The Iceman go-eth
I got the opportunity to watch the main event from UFC 76 last night. Liddell and Jardine put on a really good show. Flurries of punches rained down from both men, but Jardine put Liddell on the ground for a few seconds in the second round.
Liddell never recovered from that. From that moment, it was really a one-sided affair. Yes, Liddell continued to punch and tried to fight his way back, but Jardine used some well-timed and well-placed leg kicks to keep Liddell's offensive to a minimum. In the end, Jardine's hand was raised.
It does seem controversial that one of the judges gave Liddell the win, especially following the controversial win by Michael Bisping. Liddell, from the way I saw the fight, did not look to be an even match with Jardine. He looked tired, and his punches lacked the power he showed in previous bouts. How, then, did he manage to get one judge to see him as a victor?
Liddell's loss to Quinton Jackson was a shock in the MMA world, and I think Liddell would be best to take a break from his rock star lifestyle and sit back. George St-Pierre came back from a devestating loss and is now in contention. It may work for Liddell as well.
And for the record, I'd rather watch the most boring MMA fight than watch a leprechaun chase a woman around a shower. And if you don't like that...
Liddell never recovered from that. From that moment, it was really a one-sided affair. Yes, Liddell continued to punch and tried to fight his way back, but Jardine used some well-timed and well-placed leg kicks to keep Liddell's offensive to a minimum. In the end, Jardine's hand was raised.
It does seem controversial that one of the judges gave Liddell the win, especially following the controversial win by Michael Bisping. Liddell, from the way I saw the fight, did not look to be an even match with Jardine. He looked tired, and his punches lacked the power he showed in previous bouts. How, then, did he manage to get one judge to see him as a victor?
Liddell's loss to Quinton Jackson was a shock in the MMA world, and I think Liddell would be best to take a break from his rock star lifestyle and sit back. George St-Pierre came back from a devestating loss and is now in contention. It may work for Liddell as well.
And for the record, I'd rather watch the most boring MMA fight than watch a leprechaun chase a woman around a shower. And if you don't like that...
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