[BigPoppi13]

I think Chuck won because he has better stand up. He has always been a more crisper puncher. His stand up is equal to that of Wandy. Because you throw in the clinch and knees and its even. But that was taken out of it. Because chuck didn't get close enough to let him clinch. And it didn't look like Wandy wanted that. He wanted to try and beat chuck at what he does best. Slug!! And he just couldn't do it. Hats off to both men. They put on an amazing show there.

[ChessPlayerRIT]

Originally Posted by Det_Kimble

Wand lost because he fought a better fighter that night. Sure he was in a new environment with new rules, but he's a professional, so there's no excuse. He lost to the better fighter. That doesn't mean Wand sucks; is overrated; or he's exposed. It just means Chuck was better prepared on the night of the 29th.

Correct.

[bigmoneygrip]

I didnt sit down once during that fight, it was something special thats for sure. Wand is still my favorite fighter, my cable bill goes up 40 per month everytime he fights no matter what!!

[Kodiak72]

Great fight. PROPS TO BOTH. i SEE NO REASON TO COMPLAIN.

[Cousin Vinny]

People like to talk about the 9 out of 10 fight senario all the time.

This is one I would love to see!!!!!

I was a little dissapointed in Chuck in the 3rd round....Waiting 6 years for this fight, saying 100 times your gonna knock him out and settling for the decision.

Needs to be a 5 rounder next time!!!

[Jen Zwain]

Chuck was focused, prepared, and had a better game plan.

If there were ropes Wandy would have been toppled over top of them, Chuck definitely had him using the cage to hold himself up a few times.

[Nicain]

Wanderlei had a chance, his game plan just negated that chance. While Chuck walked in with the exact same chance, and a better game plan / skill set that night.

[thamonarch86]

nice read , agree 100% both fighters are warriors ... we have to savior these moments cause when these two retire we wont have guys like this anymore to much parity, no one will be as good for so long in their respected orgs

[Idgetmyasskickd]

Originally Posted by MMA JOE

After watching one of the best fights in 2007 and possibly ever in MMA between Wanderlei Silva and Chuck Liddell this past Saturday, I felt very satisfied. In one respect, the Iceman, poster boy for the UFC came back to form and looked more focused than ever. Looking like the dominant Liddell we were used to seeing for so long, a far cry from the lack luster performances against Rampage and Jardine. Chuck was counter punching, landing with pin-point accuracy and even threw in a couple of never seen before take downs! The fight was very exciting from start to finish, but what was the diffence?

From watching “All Access” the UFC, there is no way it was Wanderlei’s training regimine that did not prepare him for victory. So what was the difference in this fight? Chuck’s height/reach advantage? Wanderlei definitely looked much smaller than the Iceman, did the Axe Murderer not cut weight like most UFC fighters do? Has Wanderlei been taking juice through out his days in PRIDE that he had to cut? Juice might have also given WANDY that crazy edge that he always brought into the ring, that he seemed to not possess in the cage. I have never seen Wandy come out and ‘respect’ an opponent for so long before fearlessly attacking!


Possibly it was the lack of experience in a cage, rules(elbows) or just plain too much hype got to our beloved Wand. Could the fight have ended differently if Wanderlei landed one of those nasty hay-makers, or got Chuck in the Thai clinch, absolutely. One thing is for sure, and that is Wanderlei will not give any excuses for the loss, and will only praise Chuck for his excellent performance. Regardless of the reason for the outcome of the fight, it was one of the most entertaining fights I’ve ever seen. Both fighters deserve the utmost respect from all fans. Despite losing, Wanderlei won, in that he gained the respect of many US fans in displaying his never give up spirit and iron chin. Obviously the Iceman re-instated his career as one of the best fighters of all time. I can’t wait to see both fighters in action again soon!

I like posts like your...positive. Too much negative on the forum. I am a huge Wandy fan and I was impressed by the fight and with Chuck. Glad to see him trying some new things and listening to advice he had obviously been given. Wandy did pretty good I think. Would have been nice to see him clinch more but nonetheless he fought like a warrior as he always does.

[oakcliff_mma]

I was there and it was tough being a Wanderlei fan in that sea of Liddell lovers..lol Nonetheless, do you think the outcome would have been different in a 5 rounder? I'll take Wanderlei's cardio over Chuck's everyday..