Chuck Liddell vs Keith Jardine — Fight recap

Keith Jardine defeated Chuck Liddell via split decision after three rounds on September 22, 2007. Jardine's striking efficiency proved decisive, landing 83 of 176 significant strikes (47%) compared to Liddell's 31 of 138 (22%), a stark disparity that reflected the former champion's struggles to find his range.

Jardine also recorded one knockdown and demonstrated superior leg strike accuracy, connecting on 30 of 35 attempts while Liddell managed only 0 of 1. Neither fighter attempted takedowns, keeping the bout standing throughout, though Liddell's inability to control distance or accumulate volume against Jardine's measured, technical approach cost him.

The split decision indicated competitive rounds, but Jardine's cleaner striking patterns and leg kick strategy ultimately swayed the judges' scorecards. The loss marked a significant moment for Liddell, signaling the decline of the former light heavyweight champion as younger, more dynamic strikers began to eclipse his legacy.