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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Churchill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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22
205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Inexperienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Winston Churchill!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Churchill, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Churchill takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Liddell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Liddell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Liddell tries to clinch there but Churchill circles away.
Churchill throws a head kick that misses.
Liddell avoids the head kick by Churchill.
Liddell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Churchill.
Liddell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Churchill sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Liddell somewhat.
Churchill looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Churchill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liddell.
Churchill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Liddell shoots for a double leg takedown but Churchill sprawls well. He's pushed Liddell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Churchill swinging wilding here.
Churchill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Churchill scores with a nice strike.
Churchill throws a nice looking combination but Liddell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Churchill throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Liddell on the side of the head.
Churchill fails with a takedown attempt.
Liddell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Churchill wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Liddell.
Churchill is trying to escape the mount.
Liddell controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Churchill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Churchill holds on to Liddell as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Churchill keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Liddell swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Churchill is now in Liddell's guard. A big mistake from Liddell there, giving up the dominant position!
Liddell working for a triangle but Churchill defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Churchill is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Liddell seems keen to control Churchill's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Liddell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liddell is trying to control the position but Churchill postures up.
Liddell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Churchill controls the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Liddell manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Liddell wants to control but instead Churchill manages to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Churchill dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Churchill has a takedown stuffed.
Churchill throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Churchill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liddell misses with a takedown
and Churchill counters with a big head kick but Liddell shrugs it off.
Churchill drops Liddell with a beautiful combination! Liddell stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Churchill is looking for the KO!
Liddell is rocked!
Winston Churchill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Churchill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oh Liddell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick from Churchill lands but Liddell takes it in his stride.
Churchill circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Liddell drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Churchill follows Liddell to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Winston Churchill!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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