Post by The Sandmen on Mar 12, 2015 23:38:19 GMT -5
Mirko Cro Cop looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Chuck Liddell raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Iceman is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Mirko Cro Cop comes with a 5 fight winning streak.
Chuck Liddell comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Cro Cop and Iceman move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
A furious flurry of punches from Chuck Liddell
puts Cro Cop in a world of hurt!
Mirko Cro Cop goes with a looping right hand while Chuck Liddell jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Iceman seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Incredible high kick!
Iceman is worried!
Iceman is holding Mirko Cro Cop's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mirko Cro Cop shows great balance while pushing away Chuck Liddell
Cro Cop is trying to counter now!
A left hook from Cro Cop
grazes the chin of Iceman.
Cro Cop goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Iceman moves forward looking for some action
Chuck Liddell shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman pushes Mirko Cro Cop against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Cro Cop's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chuck Liddell is an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for Cro Cop.
Iceman pushes off of Mirko Cro Cop and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Cro Cop stumbles backwards but Chuck Liddell chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Cro Cop's Right eye is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman pushes Mirko Cro Cop against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Cro Cop blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
Iceman moves forward looking for some action
Chuck Liddell shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman takes a break to breathe while holding Mirko Cro Cop.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Brutal-looking high kick from Mirko Cro Cop!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Iceman's Mouth is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Mirko Cro Cop can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Cro Cop steps backwards away from Chuck Liddell. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Brilliant combination from Chuck Liddell
Cro Cop is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Cro Cop is trying to counter now!
Cro Cop is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Iceman's jaw!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Iceman seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Incredible haymaker from Chuck Liddell!
You can see Mirko Cro Cop's head being snapped backwards!
Cro Cop goes to the body...
his punches graze Iceman's arm.
The two exchange wildly
Iceman is connecting with a few punches
Chuck Liddell tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Cro Cop's face
Cro Cop launches a kick
but Chuck Liddell avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Cro Cop launches a furious low kick!
Iceman blocks.
Cro Cop launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Iceman!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Mirko Cro Cop!
Iceman is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Chuck Liddell! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Chuck Liddell chases Cro Cop and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Cro Cop steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Iceman throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Mirko Cro Cop tries to bring the fight to the ground
Iceman won't budge, forcing Cro Cop to pull guard.
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Iceman use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Chuck Liddell fakes a move and moves laterally.
Iceman launches a furious low kick!
Cro Cop receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Iceman feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Cro Cop moves aside and dodges.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Iceman.
It looks like Cro Cop was hit by a bus!
Cro Cop looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chuck Liddell's punches
Cro Cop measures the resilience of Iceman's chin with an uppercut while Iceman lands some great crosses.
Iceman moves forward looking for some action
Chuck Liddell shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman tries to break the clinch... Mirko Cro Cop launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Iceman breaks the clinch and the knee goes wide!
Poorly executed technique. Chuck Liddell looks to counter!
A wicked punch by Chuck Liddell
rocks Cro Cop!
Cro Cop spins around and tries a spinning back kick!
Mirko Cro Cop hits hard Iceman ribs with that one! Iceman's just wrenches like a little branch.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Iceman wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Iceman moves forward and holds Cro Cop
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Iceman tries to take Mirko Cro Cop down... Cro Cop stumbles backwards and Chuck Liddell launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Cro Cop's jaw!
Cro Cop doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chuck Liddell embrace and tries to move away...
Chuck Liddell pushes Cro Cop forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman launches a few hard punches to Mirko Cro Cop's ribs!
Mirko Cro Cop's ribs shows the damage! Chuck Liddell is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mirko Cro Cop 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.
Chuck Liddell tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Iceman circles out and slips free of Mirko Cro Cop's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
A right hand from Chuck Liddell
makes Cro Cop stumble back!
Cro Cop has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Brutal combination from Chuck Liddell!
Cro Cop is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chuck Liddell can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Chuck Liddell fakes a punch and launches himself over Cro Cop!
Nice move by Iceman who clinches and pushes Cro Cop against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Iceman grapple with Mirko Cro Cop and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Mirko Cro Cop falls hard on the mat with Chuck Liddell on top of him
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Cro Cop
Iceman positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Cro Cop's being punished here!
Cro Cop has a small cut in his Left eye
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to move to full guard
Chuck Liddell keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Cro Cop
Not a desiderable position that Cro Cop is in now. Chuck Liddell is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Iceman fires a barrage of punches at Cro Cop's head!
This is bad! Iceman is just pounding on Mirko Cro Cop's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
There is a small laceration on Mirko Cro Cop's Mouth
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Cro Cop
Chuck Liddell pushes Cro Cop's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Iceman who is in full mount! Cro Cop is in trouble now!
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to stand up!
Iceman doesn't allow him!
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Cro Cop doesn't stop bleeding.
Good looking punches from Chuck Liddell on the ground
They could take their toll on Cro Cop.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to move on the ground and shows Chuck Liddell a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Cro Cop's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop 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 Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop tries to roll to his side and trap Chuck Liddell in his guard...
Chuck Liddell rolls him over and takes his back!
Iceman is in rear mount over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to stand up!
Iceman doesn't allow him!
Iceman is in rear mount over Cro Cop
Chuck Liddell throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Cro Cop's face with those brutal elbows! Cro Cop needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Cro Cop has a small cut in his Left eye
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Iceman is in rear mount over Cro Cop
Iceman fires a barrage of punches at Cro Cop's head!
This is bad! Iceman is just pounding on Mirko Cro Cop's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Cro Cop has a small cut in his Left cheek
Iceman is in rear mount over Cro Cop
You can see Cro Cop's blood making stains in the mat.
Iceman tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Cro Cop! Iceman has one hook in and keeps working!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Mirko Cro Cop.
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Round 3
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Cro Cop doesn't stop bleeding.
Iceman launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Cro Cop's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Mirko Cro Cop's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cro Cop moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Iceman's thigh!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Incredible high kick!
Iceman is worried!
Brutal-looking high kick from Mirko Cro Cop!
Iceman dodges!
Cro Cop clumsily fails here and it's time for Chuck Liddell to fight back!
A furious flurry of punches from Chuck Liddell
just misses Cro Cop.
Iceman decides to launch some tentative punches
Cro Cop launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Iceman with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Cro Cop has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Brilliant combination from Chuck Liddell
that forces Cro Cop to try and defend better.
Mirko Cro Cop's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Cro Cop stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Chuck Liddell is coming in again!
There is a small laceration on Mirko Cro Cop's Nose
Mirko Cro Cop seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Chuck Liddell!
Mirko Cro Cop continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Iceman goes to the body...
He punishes Cro Cop's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Chuck Liddell closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Mirko Cro Cop's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Chuck Liddell goes with a looping right hand while Mirko Cro Cop jumps back and jabs
Cro Cop seems staggered and Chuck Liddell runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Mirko Cro Cop steps forward and fires a high kick!
Iceman blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Cro Cop clumsily fails here and it's time for Chuck Liddell to fight back!
Iceman launches a furious hook!
That hits Cro Cop's chin like a wrecking ball! Cro Cop loses balance and goes to the mat.
Cro Cop's Chin is beginning to swell
That punishment by Chuck Liddell has left Cro Cop staggered! Chuck Liddell should try push forward now and finish this!
Iceman is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop doesn't stop bleeding.
Iceman opts to jump inside Cro Cop's guard.
Cro Cop didn't see that coming. Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Cro Cop now.
That punishment by Chuck Liddell has left Cro Cop staggered! Chuck Liddell should try push forward now and finish this!
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Iceman can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
You can see Cro Cop's blood making stains in the mat.
Chuck Liddell Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Mirko Cro Cop is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Cro Cop's Left eye is beginning to swell
That punishment by Chuck Liddell has left Cro Cop staggered! Chuck Liddell should try push forward now and finish this!
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cro Cop measures the resilience of Iceman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Iceman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Iceman
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop is a bloody mess!
Iceman moves on the ground
Chuck Liddell moves to side mount
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Iceman's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop is a bloody mess!
Cro Cop tries to stand up!
Iceman doesn't allow him!
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Iceman tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop is a bloody mess!
Cro Cop tries to escape from the full mount...
Chuck Liddell is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop is a bloody mess!
Cro Cop tries to stand up!
Iceman doesn't allow him!
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
You can see Cro Cop's blood making stains in the mat.
Chuck Liddell storms over Cro Cop with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Iceman doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Cro Cop's face with his elbows!
Cro Cop has a small cut in his Left eye
That punishment by Chuck Liddell has left Cro Cop staggered! Chuck Liddell should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
You can see Cro Cop's blood making stains in the mat.
Chuck Liddell Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Mirko Cro Cop!
Mirko Cro Cop is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Cro Cop's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cro Cop seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cro Cop measures the resilience of Iceman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Iceman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Cro Cop misses a step and Chuck Liddell sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chuck Liddell hovers above Cro Cop
Good punches to Cro Cop's body.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to trap Chuck Liddell in his guard.
Chuck Liddell keeps control and remains in side mount.
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Chuck Liddell looks to pass to mount...
Iceman slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Mirko Cro Cop.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Iceman leans back...
He clobbers Mirko Cro Cop's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Mirko Cro Cop's Forehead
That punishment by Chuck Liddell has left Cro Cop staggered! Chuck Liddell should try push forward now and finish this!
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop is a bloody mess!
Chuck Liddell hovers above Cro Cop
Good punches to Cro Cop's body.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough! The fight is over! Cro Cop was not intelligently defending himself!
Cro Cop ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Winner is Chuck Liddell by TKO (GnP) at 4:46 Round 3
Statistics: Mirko Cro Cop
Punches 7/14 (50%)
Kicks 9/12 (75%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 320 s
Statistics: Chuck Liddell
Punches 40/62 (65%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 11/20 (55%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 36/46 (78%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 309 s
Really good fight. This was definitely not a "Cro Cop didn't kick so he lost". Cro Cop kicked, Liddell answered, and they fought to the death. Cro Cop died first.
Chuck Liddell raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Iceman is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Mirko Cro Cop comes with a 5 fight winning streak.
Chuck Liddell comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Cro Cop and Iceman move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
A furious flurry of punches from Chuck Liddell
puts Cro Cop in a world of hurt!
Mirko Cro Cop goes with a looping right hand while Chuck Liddell jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Iceman seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Incredible high kick!
Iceman is worried!
Iceman is holding Mirko Cro Cop's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mirko Cro Cop shows great balance while pushing away Chuck Liddell
Cro Cop is trying to counter now!
A left hook from Cro Cop
grazes the chin of Iceman.
Cro Cop goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Iceman moves forward looking for some action
Chuck Liddell shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman pushes Mirko Cro Cop against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Cro Cop's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chuck Liddell is an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for Cro Cop.
Iceman pushes off of Mirko Cro Cop and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Cro Cop stumbles backwards but Chuck Liddell chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Cro Cop's Right eye is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman pushes Mirko Cro Cop against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Cro Cop blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
Iceman moves forward looking for some action
Chuck Liddell shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman takes a break to breathe while holding Mirko Cro Cop.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Brutal-looking high kick from Mirko Cro Cop!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Iceman's Mouth is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Mirko Cro Cop can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Cro Cop steps backwards away from Chuck Liddell. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Brilliant combination from Chuck Liddell
Cro Cop is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Cro Cop is trying to counter now!
Cro Cop is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Iceman's jaw!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Iceman seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Incredible haymaker from Chuck Liddell!
You can see Mirko Cro Cop's head being snapped backwards!
Cro Cop goes to the body...
his punches graze Iceman's arm.
The two exchange wildly
Iceman is connecting with a few punches
Chuck Liddell tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Cro Cop's face
Cro Cop launches a kick
but Chuck Liddell avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Cro Cop launches a furious low kick!
Iceman blocks.
Cro Cop launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Iceman!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Mirko Cro Cop!
Iceman is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Mirko Cro Cop fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Chuck Liddell! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Chuck Liddell chases Cro Cop and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Cro Cop steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Iceman throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Mirko Cro Cop tries to bring the fight to the ground
Iceman won't budge, forcing Cro Cop to pull guard.
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Cro Cop
Iceman use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Chuck Liddell fakes a move and moves laterally.
Iceman launches a furious low kick!
Cro Cop receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Iceman feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Cro Cop moves aside and dodges.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Iceman.
It looks like Cro Cop was hit by a bus!
Cro Cop looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chuck Liddell's punches
Cro Cop measures the resilience of Iceman's chin with an uppercut while Iceman lands some great crosses.
Iceman moves forward looking for some action
Chuck Liddell shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman tries to break the clinch... Mirko Cro Cop launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Iceman breaks the clinch and the knee goes wide!
Poorly executed technique. Chuck Liddell looks to counter!
A wicked punch by Chuck Liddell
rocks Cro Cop!
Cro Cop spins around and tries a spinning back kick!
Mirko Cro Cop hits hard Iceman ribs with that one! Iceman's just wrenches like a little branch.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Iceman wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Iceman moves forward and holds Cro Cop
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Iceman tries to take Mirko Cro Cop down... Cro Cop stumbles backwards and Chuck Liddell launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Cro Cop's jaw!
Cro Cop doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chuck Liddell embrace and tries to move away...
Chuck Liddell pushes Cro Cop forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman launches a few hard punches to Mirko Cro Cop's ribs!
Mirko Cro Cop's ribs shows the damage! Chuck Liddell is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mirko Cro Cop 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.
Chuck Liddell tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Iceman circles out and slips free of Mirko Cro Cop's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
A right hand from Chuck Liddell
makes Cro Cop stumble back!
Cro Cop has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Brutal combination from Chuck Liddell!
Cro Cop is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chuck Liddell can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Chuck Liddell fakes a punch and launches himself over Cro Cop!
Nice move by Iceman who clinches and pushes Cro Cop against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Iceman grapple with Mirko Cro Cop and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Mirko Cro Cop falls hard on the mat with Chuck Liddell on top of him
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Cro Cop
Iceman positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Cro Cop's being punished here!
Cro Cop has a small cut in his Left eye
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to move to full guard
Chuck Liddell keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Cro Cop
Not a desiderable position that Cro Cop is in now. Chuck Liddell is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Iceman fires a barrage of punches at Cro Cop's head!
This is bad! Iceman is just pounding on Mirko Cro Cop's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
There is a small laceration on Mirko Cro Cop's Mouth
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Cro Cop
Chuck Liddell pushes Cro Cop's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Iceman who is in full mount! Cro Cop is in trouble now!
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to stand up!
Iceman doesn't allow him!
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Cro Cop doesn't stop bleeding.
Good looking punches from Chuck Liddell on the ground
They could take their toll on Cro Cop.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to move on the ground and shows Chuck Liddell a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Cro Cop's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop 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 Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop tries to roll to his side and trap Chuck Liddell in his guard...
Chuck Liddell rolls him over and takes his back!
Iceman is in rear mount over Cro Cop
Cro Cop tries to stand up!
Iceman doesn't allow him!
Iceman is in rear mount over Cro Cop
Chuck Liddell throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Cro Cop's face with those brutal elbows! Cro Cop needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Cro Cop has a small cut in his Left eye
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Iceman is in rear mount over Cro Cop
Iceman fires a barrage of punches at Cro Cop's head!
This is bad! Iceman is just pounding on Mirko Cro Cop's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Cro Cop has a small cut in his Left cheek
Iceman is in rear mount over Cro Cop
You can see Cro Cop's blood making stains in the mat.
Iceman tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Cro Cop! Iceman has one hook in and keeps working!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Mirko Cro Cop.
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Round 3
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Cro Cop doesn't stop bleeding.
Iceman launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Cro Cop's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Mirko Cro Cop's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cro Cop moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Iceman's thigh!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Incredible high kick!
Iceman is worried!
Brutal-looking high kick from Mirko Cro Cop!
Iceman dodges!
Cro Cop clumsily fails here and it's time for Chuck Liddell to fight back!
A furious flurry of punches from Chuck Liddell
just misses Cro Cop.
Iceman decides to launch some tentative punches
Cro Cop launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Iceman with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Cro Cop has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Brilliant combination from Chuck Liddell
that forces Cro Cop to try and defend better.
Mirko Cro Cop's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Cro Cop stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Chuck Liddell is coming in again!
There is a small laceration on Mirko Cro Cop's Nose
Mirko Cro Cop seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Chuck Liddell!
Mirko Cro Cop continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Iceman goes to the body...
He punishes Cro Cop's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Chuck Liddell closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Mirko Cro Cop's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Chuck Liddell goes with a looping right hand while Mirko Cro Cop jumps back and jabs
Cro Cop seems staggered and Chuck Liddell runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Mirko Cro Cop steps forward and fires a high kick!
Iceman blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Cro Cop clumsily fails here and it's time for Chuck Liddell to fight back!
Iceman launches a furious hook!
That hits Cro Cop's chin like a wrecking ball! Cro Cop loses balance and goes to the mat.
Cro Cop's Chin is beginning to swell
That punishment by Chuck Liddell has left Cro Cop staggered! Chuck Liddell should try push forward now and finish this!
Iceman is standing while Cro Cop is on the ground on his back
Cro Cop doesn't stop bleeding.
Iceman opts to jump inside Cro Cop's guard.
Cro Cop didn't see that coming. Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Cro Cop now.
That punishment by Chuck Liddell has left Cro Cop staggered! Chuck Liddell should try push forward now and finish this!
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Cro Cop
Cro Cop cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Iceman can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
You can see Cro Cop's blood making stains in the mat.
Chuck Liddell Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Mirko Cro Cop is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Cro Cop's Left eye is beginning to swell
That punishment by Chuck Liddell has left Cro Cop staggered! Chuck Liddell should try push forward now and finish this!
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cro Cop measures the resilience of Iceman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Iceman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cro Cop tries to close his guard around Iceman
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop is a bloody mess!
Iceman moves on the ground
Chuck Liddell moves to side mount
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Iceman's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop is a bloody mess!
Cro Cop tries to stand up!
Iceman doesn't allow him!
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Iceman tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop is a bloody mess!
Cro Cop tries to escape from the full mount...
Chuck Liddell is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop is a bloody mess!
Cro Cop tries to stand up!
Iceman doesn't allow him!
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
You can see Cro Cop's blood making stains in the mat.
Chuck Liddell storms over Cro Cop with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Iceman doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Cro Cop's face with his elbows!
Cro Cop has a small cut in his Left eye
That punishment by Chuck Liddell has left Cro Cop staggered! Chuck Liddell should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
You can see Cro Cop's blood making stains in the mat.
Chuck Liddell Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Mirko Cro Cop!
Mirko Cro Cop is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Cro Cop's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cro Cop seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cro Cop measures the resilience of Iceman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Iceman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Cro Cop misses a step and Chuck Liddell sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chuck Liddell hovers above Cro Cop
Good punches to Cro Cop's body.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Mirko Cro Cop attempts to trap Chuck Liddell in his guard.
Chuck Liddell keeps control and remains in side mount.
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Chuck Liddell looks to pass to mount...
Iceman slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Mirko Cro Cop.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Iceman leans back...
He clobbers Mirko Cro Cop's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Mirko Cro Cop's Forehead
That punishment by Chuck Liddell has left Cro Cop staggered! Chuck Liddell should try push forward now and finish this!
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Mirko Cro Cop
Mirko Cro Cop is a bloody mess!
Chuck Liddell hovers above Cro Cop
Good punches to Cro Cop's body.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough! The fight is over! Cro Cop was not intelligently defending himself!
Cro Cop ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Winner is Chuck Liddell by TKO (GnP) at 4:46 Round 3
Statistics: Mirko Cro Cop
Punches 7/14 (50%)
Kicks 9/12 (75%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 320 s
Statistics: Chuck Liddell
Punches 40/62 (65%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 11/20 (55%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 36/46 (78%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 309 s
Really good fight. This was definitely not a "Cro Cop didn't kick so he lost". Cro Cop kicked, Liddell answered, and they fought to the death. Cro Cop died first.