UFC Hall of Famer has not competed within the sport of mixed martial arts since 2010. With that in mind, the 48-year-old has officially come out of retirement.
“The Iceman” has a few fights on his mind. Liddell wants a trilogy rematch with fellow former title holder and longtime rival Tito Ortiz. However, Liddell also revealed that he wants to fight mixed martial arts phenom Jon Jones.
Taking to Twitter, Jon Jones has decided to
“Old Chuck has been calling me out for years! I get it, I hold pretty much every record in the division. I normally try to respect my elders but if you want it come get it. Id literally fly you out to Albuquerque this weekend.”
Old Chuck has been calling me out for years! I get it, I hold pretty much every record in the division. I normally try to respect my elders but if you want it come get it. Id literally fly you out to Albuquerque this weekend.
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) May 14, 2018
“You might want to test the strength of that jaw before you take a bite you cant chew”
You might want to test the strength of that jaw before you take a bite you cant chew
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) May 14, 2018
“In all seriousness @ChuckLiddell I appreciate your offer for a fight, but due to scheduling conflicts may not be able to fulfill till mid 2019 . In the Upcoming months I have similarly lethal opponents in Ric Flair and George Foreman awaiting .”
In all seriousness @ChuckLiddell I appreciate your offer for a fight, but due to scheduling conflicts may not be able to fulfill till mid 2019 .
In the Upcoming months I have similarly lethal opponents in Ric Flair and George Foreman awaiting .— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) May 15, 2018
Chuck Liddell would go on to offer a comeback for the fellow former title holder.
“@JonnyBones I figure it’s a good place for a youngin like u to learn from a true legend and champion on how to really fight and conduct your life inside and outside the ring ?? champions101 #respect #integrity”
I figure it’s a good place for a youngin like u to learn from a true legend and champion on … https://t.co/F1OvWTk6md
— Chuck Liddell (@ChuckLiddell) May 15, 2018
However, things then got even more heated.
“@ChuckLiddell Brother I don’t have to be retired to be a legend first of all. And you talking to me about conducting my life outside the cage is just hysterical. Chuck we all know you’re far from innocent.”
@ChuckLiddell Brother I don’t have to be retired to be a legend first of all. And you talking to me about conducting my life outside the cage is just hysterical. Chuck we all know you’re far from innocent.
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) May 18, 2018
“@ChuckLiddell and as far as you teaching me how to ‘really fight'”
@ChuckLiddell and as far as you teaching me how to “really fight” pic.twitter.com/ygzcDsBwMf
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) May 18, 2018
“i’m done with all this Internet bullshit for the time being, if you have something else to say to me I’ve already invited you down to Albuquerque. Take care old man Ladelle”
i’m done with all this Internet bullshit for the time being, if you have something else to say to me I’ve already invited you down to Albuquerque. Take care old man Ladelle pic.twitter.com/vf1bhXqTdK
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) May 18, 2018
