Chuck Liddell critiques modern UFC wrestling strategies on livestream

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Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Chuck Liddell critiques modern UFC wrestling strategies on livestream
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Chuck Liddell expressed his dissatisfaction with the current wrestling styles in mixed martial arts during a livestream with N3on. The UFC Hall of Famer criticized fighters who focus on stalling and controlling their opponents instead of seeking finishes. While Liddell supports wrestling as a technique, he believes it should be used to inflict damage or advance toward submission attempts. He also highlighted the responsibility of fighters in the bottom position to improve their ability to escape controls. Liddell's comments reflect ongoing discussions about evolving strategies in MMA.

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  • Liddell dislikes control-heavy wrestling that lacks aggression.
  • He emphasizes the importance of seeking finishes in fights.
  • Liddell also critiques fighters in bottom positions for not improving escape techniques.
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Chuck Liddell says the use of wrestling in modern mixed martial arts by some fighters doesn’t sit well with him.

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Chuck Liddell says the use of wrestling in modern mixed martial arts by some fighters doesn’t sit well with him.

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