Post by The Sandmen on Feb 27, 2013 18:32:57 GMT -5
Chuck Liddell raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Cheick Kongo looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Chuck Liddell is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
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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Chuck Liddell and Cheick Kongo touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Cheick Kongo leans forwards and tries to grapple with Iceman
Kongo shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman grapple with Cheick Kongo and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Cheick Kongo falls hard on the mat with Chuck Liddell on top of him
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Kongo
Iceman is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Cheick Kongo, who is barely covering up!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Kongo
Cheick Kongo 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 Kongo
Kongo tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Chuck Liddell 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 Kongo's moves.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Cheick Kongo. 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.
Cheick Kongo moves forward looking for some grappling action
Iceman pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Cheick Kongo circles around Iceman
Cheick Kongo tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Cheick Kongo who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kongo struggles and launches a few punches to Iceman's head
Those punches are hitting! Iceman covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Cheick Kongo slightly pushes Iceman into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Kongo decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Kongo moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Cheick Kongo fakes a punch and launches himself over Chuck Liddell
Great move by Kongo who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chuck Liddell's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Kongo is throwing a flurry of punches!
Chuck Liddell just can't get away!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Iceman tries to take Cheick Kongo down... Kongo stumbles backwards and Chuck Liddell launches a few punches...
Cheick Kongo dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Kongo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Iceman steps forward
Cheick Kongo catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Kongo 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.
Chuck Liddell tries a hook to the body
and hits Kongo ribs hard
Hard blow to Kongo's mid-section, he seems hurt
A wicked punch by Cheick Kongo
rocks Iceman!
Iceman's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Chuck Liddell's Left eye
Cheick Kongo fakes a punch and launches himself over Chuck Liddell
Great move by Kongo who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Iceman doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Cheick Kongo embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Iceman who put distance between them
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Cheick Kongo throws a combo
Chuck Liddell ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Kongo swings again, only to get countered once more! Kongo is looking bad here!
Iceman launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Kongo's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Kongo jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Iceman sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Iceman steps backwards away from Cheick Kongo. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Chuck Liddell leans forwards and tries to grapple with Kongo
Iceman shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman is launching some bone breaking punches to Kongo's ribs while in the clinch.
Kongo blocks.
Iceman misses a step and Cheick Kongo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kongo is launching some bone breaking punches to Iceman's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Chuck Liddell's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Chuck Liddell is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Iceman catches an ankle and Kongo is tripped to the mat!
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Kongo
Iceman tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Chuck Liddell fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Kongo
Chuck Liddell moves to better his position on the ground...
Chuck Liddell viciously slams hammer blows to Kongo's face!
Kongo's Forehead is beginning to swell
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Kongo
Kongo 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 half guard over Kongo
Kongo 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 half guard over Kongo
Kongo steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Kongo 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.
Kongo clumsily fails here and it's time for Chuck Liddell to fight back!
Chuck Liddell throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Kongo's face with those brutal elbows! Kongo needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Kongo
Cheick Kongo attempts to move to full guard
Cheick Kongo manages to switch to full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Cheick Kongo.
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Round 2
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Middle kick from Kongo.
The kick just misses.
Iceman wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Iceman moves forward and holds Kongo
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Cheick Kongo seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Cheick Kongo is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Iceman's face.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kongo struggles and launches a few punches to Iceman's head
Those punches are hitting! Iceman covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Iceman launches a few hard punches to Cheick Kongo's ribs!
Cheick Kongo's ribs shows the damage! Chuck Liddell is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chuck Liddell postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Kongo hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman launches a few hard punches to Cheick Kongo's ribs!
Cheick Kongo's ribs shows the damage! Chuck Liddell is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Kongo tries to take Chuck Liddell down... Iceman stumbles backwards and Cheick Kongo launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Iceman's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cheick Kongo 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Iceman's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Cheick Kongo.
Cheick Kongo 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 Cheick Kongo
Iceman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chuck Liddell postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Kongo hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cheick Kongo 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 Cheick Kongo
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cheick Kongo 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 Cheick Kongo
Iceman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Chuck Liddell!
That one almost breaks Kongo's chin! He is knocked down!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Iceman is standing while Kongo is on the ground on his back
Kongo tries to stand up!
Iceman doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Iceman is standing while Kongo is on the ground on his back
Kongo tries to stand up!
Iceman doesn't allow him!
Iceman is standing while Kongo is on the ground on his back
Kongo tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Kongo climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Cheick Kongo moves forward looking for some grappling action
Iceman pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Nice punches from Chuck Liddell.
Kongo staggers backwards. Iceman wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Kongo moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Chuck Liddell checks the kick.
Kongo misses a step and Chuck Liddell sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chuck Liddell has found an opening in the defense of Kongo, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Kongo is wobbling!
Kongo's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Cheick Kongo's Chin
Chuck Liddell launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Kongo blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Cheick Kongo's cheek! Kongo stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Iceman is standing while Kongo is on the ground on his back
Cheick Kongo 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.
Iceman is standing while Kongo is on the ground on his back
Kongo tries to stand up!
Iceman doesn't allow him!
Iceman is standing while Kongo is on the ground on his back
Cheick Kongo 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.
Iceman is standing while Kongo is on the ground on his back
Cheick Kongo 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.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Iceman is standing while Kongo is on the ground on his back
Kongo is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Kongo tries to stand up!
Iceman doesn't allow him!
Iceman is standing while Kongo is on the ground on his back
Kongo tries to stand up!
Iceman doesn't allow him!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Cheick Kongo. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Kongo climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Kongo is holding Chuck Liddell's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chuck Liddell shows great balance while pushing away Cheick Kongo
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Chuck Liddell closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Nice punch by Chuck Liddell
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Iceman launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Kongo's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal has seen that!
Josh Rosenthal allows Kongo time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Chuck Liddell tries a hook to the body
and hits Kongo ribs hard
Nice punch by Chuck Liddell
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Chuck Liddell circles around Kongo
Brutal combination from Chuck Liddell!
Kongo is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Josh Rosenthal is asking Kongo to defend himself! Josh Rosenthal jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Kongo.
Kongo has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Chuck Liddell by TKO (Punches) at 4:53 Round 2
Statistics: Chuck Liddell
Punches 22/25 (88%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 15/27 (56%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/13 (92%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 88 s
Statistics: Cheick Kongo
Punches 2/4 (50%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 12/18 (67%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/9 (44%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 168 s
This fight would have been more interesting as a NOW fight, instead of a "in their primes" fight. Chuck kinda dominated this, as I think we all assumed he would. Kongo is tough though...but not tough enough it seems. Did anyone ever watch Tough Enough? I watched the first season.
Cheick Kongo looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Chuck Liddell is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
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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Chuck Liddell and Cheick Kongo touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Cheick Kongo leans forwards and tries to grapple with Iceman
Kongo shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman grapple with Cheick Kongo and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Cheick Kongo falls hard on the mat with Chuck Liddell on top of him
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Kongo
Iceman is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Cheick Kongo, who is barely covering up!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Kongo
Cheick Kongo 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 Kongo
Kongo tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Chuck Liddell 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 Kongo's moves.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Cheick Kongo. 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.
Cheick Kongo moves forward looking for some grappling action
Iceman pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Cheick Kongo circles around Iceman
Cheick Kongo tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Cheick Kongo who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kongo struggles and launches a few punches to Iceman's head
Those punches are hitting! Iceman covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Cheick Kongo slightly pushes Iceman into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Kongo decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Kongo moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Cheick Kongo fakes a punch and launches himself over Chuck Liddell
Great move by Kongo who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chuck Liddell's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Kongo is throwing a flurry of punches!
Chuck Liddell just can't get away!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Iceman tries to take Cheick Kongo down... Kongo stumbles backwards and Chuck Liddell launches a few punches...
Cheick Kongo dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Kongo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Iceman steps forward
Cheick Kongo catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Kongo 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.
Chuck Liddell tries a hook to the body
and hits Kongo ribs hard
Hard blow to Kongo's mid-section, he seems hurt
A wicked punch by Cheick Kongo
rocks Iceman!
Iceman's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Chuck Liddell's Left eye
Cheick Kongo fakes a punch and launches himself over Chuck Liddell
Great move by Kongo who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Iceman doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Cheick Kongo embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Iceman who put distance between them
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Cheick Kongo throws a combo
Chuck Liddell ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Kongo swings again, only to get countered once more! Kongo is looking bad here!
Iceman launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Kongo's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Kongo jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Iceman sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Iceman steps backwards away from Cheick Kongo. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Chuck Liddell leans forwards and tries to grapple with Kongo
Iceman shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman is launching some bone breaking punches to Kongo's ribs while in the clinch.
Kongo blocks.
Iceman misses a step and Cheick Kongo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kongo is launching some bone breaking punches to Iceman's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Chuck Liddell's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Chuck Liddell is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Iceman catches an ankle and Kongo is tripped to the mat!
Chuck Liddell is in closed guard over Kongo
Iceman tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Chuck Liddell fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Kongo
Chuck Liddell moves to better his position on the ground...
Chuck Liddell viciously slams hammer blows to Kongo's face!
Kongo's Forehead is beginning to swell
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Kongo
Kongo 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 half guard over Kongo
Kongo 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 half guard over Kongo
Kongo steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Kongo 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.
Kongo clumsily fails here and it's time for Chuck Liddell to fight back!
Chuck Liddell throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Kongo's face with those brutal elbows! Kongo needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Chuck Liddell is in half guard over Kongo
Cheick Kongo attempts to move to full guard
Cheick Kongo manages to switch to full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Cheick Kongo.
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Round 2
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Middle kick from Kongo.
The kick just misses.
Iceman wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Iceman moves forward and holds Kongo
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Cheick Kongo seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Cheick Kongo is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Iceman's face.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kongo struggles and launches a few punches to Iceman's head
Those punches are hitting! Iceman covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Iceman launches a few hard punches to Cheick Kongo's ribs!
Cheick Kongo's ribs shows the damage! Chuck Liddell is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chuck Liddell postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Kongo hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Iceman launches a few hard punches to Cheick Kongo's ribs!
Cheick Kongo's ribs shows the damage! Chuck Liddell is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Kongo tries to take Chuck Liddell down... Iceman stumbles backwards and Cheick Kongo launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Iceman's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cheick Kongo 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Iceman's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Cheick Kongo.
Cheick Kongo 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 Cheick Kongo
Iceman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chuck Liddell postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Kongo hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cheick Kongo 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 Cheick Kongo
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cheick Kongo 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 Cheick Kongo
Iceman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Chuck Liddell!
That one almost breaks Kongo's chin! He is knocked down!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Iceman is standing while Kongo is on the ground on his back
Kongo tries to stand up!
Iceman doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Iceman is standing while Kongo is on the ground on his back
Kongo tries to stand up!
Iceman doesn't allow him!
Iceman is standing while Kongo is on the ground on his back
Kongo tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Kongo climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Cheick Kongo moves forward looking for some grappling action
Iceman pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Nice punches from Chuck Liddell.
Kongo staggers backwards. Iceman wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Kongo moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Chuck Liddell checks the kick.
Kongo misses a step and Chuck Liddell sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chuck Liddell has found an opening in the defense of Kongo, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Kongo is wobbling!
Kongo's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Cheick Kongo's Chin
Chuck Liddell launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Kongo blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Cheick Kongo's cheek! Kongo stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Iceman is standing while Kongo is on the ground on his back
Cheick Kongo 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.
Iceman is standing while Kongo is on the ground on his back
Kongo tries to stand up!
Iceman doesn't allow him!
Iceman is standing while Kongo is on the ground on his back
Cheick Kongo 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.
Iceman is standing while Kongo is on the ground on his back
Cheick Kongo 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.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Iceman is standing while Kongo is on the ground on his back
Kongo is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Kongo tries to stand up!
Iceman doesn't allow him!
Iceman is standing while Kongo is on the ground on his back
Kongo tries to stand up!
Iceman doesn't allow him!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Cheick Kongo. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Kongo climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Kongo is holding Chuck Liddell's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chuck Liddell shows great balance while pushing away Cheick Kongo
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Chuck Liddell closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Nice punch by Chuck Liddell
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Iceman launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Kongo's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal has seen that!
Josh Rosenthal allows Kongo time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Chuck Liddell tries a hook to the body
and hits Kongo ribs hard
Nice punch by Chuck Liddell
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Chuck Liddell circles around Kongo
Brutal combination from Chuck Liddell!
Kongo is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Josh Rosenthal is asking Kongo to defend himself! Josh Rosenthal jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Kongo.
Kongo has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Chuck Liddell by TKO (Punches) at 4:53 Round 2
Statistics: Chuck Liddell
Punches 22/25 (88%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 15/27 (56%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/13 (92%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 88 s
Statistics: Cheick Kongo
Punches 2/4 (50%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 12/18 (67%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/9 (44%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 168 s
This fight would have been more interesting as a NOW fight, instead of a "in their primes" fight. Chuck kinda dominated this, as I think we all assumed he would. Kongo is tough though...but not tough enough it seems. Did anyone ever watch Tough Enough? I watched the first season.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!