EFC One - The Beginning PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louco Brutal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Silva
vs
Brutal

188 cm
24
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

177 cm
23
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Louco Brutal!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Brutal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Brutal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva tries to clinch

and Brutal counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Brutal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brutal stops Silva from standing up.
Brutal seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Silva wants to stand up but Brutal is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brutal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brutal has his takedown stuffed

and Silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brutal.
A short right from Silva.
A short left from Silva.

It looks like Louco Brutal has been cut.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva stalling against the cage.
Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brutal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Silva.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva tries to work over Brutal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silva.
Silva lands a left hand.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Come on Silva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Silva lands a shot to the body.
Brutal looks winded!
Silva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Silva.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Brutal controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Silva - that landed with a thud.
Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silva presses Brutal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva stalling against the cage.
Silva lands a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
Good body shot from Silva.
Silva presses Brutal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brutal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silva scores with a hook to the body.
Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brutal.
Silva lands a left hand.
Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silva is working Brutal over against the cage.
Silva lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silva is working Brutal over against the cage.
A short right from Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Louco Brutal's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Silva tries to clinch up but Brutal circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva moves to clinch but Brutal breaks away

and Brutal counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Silva wants to stand up but Brutal is controlling him.
Silva trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Brutal manages to pass to side control.
Silva tries to kick Brutal off but Brutal keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brutal is taking a breather. Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva pushes Brutal off looking to stand but Brutal dives back in and keeps control.
Brutal stalling.
Silva is trying to stand.
Still in half guard, Brutal seems content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Louco Brutal has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Brutal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Silva moves into the clinch.
Brutal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brutal can do to turn this around?
Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brutal is breathing heavily.
Silva presses Brutal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Silva.
Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silva gets through Brutal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Silva scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva lands with a left to the head.
Silva scores with a hook to the body.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva pushes Brutal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Silva works on Brutal's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Silva.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a body shot.
Silva cracks Brutal with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Silva.
Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brutal backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Silva takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A hook to the body from Silva.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva cracks Brutal with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
Silva lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Louco Brutal's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Silva rushes Brutal and presses him up against the cage.
Silva digs a right hand underneath Brutal's ribcage. Brutal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Silva takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Silva is working Brutal over against the cage.
Silva controlling the action here for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Silva.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva is working Brutal over against the cage.
Brutal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva is leaning against Brutal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brutal backwards.
Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Silva.
A body shot lands from Silva.
A hook to the body from Silva.
Silva cracks Brutal with a nice body shot.
Silva lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva lands a shot to the body.
Silva controlling the action here for a moment.
Silva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brutal or not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silva works on Brutal's body with a couple of short punches.
Silva cracks Brutal with a nice body shot.
Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brutal.
Silva cracks Brutal with a nice body shot.
Silva is leaning against Brutal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Silva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brutal backwards.
Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brutal backwards.
Silva lands a body shot.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working Brutal over against the cage.
Silva lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Silva.
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Brutal is rocked!
Silva has Brutal pressed against the cage.
Brutal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brutal is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brutal seems to have recovered his senses.
Silva pushes Brutal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brutal backwards.
Silva stalling in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brutal being controlled against the cage.
Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Silva.
Silva is stalling here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Silva.
Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brutal backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Silva.
Louco Brutal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rio Bignog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Aldo
vs
Bignog

170 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
145 lbs
4 - 12 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rio Bignog!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aldo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bignog did well to prevent Aldo getting side control.

Bignog is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aldo pulls his head out easily.
Bignog gets back to full guard.
Bignog trying to keep a closed guard but Aldo is proving a slippery customer.
Aldo wants to control from the top but Bignog keeps moving.
Aldo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bignog is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Aldo looking to sit in guard and control but Bignog gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Aldo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aldo tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bignog accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bignog accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aldo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Aldo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bignog defends it easily.
Aldo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bignog on the ground.
Bignog trying to control the position from guard on top but Aldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aldo controls Bignog momentarily but Bignog frees himself.
Aldo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Bignog drops back looking for a leg! Aldo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aldo manages to kick Bignog off! Bignog jumps back into Aldo's guard.
Aldo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo is trying to keep Bignog in close.
Bignog wants to stand but Aldo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bignog with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aldo wants to sweep but no luck.
Bignog forces his way into half guard.

Bignog is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bignog lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Aldo kicks Bignog off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo tries to bum rush Bignog with a series of wild strikes but Bignog uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Aldo gets a clinch.
Bignog working hard to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Aldo lands a body shot.

Aldo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aldo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aldo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Bignog counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Aldo is breathing heavily.

Bignog is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aldo trying to hold on to Bignog's head to control him but Bignog postures up.
Bignog frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bignog is landing with some decent strikes but Aldo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bignog working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Bignog swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Aldo is now in Bignog's guard. A big mistake from Bignog there, giving up the dominant position!
Bignog has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bignog keeping moving, preventing Aldo from controlling successfully.

Bignog looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Aldo is sitting in close to Bignog's body. Bignog has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Aldo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Aldo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bignog.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rio Bignog!
Rio Bignog is the new featherweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Field (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Fernandes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Field has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Field
vs
Fernandes

182 cm
32
180 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

180 cm
20
180 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Field!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Fernandes!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Field gets a takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Field is looking for a kimura but Fernandes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Field to get the leverage.

Field wants to work for an arm triangle but Fernandes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Field is looking to advance position but Fernandes won't allow it.

Field is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fernandes defends it well.
Field frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Field moves to the back position.

Field working for a choke but Fernandes is defending well.
Fernandes looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Field has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Fernandes is in real trouble here. Field gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Fernandes is tapping out! Field wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Field!
Johnny Field is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Johnny Field rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Delieholy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Liddell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Delieholy
vs
Liddell

185 cm
23
205 lbs
3 - 9 - 1

188 cm
24
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony Delieholy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuck Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delieholy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Liddell is fending him off so far but Delieholy persists. Nope, Liddell circles away and we're back to standing.

Delieholy gets tackled into the cage by Liddell. Liddell maintains the clinch.
Delieholy trying to stall but Liddell improves his position.

Liddell has hold of one of Delieholy's legs. Delieholy is fighting the takedown attempt but Liddell gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Delieholy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Liddell defends well.
Delieholy wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Liddell manages to pass to side control.
Delieholy is doing well to control the position and prevent Liddell from advancing to side control.
Delieholy wants to control but Liddell is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delieholy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Liddell tries to stand but can't do so whilst Delieholy controls his leg.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tony Delieholy wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Liddell moves into the clinch successfully.

Liddell pulls Delieholy into guard.
Delieholy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Delieholy looking to sit in guard and control but Liddell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Liddell stands up from Delieholy's guard - Liddell perhaps looking for a knockout.

Liddell gets a clinch.
Delieholy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Liddell is defending well.
Delieholy wants to break free but Liddell has control.
Delieholy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Liddell is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Delieholy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Delieholy jumps guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Liddell gets to his feet - Delieholy follows without any prompting.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delieholy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Liddell is fending him off so far but Delieholy persists. Nope, Liddell circles away and we're back to standing.
Delieholy doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Liddell counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Delieholy!
Delieholy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Delieholy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delieholy looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Delieholy manages to escape to his feet.

Liddell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Liddell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Liddell stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Delieholy doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Liddell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Delieholy won't be happy with that.
Delieholy can't do much from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delieholy is looking to regain half guard here but Liddell keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Liddell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Delieholy tries to score with a low kick but Liddell moves his leg out of the way.
Delieholy fails with an attempt to clinch.

Liddell darts in and clinches Delieholy up against the cage.

Liddell jumps into guard, dragging Delieholy to the mat.
Delieholy wants to pass the guard but Liddell is keeping the position.
Delieholy is looking to pass into half guard but Liddell pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Liddell is in guard.
Delieholy trying to control the position.

Delieholy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Liddell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Delieholy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delieholy is looking to regain half guard here but Liddell keeps moving and retains side control.
Delieholy can't do much from the bottom here.
Delieholy tries to bench press Liddell off him but Liddell keeps the position.
Delieholy can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Delieholy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Delieholy seems to be looking for submissions.
Liddell looks like he's trying to stand up.

Delieholy is trying to work for a kimura but Liddell is defending well.

Delieholy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Delieholy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Liddell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Delieholy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Liddell defending well though.
Delieholy stalling away here and it's allowed Liddell to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Delieholy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liddell is keeping the position for now.
Delieholy sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Delieholy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Delieholy doesn't manage to clinch there - Liddell circles away.
Delieholy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Delieholy counters with a left and a right that stings Liddell.
Delieholy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Liddell avoids it really well and circles away.

Liddell has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Delieholy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Liddell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Delieholy trying his best to control but Liddell has mounted him.
Liddell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Delieholy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Delieholy tries to reverse the position but Liddell maintains control.
Delieholy is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Delieholy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Delieholy is trying to stand up.
Delieholy tries to hold on but Liddell pushes him away.

Liddell get's back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delieholy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Liddell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Delieholy to the ground. Liddell is now in Delieholy's guard.

Liddell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Delieholy fails with a takedown attempt.
Delieholy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Delieholy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Liddell pushes Delieholy up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Delieholy's defenses.

It looks like Tony Delieholy has been cut.
Liddell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Delieholy.

Liddell has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Delieholy regains guard immediately.
Liddell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liddell stopping the sweep attempt from Delieholy.
Delieholy trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delieholy is trying to control Liddell's posture but Liddell avoids it.

Delieholy sneaks out the side door and pushes Liddell away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Chuck Liddell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Delieholy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Liddell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Delieholy with that takedown attempt.
Delieholy throws a poor cross that misses

and Liddell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Liddell.
Delieholy is trying to keep Liddell in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delieholy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Liddell is controlling him.
Delieholy controlling Liddell's posture.
Liddell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Delieholy is proving hard to escape from.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Tony Delieholy just wasn't active enough.
Delieholy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Liddell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Delieholy somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Liddell really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Delieholy's cut.
That's time! Delieholy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Liddell moves into the clinch.
Liddell landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Liddell pulls guard effortlessly.
Delieholy stops Liddell from standing up.

Delieholy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Liddell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Liddell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Liddell!
Delieholy holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Delieholy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Liddell stands up and beckons Delieholy to his feet.

Liddell drives through with a takedown into guard.
Delieholy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Delieholy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Delieholy moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Liddell has worked his arm free - good work by Liddell!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delieholy trying to control the action but Liddell is working from the bottom.

Delieholy swings around for an armbar but Liddell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Delieholy's guard.

Delieholy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Liddell has picked Delieholy up and slammed him! Delieholy can't keep hold of the triangle and Liddell manages to pass to side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delieholy can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delieholy gets back to half guard.

Delieholy actively working from the bottom here.
Delieholy trying to control from the bottom.
Delieholy moves into full guard.
Delieholy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delieholy looking to control.

Delieholy has his foot on Liddell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Liddell works his way back into a safe position though.
Delieholy has a closed guard, preventing Liddell from standing up.

Delieholy has an active guard here but Liddell has managed to pass into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liddell tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Liddell dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tony Delieholy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Liddell blocks a leg kick.
Delieholy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Delieholy lands a really nice looking cross but Liddell seems unphased.

Liddell drives through and clinches with Delieholy against the cage.

Liddell works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Liddell stopping the sweep attempt from Delieholy.
Delieholy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Delieholy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delieholy throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Liddell to regain full guard.
Delieholy wants to control from the top but Liddell keeps moving.

Liddell pushes Delieholy off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Liddell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Delieholy wants to control but Liddell passes easily into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delieholy is trying to stand up here but Liddell is controlling him well.
Delieholy is pressing down on Liddell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Delieholy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Delieholy looking for subs off his back but Liddell has passed one foot through into half guard.
Liddell stops Delieholy from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Liddell decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Tony Delieholy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delieholy shoots for a double leg takedown but Liddell sprawls well. He's pushed Delieholy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Liddell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Delieholy, pushing him back against the cage.
Liddell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Liddell landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Liddell pulls guard effortlessly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delieholy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Delieholy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Liddell wants to stand up but Delieholy is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delieholy trying to control but Liddell is working from the bottom.

Delieholy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Delieholy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Delieholy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Liddell has closed the distance and engaged Delieholy in a clinch.
Tony Delieholy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Liddell successfully pulls guard.
Liddell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Delieholy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Liddell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Liddell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 46:49
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 46:49
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Liddell!
Chuck Liddell is the new light heavyweight champion!