UFC 5 - LIDDELL VS RAMPAGE 2

UFC 5 - LIDDELL VS RAMPAGE 2

Chuck Liddell vs. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson II was one of the most highly anticipated rematches in UFC history. Their first encounter at Pride Final Conflict 2003 saw Jackson score a massive upset, stopping Liddell in the second round with a barrage of punches after taking Liddell's best shots.

Heading into their rematch at UFC 71 on May 26, 2007, Liddell was the reigning UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and at the peak of his popularity. He had avenged previous losses to Randy Couture and Jeremy Horn, establishing himself as the most dominant 205-pounder in the game with his vicious knockout power. Jackson, on the other hand, had recently joined the UFC after a successful run in Pride and was determined to prove his first win over Liddell was no fluke.

The stakes were incredibly high, with Liddell's title and legacy on the line against the man who had handed him one of his most devastating losses just a few years prior. It was a clash of two of the most fearsome knockout artists in the sport, both possessing fight-changing power in their hands. The rematch represented a chance at redemption for Liddell and an opportunity for Jackson to cement his place among the elite light heavyweights.