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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CHUCK LIDDELL (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 cm
25
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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188 cm
22
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Almeida! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, CHUCK LIDDELL! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! LIDDELL scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Almeida rushes LIDDELL and presses him up against the cage. LIDDELL trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Almeida prevents LIDDELL from breaking the clinch. LIDDELL wants to break the clinch but can't.
Almeida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. LIDDELL has a couple of punches blocked by Almeida.
A nice right hand lands inside from Almeida. LIDDELL working hard to break the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Almeida. Almeida lands a right hand. LIDDELL is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Almeida pulls him back up using the underhooks. Almeida lands with a short head shot on the inside. LIDDELL has had enough of the clinch but Almeida keeps him there for the moment. LIDDELL throws an elbow but it's blocked.
LIDDELL misses with a punch on the inside.
Almeida blocks the elbow strike.
Almeida lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of LIDDELL backwards. Almeida is leaning against LIDDELL and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Almeida lands with a short shot to the head. Almeida lands a nice shot to the body. Almeida is trying to break the clinch but LIDDELL has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Almeida lands with a right to the head. Almeida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
LIDDELL throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
LIDDELL pressing his opponent against the cage. LIDDELL turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Almeida prevents LIDDELL from improving position. Almeida is looking to get back to his feet here but LIDDELL is keeping cool and he's managed to take Almeida's back. Almeida tries to roll but LIDDELL sticks to his back.
Almeida preventing the rear naked choke attempt from LIDDELL. LIDDELL scores with strikes from the back.
Almeida rolls, trying to escape but LIDDELL keeps control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. LIDDELL working for the choke. LIDDELL looks gassed! You can see the frustration on Almeida's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Almeida needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation. LIDDELL misses with an elbow to the head. Almeida wants to escape the position.
Almeida rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Almeida tries to roll over but LIDDELL keeps him under control. LIDDELL is keen to just control but Almeida is a slippery customer. Almeida is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Almeida looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Almeida listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. LIDDELL closes the distance but Almeida moves to the side and Almeida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Donk. Almeida catches LIDDELL right on the button with a cross. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Almeida. LIDDELL needs to keep his hands up - Almeida had a free shot at his head there. CHUCK LIDDELL seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. LIDDELL on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jab, jab by Almeida - just one landing. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Almeida. LIDDELL drops his hands momentarily and Almeida takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
LIDDELL is rocked! Almeida lands a jab. LIDDELL is still on wobbly legs! Can Almeida finish him? Almeida drops LIDDELL with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but LIDDELL looks back up at him and smiles so Almeida waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Almeida drops LIDDELL with a straight left! Oh this is bad for LIDDELL! Almeida dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Vitor Almeida!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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