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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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180 cm
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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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 Amsterdam, Chuck Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rashad Evans!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Liddell.
Liddell scores with a nice strike.
Liddell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Liddell there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Chuck Liddell has been cut.
Evans shoots in and drives through. Liddell sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt.
Liddell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Evans.
Chuck Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Evans.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Evans avoids a punch combination nicely.
Liddell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell misses with an uppercut. Evans saw that one coming.
Evans shoots in looking for a takedown. Liddell tries to sprawl out of it but Evans keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Liddell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Evans throws a combination that misses
and Evans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Evans fails with the takedown
and Liddell counters with a three punch combo that has Evans backing up. Evans nods at Liddell to acknowledge the strikes.
Liddell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Evans decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Liddell's guard.
Evans postures up in Liddell's guard and throws a big left but Liddell blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Evans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Liddell's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Evans swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Liddell counters with a one-two to the body.
Evans with a poor takedown
and Liddell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Evans throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Liddell counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Liddell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell fails to land with a series of punches.
Liddell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Evans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Liddell cracks Evans with an open hand slap.
Evans swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Liddell counters with a nice uppercut.
Evans swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Liddell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Liddell scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Liddell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Liddell misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Evans throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Liddell to counter with a crisp jab.
Rashad Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liddell misses with a double jab.
Liddell connects with a single shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Liddell throws a combination that misses
and Evans counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rashad Evans will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Chuck Liddell's cut.
That's time! Liddell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Evans shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Liddell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Liddell cracks Evans with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liddell misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Liddell counters with a series of strikes. Evans will be more careful next time no doubt.
Liddell misses with a double jab
and Evans counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Evans.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liddell wants to get back to his feet but Evans passes into half guard.
Liddell manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Evans was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Evans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Evans punishing his opponent with strikes.
Liddell is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Liddell that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Liddell is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Evans sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Chuck Liddell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rashad Evans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Liddell wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rashad Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Evans winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashad Evans!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
21% |
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