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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Delieholy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Liddell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony Delieholy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuck Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delieholy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Liddell is fending him off so far but Delieholy persists. Nope, Liddell circles away and we're back to standing.
Delieholy gets tackled into the cage by Liddell. Liddell maintains the clinch.
Delieholy trying to stall but Liddell improves his position.
Liddell has hold of one of Delieholy's legs. Delieholy is fighting the takedown attempt but Liddell gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Delieholy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Liddell defends well.
Delieholy wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Liddell manages to pass to side control.
Delieholy is doing well to control the position and prevent Liddell from advancing to side control.
Delieholy wants to control but Liddell is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delieholy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Liddell tries to stand but can't do so whilst Delieholy controls his leg.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tony Delieholy wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Liddell moves into the clinch successfully.
Liddell pulls Delieholy into guard.
Delieholy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Delieholy looking to sit in guard and control but Liddell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell stands up from Delieholy's guard - Liddell perhaps looking for a knockout.
Liddell gets a clinch.
Delieholy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Liddell is defending well.
Delieholy wants to break free but Liddell has control.
Delieholy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Liddell is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Delieholy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delieholy jumps guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liddell gets to his feet - Delieholy follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delieholy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Liddell is fending him off so far but Delieholy persists. Nope, Liddell circles away and we're back to standing.
Delieholy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Liddell counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Delieholy!
Delieholy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Delieholy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delieholy looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Delieholy manages to escape to his feet.
Liddell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Liddell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liddell stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Delieholy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Liddell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Delieholy won't be happy with that.
Delieholy can't do much from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delieholy is looking to regain half guard here but Liddell keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Delieholy tries to score with a low kick but Liddell moves his leg out of the way.
Delieholy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liddell darts in and clinches Delieholy up against the cage.
Liddell jumps into guard, dragging Delieholy to the mat.
Delieholy wants to pass the guard but Liddell is keeping the position.
Delieholy is looking to pass into half guard but Liddell pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Liddell is in guard.
Delieholy trying to control the position.
Delieholy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Liddell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Delieholy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delieholy is looking to regain half guard here but Liddell keeps moving and retains side control.
Delieholy can't do much from the bottom here.
Delieholy tries to bench press Liddell off him but Liddell keeps the position.
Delieholy can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Delieholy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Delieholy seems to be looking for submissions.
Liddell looks like he's trying to stand up.
Delieholy is trying to work for a kimura but Liddell is defending well.
Delieholy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delieholy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Liddell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Delieholy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Liddell defending well though.
Delieholy stalling away here and it's allowed Liddell to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Delieholy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liddell is keeping the position for now.
Delieholy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delieholy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Delieholy doesn't manage to clinch there - Liddell circles away.
Delieholy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Delieholy counters with a left and a right that stings Liddell.
Delieholy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Liddell avoids it really well and circles away.
Liddell has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Delieholy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Liddell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Delieholy trying his best to control but Liddell has mounted him.
Liddell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Delieholy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Delieholy tries to reverse the position but Liddell maintains control.
Delieholy is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Delieholy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Delieholy is trying to stand up.
Delieholy tries to hold on but Liddell pushes him away.
Liddell get's back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delieholy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Liddell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Delieholy to the ground. Liddell is now in Delieholy's guard.
Liddell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Delieholy fails with a takedown attempt.
Delieholy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Delieholy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liddell pushes Delieholy up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Delieholy's defenses.
It looks like Tony Delieholy has been cut.
Liddell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Delieholy.
Liddell has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Delieholy regains guard immediately.
Liddell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liddell stopping the sweep attempt from Delieholy.
Delieholy trying to control the position.
Delieholy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Liddell has picked Delieholy up and slammed him! Delieholy can't keep hold of the triangle and Liddell manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delieholy is trying to control Liddell's posture but Liddell avoids it.
Delieholy sneaks out the side door and pushes Liddell away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Chuck Liddell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Delieholy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Liddell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Delieholy with that takedown attempt.
Delieholy throws a poor cross that misses
and Liddell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Liddell.
Delieholy is trying to keep Liddell in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delieholy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Liddell is controlling him.
Delieholy controlling Liddell's posture.
Liddell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Delieholy is proving hard to escape from.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tony Delieholy just wasn't active enough.
Delieholy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Liddell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Delieholy somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddell really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Delieholy's cut.
That's time! Delieholy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Liddell moves into the clinch.
Liddell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Liddell pulls guard effortlessly.
Delieholy stops Liddell from standing up.
Delieholy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Liddell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Liddell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Liddell!
Delieholy holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Delieholy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell stands up and beckons Delieholy to his feet.
Liddell drives through with a takedown into guard.
Delieholy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Delieholy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Delieholy moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Liddell has worked his arm free - good work by Liddell!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delieholy trying to control the action but Liddell is working from the bottom.
Delieholy swings around for an armbar but Liddell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Delieholy's guard.
Delieholy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Liddell has picked Delieholy up and slammed him! Delieholy can't keep hold of the triangle and Liddell manages to pass to side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delieholy can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delieholy gets back to half guard.
Delieholy actively working from the bottom here.
Delieholy trying to control from the bottom.
Delieholy moves into full guard.
Delieholy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delieholy looking to control.
Delieholy has his foot on Liddell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Liddell works his way back into a safe position though.
Delieholy has a closed guard, preventing Liddell from standing up.
Delieholy has an active guard here but Liddell has managed to pass into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liddell tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddell dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tony Delieholy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Liddell blocks a leg kick.
Delieholy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Delieholy lands a really nice looking cross but Liddell seems unphased.
Liddell drives through and clinches with Delieholy against the cage.
Liddell works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Liddell stopping the sweep attempt from Delieholy.
Delieholy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Delieholy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delieholy throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Liddell to regain full guard.
Delieholy wants to control from the top but Liddell keeps moving.
Liddell pushes Delieholy off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Liddell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Delieholy wants to control but Liddell passes easily into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delieholy is trying to stand up here but Liddell is controlling him well.
Delieholy is pressing down on Liddell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Delieholy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Delieholy looking for subs off his back but Liddell has passed one foot through into half guard.
Liddell stops Delieholy from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Tony Delieholy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delieholy shoots for a double leg takedown but Liddell sprawls well. He's pushed Delieholy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Liddell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Delieholy, pushing him back against the cage.
Liddell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Liddell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Liddell pulls guard effortlessly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delieholy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Delieholy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Liddell wants to stand up but Delieholy is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delieholy trying to control but Liddell is working from the bottom.
Delieholy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Delieholy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Delieholy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liddell has closed the distance and engaged Delieholy in a clinch.
Tony Delieholy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liddell successfully pulls guard.
Liddell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Delieholy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Liddell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Liddell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 46:49
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 46:49
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Liddell!
Chuck Liddell is the new light heavyweight champion!
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energy
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