Post by The Sandmen on May 26, 2016 9:23:03 GMT -5
Chuck Liddell vs. Anthony Johnson
Ferocious staredown by Iceman while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Anthony Johnson looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Chuck Liddell today.
Chuck Liddell comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Iceman and Rumble move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell chases Rumble and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Rumble steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Surprise roundhouse punch by Iceman.
It looks like Rumble was hit by a bus!
Rumble's Mouth is beginning to swell
Several good body shots
are evaded by Iceman.
Poorly executed technique. Chuck Liddell looks to counter!
Iceman wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rumble pushes off of Chuck Liddell and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Iceman stumbles backwards but Anthony Johnson chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chuck Liddell's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Rumble is throwing a flurry of punches!
Iceman ducks under and circles out of the corner.
1:06 Round 1 and Rumble is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
The two exchange wildly
Rumble is connecting with a few punches
Rumble is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Iceman's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Chuck Liddell's Right cheek
Anthony Johnson wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Anthony Johnson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Iceman won't budge, forcing Rumble to pull guard.
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Rumble
Rumble 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.
Poorly executed technique. Chuck Liddell looks to counter!
Iceman tries to open up Anthony Johnson's defense faking a few punches.
Anthony Johnson wraps his arms around Iceman's arms and counters the punches.
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Rumble
Anthony Johnson 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.
Poorly executed technique. Chuck Liddell looks to counter!
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 clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Chuck Liddell storms over Rumble with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Iceman doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Rumble's face with his elbows!
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Rumble tries to move on the ground and shows Chuck Liddell a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rumble's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Chuck Liddell aggressively and repeatedly punches Rumble.
Good job by Rumble blocking and slipping the blows.
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson 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 side mount over Anthony Johnson
Chuck Liddell looks to mount Anthony Johnson...
Anthony Johnson takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Rumble
Anthony Johnson 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
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Anthony Johnson. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Brutal combination from Anthony Johnson!
Iceman is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
A right hand from Anthony Johnson
gets deflected.
Anthony Johnson gets sloppy and Chuck Liddell tries to take advantage...
Iceman goes to the body...
He punishes Rumble's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Chuck Liddell goes with a looping right hand while Anthony Johnson jumps back and jabs
Iceman only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Pulverizing punch to Rumble's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Iceman decides to launch some tentative punches
Chuck Liddell takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Anthony Johnson tries a hook to the body
but Iceman manages to dodge it
Crisp uppercut by Rumble followed by a hard jab
Iceman deflects the blows.
Rumble misses a step and Chuck Liddell sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chuck Liddell fakes a punch and launches himself over Anthony Johnson
Great move by Iceman who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Iceman tries to take Anthony Johnson down... Rumble stumbles backwards and Chuck Liddell launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Rumble's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Anthony Johnson's Chin
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman takes a break to breathe while holding Anthony Johnson.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
A wicked punch by Chuck Liddell
rocks Rumble!
Rumble's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Anthony Johnson's Left eye
Anthony Johnson seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Chuck Liddell!
Some nice shots from Chuck Liddell
that stun Rumble.
Anthony Johnson seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Chuck Liddell!
Iceman is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Rumble's jaw!
The ref pulls off Chuck Liddell! Rumble seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Chuck Liddell by TKO (Punch) at 5:00 Round 1
Statistics: Chuck Liddell
Punches 14/22 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/16 (31%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 82 s
Statistics: Anthony Johnson
Punches 11/21 (52%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/11 (36%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 82 s
This one was simple - Chuck was just a better boxer than Rumble. Rumble did not show up to this GP at all. The Sandmen organization is dissapointed with him and his perofrmance here.
Note to Future Sandmen, Anthony is not to participate in Grand Prixs anymore. k?
ty. kisses. ttyl.
- Sandmen.