Post by The Sandmen on Sept 19, 2012 22:29:18 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Iceman while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
Rashad Evans doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Chuck Liddell comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Rashad Evans closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Evans moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Iceman with a double overhooks!
Evans jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Rashad Evans pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Chuck Liddell pushes away Evans trying to keep the fight at striking range
Evans doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Chuck Liddell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
As the fight continues it seems that Rashad Evans is taking the best of the fight.
Evans and Chuck Liddell are cliched up against the cage. Evans steps for a throw
Chuck Liddell is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Iceman tries to show some ground skills
Evans uses his strength to keep Evans at a disadvantage
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Rashad Evans looks to mount Chuck Liddell...
Chuck Liddell takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Iceman
Evans tries to escape from the closed guard
Evans succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Iceman
Iceman tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Iceman
Iceman works on the ground with his fingers over Evans's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Iceman
Evans tries to escape from closed guard...
Iceman waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Rashad Evans! He is reversed and nor Chuck Liddell is on half guard!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Evans
Evans tries to move on the ground and shows Chuck Liddell a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Evans uses his forearms to block the impact!
Chuck Liddell gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Evans
Chuck Liddell tries to better his position on the ground...
Evans holds Chuck Liddell's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Evans
Evans launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Iceman's ribs.
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Evans
Iceman is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chuck Liddell!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Rashad Evans throws a flurry of punches at Iceman...
A lot of them are hitting Iceman's face
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Iceman measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Evans
Iceman is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chuck Liddell!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Iceman tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rashad Evans doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Rashad Evans throws a flurry of punches at Iceman...
A lot of them are hitting Iceman's face
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Rashad Evans aggressively and repeatedly punches Iceman.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Iceman measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Chuck Liddell gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Evans gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Chuck Liddell! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Chuck Liddell doesn't defend himself!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell 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
Josh Rosenthal 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 Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell moves forward looking for some grappling action
Evans pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Iceman pushes Rashad Evans and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Chuck Liddell launches a body shot
Evans dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Iceman's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell moves forward looking for some grappling action
Iceman has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Iceman tries to take Rashad Evans down... Evans stumbles backwards and Chuck Liddell launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Evans's jaw!
Evans's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Chuck Liddell!
Evans ducks under...
The two exchange wildly
Iceman is connecting with a few punches
Evans moves forward looking for some action
Chuck Liddell doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Brilliant combination from Chuck Liddell
that forces Evans to try and defend better.
Rashad Evans goes with a looping right hand while Chuck Liddell jumps back and jabs
Evans seems staggered and Chuck Liddell runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Chuck Liddell was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Iceman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chuck Liddell fakes a punch and launches himself over Evans!
Nice move by Iceman who clinches and pushes Evans against the cage
Iceman doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rashad Evans embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Iceman who put distance between them
Rashad Evans fakes a move and moves laterally.
Evans fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Iceman sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Chuck Liddell launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Solid shot from Rashad Evans to the body.
Iceman blocks in time.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Chuck Liddell tries to take advantage...
Evans throws a lazy kick
Iceman dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Evans tries to grapple
He puts Iceman in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Iceman is throwing a flurry of punches!
Rashad Evans just can't get away!
Evans's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rashad Evans embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Iceman who put distance between them
Not a desiderable position that Iceman is in now. Rashad Evans is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
Chuck Liddell sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Chuck Liddell tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Evans's face
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chuck Liddell can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Evans steps forward
Chuck Liddell catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Iceman steps forward
Rashad Evans catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Iceman's Mouth is beginning to swell
Iceman has a small cut in his Mouth
Chuck Liddell fakes a move and moves laterally.
An overhand right from Chuck Liddell that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Evans moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
A left hook from Iceman
grazes the chin of Evans.
Evans 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.
Evans leads with a punch
Chuck Liddell avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Evans has a small cut in his Nose
Chuck Liddell is opening up on Evans and raining down combinations!
Evans's corner looks worried!
Evans's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Chuck Liddell!
Evans is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Evans's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Evans pushes Chuck Liddell and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Evans stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Chuck Liddell is coming in again!
Evans has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Iceman decides to launch some tentative punches
Chuck Liddell takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
A left hook from Iceman
grazes the chin of Evans.
Evans's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Chin
Chuck Liddell has found an opening in the defense of Evans, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Evans is wobbling!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans tries to bring the fight to the ground
Iceman won't budge, forcing Evans to pull guard.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Iceman, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Chuck Liddell moves forward looking for some grappling action
Iceman has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Chuck Liddell's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. Evans's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
Iceman pushes Rashad Evans against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Evans's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Evans has a small cut in his Chin
Rashad Evans pushes away Iceman trying to keep the fight at striking range
Iceman doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rashad Evans
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Iceman tries to take Rashad Evans down... Evans stumbles backwards and Chuck Liddell launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Evans's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Evans takes a break to breathe while holding Chuck Liddell.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Iceman leads with a punch
Rashad Evans evades but whiffs with a counter.
Iceman is trying to counter now!
Iceman moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Evans with a double overhooks!
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Chuck Liddell launches a rapid series of punches
taking Evans from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Evans's Left eye is beginning to swell
Evans has a small cut in his Left eye
That punishment by Chuck Liddell has left Evans staggered! Chuck Liddell should try push forward now and finish this!
Chuck Liddell moves forward looking for some grappling action
Iceman has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Evans pushes off of Chuck Liddell and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Iceman stumbles backwards but Rashad Evans chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman tries to take Rashad Evans down... Evans stumbles backwards and Chuck Liddell launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Evans's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Chuck Liddell tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Evans is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evans's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Chuck Liddell.
Brutal punches to Evans's face while in the clinch!
Evans can't take many more shots like those!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Iceman gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Iceman blocks Rashad Evans's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Evans
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Chuck Liddell looks to posture up and open Rashad Evans's guard...
Chuck Liddell forces Rashad Evans to open his guard.
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Evans
Iceman breaths deeply while on the ground
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Evans
Chuck Liddell is cooling the fight on the ground
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Iceman
He is not able to do it
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Evans
You can see Evans's blood making stains in the mat.
Iceman tries to jump to side mount.
Rashad Evans closed his guard around Chuck Liddell.
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Chuck Liddell in his guard.
Chuck Liddell keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Chuck Liddell is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Iceman steps backwards away from Rashad Evans. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Evans throws a lazy kick
Iceman dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
You can see Evans's blood making stains in the mat.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Evans's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Rashad Evans's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Chuck Liddell charges at Evans throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Evans is rocked!
Evans has a small cut in his Right eye
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Iceman.
Evans misses a step and Chuck Liddell sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chuck Liddell fakes a punch and launches himself over Rashad Evans
Great move by Iceman who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Chuck Liddell pushes away Evans trying to keep the fight at striking range
Evans stumbles backwards and Chuck Liddell circles to get the center of the cage
You can see Evans's blood making stains in the mat.
Shovel hook by Rashad Evans
goes nowhere.
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Chuck Liddell tries a middle kick
Evans blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Iceman.
It looks like Evans was hit by a bus!
Evans's Forehead is beginning to swell
Evans has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Iceman is connecting with a few punches
Chuck Liddell fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Evans's chin
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Chin
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Iceman, who walks calmly to his corner.
The cutman is working on Evans's face.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Iceman decides to launch some tentative punches
Chuck Liddell takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Evans has a small cut in his Chin
Iceman looks to be in very good shape.
You can see Evans's blood making stains in the mat.
Chuck Liddell goes with a looping right hand while Rashad Evans jumps back and jabs
Evans seems staggered and Chuck Liddell runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Evans 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.
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Brutal combination from Chuck Liddell!
Evans is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Evans's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Evans has a small cut in his Chin
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Chuck Liddell tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Evans's face
Oh! Down goes Evans! Chuck Liddell knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Chuck Liddell really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Evans's Mouth is beginning to swell
Evans has a small cut in his Mouth
Winner is Chuck Liddell by KO (Punch) at 0:54 Round 4
Statistics: Chuck Liddell
Punches 57/74 (77%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 13/23 (57%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/8 (25%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 271 s
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 5/22 (23%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 0/4 (0%)
GnP strikes 19/23 (83%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 271 s
Evans started out STRONG and looked to be running away with this one. Then suddenly, around round 2, Liddell came storming back and destroyed Rashad thereafter. Good fight from two probable champions.
Rashad Evans doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Chuck Liddell comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Rashad Evans closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Evans moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Iceman with a double overhooks!
Evans jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Rashad Evans pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Chuck Liddell pushes away Evans trying to keep the fight at striking range
Evans doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Chuck Liddell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
As the fight continues it seems that Rashad Evans is taking the best of the fight.
Evans and Chuck Liddell are cliched up against the cage. Evans steps for a throw
Chuck Liddell is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Iceman tries to show some ground skills
Evans uses his strength to keep Evans at a disadvantage
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Chuck Liddell
Rashad Evans looks to mount Chuck Liddell...
Chuck Liddell takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Iceman
Evans tries to escape from the closed guard
Evans succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Iceman
Chuck Liddell launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Iceman
Iceman tries to close his guard around Evans
He succeeds!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Iceman
Iceman works on the ground with his fingers over Evans's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Iceman
Evans tries to escape from closed guard...
Iceman waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Rashad Evans! He is reversed and nor Chuck Liddell is on half guard!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Evans
Evans tries to move on the ground and shows Chuck Liddell a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Evans uses his forearms to block the impact!
Chuck Liddell gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Evans
Chuck Liddell tries to better his position on the ground...
Evans holds Chuck Liddell's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Evans
Evans launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Iceman's ribs.
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Evans
Iceman is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chuck Liddell!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Rashad Evans throws a flurry of punches at Iceman...
A lot of them are hitting Iceman's face
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Iceman measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Evans
Iceman is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chuck Liddell!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Iceman tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rashad Evans doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Rashad Evans throws a flurry of punches at Iceman...
A lot of them are hitting Iceman's face
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Rashad Evans aggressively and repeatedly punches Iceman.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Iceman measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Chuck Liddell gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Evans gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Chuck Liddell! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Chuck Liddell doesn't defend himself!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Chuck Liddell
Chuck Liddell 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
Josh Rosenthal 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 Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell moves forward looking for some grappling action
Evans pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Iceman pushes Rashad Evans and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Chuck Liddell launches a body shot
Evans dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Iceman's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell moves forward looking for some grappling action
Iceman has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Iceman tries to take Rashad Evans down... Evans stumbles backwards and Chuck Liddell launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Evans's jaw!
Evans's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Chuck Liddell!
Evans ducks under...
The two exchange wildly
Iceman is connecting with a few punches
Evans moves forward looking for some action
Chuck Liddell doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Brilliant combination from Chuck Liddell
that forces Evans to try and defend better.
Rashad Evans goes with a looping right hand while Chuck Liddell jumps back and jabs
Evans seems staggered and Chuck Liddell runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Chuck Liddell was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Iceman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chuck Liddell fakes a punch and launches himself over Evans!
Nice move by Iceman who clinches and pushes Evans against the cage
Iceman doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rashad Evans embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Iceman who put distance between them
Rashad Evans fakes a move and moves laterally.
Evans fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Iceman sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Chuck Liddell launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Solid shot from Rashad Evans to the body.
Iceman blocks in time.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Chuck Liddell tries to take advantage...
Evans throws a lazy kick
Iceman dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Evans tries to grapple
He puts Iceman in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Iceman is throwing a flurry of punches!
Rashad Evans just can't get away!
Evans's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rashad Evans embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Iceman who put distance between them
Not a desiderable position that Iceman is in now. Rashad Evans is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
Chuck Liddell sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Chuck Liddell tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Evans's face
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chuck Liddell can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Evans steps forward
Chuck Liddell catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Iceman steps forward
Rashad Evans catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Iceman's Mouth is beginning to swell
Iceman has a small cut in his Mouth
Chuck Liddell fakes a move and moves laterally.
An overhand right from Chuck Liddell that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Evans moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
A left hook from Iceman
grazes the chin of Evans.
Evans 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.
Evans leads with a punch
Chuck Liddell avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Evans has a small cut in his Nose
Chuck Liddell is opening up on Evans and raining down combinations!
Evans's corner looks worried!
Evans's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Chuck Liddell!
Evans is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Evans's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Evans pushes Chuck Liddell and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Evans stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Chuck Liddell is coming in again!
Evans has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Iceman decides to launch some tentative punches
Chuck Liddell takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
A left hook from Iceman
grazes the chin of Evans.
Evans's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Chin
Chuck Liddell has found an opening in the defense of Evans, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Evans is wobbling!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans tries to bring the fight to the ground
Iceman won't budge, forcing Evans to pull guard.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Iceman, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Chuck Liddell moves forward looking for some grappling action
Iceman has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Chuck Liddell's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. Evans's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
Iceman pushes Rashad Evans against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Evans's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Evans has a small cut in his Chin
Rashad Evans pushes away Iceman trying to keep the fight at striking range
Iceman doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rashad Evans
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Iceman tries to take Rashad Evans down... Evans stumbles backwards and Chuck Liddell launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Evans's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Evans takes a break to breathe while holding Chuck Liddell.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Iceman leads with a punch
Rashad Evans evades but whiffs with a counter.
Iceman is trying to counter now!
Iceman moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Evans with a double overhooks!
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Chuck Liddell launches a rapid series of punches
taking Evans from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Evans's Left eye is beginning to swell
Evans has a small cut in his Left eye
That punishment by Chuck Liddell has left Evans staggered! Chuck Liddell should try push forward now and finish this!
Chuck Liddell moves forward looking for some grappling action
Iceman has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Evans pushes off of Chuck Liddell and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Iceman stumbles backwards but Rashad Evans chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman tries to take Rashad Evans down... Evans stumbles backwards and Chuck Liddell launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Evans's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Chuck Liddell tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Evans is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evans's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Chuck Liddell.
Brutal punches to Evans's face while in the clinch!
Evans can't take many more shots like those!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Iceman gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Iceman blocks Rashad Evans's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Evans
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Chuck Liddell looks to posture up and open Rashad Evans's guard...
Chuck Liddell forces Rashad Evans to open his guard.
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Evans
Iceman breaths deeply while on the ground
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Evans
Chuck Liddell is cooling the fight on the ground
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Iceman
He is not able to do it
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over Evans
You can see Evans's blood making stains in the mat.
Iceman tries to jump to side mount.
Rashad Evans closed his guard around Chuck Liddell.
Chuck Liddell is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Chuck Liddell in his guard.
Chuck Liddell keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Chuck Liddell is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Iceman steps backwards away from Rashad Evans. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Evans throws a lazy kick
Iceman dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
You can see Evans's blood making stains in the mat.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Evans's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Rashad Evans's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Chuck Liddell charges at Evans throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Evans is rocked!
Evans has a small cut in his Right eye
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Iceman.
Evans misses a step and Chuck Liddell sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chuck Liddell fakes a punch and launches himself over Rashad Evans
Great move by Iceman who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Chuck Liddell pushes away Evans trying to keep the fight at striking range
Evans stumbles backwards and Chuck Liddell circles to get the center of the cage
You can see Evans's blood making stains in the mat.
Shovel hook by Rashad Evans
goes nowhere.
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Chuck Liddell tries a middle kick
Evans blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Iceman.
It looks like Evans was hit by a bus!
Evans's Forehead is beginning to swell
Evans has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Iceman is connecting with a few punches
Chuck Liddell fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Evans's chin
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Chin
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Iceman, who walks calmly to his corner.
The cutman is working on Evans's face.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Iceman decides to launch some tentative punches
Chuck Liddell takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Evans has a small cut in his Chin
Iceman looks to be in very good shape.
You can see Evans's blood making stains in the mat.
Chuck Liddell goes with a looping right hand while Rashad Evans jumps back and jabs
Evans seems staggered and Chuck Liddell runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Evans 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.
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Brutal combination from Chuck Liddell!
Evans is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Evans's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Evans has a small cut in his Chin
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Chuck Liddell tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Evans's face
Oh! Down goes Evans! Chuck Liddell knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Chuck Liddell really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Evans's Mouth is beginning to swell
Evans has a small cut in his Mouth
Winner is Chuck Liddell by KO (Punch) at 0:54 Round 4
Statistics: Chuck Liddell
Punches 57/74 (77%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 13/23 (57%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/8 (25%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 271 s
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 5/22 (23%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 0/4 (0%)
GnP strikes 19/23 (83%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 271 s
Evans started out STRONG and looked to be running away with this one. Then suddenly, around round 2, Liddell came storming back and destroyed Rashad thereafter. Good fight from two probable champions.