Post by The Sandmen on Mar 8, 2018 9:28:44 GMT -5
Chuck Liddell raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Rashad Evans doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Chuck Liddell comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Chuck Liddell and Rashad Evans touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans tries to bring the fight to the ground
Iceman won't budge, forcing Evans to pull guard.
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Evans
Rashad Evans 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 closed guard over Evans
Evans tries to move on the ground and shows Chuck Liddell a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Evans uses his forearms to block the impact!
Iceman clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Iceman is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Chuck Liddell uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Evans
Iceman tries to escape from closed guard...
Evans waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Chuck Liddell! He is reversed and nor Rashad Evans is on half guard!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Chuck Liddell gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Evans fires a barrage of punches at Iceman's head!
The punches go wide.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Iceman
Iceman measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Iceman feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Evans moves aside and dodges.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rashad Evans!
Iceman is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Iceman begins to launch a barrage of punches over Evans
this is getting worse and worse for Evans
Chuck Liddell fakes a punch and launches himself over Rashad Evans
Great move by Iceman who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chuck Liddell pushes away Evans trying to keep the fight at striking range
Evans doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Chuck Liddell
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman struggles and launches a few punches to Evans's head
Nothing from this... Chuck Liddell seems frustrated.
Iceman misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rashad Evans tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Chuck Liddell
well done Iceman falls hard on the mat
Evans is standing while Iceman is on the ground on his back
Iceman tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Chuck Liddell is standing now.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Shovel hook by Rashad Evans
tags Iceman.
Iceman's Left eye is beginning to swell
2:04 Round 1 and Evans is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Evans wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Iceman pushes Rashad Evans against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Evans blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell tries to bring the fight to the ground
Evans goes down.
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Evans
Iceman is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Iceman tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Evans
Iceman delivers a few accurate elbows!
Rashad Evans blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evans measures the resilience of Iceman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Iceman's side.
Iceman ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Evans
Iceman sits over his knees and pushes away Evans's leg!
Evans closes his legs around Chuck Liddell's leg. Iceman is not able to move away now!
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Evans
Chuck Liddell tries to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Chuck Liddell manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Chuck Liddell looks to pass to mount...
Iceman slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rashad Evans.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Iceman positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Evans's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Iceman launches a barrage of elbows over Evans's face!
Rashad Evans blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to escape from the full mount...
Evans struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Chuck Liddell gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Rashad Evans 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 full mount over Rashad Evans
Iceman catch Rashad Evans's right arm and tries a kimura
Rashad Evans holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Iceman pushes Rashad Evans and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Iceman looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rashad Evans's punches
Evans is on the receiving end of a great combo by Iceman.
Evans has a small cut in his Left eye
Nice punch by Chuck Liddell
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans fires an unorthodox punch to Iceman's torso
that goes wide.
Iceman is trying to counter now!
Chuck Liddell has found an opening in the defense of Evans, launching a big uppercut
Rashad Evans is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Evans jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Rashad Evans pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Iceman hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Iceman, who walks calmly to his corner.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Rashad Evans seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
A right hand from Rashad Evans
makes Iceman stumble back!
Iceman decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Iceman moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Iceman tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Iceman is clinching with Evans.
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rashad Evans embrace and tries to move away...
Rashad Evans pushes Iceman forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Chuck Liddell gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Rashad Evans is grappling and launching some wild punches...
I don't know how Iceman is eating those punches!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
As the fight continues it seems that Rashad Evans is taking the best of the fight.
Rashad Evans tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Iceman is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Evans shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Rashad Evans is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Iceman with uppercuts!
Nothing that Iceman must fear as he blocks nicely
Iceman is trying to counter now!
Iceman launches a furious hook!
That hits Evans's chin like a wrecking ball! Evans loses balance and goes to the mat.
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Chin
Iceman is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Evans tries to stand up!
Iceman doesn't allow him!
Iceman is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Iceman launches a kick to Evans's thigh
Loud pop!
Iceman is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Rashad Evans doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Evans climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Evans and Iceman circle around the center of the cage.
Rashad Evans and Iceman engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans catches Chuck Liddell's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Evans.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Iceman
Evans is in closed guard... Iceman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Iceman tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chuck Liddell controls the situation despite Rashad Evans efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Rashad Evans creates enough space to control Chuck Liddell's leg.
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Evans
Chuck Liddell tries to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Chuck Liddell manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Iceman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Iceman tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Chuck Liddell in his guard.
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Evans
Rashad Evans 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.
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Evans
Chuck Liddell launches a few punches to Evans
Evans covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Iceman misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rashad Evans 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 closed guard over Evans
Iceman positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Evans's being punished here!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Evans
Iceman is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Chuck Liddell for headbutt.
John McCarthy halts the fight to give Evans time to recover. Rashad Evans seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nice punches from Chuck Liddell.
Evans staggers backwards. Iceman wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Pulverizing punch to Evans's head!
Evans slips the punch.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rashad Evans can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rashad Evans goes with a looping right hand while Chuck Liddell jumps back and jabs
Evans seems staggered and Chuck Liddell runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rashad Evans can end the fight with his ground and pound.
The two exchange wildly
Iceman is connecting with a few punches
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Chuck Liddell has to be confident that he won that round.
=========================================
Round 3
=========================================
Shovel hook by Rashad Evans
goes nowhere.
Evans misses a step and Chuck Liddell sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chuck Liddell attempts a sweep single...
Chuck Liddell catches Rashad Evans's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Iceman.
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Evans
Iceman tries to escape from closed guard...
Iceman struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Evans
Iceman tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Chuck Liddell looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Chuck Liddell slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to move on the ground and shows Chuck Liddell a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Evans's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Evans has a small cut in his Forehead
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Rashad Evans
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Iceman tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chuck Liddell controls the situation despite Rashad Evans efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to move on the ground and shows Chuck Liddell a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Evans uses his forearms to block the impact!
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Rashad Evans
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chuck Liddell can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Iceman is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Chuck Liddell storms over Evans with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Iceman doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Evans's face with his elbows!
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Iceman tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chuck Liddell controls the situation despite Rashad Evans efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Evans tries to move on the ground and shows Chuck Liddell a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Evans's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans 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 Iceman's moves.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Iceman positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Evans's being punished here!
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans 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 Iceman's moves.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Iceman launches a barrage of elbows over Evans's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Evans doesn't fight back!
Evans's Left eye is beginning to swell
Evans has a small cut in his Left eye
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Iceman positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Evans's being punished here!
Evans has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Iceman leans back...
He clobbers Rashad Evans's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Evans was not intelligently defending himself!
Evans's Left eye is beginning to swell
Winner is Chuck Liddell by TKO (GnP) at 2:38 Round 3
Statistics: Chuck Liddell
Punches 26/39 (67%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/8 (25%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 19/48 (40%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 397 s
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 9/17 (53%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/11 (45%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 10/22 (45%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 428 s
Rashad had a lot of moments in this fight. But Chuck refused to fade, and kept coming at Evans strong.
Rashad Evans doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Chuck Liddell comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Chuck Liddell and Rashad Evans touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans tries to bring the fight to the ground
Iceman won't budge, forcing Evans to pull guard.
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Evans
Rashad Evans 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 closed guard over Evans
Evans tries to move on the ground and shows Chuck Liddell a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Evans uses his forearms to block the impact!
Iceman clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Iceman is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Chuck Liddell uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Evans
Iceman tries to escape from closed guard...
Evans waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Chuck Liddell! He is reversed and nor Rashad Evans is on half guard!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Chuck Liddell gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Evans fires a barrage of punches at Iceman's head!
The punches go wide.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Iceman
Iceman measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Iceman feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Evans moves aside and dodges.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rashad Evans!
Iceman is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Iceman begins to launch a barrage of punches over Evans
this is getting worse and worse for Evans
Chuck Liddell fakes a punch and launches himself over Rashad Evans
Great move by Iceman who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chuck Liddell pushes away Evans trying to keep the fight at striking range
Evans doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Chuck Liddell
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman struggles and launches a few punches to Evans's head
Nothing from this... Chuck Liddell seems frustrated.
Iceman misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rashad Evans tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Chuck Liddell
well done Iceman falls hard on the mat
Evans is standing while Iceman is on the ground on his back
Iceman tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Chuck Liddell is standing now.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Shovel hook by Rashad Evans
tags Iceman.
Iceman's Left eye is beginning to swell
2:04 Round 1 and Evans is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Evans wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Iceman pushes Rashad Evans against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Evans blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell tries to bring the fight to the ground
Evans goes down.
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Evans
Iceman is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Iceman tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Evans
Iceman delivers a few accurate elbows!
Rashad Evans blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evans measures the resilience of Iceman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Iceman's side.
Iceman ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Evans
Iceman sits over his knees and pushes away Evans's leg!
Evans closes his legs around Chuck Liddell's leg. Iceman is not able to move away now!
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Evans
Chuck Liddell tries to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Chuck Liddell manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Chuck Liddell looks to pass to mount...
Iceman slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rashad Evans.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Iceman positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Evans's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Iceman launches a barrage of elbows over Evans's face!
Rashad Evans blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to escape from the full mount...
Evans struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Chuck Liddell gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Rashad Evans 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 full mount over Rashad Evans
Iceman catch Rashad Evans's right arm and tries a kimura
Rashad Evans holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Iceman pushes Rashad Evans and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Iceman looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rashad Evans's punches
Evans is on the receiving end of a great combo by Iceman.
Evans has a small cut in his Left eye
Nice punch by Chuck Liddell
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans fires an unorthodox punch to Iceman's torso
that goes wide.
Iceman is trying to counter now!
Chuck Liddell has found an opening in the defense of Evans, launching a big uppercut
Rashad Evans is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Evans jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Rashad Evans pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Iceman hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Iceman, who walks calmly to his corner.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Rashad Evans seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
A right hand from Rashad Evans
makes Iceman stumble back!
Iceman decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Iceman moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Iceman tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Iceman is clinching with Evans.
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rashad Evans embrace and tries to move away...
Rashad Evans pushes Iceman forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Chuck Liddell gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Rashad Evans is grappling and launching some wild punches...
I don't know how Iceman is eating those punches!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
As the fight continues it seems that Rashad Evans is taking the best of the fight.
Rashad Evans tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Iceman is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Evans shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Rashad Evans is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Iceman with uppercuts!
Nothing that Iceman must fear as he blocks nicely
Iceman is trying to counter now!
Iceman launches a furious hook!
That hits Evans's chin like a wrecking ball! Evans loses balance and goes to the mat.
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Chin
Iceman is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Evans tries to stand up!
Iceman doesn't allow him!
Iceman is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Iceman launches a kick to Evans's thigh
Loud pop!
Iceman is standing while Evans is on the ground on his back
Rashad Evans doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Evans climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Evans and Iceman circle around the center of the cage.
Rashad Evans and Iceman engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans catches Chuck Liddell's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Evans.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Iceman
Evans is in closed guard... Iceman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Iceman tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chuck Liddell controls the situation despite Rashad Evans efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Rashad Evans creates enough space to control Chuck Liddell's leg.
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Evans
Chuck Liddell tries to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Chuck Liddell manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Iceman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Iceman tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Chuck Liddell in his guard.
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Evans
Rashad Evans 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.
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Evans
Chuck Liddell launches a few punches to Evans
Evans covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Iceman misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rashad Evans 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 closed guard over Evans
Iceman positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Evans's being punished here!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Evans
Iceman is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Chuck Liddell for headbutt.
John McCarthy halts the fight to give Evans time to recover. Rashad Evans seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nice punches from Chuck Liddell.
Evans staggers backwards. Iceman wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Pulverizing punch to Evans's head!
Evans slips the punch.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rashad Evans can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rashad Evans goes with a looping right hand while Chuck Liddell jumps back and jabs
Evans seems staggered and Chuck Liddell runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rashad Evans can end the fight with his ground and pound.
The two exchange wildly
Iceman is connecting with a few punches
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Chuck Liddell has to be confident that he won that round.
=========================================
Round 3
=========================================
Shovel hook by Rashad Evans
goes nowhere.
Evans misses a step and Chuck Liddell sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chuck Liddell attempts a sweep single...
Chuck Liddell catches Rashad Evans's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Iceman.
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Evans
Iceman tries to escape from closed guard...
Iceman struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Evans
Iceman tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Chuck Liddell looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Chuck Liddell slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to move on the ground and shows Chuck Liddell a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Evans's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Evans has a small cut in his Forehead
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Rashad Evans
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Iceman tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chuck Liddell controls the situation despite Rashad Evans efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to move on the ground and shows Chuck Liddell a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Evans uses his forearms to block the impact!
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Rashad Evans
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chuck Liddell can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Iceman is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Chuck Liddell storms over Evans with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Iceman doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Evans's face with his elbows!
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Iceman tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chuck Liddell controls the situation despite Rashad Evans efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Evans tries to move on the ground and shows Chuck Liddell a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Evans's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans 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 Iceman's moves.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Iceman positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Evans's being punished here!
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans 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 Iceman's moves.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Iceman launches a barrage of elbows over Evans's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Evans doesn't fight back!
Evans's Left eye is beginning to swell
Evans has a small cut in his Left eye
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Iceman positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Evans's being punished here!
Evans has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Iceman leans back...
He clobbers Rashad Evans's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Evans was not intelligently defending himself!
Evans's Left eye is beginning to swell
Winner is Chuck Liddell by TKO (GnP) at 2:38 Round 3
Statistics: Chuck Liddell
Punches 26/39 (67%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/8 (25%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 19/48 (40%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 397 s
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 9/17 (53%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/11 (45%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 10/22 (45%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 428 s
Rashad had a lot of moments in this fight. But Chuck refused to fade, and kept coming at Evans strong.