Post by The Sandman on Feb 6, 2023 1:01:19 GMT -5
ManMMA Middleweight Championship
Chuck seems to be Anderson's kryptonite, and he has been upgraded since! Oooo, here we go!
The Spider enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Anderson Silva raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Chuck Liddell looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Now Anderson Silva put his title in contention against Chuck the Dhuck.
Anderson Silva has fight Chuck Liddell 3 times. He has lost 2 of them.
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Anderson Silva comes with a 7 fight winning streak.
Chuck Liddell comes with a 6 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Kevin MacDonald.
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Round 1
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The Spider and Chuck the Dhuck move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Chuck the Dhuck launches a hook to the body
Anderson Silva moves aside looking for a counter...
Chuck the Dhuck clumsily fails here and it's time for Anderson Silva to fight back!
Inside leg kick from The Spider
that lands on Chuck Liddell's leg.
Chuck the Dhuck is swinging for the fences!
The Spider backpedals and creates space. Chuck Liddell is asking him if he is going to fight!
Chuck Liddell tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Chuck the Dhuck launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Spider stops that one with his ribs!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Anderson Silva is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Brilliant combination from Chuck Liddell
The Spider is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Anderson Silva has found an opening in the defense of Chuck the Dhuck, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Chuck the Dhuck's ribs.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Chuck the Dhuck stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Anderson Silva is coming in again!
Anderson Silva is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Anderson Silva paws at Chuck the Dhuck.
Chuck the Dhuck swings ineffectively.
The Spider looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chuck Liddell's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
As the fight continues it seems that Chuck Liddell is taking the best of the fight.
Chuck Liddell fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on The Spider's chin
The Spider has a small cut in his Chin
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Chuck Liddell closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Chuck the Dhuck steps backwards away from Anderson Silva. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Spider throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Chuck the Dhuck's defense muffles the blows.
Chuck the Dhuck looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anderson Silva's punches
The Spider is on the receiving end of a great combo by Chuck the Dhuck.
Chuck the Dhuck has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Nice punch by Chuck Liddell
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The Spider steps forward
Chuck Liddell catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The Spider decides to launch some tentative punches
Chuck Liddell takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Chuck Liddell tries a hook to the body
and hits The Spider's ribs hard
The Spider and Chuck the Dhuck circle around the center of the cage.
Anderson Silva wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Chuck the Dhuck!
There is a small laceration on Chuck Liddell's Left cheek
Some nice shots from Chuck Liddell
that stun The Spider.
The Spider's Left eye is beginning to swell
The Spider has a small cut in his Left eye
Anderson Silva circles around Chuck the Dhuck
Here comes Anderson Silva with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Chuck the Dhuck's ribs!
Chuck Liddell moves forward looking for some grappling action
Chuck the Dhuck has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Anderson Silva tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Chuck the Dhuck is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Chuck the Dhuck doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anderson Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Anderson Silva pushes Chuck the Dhuck forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Spider launches a few hard punches to Chuck Liddell's ribs!
Chuck Liddell's ribs shows the damage! Anderson Silva is working his opponent ribs!
Chuck the Dhuck doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anderson Silva embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Chuck the Dhuck who put distance between them
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Brilliant combination from Chuck Liddell
The Spider is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Kevin MacDonald separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Anderson Silva throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Chuck the Dhuck's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Anderson Silva launches a rapid series of punches
taking Chuck the Dhuck from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Chuck Liddell launches a rapid series of punches
taking The Spider from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
A left hook from Chuck the Dhuck
grazes the chin of The Spider.
There is a small laceration on Anderson Silva's Chin
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva tries a high kick!
Chuck the Dhuck was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Chuck the Dhuck has a small cut in his Left cheek
Chuck Liddell launches a rapid series of punches
taking The Spider from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The Spider's Mouth is beginning to swell
The Spider doesn't stop bleeding.
The Spider goes to the body...
He punishes Chuck the Dhuck's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva is a bloody mess!
Anderson Silva fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Chuck Liddell circles around The Spider
You can see The Spider's blood making stains in the mat.
Chuck Liddell has found an opening in the defense of The Spider, launching a big hook
Anderson Silva steps backwards and avoids that hook!
The Spider is trying to counter now!
Anderson Silva tries a high kick!
Chuck the Dhuck was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Chuck Liddell and The Spider engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The Spider doesn't stop bleeding.
Nice punch by Anderson Silva
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Anderson Silva circles around Chuck the Dhuck
Anderson Silva continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Chuck Liddell and The Spider engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Anderson Silva is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Chuck the Dhuck has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
A punch from Chuck Liddell
grazes The Spider's left cheek.
The Spider's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The Spider doesn't stop bleeding.
Anderson Silva tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Chuck the Dhuck's face
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Anderson Silva has found an opening in the defense of Chuck the Dhuck, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Chuck the Dhuck's ribs.
Anderson Silva launches a body shot
Chuck the Dhuck evades.
Anderson Silva's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Tremendous strikes from Chuck the Dhuck!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Anderson Silva's Chin
Anderson Silva's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The Spider avoids a dangerous strike from Chuck the Dhuck
and counters with a solid straight!
Anderson Silva continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Chuck Liddell charges at The Spider throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! The Spider is rocked!
Anderson Silva is a bloody mess!
A solid combination from Chuck Liddell
connects with The Spider.
Anderson Silva continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Chuck the Dhuck launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Spider stops that one with his ribs!
Anderson Silva's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The Spider studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Brilliant combination from Chuck Liddell
The Spider is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The Spider tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Incredible haymaker from Anderson Silva!
It misses by a mile.
Kevin MacDonald tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Nice punches from Chuck Liddell.
Even nicer blocks from The Spider.
The Spider throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
There is a small laceration on Chuck Liddell's Chin
Chuck Liddell continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The Spider throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Anderson Silva continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The two exchange wildly
The Spider is connecting with a few punches
The Spider doesn't stop bleeding.
You can see Chuck the Dhuck's blood making stains in the mat.
The Spider showing excellent timing, blasts Chuck Liddell with a right hand.
Great hook by Anderson Silva! Chuck Liddell is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The Spider is standing while Chuck the Dhuck is on the ground on his back
The Spider doesn't stop bleeding.
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
Back to the beginning! Chuck Liddell is standing now.
Anderson Silva continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Chuck Liddell throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
Tremendous strikes from The Spider!
Some big punches are landing!
Chuck the Dhuck has a small cut in his Chin
Chuck Liddell is a bloody mess!
The Spider follows Chuck Liddell
Chuck the Dhuck fakes a move.
Anderson Silva is a bloody mess!
Chuck Liddell's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
A bad move from Chuck Liddell
allows The Spider to land a solid head kick.
Chuck the Dhuck's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by Anderson Silva has left Chuck the Dhuck staggered! Anderson Silva should try push forward now and finish this!
Anderson Silva continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
You can see Chuck the Dhuck's blood making stains in the mat.
Anderson Silva launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Chuck the Dhuck blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Chuck Liddell's cheek! Chuck the Dhuck stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Chuck Liddell seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Anderson Silva!
The Spider is standing while Chuck the Dhuck is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Chuck Liddell's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Anderson Silva Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Chuck Liddell!
Chuck Liddell is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
That punishment by Anderson Silva has left Chuck the Dhuck staggered! Anderson Silva should try push forward now and finish this!
The Spider is standing while Chuck the Dhuck is on the ground on his back
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 The Spider's moves.
The Spider is standing while Chuck the Dhuck is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva is a bloody mess!
The Spider launches a kick to Chuck the Dhuck's thigh
Loud pop!
Chuck the Dhuck hyper-extended his left leg
The Spider is standing while Chuck the Dhuck is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva is a bloody mess!
The Spider launches a kick to Chuck the Dhuck's thigh
Loud pop!
The Spider is standing while Chuck the Dhuck is on the ground on his back
The Spider launches a kick to Chuck the Dhuck's thigh
Loud pop!
The Spider is standing while Chuck the Dhuck is on the ground on his back
Anderson Silva is a bloody mess!
Chuck the Dhuck tries to stand up!
The Spider doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
The Spider is standing while Chuck the Dhuck is on the ground on his back
You can see The Spider's blood making stains in the mat.
Anderson Silva steps back and allows Chuck the Dhuck to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Chuck Liddell is standing now.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva is a bloody mess!
Anderson Silva shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Chuck Liddell is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Spider into his guard.
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Chuck the Dhuck
The Spider is in closed guard... Chuck the Dhuck tries to roll on the ground!
Anderson Silva uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Anderson Silva looks to counter!
The Spider throws a few hammer fists to the face of Chuck Liddell
Solid shots!
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Chuck the Dhuck
The Spider is in closed guard... Chuck the Dhuck tries to roll on the ground!
Anderson Silva uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Anderson Silva is in closed guard over Chuck the Dhuck
The Spider tries to escape from closed guard...
The Spider struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Chuck the Dhuck
Anderson Silva's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Chuck Liddell's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The Spider breaths deeply while on the ground
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Chuck the Dhuck
Anderson Silva continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Chuck the Dhuck tries to move on the ground and shows Anderson Silva a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Chuck the Dhuck's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Kevin MacDonald knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Chuck Liddell's Forehead
Anderson Silva is in half guard over Chuck the Dhuck
Chuck Liddell struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
The Spider tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chuck Liddell tries to turn in and scramble out. Anderson Silva timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
That guillotine from Anderson Silva appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Chuck the Dhuck's Nose is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
Chuck the Dhuck's Nose is beginning to swell
Chuck the Dhuck struggles to free himself
That guillotine from Anderson Silva appears to be unbreakable
Chuck the Dhuck's Nose is beginning to swell
Chuck the Dhuck struggles to free himself
Chuck the Dhuck struggles to free himself
That guillotine looks tight...
Chuck Liddell slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over The Spider
Anderson Silva is a bloody mess!
The Spider works on the ground with his fingers over Chuck the Dhuck's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Kevin MacDonald didn't see that!
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over The Spider
Chuck the Dhuck tries to move to full mount
Chuck the Dhuck's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Chuck Liddell is in open guard over The Spider
You can see The Spider's blood making stains in the mat.
Chuck the Dhuck gets a good position on the ground. ..
The Spider holds Chuck Liddell arms and counters his opponent punches.
The Spider is trying to counter now!
Anderson Silva overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
That Shoulder Lock looks tight...
That Shoulder Lock looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Chuck the Dhuck Hyper-extended his left arm
The Spider begins rotating Chuck the Dhuck's elbow deeper and deeper. Chuck Liddell screams in pain and taps until the referee separates the fighters! The fight is over, just like that!
Winner is Anderson Silva by Submission (Shoulder Lock) at 5:00 Round 3
Statistics: Anderson Silva
Punches 36/47 (77%)
Kicks 10/10 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/5 (80%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/10 (70%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 95 s
Statistics: Chuck Liddell
Punches 49/90 (54%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 184 s
Anderson Silva defends the Middleweight title!
After one round, this fight was absolutely dead even. Both did damage, both took damage and kept working at it. Second, more of the same with a slight advantage to Anderson, heading into the third. By the third, for no major discerning reason, Anderson took over. Maybe takedowns? Maybe landed a good shot, or good between-round recovery? I don't know, but he never gave up that edge from the second once he earned it. Another excellent fight from both blokes.
