May 24 2007
UFC 71: Liddell vs. Rampage
This Saturday it’s UFC 71 and I’m pumped.
One of the most dominant current MMA belt holders, Chuck Liddell, will be trying to avenge his loss against Quinton Rampage Jackson. Liddell has grown on me and not just because he’s a former accountant with a mohawk. I admit it I used to be a hater, I used to think he was a sloppy boxer who’s weaknesses would be exploited, but he’s tightened up his game over the past few years. He’s a natural puncher with a long reach and heavy hands, he can even knock guys out while backstepping (which he does a lot).
I’m picking Liddell over Rampage.
There are some other fighters that are interesting to watch, former Judo sensation Karo Parisyan, Din Thomas and Kieth Jardine. But overall it’s kind of a weak card by UFC standards.
