Post by The Sandmen on Nov 3, 2016 15:54:31 GMT -5
ManMMA Heavyweight Championship
Chuck Liddell doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Cain Velasquez glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
And here we go with the title fight!
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Velasquez is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Chuck Liddell comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Chuck Liddell and Cain Velasquez touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Cain Velasquez attempts a sweep single...
Cain Velasquez catches Chuck Liddell's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Velasquez.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Velasquez tries to cover his face,
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Velasquez tries to cover his face,
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Iceman
Iceman measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Velasquez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell launches a few punches to Velasquez's cheek from the guard.
Cain Velasquez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Iceman
Iceman measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Velasquez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Velasquez is trying to counter now!
Velasquez is looking to end this fight with strikes
Iceman anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Iceman
Velasquez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Iceman's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Velasquez misses a step and Chuck Liddell sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chuck Liddell attempts to move to full guard
Cain Velasquez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Herb Dean 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Cain Velasquez throws a combo
Chuck Liddell ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Velasquez swings again, only to get countered once more! Velasquez is looking bad here!
Velasquez's Mouth is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Not a desiderable position that Iceman is in now. Cain Velasquez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Velasquez is holding Chuck Liddell's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chuck Liddell shows great balance while pushing away Cain Velasquez
Poorly executed technique. Chuck Liddell looks to counter!
A left hook from Iceman
falls short.
Chuck Liddell fakes a punch and launches himself over Cain Velasquez
Great move by Iceman who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Cain Velasquez shoots and grab Chuck Liddell's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Velasquez scoop up Chuck Liddell's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Iceman to the mat
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Iceman
Iceman tries to close his guard around Velasquez
He succeeds!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Iceman
Velasquez is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Chuck Liddell, who is barely covering up!
Iceman's Left eye is beginning to swell
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Iceman
Velasquez is in closed guard... Iceman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cain Velasquez!
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez 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 Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Cain Velasquez creates enough space to control Chuck Liddell's leg.
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Velasquez
Cain Velasquez 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 half guard over Velasquez
Cain Velasquez attempts to move to full guard
Cain Velasquez manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Velasquez
Cain Velasquez 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.
Cain Velasquez gets sloppy and Chuck Liddell tries to take advantage...
Iceman moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Velasquez
Iceman launches a barrage of elbows over Velasquez's face!
Cain Velasquez blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Chuck Liddell gets sloppy and Cain Velasquez tries to take advantage...
Velasquez measures the resilience of Iceman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Iceman's side.
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Velasquez
Iceman tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Velasquez
Chuck Liddell tries to pass Cain Velasquez's guard...
Chuck Liddell manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Chuck Liddell storms over Velasquez with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Iceman doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Velasquez's face with his elbows!
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Iceman positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Velasquez's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Cain Velasquez's Mouth
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Cain Velasquez
Chuck Liddell looks to pass to mount...
Iceman slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Cain Velasquez.
Chuck Liddell is in full mount over Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez 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
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Cain Velasquez. 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.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez goes with a looping right hand while Chuck Liddell jumps back and jabs
Velasquez only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Iceman begins to launch a barrage of punches over Velasquez
this is getting worse and worse for Velasquez
Velasquez has a small cut in his Mouth
Velasquez wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Velasquez moves forward and holds Iceman
The fighters are clinching.
Velasquez pushes Chuck Liddell againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Iceman tries to block Cain Velasquez punches...
Chuck Liddell pushes away Velasquez trying to keep the fight at striking range
Velasquez doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Chuck Liddell
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Chuck Liddell.
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Round 2
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Chuck Liddell and Velasquez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Iceman looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Cain Velasquez's punches
Velasquez is on the receiving end of a great combo by Iceman.
Chuck Liddell has found an opening in the defense of Velasquez, launching a big hook
Cain Velasquez steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Velasquez shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Velasquez is holding Chuck Liddell's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chuck Liddell shows great balance while pushing away Cain Velasquez
Iceman is trying to counter now!
Shovel hook by Chuck Liddell
tags Velasquez.
Good front kick from Velasquez!
Iceman stumbles backwards after that one!
Velasquez launches a kick
Iceman checks it and keeps distance.
Iceman steps forward
Cain Velasquez catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Chuck Liddell!
Velasquez is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The two exchange wildly
Iceman is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Chuck Liddell charges at Velasquez throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Velasquez is rocked!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Chuck Liddell chases Velasquez and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Velasquez steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Velasquez hits the ground like a rag doll! That surgical strike by Chuck Liddell has left Velasquez unconscious on the mat!
Winner is Chuck Liddell by KO (Punches) at 2:11 Round 2
Statistics: Chuck Liddell
Punches 27/38 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 11/27 (41%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 199 s
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 4/11 (36%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 10/24 (42%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 199 s
Chuck Liddell defends the Heavyweight title!
Cain tried. Oh, did Cain try. But Chuck nailed him. Several times. Until he died. Like those teenage camp councillors in Friday the 13th Parts 1-10.