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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Viriato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viriato has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Charlie Liddell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charlie Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Viriato!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Viriato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Viriato swats away the attempt to clinch by Liddell.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Viriato.
Oooooh!!! Liddell has knocked Viriato down with a huge combo! Liddell steps away and waves a wobbly Viriato back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Victor Viriato has been cut.
Viriato looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viriato looks for a takedown but Liddell sprawls well.
No luck for Liddell with that takedown attempt.
Liddell shoots in but Viriato avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Liddell pushes Viriato up against the cage in a clinch.
Liddell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Viriato gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Liddell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viriato keeps control of Liddell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Liddell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Viriato smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Viriato tries to avoid it but Liddell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Viriato to the ground. Viriato escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Victor Viriato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liddell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Viriato defends it nicely.
Liddell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Liddell doesn't manage to clinch there - Viriato circles away.
Viriato closes the distance and clinches.
Liddell wants a takedown.
Liddell pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Liddell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Viriato can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Viriato trying to control but Liddell is working from the bottom.
Liddell trying to keep a closed guard but Viriato is proving a slippery customer.
Liddell throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Liddell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viriato trying to control but Liddell is working from the bottom.
Liddell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Viriato doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Viriato manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Liddell is trying to keep Viriato in close.
Liddell wants to sweep here but Viriato controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Liddell trying to keep a closed guard but Viriato is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Charlie Liddell just wasn't active enough.
Liddell shoots for a takedown but Viriato saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Viriato shoots in but no luck this time.
Liddell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Liddell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Viriato displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Liddell.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Liddell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Viriato'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.
Liddell tries to clinch there but Viriato circles away.
Liddell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Viriato but Viriato pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Liddell checks a leg kick nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Liddell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Liddell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Viriato circles away.
Liddell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Liddell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liddell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Liddell doesn't manage to clinch there - Viriato circles away.
Viriato throws a right and a left that both miss.
Viriato is breathing heavily.
Viriato stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Viriato as Liddell shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viriato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liddell tries to clinch but Viriato moves out of range.
Viriato stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Viriato wants it to stay on the feet.
Liddell punishes Viriato's body with a nice straight punch.
Liddell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Viriato pinned against the cage. Viriato gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Liddell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liddell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Viriato defends it nicely.
No luck for Viriato with that takedown attempt.
Liddell fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Liddell is defended easily by Viriato.
Liddell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Viriato sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Liddell somewhat.
Viriato tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Liddell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Charlie Liddell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Viriato takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Liddell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Liddell has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liddell fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viriato stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Viriato wants it to stay on the feet.
Viriato avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Liddell shoots in but no luck this time.
Viriato is trying desperately to land a takedown but Liddell is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Viriato.
Liddell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Viriato.
Liddell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Viriato as he jumps to the side.
Liddell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Viriato sprawls well. Viriato wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Liddell gets slowly back to his feet.
Viriato circles away from the clinch attempt
and Viriato counters with a good low kick that Liddell was not able to check.
Liddell throws a sloppy head kick and Viriato moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell misses with a takedown attempt - Viriato sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Viriato tries to score with a low kick but Liddell moves his leg out of the way.
Liddell swinging wildly here.
Liddell shoots for a double leg takedown but Viriato sprawls well. He's pushed Liddell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Viriato shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Liddell shoots in for a double leg but Viriato sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Viriato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice sprawl there from Viriato as Liddell shoots in.
Liddell misses with a takedown attempt - Viriato sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Viriato closes this distance looking for a takedown but Liddell circles away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Liddell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Victor Viriato'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!
Liddell tries to bum rush Viriato with a series of wild strikes but Viriato uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Liddell moves out of range of the body kick from Viriato.
Liddell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Viriato doesn't seem bothered though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Liddell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab by Liddell.
Viriato keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Liddell is defended easily by Viriato.
Liddell tries to clinch up but Viriato circles away and keeps his distance.
Liddell misses with a head kick.
Liddell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Viriato tries to avoid it but Liddell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Viriato to the ground. Viriato escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Liddell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Viriato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liddell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Liddell avoids the head kick by Viriato.
Liddell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Viriato looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice sprawl there from Viriato as Liddell shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Liddell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liddell tries to clinch up but Viriato circles away and keeps his distance.
Viriato stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Viriato wants it to stay on the feet.
Liddell fails with a takedown attempt.
Liddell checks the leg kick.
Liddell tries to clinch but Viriato moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Liddell shoots in but no luck this time.
Liddell gets tackled into the cage by Viriato. Viriato maintains the clinch.
Liddell tries to pull guard but Viriato holds him up against the cage and eventually Liddell drops back down to his feet.
Viriato misses with some punches.
Liddell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Viriato walks away with a smile on his face. Liddell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liddell tries to clinch up but Viriato circles away and keeps his distance.
Liddell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Viriato tries to avoid it but Liddell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Viriato to the ground. Viriato escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Viriato throws a combination that misses
enabling Liddell to counter with a crisp jab.
Viriato throws a wild body kick that Liddell sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Liddell with that takedown attempt.
Viriato throws a head kick but Liddell moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Liddell.
Liddell dives in and grabs Viriato's left leg, looking for a takedown. Viriato pushes down on Liddell's head and hops out.
Viriato throws a head kick that Liddell semi-blocks.
Liddell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Viriato defends it nicely.
Liddell is looking to clinch but Viriato is avoiding it.
Liddell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liddell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viriato has Liddell up against the cage in a clinch.
Liddell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Viriato has him pressed against the cage.
Viriato wants to break free but Liddell has control.
Liddell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Liddell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Viriato gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Viriato is trying to force a seperation but Liddell has the dominant position.
Liddell jumps guard but Viriato stands there with Liddell around his waist. Liddell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liddell is looking to break free of the clinch but Viriato has double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Liddell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Liddell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Liddell!
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energy
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hype
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