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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell has chosen It's Dark and Hell Is Hot as his entrance music. Jeff Jordan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chuck Liddell's chin.
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186 cm
32
205 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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190 cm
36
207 lbs
13 - 21 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeff Jordan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Liddell! The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jordan tries to sprawl but Liddell drives through with a takedown into half guard. Liddell controlling the pace. Jordan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Liddell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Jordan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Liddell, pushing him back against the cage. Liddell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jordan takes the fight into the clinch. Jordan jumps into guard, dragging Liddell to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Liddell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Liddell advances to half guard. Jordan is trying to get back to full guard. Liddell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Liddell missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Jordan tries to roll over but Liddell keeps him under control. Liddell controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jordan wants to improve his position but Liddell is controlling well.
Jordan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Liddell not doing much here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Chuck Liddell hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Jordan moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jordan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Liddell pulls him back up using the underhooks. Jordan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Liddell after a bit of a struggle. Liddell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Liddell scoring well with a low kick there.
Jordan clinches up with Liddell and pushes him back against the cage. Liddell lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Jeff Jordan has been cut. Knees to the body from Liddell.
Liddell lands a knee to the head.
Jordan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Liddell after a bit of a struggle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Jordan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Liddell just leaning against Jordan, taking a breather. Jordan lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Liddell has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jordan uses from the top position. Jordan wants to control from the top but Liddell keeps moving. Jordan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Liddell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. This has been an exciting period of action! Jordan throws a strike but Liddell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Jordan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Liddell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Liddell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jordan keeping full guard, as Liddell tries to pass. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddell dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jeff Jordan's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Liddell leaves Jordan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Liddell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jordan on his heels. He'll look to pass Jordan's guard now, I'm sure. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Liddell sitting in guard here, content to control. Liddell wants to control from the top but Jordan keeps moving. Jordan is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Liddell has his hands clasped together but Jordan extends an breaks Liddell's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Jordan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeff Jordan! Jumping up and down and very excited, Jeff Jordan waved his t-shirt featuring Hellbent 's logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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