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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zero is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: José the Bronx Rican - Spittin' Narcicism. Chuck Liddell has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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212 lbs
15 - 3 - 0 |
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221 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chuck Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Zero!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zero.
Zero shoots in and drives through. Liddell sprawls well.
Liddell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Liddell wants it to stay on the feet.
Chuck Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Zero.
Zero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Liddell as he jumps to the side.
Liddell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Liddell throws a jab but it's blocked by Zero.
Zero shoots in looking for a takedown. Liddell tries to sprawl out of it but Zero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Liddell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Liddell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Liddell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zero to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Zero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liddell is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell has his feet on Zero's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Liddell stuffs the takedown attempt from Zero. Zero gets slowly back to his feet.
Zero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Liddell defends it nicely.
Zero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Liddell tries to avoid it but Zero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Liddell to the ground. Liddell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chuck Liddell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liddell lands with a nice combination. Zero backs away looking to recover.
Zero closes the distance and clinches up with Liddell, looking for a takedown. Zero pushes Liddell against the cage but Liddell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zero fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Liddell avoids it really well and circles away.
Liddell leaves Zero with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zero looks gassed!
Liddell misses the shot to the body.
Liddell jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liddell throws a good cross that connects.
Liddell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zero manages to avoid it.
Liddell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Liddell takes a swing at Zero's ribcage but misses.
Liddell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Liddell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liddell scores with a body shot.
Zero manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Liddell on his heels. He'll look to pass Liddell's guard now, I'm sure.
Liddell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Liddell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zero manages to get himself to full guard.
Zero preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Liddell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Liddell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell trying to control but Zero is working from the bottom.
Zero is looking for a triangle here but Liddell uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Liddell throws an elbow but Zero slips to the side and avoids it well.
An elbow from Liddell crashes against the mat.
Zero is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Liddell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zero regains half guard.
Zero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liddell pulls his head out easily.
Zero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zero won't allow Liddell to pass to mount.
Liddell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Liddell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zero knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zero is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liddell pulls his head out easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liddell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zero does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Liddell throws a body punch but Zero moves out of range.
Zero has a takedown stuffed.
Zero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Liddell circles away.
Liddell lands with an overhand left.
Zero is trying hard to land a takedown here. Liddell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chuck Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Zero.
Zero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liddell.
Zero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zero is trying hard to land a takedown here. Liddell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zero walks into a left hand.
Zero avoids the body shot from Liddell.
Zero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Liddell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zero is breathing heavily.
Liddell throws a body punch but Zero moves out of range.
Zero shoots for a takedown but Liddell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell digs a good body shot into Zero's ribs.
Liddell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zero's head.
Liddell swinging wildly here.
Zero misses with a takedown attempt - Liddell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Liddell scores with a jab to the body.
Liddell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zero moves away.
Zero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Liddell lands a nice hook to Zero's body. Zero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Liddell swings for the body but Zero moves out of range.
Liddell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Liddell as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liddell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zero.
Liddell scores with a jab to the body.
Liddell is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sloppy strikes from Liddell. Those never looked like landing.
Chuck Liddell is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Liddell with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zero.
A nice combination there by Liddell.
Liddell lands a glancing blow to the side of Zero's head.
Liddell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Liddell misses with a body shot.
Zero shoots in but no luck this time.
Zero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zero on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Liddell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Liddell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Liddell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zero momentarily.
Liddell lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell cracks Zero with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Liddell.
Zero drops his hands momentarily and Liddell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zero tries to move into range but Liddell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Liddell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zero somewhat.
Liddell scores with the left hand. Zero knows he should have avoided that one.
Liddell lands a nice hook to Zero's body. Zero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Liddell misses with a few strikes there.
Liddell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zero takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Liddell lands a nice looking body shot.
Liddell jabs at Zero's body.
Liddell swings for the body but Zero moves out of range.
Zero has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell misses with an uppercut. Zero saw that one coming.
Liddell swings for the body but Zero moves out of range.
Liddell's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Liddell duly obliges.
Liddell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Liddell throws a body punch but Zero moves out of range.
Liddell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zero manages to avoid it.
Liddell looks to land a combination but Zero avoids it well.
Zero closes the distance and clinches up with Liddell, looking for a takedown. Zero pushes Liddell against the cage but Liddell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chuck Liddell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zero fails with a takedown attempt.
Liddell misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liddell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Liddell is looking to wear down Zero with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Liddell lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddell dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Liddell lands a body shot.
Liddell takes a swing at Zero's ribcage but misses.
Liddell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Liddell wants it to stay on the feet.
Zero takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Liddell tries to bum rush Zero with a series of wild strikes but Zero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zero drops his hands momentarily and Liddell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liddell. Zero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zero walks into a jab.
Liddell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liddell leaves Zero with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Liddell lands a nice shot to the body.
Liddell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zero.
Zero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Liddell throws out a loose jab but Zero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zero fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Liddell avoids it really well and circles away.
Chuck Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Zero.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Liddell tries to avoid it but Zero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Liddell to the ground. Liddell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Liddell connects with a body shot that sends Zero's belly button to the back.
Liddell lands with a shot to the body.
Zero takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Liddell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zero ducks right into an uppercut from Liddell.
No joy there for Liddell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liddell scores with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Liddell misses.
Zero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Liddell tries to avoid it but Zero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Liddell to the ground. Liddell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Liddell stuffs the takedown attempt from Zero. Zero gets slowly back to his feet.
Liddell lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Liddell both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zero takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Liddell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zero manages to avoid it.
Liddell lands a nice shot to the body.
Zero closes the distance and clinches up with Liddell, looking for a takedown. Zero pushes Liddell against the cage but Liddell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Liddell looks to score with a jab to the body but Zero is just out of range.
A punch combination from Liddell misses.
Liddell misses with an uppercut.
Liddell lands a glancing blow to the side of Zero's head.
Zero shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Liddell as he avoids it easily.
Liddell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zero.
Liddell lands with an overhand left.
Liddell throws a series of punches but Zero moves out of range.
Liddell connects with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Liddell.
Liddell takes a swing at Zero's ribcage but misses.
Liddell lunges at Zero with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zero's hand.
Liddell swings for the body but Zero moves out of range.
Zero moves out of range of the strikes.
Zero looks for a takedown but Liddell sprawls well.
Zero dives in and grabs Liddell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Liddell pushes down on Zero's head and hops out.
Zero closes the distance and clinches up with Liddell, looking for a takedown. Zero pushes Liddell against the cage but Liddell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell works the jab nicely.
Liddell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chuck Liddell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zero takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zero drops his hands momentarily and Liddell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liddell. Zero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liddell leaves Zero with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zero shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Liddell sprawls well. Liddell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zero gets slowly back to his feet.
Liddell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liddell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Max Zero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zero looks for the body kick but Liddell saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Liddell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Liddell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Liddell!
Chuck Liddell really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that -OVERDOSE Factory- logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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energy
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hype
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