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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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235 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Liddel!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. KarelinPalmeiras tries to avoid it but Liddel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag KarelinPalmeiras to the ground. KarelinPalmeiras escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
KarelinPalmeiras fails with the takedown.
Liddel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but KarelinPalmeiras moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
KarelinPalmeiras shoots for a double leg takedown but Liddel sprawls well. He's pushed KarelinPalmeiras's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
KarelinPalmeiras shoots in looking for a takedown but Liddel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing KarelinPalmeiras's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liddel swinging wildly here.
KarelinPalmeiras tries to clinch but Liddel is having none of it.
Liddel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from KarelinPalmeiras.
KarelinPalmeiras shoots in but no luck this time.
Liddel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liddel throws a left that rocks KarelinPalmeiras and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Liddel dives into side control, looking to finish! Can KarelinPalmeiras regain composure!
KarelinPalmeiras is rocked!
It looks like AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
KarelinPalmeiras tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oh KarelinPalmeiras is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
KarelinPalmeiras is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Bloodsport Gym 16 Elites that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Liddel controlling from side mount.
KarelinPalmeiras seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel decides to stand back up.
Liddel misses with a double jab.
Liddel throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Liddel.
KarelinPalmeiras moves into the clinch.
KarelinPalmeiras breaks from the clinch.
Liddel misses with a head kick.
Liddel misses with a double jab.
KarelinPalmeiras is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Liddel's half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. KarelinPalmeiras lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KarelinPalmeiras prevents Liddel from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
KarelinPalmeiras trying to mount his opponent but Liddel defends it.
Liddel wants to get back to his feet.
Liddel wants to control but KarelinPalmeiras is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Liddel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
KarelinPalmeiras passes Liddel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, KarelinPalmeiras seems content to control.
KarelinPalmeiras is looking to advance position but Liddel won't allow it.
Liddel makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
KarelinPalmeiras fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liddel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
KarelinPalmeiras shoots for a double leg takedown but Liddel sprawls well. He's pushed KarelinPalmeiras's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Liddel tries a head kick but it misses.
KarelinPalmeiras drops down looking for a counter takedown but Liddel sprawls and moves away.
KarelinPalmeiras tries for a takedown but Liddel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Liddel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and KarelinPalmeiras is able to avoid easily.
KarelinPalmeiras shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Liddel sprawls well. Liddel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. KarelinPalmeiras gets slowly back to his feet.
Liddel tries to bum rush KarelinPalmeiras with a series of wild strikes but KarelinPalmeiras uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KarelinPalmeiras misses with a takedown attempt - Liddel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No joy there for Liddel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
KarelinPalmeiras throws a sloppy head kick and Liddel moves out of range easily.
KarelinPalmeiras sets himself, and Liddel steps forward looking for the clinch! KarelinPalmeiras avoids it this time.
Liddel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
KarelinPalmeiras takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
KarelinPalmeiras is looking to counter punch.
Liddel stuffs the takedown.
Liddel tries to counter by closing the distance.
KarelinPalmeiras is breathing heavily.
Liddel misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liddel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
KarelinPalmeiras prevents Liddel from moving into mount.
Liddel happy to just control the position for now.
Liddel stands up and beckons KarelinPalmeiras to his feet.
Liddel misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Liddel throws a right and a left that both miss.
KarelinPalmeiras shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Liddel but Liddel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Liddel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Liddel.
Liddel swinging wildly here.
KarelinPalmeiras dives in and scores a takedown into Liddel's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liddel wants to sweep here but KarelinPalmeiras controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KarelinPalmeiras throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst KarelinPalmeiras is controlling him.
KarelinPalmeiras wants to control from the top but Liddel keeps moving.
Liddel throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Liddel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
KarelinPalmeiras throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Liddel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
KarelinPalmeiras punching from the bottom.
KarelinPalmeiras has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Liddel is working away from the top position though.
KarelinPalmeiras tries to get to full guard but Liddel has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddel stands up and beckons KarelinPalmeiras to join him on the feet.
KarelinPalmeiras tries to clinch there but Liddel circles away.
KarelinPalmeiras takes the fight into the clinch.
KarelinPalmeiras just leaning against Liddel, taking a breather.
KarelinPalmeiras has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Liddel after a bit of a struggle.
KarelinPalmeiras pulls guard successfully.
Liddel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. KarelinPalmeiras is keeping the position for now.
KarelinPalmeiras is working an open guard so Liddel takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Liddel stops KarelinPalmeiras from getting back to his feet.
KarelinPalmeiras has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Liddel is working away from the top position though.
Liddel decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
KarelinPalmeiras fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
KarelinPalmeiras pushes Liddel up against the cage in a clinch.
KarelinPalmeiras has Liddel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Liddel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Liddel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. KarelinPalmeiras fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Liddel slaps away a takedown attempt from KarelinPalmeiras, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Liddel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KarelinPalmeiras shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Liddel kicks KarelinPalmeiras off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
KarelinPalmeiras closes this distance looking for a takedown but Liddel circles away.
Liddel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
KarelinPalmeiras looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Liddel tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Liddel misses.
Liddel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Liddel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
KarelinPalmeiras tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liddel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Liddel misses with a two punch combination.
KarelinPalmeiras fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
KarelinPalmeiras misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Liddel throws a left that rocks KarelinPalmeiras and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Liddel dives into side control, looking to finish! Can KarelinPalmeiras regain composure!
Chuck Liddel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Liddel takes a little break here. KarelinPalmeiras wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Liddel stands up and beckons KarelinPalmeiras to his feet.
Liddel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liddel misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liddel throws a sloppy head kick and KarelinPalmeiras moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Liddel. No joy for KarelinPalmeiras on that attempt.
Liddel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
KarelinPalmeiras keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
KarelinPalmeiras looks for a takedown but Liddel sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from KarelinPalmeiras.
Liddel darts in looking for a takedown but KarelinPalmeiras gets double underhooks and turns Liddel into the cage.
Horrible takedown attempt by KarelinPalmeiras or perhaps it was just good defense by Liddel, which made it look bad.
A jab-cross combination lands for Liddel and sends KarelinPalmeiras crashing to the mat! Liddel follows him down to the mat - KarelinPalmeiras regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Liddel controlling the action here.
Liddel working the head and body with strikes.
Liddel slows the pace down in half guard.
KarelinPalmeiras is trying to control but can't.
Chuck Liddel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddel stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Liddel closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. KarelinPalmeiras quickly recovers to half guard.
KarelinPalmeiras trying to hold on to Liddel's head to control him but Liddel postures up.
Liddel gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Liddel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Liddel decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Liddel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but KarelinPalmeiras defends well and Liddel ends up having to push KarelinPalmeiras into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Liddel throws a leg kick but KarelinPalmeiras moved away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Liddel. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
KarelinPalmeiras pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddel throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. KarelinPalmeiras tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Liddel is in KarelinPalmeiras's guard.
KarelinPalmeiras pushes Liddel off and gets back to his feet.
KarelinPalmeiras tries to clinch up.
KarelinPalmeiras fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Liddel avoids it really well and circles away.
AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good work by KarelinPalmeiras as he checks the leg kick.
Liddel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
KarelinPalmeiras feinted with a counter takedown.
Liddel drives through with a takedown into KarelinPalmeiras's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Liddel gets to his feet - KarelinPalmeiras follows without any prompting.
No joy there for Liddel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liddel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
KarelinPalmeiras shoots for a double leg takedown but Liddel sprawls well. He's pushed KarelinPalmeiras's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Liddel looks to land a combination. KarelinPalmeiras sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KarelinPalmeiras tries to clinch there but Liddel circles away.
Liddel throws a series of strikes that have KarelinPalmeiras backpedaling.
Liddel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Liddel.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from KarelinPalmeiras.
KarelinPalmeiras slips a jab and a cross from Liddel.
KarelinPalmeiras shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Liddel pinned against the cage. Liddel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Liddel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
KarelinPalmeiras pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Liddel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Liddel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Liddel!
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