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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between CHUCK LIDDELL (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mamed Khalidov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with CHUCK LIDDELL's chin.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 Los Angeles, CHUCK LIDDELL!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mamed Khalidov!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LIDDELL closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Khalidov did well to prevent LIDDELL getting side control.
Khalidov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of LIDDELL's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take LIDDELL's back!
LIDDELL trying to control the action but Khalidov just sinks the hooks in.
Khalidov misses with an elbow to the head.
Khalidov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Will Khalidov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Khalidov is landing with strikes from the back.
Khalidov throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LIDDELL wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
LIDDELL is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidov content just to control the position here.
LIDDELL tries to lock up and control but Khalidov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Khalidov landing strikes, looking to finish!
LIDDELL is trying to escape the mount.
LIDDELL defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Khalidov.
Khalidov is working for a guillotine from mount but LIDDELL frees his head quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LIDDELL is trying to escape the mount.
LIDDELL slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Khalidov is looking to take a break and control but LIDDELL is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khalidov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khalidov tries to stand but can't do so whilst LIDDELL controls his leg.
LIDDELL tries to get to full guard but Khalidov has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LIDDELL is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
LIDDELL is trying to maintain the position but Khalidov is very close to passing his half guard.
LIDDELL tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Khalidov prevents LIDDELL from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LIDDELL is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Khalidov misses with a takedown attempt
and LIDDELL counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Khalidov!
Khalidov is looking to improve his position but LIDDELL isn't that keen on the idea.
LIDDELL lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov tries to hold on but LIDDELL postures up.
Khalidov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control LIDDELL kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
LIDDELL trying to control but Khalidov is having none of it.
LIDDELL is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Khalidov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
LIDDELL content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CHUCK LIDDELL dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Khalidov scores a takedown into full mount!
LIDDELL is squirming around, avoiding Khalidov's attempts to control the action.
LIDDELL is trying to reverse the position but instead Khalidov has taken his back - oops!
Khalidov wants to control but LIDDELL manages to buck him off and is now in Khalidov's guard! Nice work there by LIDDELL!
LIDDELL is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
LIDDELL thows a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khalidov is on top in guard.
Khalidov got a little sloppy there for a moment and LIDDELL has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Khalidov has managed to get both his arms back between LIDDELL's legs - danger averted.
Khalidov wants to control from the top but LIDDELL keeps moving.
Khalidov distracts LIDDELL with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Khalidov trying to control the position from guard on top but LIDDELL is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LIDDELL uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Khalidov.
Khalidov with a lazy takedown attempt
and LIDDELL decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Khalidov's guard.
LIDDELL trying to control but Khalidov is working from the bottom.
LIDDELL trying to stand up but can't free himself from Khalidov's guard.
Khalidov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Khalidov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov wants to stand and escape but LIDDELL is having none of it.
Khalidov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
LIDDELL decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
LIDDELL fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Khalidov.
A clash of legs there as Khalidov blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Khalidov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and LIDDELL counters with a single leg into guard. Khalidov didn't expect that.
CHUCK LIDDELL has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mamed Khalidov.
LIDDELL with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khalidov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
LIDDELL drops back looking for a leg! Khalidov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khalidov manages to kick LIDDELL off! LIDDELL jumps back into Khalidov's guard.
CHUCK LIDDELL overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khalidov wants to get back to his feet but LIDDELL is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CHUCK LIDDELL dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
LIDDELL jumps guard.
LIDDELL thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Khalidov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! LIDDELL is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Khalidov, into his guard.
LIDDELL trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LIDDELL gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khalidov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and LIDDELL counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Khalidov's guard now.
Khalidov looking to control.
LIDDELL stands up and waves to Khalidov to follow him.
LIDDELL wants to clinch up but Khalidov keeps it at a distance.
Khalidov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and LIDDELL counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
LIDDELL breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LIDDELL tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khalidov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khalidov scores with a takedown into LIDDELL's guard.
LIDDELL keeping moving, preventing Khalidov from controlling successfully.
LIDDELL scrambles and gets back to his feet.
LIDDELL fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khalidov scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov shoots in for a double leg but LIDDELL sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
CHUCK LIDDELL has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mamed Khalidov.
LIDDELL has his takedown stuffed
and Khalidov counters with an outside leg kick.
LIDDELL gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Khalidov can't break the clinch.
Khalidov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
LIDDELL just leaning against Khalidov, taking a breather.
LIDDELL is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Khalidov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. LIDDELL smiles and moves away.
Khalidov darts in and clinches LIDDELL up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LIDDELL has Khalidov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Khalidov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Khalidov lands a left hand that snaps the head of LIDDELL backwards.
Khalidov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Khalidov breaks the clinch.
Khalidov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by LIDDELL.
LIDDELL pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
LIDDELL moves into the clinch successfully.
LIDDELL jumps into guard, dragging Khalidov to the mat.
LIDDELL controls Khalidov momentarily but Khalidov frees himself.
Khalidov wants to pass the guard but LIDDELL is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
CHUCK LIDDELL showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for LIDDELL, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CHUCK LIDDELL!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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