Post by The Sandmen on Dec 21, 2012 18:09:05 GMT -5
Chuck Liddell doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Stephan Bonnar raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Stephan Bonnar is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Chuck Liddell comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar tries a high kick!
Iceman was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Stephan Bonnar!
Iceman ducks under...
Stephan Bonnar moves forward looking for some grappling action
Bonnar has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Bonnar and Chuck Liddell are cliched up against the cage. Bonnar steps for a throw
Chuck Liddell is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Bonnar gets a good position on the ground. ..
Iceman holds Stephan Bonnar arms and counters his opponent punches.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell attempts to trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard.
Chuck Liddell manages to switch to full guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Iceman
Iceman tries to close his guard around Bonnar
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Iceman
Iceman is taking this opportunity to rest.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Iceman
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Stephan Bonnar can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Bonnar tries to escape from the closed guard
Bonnar succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Iceman
Bonnar moves on the ground
Bonnar cannot take advantage in the ground
Poorly executed technique. Chuck Liddell looks to counter!
Iceman tries to close his guard around Bonnar
He is not able to do it
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Iceman
Iceman tries to close his guard around Bonnar
He succeeds!
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Iceman
Bonnar struggles on the ground and tries to break Chuck Liddell's guard...
Stephan Bonnar is in Iceman open guard now
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Iceman
Bonnar tries to jump to side mount.
Chuck Liddell closed his guard around Stephan Bonnar.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Iceman tries to show some ground skills
Chuck Liddell put Bonnar in half guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Iceman
Bonnar launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Chuck Liddell is not able to stop Iceman ground skills and Stephan Bonnar moves to side mount!
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Stephan Bonnar looks to mount Chuck Liddell...
Chuck Liddell takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Quick hook by Stephan Bonnar
glances off Iceman's arms.
A wicked punch by Chuck Liddell
goes awry.
Middle kick from Iceman.
The kick just misses.
Chuck Liddell gets sloppy and Stephan Bonnar tries to take advantage...
Iceman follows Stephan Bonnar
Bonnar fakes a move.
Stephan Bonnar tries a hook to the body
and hits Iceman ribs hard
Crushing shot to Iceman's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bonnar is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar launches a few punches to Iceman's cheek from the guard.
Chuck Liddell uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Iceman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chuck Liddell tries to pass to half guard...
Stephan Bonnar can't prevent his opponent from passing. Iceman looks to work from half guard.
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Bonnar
Iceman launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Stephan Bonnar is not able to stop Bonnar ground skills and Chuck Liddell moves to side mount!
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar attempts to trap Chuck Liddell in his guard.
Stephan Bonnar manages to switch to half guard.
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Bonnar
Iceman tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Bonnar from the side mount!
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar attempts to trap Chuck Liddell in his guard.
Chuck Liddell keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Chuck Liddell moves forward looking for some grappling action
Iceman has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Bonnar doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chuck Liddell embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Bonnar who put distance between them
Chuck Liddell tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bonnar is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Bonnar
Iceman is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Bonnar's ribs.
Bonnar blocks Chuck Liddell's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar launches a few punches to Iceman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Iceman tries to cover his face,
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Bonnar
Bonnar tries to close his guard around Iceman
He succeeds!
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Bonnar
Iceman is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Chuck Liddell uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Iceman is trying to counter now!
Iceman struggles on the ground and tries to break Stephan Bonnar's guard...
Chuck Liddell is in Bonnar open guard now
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Bonnar
Bonnar breaths deeply while on the ground
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Bonnar
Iceman moves on the ground
Chuck Liddell moves to side mount
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar attempts to trap Chuck Liddell in his guard.
Chuck Liddell keeps control and remains in side mount.
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar attempts to trap Chuck Liddell in his guard.
Stephan Bonnar manages to switch to full guard.
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Bonnar
Iceman is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Chuck Liddell uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Chuck Liddell looks to counter!
Chuck Liddell fakes some punches
Bonnar ties him up.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, MO) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice punch by Stephan Bonnar
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Bonnar jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Stephan Bonnar pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stephan Bonnar slightly pushes Iceman into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Iceman throws a lazy kick
Bonnar dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Bonnar moves forward looking for some action
Stephan Bonnar shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Chuck Liddell tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Bonnar is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Bonnar takes a break to breathe while holding Chuck Liddell.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Iceman moves backwards and Stephan Bonnar is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Superb haymaker by Iceman
Bonnar manages to move aside
Inside leg kick from Bonnar
that lands on Chuck Liddell's leg.
Iceman moves backwards and Stephan Bonnar is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Nice punch by Stephan Bonnar
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Brutal-looking high kick from Stephan Bonnar!
Iceman dodges!
Stephan Bonnar gets sloppy and Chuck Liddell tries to take advantage...
Some nice shots from Chuck Liddell
that stun Bonnar.
Chuck Liddell paws at Bonnar.
Bonnar answers with solid punches!
Iceman's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Chuck Liddell's Left cheek
Chuck Liddell attempts to cut off Bonnar with punches
Bonnar avoids getting cornered.
Stephan Bonnar shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Chuck Liddell is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Bonnar into his guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Iceman
Bonnar tries to open up Chuck Liddell's defense faking a few punches.
Chuck Liddell wraps his arms around Bonnar's arms and counters the punches.
Iceman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bonnar is in closed guard... Iceman tries to roll on the ground!
Stephan Bonnar uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Iceman
Bonnar is in closed guard... Iceman tries to roll on the ground!
Stephan Bonnar uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Iceman
Bonnar is in closed guard... Iceman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stephan Bonnar!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Bonnar shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Stephan Bonnar fakes a punch and launches himself over Chuck Liddell
Great move by Bonnar who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bonnar launches a few hard punches to Chuck Liddell's ribs!
Chuck Liddell's ribs shows the damage! Stephan Bonnar is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Iceman launches a few hard punches to Stephan Bonnar's ribs!
Stephan Bonnar's ribs shows the damage! Chuck Liddell is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bonnar launches a few hard punches to Chuck Liddell's ribs!
Chuck Liddell's ribs shows the damage! Stephan Bonnar is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bonnar gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Bonnar blocks Chuck Liddell's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell launches a few punches to Bonnar's cheek from the guard.
Stephan Bonnar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Iceman
Bonnar tries to escape from closed guard...
Bonnar struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Iceman
Bonnar throws a few hammer fists to the face of Chuck Liddell
Solid shots!
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Iceman
Bonnar tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell attempts to trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard.
Stephan Bonnar keeps control and remains in side mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Stephan Bonnar looks to mount Chuck Liddell...
Stephan Bonnar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Stephan Bonnar fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Iceman's face!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Bonnar tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Stephan Bonnar controls the situation despite Chuck Liddell efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Terrible one sided match... Iceman was not ready to fight a fighter of Stephan Bonnar caliber.
Bonnar tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Stephan Bonnar controls the situation despite Chuck Liddell efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Bonnar suddenly holds Chuck Liddell's arm and tries an armbar!
Iceman can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Stephan Bonnar!
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Bonnar
Iceman is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chuck Liddell!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell tries to roll to his side and trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard...
Chuck Liddell gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Iceman
Iceman tries to close his guard around Bonnar
He succeeds!
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Bonnar's moves.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Iceman
Stephan Bonnar looks to posture up and open Chuck Liddell's guard...
Stephan Bonnar forces Chuck Liddell to open his guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Iceman
Bonnar throws a few hammer fists to the face of Chuck Liddell
Solid shots!
Iceman's Left eye is beginning to swell
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Iceman
Stephan Bonnar tries to open Iceman's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Stephan Bonnar. Iceman is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Iceman
Bonnar tries to move to full mount
Bonnar succeeds
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Stephan Bonnar throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Bonnar is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Iceman's eyes...
Iceman breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Bonnar goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Iceman struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Stephan Bonnar appears to be unbreakable
Chuck Liddell breaks the lock and pushes away Stephan Bonnar, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Stephan Bonnar. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, MO) are cheering for the fighters.
Stephan Bonnar moves forward looking for some grappling action
Bonnar has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stephan Bonnar shoots and grab Chuck Liddell's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Bonnar scoop up Chuck Liddell's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Iceman to the mat
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Iceman
Iceman tries to close his guard around Bonnar
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Iceman
Iceman tries to close his guard around Bonnar
He is not able to do it
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Stephan Bonnar seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Stephan Bonnar fakes a punch and launches himself over Iceman!
Nice move by Bonnar who clinches and pushes Iceman against the cage
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Bonnar launches a few hard punches to Chuck Liddell's ribs!
Chuck Liddell's ribs shows the damage! Stephan Bonnar is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Iceman pushes Stephan Bonnar againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Bonnar tries to block Chuck Liddell punches...
Iceman clumsily fails here and it's time for Stephan Bonnar to fight back!
Bonnar pushes Chuck Liddell againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Iceman cannot escape Stephan Bonnar's clinch! Stephan Bonnar is just brutalizing Iceman with punches time and time again!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bonnar pushes Chuck Liddell againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Iceman cannot escape Stephan Bonnar's clinch! Stephan Bonnar is just brutalizing Iceman with punches time and time again!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stephan Bonnar tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Bonnar circles out and slips free of Chuck Liddell's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The two exchange wildly
Bonnar is connecting with a few punches
Bonnar fires low kicks
punishing Iceman's legs repeatedly.
Bonnar moves forward looking for some action
Stephan Bonnar shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Bonnar tries to take Chuck Liddell down... Iceman stumbles backwards and Stephan Bonnar launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Iceman's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Bonnar pushes off of Chuck Liddell and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Iceman stumbles backwards but Stephan Bonnar chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bonnar takes a break to breathe while holding Chuck Liddell.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Chuck Liddell throws a combo
Stephan Bonnar ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Iceman swings again, only to get countered once more! Iceman is looking bad here!
Iceman seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Nice beating Chuck Liddell has received.
Iceman pushes Stephan Bonnar and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Stephan Bonnar and Iceman engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Stephan Bonnar is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Stephan Bonnar moves forward looking for some grappling action
Bonnar has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bonnar tries to take Chuck Liddell down... Iceman stumbles backwards and Stephan Bonnar launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Iceman's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Bonnar launches a few hard punches to Chuck Liddell's ribs!
Chuck Liddell's ribs shows the damage! Stephan Bonnar is working his opponent ribs!
Chuck Liddell pushes away Bonnar trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bonnar doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Chuck Liddell
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bonnar takes a break to breathe while holding Chuck Liddell.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Stephan Bonnar throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Middle kick from Iceman.
The kick just misses.
Iceman clumsily fails here and it's time for Stephan Bonnar to fight back!
Stephan Bonnar tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Iceman's face
Iceman's Mouth is beginning to swell
Chuck Liddell seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Stephan Bonnar!
Iceman fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Iceman steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Solid kick to the leg from Chuck Liddell
Bonnar checks it.
Poorly executed technique. Stephan Bonnar looks to counter!
Nice punches from Stephan Bonnar.
Iceman staggers backwards. Bonnar wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
There is a small laceration on Chuck Liddell's Nose
That punishment by Stephan Bonnar has left Iceman staggered! Stephan Bonnar should try push forward now and finish this!
Stephan Bonnar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Iceman is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell launches a few punches to Bonnar's cheek from the guard.
Stephan Bonnar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Iceman
Bonnar moves on the ground
Stephan Bonnar moves to side mount
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell attempts to trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard.
Stephan Bonnar keeps control and remains in side mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Not a desiderable position that Iceman is in now. Stephan Bonnar is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Bonnar tries to open up Chuck Liddell's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Iceman in the side of the head
Chuck Liddell seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Stephan Bonnar!
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Stephan Bonnar fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Iceman's face!
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell attempts to trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard.
Stephan Bonnar keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Iceman steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Chuck Liddell moves forward looking for some grappling action
Bonnar pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Iceman showing excellent timing, blasts Stephan Bonnar with a right hand.
Bonnar steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Poorly executed technique. Stephan Bonnar looks to counter!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Bonnar.
It looks like Iceman was hit by a bus!
Iceman's Right eye is beginning to swell
Stephan Bonnar has found an opening in the defense of Iceman, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Iceman is wobbling!
Oh! Down goes Iceman! Stephan Bonnar knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Stephan Bonnar really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Iceman's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Iceman has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Stephan Bonnar by KO (Uppercut) at 0:41 Round 5
Statistics: Chuck Liddell
Punches 3/16 (19%)
Kicks 0/6 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/9 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 616 s
Statistics: Stephan Bonnar
Punches 28/35 (80%)
Kicks 5/6 (83%)
Clinch strikes 22/32 (69%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 20/35 (57%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 616 s
Unbelievable! Iceman lost this fight! Betting sites will explode!
The sim program is shocked, the pretend announcer is in disbelief, and The Sandman smugly smirks and adjusts his tie in arrogant pride for predicting this fight correctly.
I didn;t predict this to be complete and utter domination though. That is surprising. Bonnar struck everywhere - standing, clinch, GnP. Crazy. Chuck watched Bonnar punch at him until he went unconscious.
Stephan Bonnar raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Stephan Bonnar is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Chuck Liddell comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar tries a high kick!
Iceman was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Stephan Bonnar!
Iceman ducks under...
Stephan Bonnar moves forward looking for some grappling action
Bonnar has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Bonnar and Chuck Liddell are cliched up against the cage. Bonnar steps for a throw
Chuck Liddell is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Bonnar gets a good position on the ground. ..
Iceman holds Stephan Bonnar arms and counters his opponent punches.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell attempts to trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard.
Chuck Liddell manages to switch to full guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Iceman
Iceman tries to close his guard around Bonnar
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Iceman
Iceman is taking this opportunity to rest.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Iceman
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Stephan Bonnar can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Bonnar tries to escape from the closed guard
Bonnar succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Iceman
Bonnar moves on the ground
Bonnar cannot take advantage in the ground
Poorly executed technique. Chuck Liddell looks to counter!
Iceman tries to close his guard around Bonnar
He is not able to do it
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Iceman
Iceman tries to close his guard around Bonnar
He succeeds!
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Iceman
Bonnar struggles on the ground and tries to break Chuck Liddell's guard...
Stephan Bonnar is in Iceman open guard now
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Iceman
Bonnar tries to jump to side mount.
Chuck Liddell closed his guard around Stephan Bonnar.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Iceman tries to show some ground skills
Chuck Liddell put Bonnar in half guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Iceman
Bonnar launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Chuck Liddell is not able to stop Iceman ground skills and Stephan Bonnar moves to side mount!
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Stephan Bonnar looks to mount Chuck Liddell...
Chuck Liddell takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Quick hook by Stephan Bonnar
glances off Iceman's arms.
A wicked punch by Chuck Liddell
goes awry.
Middle kick from Iceman.
The kick just misses.
Chuck Liddell gets sloppy and Stephan Bonnar tries to take advantage...
Iceman follows Stephan Bonnar
Bonnar fakes a move.
Stephan Bonnar tries a hook to the body
and hits Iceman ribs hard
Crushing shot to Iceman's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bonnar is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar launches a few punches to Iceman's cheek from the guard.
Chuck Liddell uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Iceman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chuck Liddell tries to pass to half guard...
Stephan Bonnar can't prevent his opponent from passing. Iceman looks to work from half guard.
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Bonnar
Iceman launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Stephan Bonnar is not able to stop Bonnar ground skills and Chuck Liddell moves to side mount!
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar attempts to trap Chuck Liddell in his guard.
Stephan Bonnar manages to switch to half guard.
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Bonnar
Iceman tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Bonnar from the side mount!
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar attempts to trap Chuck Liddell in his guard.
Chuck Liddell keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Chuck Liddell moves forward looking for some grappling action
Iceman has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Bonnar doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chuck Liddell embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Bonnar who put distance between them
Chuck Liddell tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bonnar is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Bonnar
Iceman is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Bonnar's ribs.
Bonnar blocks Chuck Liddell's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar launches a few punches to Iceman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Iceman tries to cover his face,
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Bonnar
Bonnar tries to close his guard around Iceman
He succeeds!
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Bonnar
Iceman is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Chuck Liddell uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Iceman is trying to counter now!
Iceman struggles on the ground and tries to break Stephan Bonnar's guard...
Chuck Liddell is in Bonnar open guard now
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Bonnar
Bonnar breaths deeply while on the ground
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Bonnar
Iceman moves on the ground
Chuck Liddell moves to side mount
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar attempts to trap Chuck Liddell in his guard.
Chuck Liddell keeps control and remains in side mount.
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar attempts to trap Chuck Liddell in his guard.
Stephan Bonnar manages to switch to full guard.
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Bonnar
Iceman is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Chuck Liddell uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Chuck Liddell looks to counter!
Chuck Liddell fakes some punches
Bonnar ties him up.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, MO) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice punch by Stephan Bonnar
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Bonnar jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Stephan Bonnar pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stephan Bonnar slightly pushes Iceman into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Iceman throws a lazy kick
Bonnar dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Bonnar moves forward looking for some action
Stephan Bonnar shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Chuck Liddell tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Bonnar is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Bonnar takes a break to breathe while holding Chuck Liddell.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Iceman moves backwards and Stephan Bonnar is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Superb haymaker by Iceman
Bonnar manages to move aside
Inside leg kick from Bonnar
that lands on Chuck Liddell's leg.
Iceman moves backwards and Stephan Bonnar is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Nice punch by Stephan Bonnar
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Brutal-looking high kick from Stephan Bonnar!
Iceman dodges!
Stephan Bonnar gets sloppy and Chuck Liddell tries to take advantage...
Some nice shots from Chuck Liddell
that stun Bonnar.
Chuck Liddell paws at Bonnar.
Bonnar answers with solid punches!
Iceman's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Chuck Liddell's Left cheek
Chuck Liddell attempts to cut off Bonnar with punches
Bonnar avoids getting cornered.
Stephan Bonnar shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Chuck Liddell is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Bonnar into his guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Iceman
Bonnar tries to open up Chuck Liddell's defense faking a few punches.
Chuck Liddell wraps his arms around Bonnar's arms and counters the punches.
Iceman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bonnar is in closed guard... Iceman tries to roll on the ground!
Stephan Bonnar uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Iceman
Bonnar is in closed guard... Iceman tries to roll on the ground!
Stephan Bonnar uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Iceman
Bonnar is in closed guard... Iceman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stephan Bonnar!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Bonnar shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Stephan Bonnar fakes a punch and launches himself over Chuck Liddell
Great move by Bonnar who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bonnar launches a few hard punches to Chuck Liddell's ribs!
Chuck Liddell's ribs shows the damage! Stephan Bonnar is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Iceman launches a few hard punches to Stephan Bonnar's ribs!
Stephan Bonnar's ribs shows the damage! Chuck Liddell is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bonnar launches a few hard punches to Chuck Liddell's ribs!
Chuck Liddell's ribs shows the damage! Stephan Bonnar is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bonnar gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Bonnar blocks Chuck Liddell's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell launches a few punches to Bonnar's cheek from the guard.
Stephan Bonnar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Iceman
Bonnar tries to escape from closed guard...
Bonnar struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Iceman
Bonnar throws a few hammer fists to the face of Chuck Liddell
Solid shots!
Stephan Bonnar is in half guard over Iceman
Bonnar tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell attempts to trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard.
Stephan Bonnar keeps control and remains in side mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Stephan Bonnar looks to mount Chuck Liddell...
Stephan Bonnar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Stephan Bonnar fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Iceman's face!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Bonnar tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Stephan Bonnar controls the situation despite Chuck Liddell efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Terrible one sided match... Iceman was not ready to fight a fighter of Stephan Bonnar caliber.
Bonnar tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Stephan Bonnar controls the situation despite Chuck Liddell efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Bonnar suddenly holds Chuck Liddell's arm and tries an armbar!
Iceman can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Stephan Bonnar!
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Bonnar
Iceman is in closed guard... Bonnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chuck Liddell!
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell tries to roll to his side and trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard...
Chuck Liddell gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Iceman
Iceman tries to close his guard around Bonnar
He succeeds!
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Bonnar's moves.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Iceman
Stephan Bonnar looks to posture up and open Chuck Liddell's guard...
Stephan Bonnar forces Chuck Liddell to open his guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Iceman
Bonnar throws a few hammer fists to the face of Chuck Liddell
Solid shots!
Iceman's Left eye is beginning to swell
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Iceman
Stephan Bonnar tries to open Iceman's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Stephan Bonnar. Iceman is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Iceman
Bonnar tries to move to full mount
Bonnar succeeds
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Stephan Bonnar throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Bonnar is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Iceman's eyes...
Iceman breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Stephan Bonnar is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Bonnar goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Iceman struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Stephan Bonnar appears to be unbreakable
Chuck Liddell breaks the lock and pushes away Stephan Bonnar, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Stephan Bonnar. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, MO) are cheering for the fighters.
Stephan Bonnar moves forward looking for some grappling action
Bonnar has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stephan Bonnar shoots and grab Chuck Liddell's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Bonnar scoop up Chuck Liddell's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Iceman to the mat
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Iceman
Iceman tries to close his guard around Bonnar
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Iceman
Iceman tries to close his guard around Bonnar
He is not able to do it
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Stephan Bonnar seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Stephan Bonnar fakes a punch and launches himself over Iceman!
Nice move by Bonnar who clinches and pushes Iceman against the cage
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Bonnar launches a few hard punches to Chuck Liddell's ribs!
Chuck Liddell's ribs shows the damage! Stephan Bonnar is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Iceman pushes Stephan Bonnar againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Bonnar tries to block Chuck Liddell punches...
Iceman clumsily fails here and it's time for Stephan Bonnar to fight back!
Bonnar pushes Chuck Liddell againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Iceman cannot escape Stephan Bonnar's clinch! Stephan Bonnar is just brutalizing Iceman with punches time and time again!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bonnar pushes Chuck Liddell againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Iceman cannot escape Stephan Bonnar's clinch! Stephan Bonnar is just brutalizing Iceman with punches time and time again!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stephan Bonnar tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Bonnar circles out and slips free of Chuck Liddell's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The two exchange wildly
Bonnar is connecting with a few punches
Bonnar fires low kicks
punishing Iceman's legs repeatedly.
Bonnar moves forward looking for some action
Stephan Bonnar shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Bonnar tries to take Chuck Liddell down... Iceman stumbles backwards and Stephan Bonnar launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Iceman's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Bonnar pushes off of Chuck Liddell and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Iceman stumbles backwards but Stephan Bonnar chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bonnar takes a break to breathe while holding Chuck Liddell.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Chuck Liddell throws a combo
Stephan Bonnar ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Iceman swings again, only to get countered once more! Iceman is looking bad here!
Iceman seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Nice beating Chuck Liddell has received.
Iceman pushes Stephan Bonnar and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Stephan Bonnar and Iceman engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Stephan Bonnar is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Stephan Bonnar moves forward looking for some grappling action
Bonnar has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bonnar tries to take Chuck Liddell down... Iceman stumbles backwards and Stephan Bonnar launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Iceman's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Bonnar launches a few hard punches to Chuck Liddell's ribs!
Chuck Liddell's ribs shows the damage! Stephan Bonnar is working his opponent ribs!
Chuck Liddell pushes away Bonnar trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bonnar doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Chuck Liddell
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bonnar takes a break to breathe while holding Chuck Liddell.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Stephan Bonnar throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Middle kick from Iceman.
The kick just misses.
Iceman clumsily fails here and it's time for Stephan Bonnar to fight back!
Stephan Bonnar tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Iceman's face
Iceman's Mouth is beginning to swell
Chuck Liddell seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Stephan Bonnar!
Iceman fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Iceman steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Solid kick to the leg from Chuck Liddell
Bonnar checks it.
Poorly executed technique. Stephan Bonnar looks to counter!
Nice punches from Stephan Bonnar.
Iceman staggers backwards. Bonnar wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
There is a small laceration on Chuck Liddell's Nose
That punishment by Stephan Bonnar has left Iceman staggered! Stephan Bonnar should try push forward now and finish this!
Stephan Bonnar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Iceman is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell launches a few punches to Bonnar's cheek from the guard.
Stephan Bonnar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Iceman
Bonnar moves on the ground
Stephan Bonnar moves to side mount
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell attempts to trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard.
Stephan Bonnar keeps control and remains in side mount.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Not a desiderable position that Iceman is in now. Stephan Bonnar is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Bonnar tries to open up Chuck Liddell's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Iceman in the side of the head
Chuck Liddell seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Stephan Bonnar!
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Stephan Bonnar fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Iceman's face!
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell attempts to trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard.
Stephan Bonnar keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Iceman steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Chuck Liddell moves forward looking for some grappling action
Bonnar pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Iceman showing excellent timing, blasts Stephan Bonnar with a right hand.
Bonnar steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Poorly executed technique. Stephan Bonnar looks to counter!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Bonnar.
It looks like Iceman was hit by a bus!
Iceman's Right eye is beginning to swell
Stephan Bonnar has found an opening in the defense of Iceman, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Iceman is wobbling!
Oh! Down goes Iceman! Stephan Bonnar knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Stephan Bonnar really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Iceman's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Iceman has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Stephan Bonnar by KO (Uppercut) at 0:41 Round 5
Statistics: Chuck Liddell
Punches 3/16 (19%)
Kicks 0/6 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/9 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 616 s
Statistics: Stephan Bonnar
Punches 28/35 (80%)
Kicks 5/6 (83%)
Clinch strikes 22/32 (69%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 20/35 (57%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 616 s
Unbelievable! Iceman lost this fight! Betting sites will explode!
The sim program is shocked, the pretend announcer is in disbelief, and The Sandman smugly smirks and adjusts his tie in arrogant pride for predicting this fight correctly.
I didn;t predict this to be complete and utter domination though. That is surprising. Bonnar struck everywhere - standing, clinch, GnP. Crazy. Chuck watched Bonnar punch at him until he went unconscious.