can like Chuck as much as you choose to, even if its in an un-manly way but that statement you just made is completely false.
Now on the other hand, up until recently he was arguable the best striker in the UFC LHW division specifically but thats about it. I may give you that but if you argue the best in the WORLD at 205 then alotta people will have a problem with that. It’s definately debatable though.

I see we sure agreed here.

• MACHINE, I see we sure agreed here.

ViolentMike: Are you sure Soko signed with K-1 where did you see that or hear it?

UFC FAN, this is definitely a FACT. I read it on this site a while back. Soko trains at Team Quest, and Dan Henderson is his manager. In several Henerson interviews that I have read/heard he also said that Soko is in K-1.

As far as his contract is concerned, I’m really not to sure, but I think its rather short – like 3 fights or so.

I am going to be on vacation during this fight, and not gonna get to order it, i’m just waiting for my buddy to call up and say “JARDINE WHOOPED HIS ASS”. That seems to be the outcome of all the top fighters lately, it’s good to be the underdog it seems.

I think this should be a really good fight and I’m looking forward to it. I do not think this is going to be an easy one for Chuck at all. I am going for the upset.
Jardine made a mistake and took Houston lightly and he paid for it. It seems like people are judging Jardine on this fight alone I think that is a mistake. Jardine is a very tough fighter who has knockout power, excellent leg kicks and a solid chin. Most fighters would probably have not have got up from one of those power shots Houston threw, how many did Jardine eat before he went down. Rampage only through the one bomb at Chuck and he was on the canvas. I still think Chuck is one the deadliest strikers in the division, but I think having not fought any solid strikers in a while in is going to work against him. Most of the people he has fought recently were without doubt some of the best, but I do not think they were genuine strikers like Jardine. Chuck will have the reach advantage but I do not think his experience will come into it when it comes down to slugging it out toe to, which it probably will, and this is where I think that Jardine will come out on top, as I believe Jardine will be able to take more of a beating then Chuck (no disrespect to any sensitive readers out there). I am still Chuck fan, but just as I did with the Rampage fight I think this is another bad matchup for him. Either was I think this will be a good one.

Chuck’s chances of regaining the LHW Gold is the same as Tito’s..slim to none

I strongly disagree. Chuck is two wins away from fighting for the belt. There is nothing that Tito can do to fight for the belt again, NOTHING. I mean his next fight is a rematch against Rashad. Even if Tito pounds him out in the first round, he still ain’t going anywhere. He won’t even fight, never mind beat Rampage, Shogun, or Wandi. I REALLY want to see him fight Wandi though so Wandi can avenge that loss and sent Tito packing out of the UFC.

TOP FIVE;
#1…Shogun
#2…Rampage
#3…Iceman
#4…Axe murderer
#5…Huntington beach badboy

houston and Griffin dont make the list cause they dont have too many big names on resume,,,but definetly top ten 205ers…
Hendo did not make list cause i consider him a 185er that ahs gained weight to fight big fights….
Im not sure but i would think Hendo will be fighting in middleweight,..at least for now??

and also PhilQNY is right, that is a good interview{diaz}
I hope to see him back..ive been a fan of Diaz from the get go…{anyone willing to box with anyone gets my respect..and dudes ju jitsu’s nasty..he’s winning with gogo plata’s..c’mon man gogo’s? amazing!!

Is that a list of your personal favorites? Because if it isnt then how can you seriously justify having Tito in the Top 5?

I strongly disagree. Chuck is two wins away from fighting for the belt. There is nothing that Tito can do to fight for the belt again, NOTHING. I mean his next fight is a rematch against Rashad. Even if Tito pounds him out in the first round, he still ain’t going anywhere. He won’t even fight, never mind beat Rampage, Shogun, or Wandi. I REALLY want to see him fight Wandi though so Wandi can avenge that loss and sent Tito packing out of the UFC.

..Chuck is 37 yrs old..beer gut..prefers to stand and exchange..he is not getting better..he is the same ol’ Chuck..I see Chuck knocking Jardine’s head into outer space..Jardine is to slow..Now Chuck will never beat Rampage..Page is in his prime and improving..I don’t see Chuck beating Shogun..which he is not even in his prime..and considered the best 205 in the world.. Wandi should rematch Tito in his UFC debut..if Tito wins..but I think the UFC will do Wandi vs Chuck ASAP… while Chuck still sprawl and brawl.

Mania – there is a real good interview on Nick Diaz on CBSsports..he talks Marijuana suspension,steriods in MMA,fighter’s pay in MMA ( funny stuff on Mayweather ) UFC, Gomi, ElitXc, etc..he is fighting tommorrow night and I think it would be a good post.

As most of you that have been on this site for a while now, know that my #1 favorite fighter is NICK DIAZ. I have been posting in threads several times this week that this Saturday, which is now tomorrow, is an EliteXC event. Its main event is Ninja Rua defending MW belt against Ruthless Robby Lawler. But 100 times more importanly, it is the return of NICK DIAZ after his weed suspension. He is fighting an up and comer Mike Aina. Nicks buddy, and long time training partner Jake Shields is also fighting Sheruto, who is BJ Penn’s long time BJJ coach. Jake Shields has been on a big time tear as of late. Jake has not lost since 2004, which has him on a 7 fight win streak, including wins over Carlos Condit, Yushin Okami, Hayato Mach Sakurai, and Dave Menne. This is going to be a great event free on Showtime. If you don’t watch it, you will really be missing out on some great MMA action. PLUS its in HD.

Predictions:

Nick Diaz will KO/TKO Aina in the first round.
Jake Shields dominates Sheruto and wins by GnP, I don’t know if he can submit Sheruto unless he drops him first and Sheruto is completely dazed.
Robbie Lawler beat Ninja in an upset to become MW champ.

I would like to see Tito fight Jardine.

Machine, that is exactly why I said:

“This has to be one of, if not the, worst main event in recent memory for a UFC PPV”

The Franklin/Okami fight was EXACTLY the other main event I was referring to. HOWEVER, in the Franklin/Okami fight, both fighters were coming off of victories, NOT KO defeats, and the Franklin/Okami fight was to see who the #1 contender would be. The Liddell/Jardine does not determine the #1 contender. If Liddell wins, he still needs one more win, probably against Wandi, to be the #1 contender. If Jardine wins, he needs about 4 more wins in a row against quality opponents to be #1 contender.

Really? You think Jarding would need 4 in a row if he gets by Chuck? I think it’ll be more like 2 wins. Remember, the UFC pushes whoever has momentum at the time. They overlook any clear ranking system.

However I would have to say that Liddel/Jardine will undoubtedly be MUCH more exciting than the Franklin/Okami fight.

Totally agree even though I like Okami.

Violent Mike : I agree with all your except for one. I think Ninja will regain his MW belt against Robbie..this one should be war.. a MFS fighter vs a Chutebox fighter..I give the edge to Ninja.

Right PhilQNY. I agree with you 100%. But we have learned that you can always predict the fighter that’s expected to win, because it doesn’t always happen. That would be my upset pick.

Actually, Soudjukdo beat Nog’s brother. There just about identical in looks and name, so it is easy to make that mistake. Nog’s brother’s name is Antonio Rogerio “Minotoro” Nogueira. He’s a good fighter anyhow.

The only real way of telling the Noguerra twins apart is Antonio Rodrigo Noguerra is "Minataouro, he also has a big ass scare on his back from being run over by a car when he was real young.
Minautaro fights at heavyweight.

His twin is Antonio Rogerio Noguerra, he fights at LHW. He is said to be the better boxer of the 2.

U r mistaken, Minatauro is Antoniio Rodrigo noguerra (the heavyweight) not Antonio Rogerio Noguerra.

Do you realize how many time Chuck defended his titel succesfully??? Do you realize that he and RC have become the face of teh UFC? Do you realize that Chuck sells tickets and puts fans asses in the seats???

I know I asked a few days ago, but did anyone watch the EliteXC: Ninja Lawler Countdown?

It was a really good half hour show with no commercials!!!

Of course I really like the segment on Nick Diaz the best. I always knew that he regularly competed in triathalons, but that was the first time I saw video footage of it. When the bell sounded to begin swimming, the PA announcer said some corny thing like “oh, and we got Nick Diaz off to a fast start, and Nick promised that there will be no punching, kicking, and biting”

What I didn’t know that I just read is that he prefers to compete in the triathalons after smoking a joint and a bong or two.

DAMN, everytime Nick Diaz opens his mouth, I like him more and more. Ever since his KO of Robbie Lawler, he has been my favorite fighter.

It’s wierd too, because punk, trash talkers, are usually the athelets that I hate. However, there are always a couple of them that become favorites of mine. For example, Chad Johnson is my favorite WR, and TO is the one I hate the most.

I know I asked a few days ago, but did anyone watch the EliteXC: Ninja Lawler Countdown?

It was a really good half hour show with no commercials!!!

Of course I really like the segment on Nick Diaz the best. I always knew that he regularly competed in triathalons, but that was the first time I saw video footage of it. When the bell sounded to begin swimming, the PA announcer said some corny thing like “oh, and we got Nick Diaz off to a fast start, and Nick promised that there will be no punching, kicking, and biting”

What I didn’t know that I just read is that he prefers to compete in the triathalons after smoking a joint and a bong or two.

DAMN, everytime Nick Diaz opens his mouth, I like him more and more. Ever since his KO of Robbie Lawler, he has been my favorite fighter.

It’s wierd too, because punk, trash talkers, are usually the athelets that I hate. However, there are always a couple of them that become favorites of mine. For example, Chad Johnson is my favorite WR, and TO is the one I hate the most.

..I bet you would like to see..

T.O. vs Anderson Silva..huh. :P

I just had the opportunity to read the Nick Diaz interview.

PHILQNY, thank you SO MUCH for informing of the interview!!!!!!!!!!

I just had the opportunity to read the Nick Diaz interview.

PHILQNY, thank you SO MUCH for informing of the interview!!!!!!!!!!

..Anytime Bro..I really Liked it..and Nick Diaz is one of my Top fighters out there..and he keeps it real. I just found that ol’ Floyd part mad funny.. and his dislike for huerta..I think he got a raw deal from the NSSC.

Really? You think Jarding would need 4 in a row if he gets by Chuck? I think it’ll be more like 2 wins. Remember, the UFC pushes whoever has momentum at the time. They overlook any clear ranking system.

Machine, 4 may be a bit high, but right now there are at least 3 fighters ahead of them that would need less than 3 wins to get a shot at the title.

Shogun, Rampage (if he loses), and Wandi for starts, which accounts for the next 3, possibly 4 title fights. If both Jardine and Houston ALexander go on win streaks, I see Houston getting the shot before Jardine. Because of the KO win over him, and the ages of the two fighters.

So lets compromise here. I say 4, you say 2. Lets call it 3!!!!!

I believe Chuck can win and has the ability to put Jardine away big time. I’m a Chuck fan, but with all these upsets you never know….Hopefully we will get to see one more good run out of Chuck before he retires. I especially liked watching him KO guys…he seemed to be the best at it in LHW.

Remember against Rampage they said Chuck was in great shape and his abs were looing really tight…In my opinion never had he looked that out of shape before.

Machine, 4 may be a bit high, but right now there are at least 3 fighters ahead of them that would need less than 3 wins to get a shot at the title.

Shogun, Rampage (if he loses), and Wandi for starts, which accounts for the next 3, possibly 4 title fights. If both Jardine and Houston ALexander go on win streaks, I see Houston getting the shot before Jardine. Because of the KO win over him, and the ages of the two fighters.

So lets compromise here. I say 4, you say 2. Lets call it 3!!!!!

Then 3 it is!!! I clearly see your logic btw.

Then 3 it is!!! I clearly see your logic btw.

LOL, me too, and right back at ya!

It’s not a “pop belly”. It’s POT BELLY.

And Fedor has one too, and look at him. It doesn’t matter.

I believe Chuck was in great shape for the Rampage fight. He just threw a silly body shot and left his mug hanging out. He got clipped. It happens. Rampage could’ve just as easily gotten clipped with the Hammerfist or Howitzer Punch from Chuck. Shit happens. It’s a fight…..

Chuck has a gofy looking body for a fighter anyway. Thats nothing new. When was the last time he had clearly visible rock hard abs??? like 15 yars ago? He just looks like that. Besides, stomachs dont KO you anyway!

Chuck has a gofy looking body for a fighter anyway. Thats nothing new. When was the last time he had clearly visible rock hard abs??? like 15 yars ago? He just looks like that. Besides, stomachs dont KO you anyway!

He has crazy long monkey arms too. The secret of his striking prowess.

As always my lack of MMA knowledge will be best served making a point on this fight. Keith Jardine has been training since 3 days after his loss to Houston Alexander ? Why do I not find it hard to believe that since May 29, 2007 (3 days after his loss), Greg Jackson had him running like a bafoon in the 100 degree heat in New Mexico ?

Jardine breaks his muscles down so much with the over training which has become synonomous with the Jackson camp. Somehow I can see Keith coming in looking like a replica of SKELETOR. a lean 203 pounds and just deathly lookin.

Chuck Liddell absolutely has no chance OF LOSING THIS FIGHT, none. Like I’ve always said this is a lose-lose fight and does nothing for the landscape of the LHW class. However Chuck will simply do what is expected of him and put Jardine to sleep at the middle of round 2.

Who really cares about this fight anyway? Jardine in the Main Event? Jardine shouldn’t even be fighting Chuck. Chuck should be fighting Houston Alexander. You know, the guy that kicked the shit out of Jardine. It was funny when Rogan said this quote @ UFC 75 " There are so many big stars around now, Dana is not going to throw you a warm up fight after a loss anymore." Unless you are Matt Hughes, Rich Franklin twice, or Chuck Liddell. Cro Cop gets thrown Cheick Kongo. Fair? Hardly. Must be nice to be in the “clique.” Fuck Jardine.

Well said, Liddell always gets easy bouts- my favorite was Vernon White. And you are also right abour Cro Cop getting Congo- Hey, Cro Cop you got your head knocked off in your last fight so heres a gigantic black guy to fight -Merry Christmas. Meanwhile, pretty boy Franklin after he loses gets Jason Von Flue!

I hate Chuck, but as much as I hate him, I do respect him. I think that Rampage is a better fighter. Also Wanderlei and Shogun are better, Shogun is the best then its Wanderlei and Rampage

forget all the arguments, just have ALL of the top LHW ‘s fight each other at some point and then there will be no question of who is the best. i also love the fact that the guys that chuck has beaten are considered " just grapplers" when he ko’s them, but when they win there other fights they are tremendous MMA fighters. haters hate on….

Mania – there is a real good interview on Nick Diaz on CBSsports..he talks Marijuana suspension,steriods in MMA,fighter’s pay in MMA ( funny stuff on Mayweather ) UFC, Gomi, ElitXc, etc..he is fighting tommorrow night and I think it would be a good post.

What he says is true, I smoke weed and believe me you feel pain. I hit my head on a wood piece and trust me that shit hurt really bad

I really believe Jardine has more than a punchers chance. He has a lot better chance of beating Chuck than then I would have said Serra has of beating GSP. He knocked down Houston with his first decent punch, but paid the penalty for underestmating and taking his opponent lightly. He destroyed Forrest, I know Forrest is not one of the best, but he is definately one of the toughest, Jardine just ran right through him. Without doubt, if Jardine connects on Chucks chin, as much as I like Chuck, Jardine will knock him out. I know Chuck also has knockout power but looking at the punches Jardine took from Houston before he finally went down, I can see Chuck going down first if it comes to a trading punches situation. Jardine also has some solid kicks as well. In the Cro Cop/ Kongo fight I gave it 50/50 on the feet, Cro Cop advantage on the ground. The kicks to the groin were pretty bad, but that aside Kongo winning the fight on his feet did not suprise me, I thought it was a dangerous matchup, his stand up in his previous fights was faultless all he needed was a bit more power. Jardine is more than capable of pulling of the upset. I think this should be a good one.

This fight is sooo dangerous for Chuck….but like he said..“I lost the fight, so now everyone thinks they can beat me…here I am, let’s go.” Hopefully he has something to prove lol.

If Jardine loses, yea its bad for him, but not nearly as bad if Chuck loses to Jardine.

Liddell’s time is up, First Jackson and now Jardine. Jardine is going to takethis fight easy. Liddell should retire after this fight, before he becomes a “has-been.” Jackson took Chuck to school, and so will Jardine.

In my opinion, if Chuck loses to Jardine….he should retire…or at least take a year off to maybe set up a future comeback story. I dont know though, he partys alot, and that shit catches up to you BIG time…and he “partys like a rockstar”…hmmmm.

Like I said, if he beats Jardine, great everyone expected that anyway…but if he looses….man it makes him look finished. I have an uneasy feeling about this one for Chuck, especially the way mma has been lately.

WTF is Keith Jardine doing in a headliner bout anyway? Wasn’t his last fight a beat-down ass-whooping loss to some guy name Houston Alexander????? Man, if all you have to do to get a PPV headline match-up pay day is get your ass beat badly then count me in!!!!!

good point txjoe.chuck vs. griffin.jardine vs shogun.at least griffin won his last fight.(even though he lost to jardine) im feelin sorry for jardine,yall watch,chuck is pissed and wants his title back and jardine is standing in fornt of a hungry liddell.its time to see the old chuck once again