Post by The Sandmen on Apr 10, 2013 16:43:02 GMT -5
Chuck Liddell glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Maurice Smith is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Chuck Liddell is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Chuck Liddell comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Iceman and Smith move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Smith is holding Chuck Liddell's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chuck Liddell loses balance and goes to the ground.
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Iceman tries to move on the ground and shows Maurice Smith a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Iceman's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Iceman measures the resilience of Smith's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Smith blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Chuck Liddell gets sloppy and Maurice Smith tries to take advantage...
Maurice Smith aggressively and repeatedly punches Iceman.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Maurice Smith looks to pass to mount...
Smith slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Chuck Liddell.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell tries to roll to his side and trap Maurice Smith in his guard...
Chuck Liddell gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Iceman
Iceman tries to close his guard around Smith
He is not able to do it
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Iceman
Iceman measures the resilience of Smith's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Smith blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Iceman clumsily fails here and it's time for Maurice Smith to fight back!
Smith leans back...
He clobbers Chuck Liddell's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Iceman
Smith tries to improve position.
Iceman adjusts and closes his guard.
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Iceman
Iceman tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Chuck Liddell. 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.
Tremendous strikes from Iceman!
Some big punches are landing!
Iceman moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Smith with a double overhooks!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Chuck Liddell launches a rapid series of punches
taking Smith from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Smith has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Iceman grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Smith
Chuck Liddell pushes Maurice Smith against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Iceman jumps and tries to free his leg! Smith doesn't allow this but Chuck Liddell is able to get half guard here.
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Smith
Chuck Liddell tries to pass Maurice Smith's guard...
Chuck Liddell manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Maurice Smith attempts to trap Chuck Liddell in his guard.
Maurice Smith manages to switch to full guard.
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Smith
Iceman fires a barrage of punches at Smith's head!
This is bad! Iceman is just pounding on Maurice Smith's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Smith
Maurice Smith 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.
Maurice Smith gets sloppy and Chuck Liddell tries to take advantage...
Iceman tries to move to full mount
Iceman succeeds
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Maurice Smith tries to roll to his side and trap Chuck Liddell in his guard...
Chuck Liddell rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Iceman is in rear mount over Smith
Iceman delivers a few accurate elbows!
Smith is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Iceman is in rear mount over Smith with one hook in
Smith tries to move on the ground and shows Chuck Liddell a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Smith's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Iceman is in rear mount over Smith with one hook in
Smith has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Maurice Smith uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Maurice Smith. 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 The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Smith stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Chuck Liddell is coming in again!
There is a small laceration on Maurice Smith's Chin
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Smith's arms.
Iceman goes for a low kick..
Smith avoids the deadly blow.
Iceman launches a kick
but Maurice Smith avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Quick hook by Maurice Smith
Good shot! Iceman has reasons to be worried.
Smith moves forward looking for some action
Maurice Smith shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Maurice Smith.
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Round 2
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Chuck Liddell goes with a looping right hand while Maurice Smith jumps back and jabs
Iceman seems staggered and Maurice Smith runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
A left hook from Smith
grazes the chin of Iceman.
Maurice Smith fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Iceman's chin
Bone shattering straight left hand from Chuck Liddell!
Smith is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Smith's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Some nice shots from Maurice Smith
that stun Iceman.
Chuck Liddell launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Smith blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Maurice Smith's cheek! Smith stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Iceman is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Iceman launches a kick to Smith's thigh
Smith checks that kick!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Iceman is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Smith tries to hit Chuck Liddell with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Iceman steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Iceman is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Maurice Smith launches an up-kick intended for Chuck Liddell's head...
Iceman leans out of the way.
Iceman is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Maurice Smith launches an up-kick intended for Chuck Liddell's head...
It lands flush with Chuck Liddell's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Iceman is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Maurice Smith launches an up-kick intended for Chuck Liddell's head...
It lands flush with Chuck Liddell's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Iceman is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Chuck Liddell creates space and allows Maurice Smith to stand up.
Maurice Smith is on his feet again.
Maurice Smith closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Maurice Smith fakes a punch and launches himself over Chuck Liddell
Great move by Smith who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Iceman launches a few hard punches to Maurice Smith's ribs!
Smith struggles and protects himself.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The two exchange wildly
Smith is connecting with a few punches
Maurice Smith tries a middle kick
Iceman blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
An overhand right from Chuck Liddell that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Smith's stops that one with his face! How is Smith standing?!
Maurice Smith tries a middle kick
Iceman blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Smith fires low kicks
punishing Iceman's legs repeatedly.
Chuck Liddell goes with a looping right hand while Maurice Smith jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Smith seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Chuck Liddell tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Maurice Smith swings and Iceman has to retreat
Maurice Smith tries to bring the fight to the ground
Iceman goes down.
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Iceman
Iceman measures the resilience of Smith's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Smith blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Iceman
Smith is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Smith positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Iceman's being punished here!
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Iceman
Iceman tries to close his guard around Smith
He is not able to do it
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Iceman
Iceman measures the resilience of Smith's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Smith blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Iceman
Iceman tries to close his guard around Smith
He is not able to do it
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Iceman
Iceman is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Iceman tries to close his guard around Smith
He is not able to do it
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Iceman
Smith moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Iceman tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Iceman is clinching with Smith.
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman tries to break the clinch... Maurice Smith launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Iceman stumbles backwards and Maurice Smith shoots an incredible takedown!
Iceman seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Nice punches from Chuck Liddell.
Even nicer blocks from Smith.
A furious flurry of punches from Chuck Liddell
puts Smith in a world of hurt!
Chuck Liddell and Smith engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Maurice Smith is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Iceman.
Maurice Smith's reflexes save him!
Iceman showing excellent timing, blasts Maurice Smith with a right hand.
Smith steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Iceman jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Chuck Liddell pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman launches a few hard punches to Maurice Smith's ribs!
Maurice Smith's ribs shows the damage! Chuck Liddell is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman tries to break the clinch... Maurice Smith launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Iceman stumbles backwards and Maurice Smith shoots an incredible takedown!
Nice punch by Chuck Liddell
that nearly tags Smith.
Iceman clumsily fails here and it's time for Maurice Smith to fight back!
Smith moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Iceman's thigh!
Iceman hyper-extended his leg
Chuck Liddell fakes a punch and launches himself over Smith!
Maurice Smith is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Iceman and pushes him away!
Smith fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Chuck Liddell didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chuck Liddell seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Maurice Smith!
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Iceman
Smith moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Iceman seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Iceman
Smith tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Iceman from the side mount!
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Maurice Smith looks to mount Chuck Liddell...
Maurice Smith slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Maurice Smith tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Iceman is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Maurice Smith rolls Chuck Liddell to his stomach and takes his back!
Smith is in rear mount over Iceman
Chuck Liddell launches a few punches to Smith's cheek from the guard.
Maurice Smith uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Smith is trying to counter now!
Iceman has given his back to Maurice Smith who is trying to get one hook in!
Maurice Smith has one hook in!
Smith is in rear mount over Iceman with one hook in
Iceman measures the resilience of Smith's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Smith blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Smith is in rear mount over Iceman with one hook in
Iceman is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Smith tries to use some of his tricky moves but Smith's is smart enough to counter him.
Smith is in rear mount over Iceman with one hook in
Smith works on the ground with his fingers over Iceman's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Maurice Smith for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti allows Iceman time to recover... 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 The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Smith steps backwards away from Chuck Liddell. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Chuck Liddell fakes a punch and launches himself over Maurice Smith
Smith counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Maurice Smith launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Iceman blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Chuck Liddell's cheek! Iceman stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Iceman's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Chuck Liddell's Left cheek
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Smith is standing while Iceman is on the ground on his back
Maurice Smith steps back and allows Iceman to get back to his feet.
Iceman climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Iceman moves to shoot
but Maurice Smith delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Iceman's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Iceman dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Smith avoids a dangerous strike from Iceman
and counters with a solid straight!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Iceman is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Chuck Liddell throws a looping left hand...
Smith moves aside and dodges.
Smith tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maurice Smith fakes a punch and launches himself over Iceman!
Nice move by Smith who clinches and pushes Iceman against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Iceman tries to take Maurice Smith to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Smith is with is back on the ground now.
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Smith
Iceman is looking to end this fight with strikes
Smith anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Smith
Chuck Liddell storms over Smith with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Maurice Smith blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Poorly executed technique. Maurice Smith looks to counter!
Smith attempts a triangle from bottom! Chuck Liddell slips out. Smith quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
That Triangle to Armbar looks tight...
That Triangle to Armbar looks tight...
Chuck Liddell slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Chuck Liddell. 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 The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chuck Liddell can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Chuck Liddell has found an opening in the defense of Smith, launching a big hook
Maurice Smith steps backwards and avoids that hook!
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Good front kick from Smith!
Iceman stumbles backwards after that one!
Maurice Smith fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Chuck Liddell launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Smith's arms.
Iceman misses a step and Maurice Smith sees an opportunity to counter him!
Smith throws a hook
that hits its mark.
High kick from Chuck Liddell!
He misses narrowly!
Quick hook by Chuck Liddell
glances off Smith's arms.
Not a desiderable position that Iceman is in now. Maurice Smith is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lightning fast low kick from Smith!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Iceman decides to launch some tentative punches
Maurice Smith takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Iceman hyper-extended his leg
Iceman avoids a dangerous strike from Smith
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Iceman misses a step and Maurice Smith sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maurice Smith swings...
hard impact to Iceman's face!
Iceman's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Iceman has a small cut in his Right cheek
Superb haymaker by Smith
that lands on Iceman's face like a cannon ball!
Smith spins around and tries a spinning back kick!
Maurice Smith hits hard Iceman ribs with that one! Iceman's just wrenches like a little branch.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Maurice Smith has found an opening in the defense of Iceman, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Iceman's ribs.
Hard blow to Iceman's mid-section, he seems hurt
Maurice Smith moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Iceman hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Maurice Smith has left Iceman unconscious! What a finish by Maurice Smith!
Iceman's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Maurice Smith by KO (High kick) at 3:07 Round 4
Statistics: Chuck Liddell
Punches 24/68 (35%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/36 (25%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 367 s
Statistics: Maurice Smith
Punches 27/35 (77%)
Kicks 11/11 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/13 (69%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 411 s
What a huge upset! Maurice Smith is the winner!
DAMNIT! I was going to pick Smith for this one, and went with the safe bet. I thought his style could take out Chuck's, and it did.
Editorials aside, this was a great fight, and a wonderful way to open an event. Both guys delivered on the damage/offence, and both had each other in danger. After the 3rd round, Smith had Chuck badly hurt, and Chucky wasn;t able to recover as much as he would have liked. From that, Smith just finished up with Toughy Chucky.
Maurice Smith is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Chuck Liddell is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Chuck Liddell comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Iceman and Smith move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Smith is holding Chuck Liddell's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chuck Liddell loses balance and goes to the ground.
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Iceman tries to move on the ground and shows Maurice Smith a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Iceman's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Iceman measures the resilience of Smith's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Smith blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Chuck Liddell gets sloppy and Maurice Smith tries to take advantage...
Maurice Smith aggressively and repeatedly punches Iceman.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Maurice Smith looks to pass to mount...
Smith slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Chuck Liddell.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell tries to roll to his side and trap Maurice Smith in his guard...
Chuck Liddell gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Iceman
Iceman tries to close his guard around Smith
He is not able to do it
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Iceman
Iceman measures the resilience of Smith's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Smith blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Iceman clumsily fails here and it's time for Maurice Smith to fight back!
Smith leans back...
He clobbers Chuck Liddell's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Iceman
Smith tries to improve position.
Iceman adjusts and closes his guard.
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Iceman
Iceman tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Chuck Liddell. 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.
Tremendous strikes from Iceman!
Some big punches are landing!
Iceman moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Smith with a double overhooks!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Chuck Liddell launches a rapid series of punches
taking Smith from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Smith has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Iceman grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Smith
Chuck Liddell pushes Maurice Smith against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Iceman jumps and tries to free his leg! Smith doesn't allow this but Chuck Liddell is able to get half guard here.
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Smith
Chuck Liddell tries to pass Maurice Smith's guard...
Chuck Liddell manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Maurice Smith attempts to trap Chuck Liddell in his guard.
Maurice Smith manages to switch to full guard.
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Smith
Iceman fires a barrage of punches at Smith's head!
This is bad! Iceman is just pounding on Maurice Smith's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Smith
Maurice Smith 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.
Maurice Smith gets sloppy and Chuck Liddell tries to take advantage...
Iceman tries to move to full mount
Iceman succeeds
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Maurice Smith tries to roll to his side and trap Chuck Liddell in his guard...
Chuck Liddell rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Iceman is in rear mount over Smith
Iceman delivers a few accurate elbows!
Smith is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Iceman is in rear mount over Smith with one hook in
Smith tries to move on the ground and shows Chuck Liddell a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Smith's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Iceman is in rear mount over Smith with one hook in
Smith has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Maurice Smith uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Maurice Smith. 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 The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Smith stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Chuck Liddell is coming in again!
There is a small laceration on Maurice Smith's Chin
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Smith's arms.
Iceman goes for a low kick..
Smith avoids the deadly blow.
Iceman launches a kick
but Maurice Smith avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Quick hook by Maurice Smith
Good shot! Iceman has reasons to be worried.
Smith moves forward looking for some action
Maurice Smith shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Maurice Smith.
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Round 2
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Chuck Liddell goes with a looping right hand while Maurice Smith jumps back and jabs
Iceman seems staggered and Maurice Smith runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
A left hook from Smith
grazes the chin of Iceman.
Maurice Smith fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Iceman's chin
Bone shattering straight left hand from Chuck Liddell!
Smith is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Smith's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Some nice shots from Maurice Smith
that stun Iceman.
Chuck Liddell launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Smith blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Maurice Smith's cheek! Smith stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Iceman is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Iceman launches a kick to Smith's thigh
Smith checks that kick!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Iceman is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Smith tries to hit Chuck Liddell with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Iceman steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Iceman is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Maurice Smith launches an up-kick intended for Chuck Liddell's head...
Iceman leans out of the way.
Iceman is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Maurice Smith launches an up-kick intended for Chuck Liddell's head...
It lands flush with Chuck Liddell's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Iceman is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Maurice Smith launches an up-kick intended for Chuck Liddell's head...
It lands flush with Chuck Liddell's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Iceman is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Chuck Liddell creates space and allows Maurice Smith to stand up.
Maurice Smith is on his feet again.
Maurice Smith closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Maurice Smith fakes a punch and launches himself over Chuck Liddell
Great move by Smith who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Iceman launches a few hard punches to Maurice Smith's ribs!
Smith struggles and protects himself.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The two exchange wildly
Smith is connecting with a few punches
Maurice Smith tries a middle kick
Iceman blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
An overhand right from Chuck Liddell that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Smith's stops that one with his face! How is Smith standing?!
Maurice Smith tries a middle kick
Iceman blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Smith fires low kicks
punishing Iceman's legs repeatedly.
Chuck Liddell goes with a looping right hand while Maurice Smith jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Smith seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Chuck Liddell tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Maurice Smith swings and Iceman has to retreat
Maurice Smith tries to bring the fight to the ground
Iceman goes down.
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Iceman
Iceman measures the resilience of Smith's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Smith blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Iceman
Smith is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Smith positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Iceman's being punished here!
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Iceman
Iceman tries to close his guard around Smith
He is not able to do it
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Iceman
Iceman measures the resilience of Smith's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Smith blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Iceman
Iceman tries to close his guard around Smith
He is not able to do it
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Iceman
Iceman is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Iceman tries to close his guard around Smith
He is not able to do it
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Iceman
Smith moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Iceman tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Iceman is clinching with Smith.
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman tries to break the clinch... Maurice Smith launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Iceman stumbles backwards and Maurice Smith shoots an incredible takedown!
Iceman seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Nice punches from Chuck Liddell.
Even nicer blocks from Smith.
A furious flurry of punches from Chuck Liddell
puts Smith in a world of hurt!
Chuck Liddell and Smith engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Maurice Smith is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Iceman.
Maurice Smith's reflexes save him!
Iceman showing excellent timing, blasts Maurice Smith with a right hand.
Smith steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Iceman jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Chuck Liddell pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman launches a few hard punches to Maurice Smith's ribs!
Maurice Smith's ribs shows the damage! Chuck Liddell is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman tries to break the clinch... Maurice Smith launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Iceman stumbles backwards and Maurice Smith shoots an incredible takedown!
Nice punch by Chuck Liddell
that nearly tags Smith.
Iceman clumsily fails here and it's time for Maurice Smith to fight back!
Smith moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Iceman's thigh!
Iceman hyper-extended his leg
Chuck Liddell fakes a punch and launches himself over Smith!
Maurice Smith is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Iceman and pushes him away!
Smith fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Chuck Liddell didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chuck Liddell seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Maurice Smith!
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Iceman
Smith moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Iceman seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Iceman
Smith tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Iceman from the side mount!
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Maurice Smith looks to mount Chuck Liddell...
Maurice Smith slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Maurice Smith tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Iceman is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Maurice Smith rolls Chuck Liddell to his stomach and takes his back!
Smith is in rear mount over Iceman
Chuck Liddell launches a few punches to Smith's cheek from the guard.
Maurice Smith uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Smith is trying to counter now!
Iceman has given his back to Maurice Smith who is trying to get one hook in!
Maurice Smith has one hook in!
Smith is in rear mount over Iceman with one hook in
Iceman measures the resilience of Smith's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Smith blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Smith is in rear mount over Iceman with one hook in
Iceman is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Smith tries to use some of his tricky moves but Smith's is smart enough to counter him.
Smith is in rear mount over Iceman with one hook in
Smith works on the ground with his fingers over Iceman's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Maurice Smith for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti allows Iceman time to recover... 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 The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Smith steps backwards away from Chuck Liddell. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Chuck Liddell fakes a punch and launches himself over Maurice Smith
Smith counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Maurice Smith launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Iceman blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Chuck Liddell's cheek! Iceman stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Iceman's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Chuck Liddell's Left cheek
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Smith is standing while Iceman is on the ground on his back
Maurice Smith steps back and allows Iceman to get back to his feet.
Iceman climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Iceman moves to shoot
but Maurice Smith delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Iceman's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Iceman dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Smith avoids a dangerous strike from Iceman
and counters with a solid straight!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Iceman is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Chuck Liddell throws a looping left hand...
Smith moves aside and dodges.
Smith tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maurice Smith fakes a punch and launches himself over Iceman!
Nice move by Smith who clinches and pushes Iceman against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Iceman tries to take Maurice Smith to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Smith is with is back on the ground now.
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Smith
Iceman is looking to end this fight with strikes
Smith anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Smith
Chuck Liddell storms over Smith with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Maurice Smith blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Poorly executed technique. Maurice Smith looks to counter!
Smith attempts a triangle from bottom! Chuck Liddell slips out. Smith quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
That Triangle to Armbar looks tight...
That Triangle to Armbar looks tight...
Chuck Liddell slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Chuck Liddell. 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 The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chuck Liddell can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Chuck Liddell has found an opening in the defense of Smith, launching a big hook
Maurice Smith steps backwards and avoids that hook!
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Good front kick from Smith!
Iceman stumbles backwards after that one!
Maurice Smith fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Chuck Liddell launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Smith's arms.
Iceman misses a step and Maurice Smith sees an opportunity to counter him!
Smith throws a hook
that hits its mark.
High kick from Chuck Liddell!
He misses narrowly!
Quick hook by Chuck Liddell
glances off Smith's arms.
Not a desiderable position that Iceman is in now. Maurice Smith is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lightning fast low kick from Smith!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Iceman decides to launch some tentative punches
Maurice Smith takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Iceman hyper-extended his leg
Iceman avoids a dangerous strike from Smith
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Iceman misses a step and Maurice Smith sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maurice Smith swings...
hard impact to Iceman's face!
Iceman's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Iceman has a small cut in his Right cheek
Superb haymaker by Smith
that lands on Iceman's face like a cannon ball!
Smith spins around and tries a spinning back kick!
Maurice Smith hits hard Iceman ribs with that one! Iceman's just wrenches like a little branch.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Maurice Smith has found an opening in the defense of Iceman, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Iceman's ribs.
Hard blow to Iceman's mid-section, he seems hurt
Maurice Smith moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Iceman hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Maurice Smith has left Iceman unconscious! What a finish by Maurice Smith!
Iceman's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Maurice Smith by KO (High kick) at 3:07 Round 4
Statistics: Chuck Liddell
Punches 24/68 (35%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/36 (25%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 367 s
Statistics: Maurice Smith
Punches 27/35 (77%)
Kicks 11/11 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/13 (69%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 411 s
What a huge upset! Maurice Smith is the winner!
DAMNIT! I was going to pick Smith for this one, and went with the safe bet. I thought his style could take out Chuck's, and it did.
Editorials aside, this was a great fight, and a wonderful way to open an event. Both guys delivered on the damage/offence, and both had each other in danger. After the 3rd round, Smith had Chuck badly hurt, and Chucky wasn;t able to recover as much as he would have liked. From that, Smith just finished up with Toughy Chucky.
Good for Mo... Upset of the Year so far IMO That's all I gotta say about that... Kool Shit here...
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!