With Silva you knew you were in for a bloody and brutal affair that is what made him such a fan favorite. 4:06. A breakdown of Saturday's Chuck Liddell-Wanderlei Silva match. It was in my opinion one of Chuck’s last great performances, and it was just that, great. The fight that was six years in the making finally took place at the Mandalay Bay events centre Las Vegas on 29 th December 2007. Silva checked an inside leg kick. “I’ve been saying for a long time that, given the chance, I would knock Wanderlei Silva out. Want to stay up to date with the latest sports news and analysis? Chuck now returns to the Octagon to face the fighter he has wanted to fight for years – Wanderlei Silva. There was little doubt in everyone’s mind that the Ice Man was back in the win column and had secured a victory over one of his biggest rivals in the sport. feedback. MMA: The GOAT argument is ridiculous and I’m tired of hearing about it. on a rating of 1 to 10 in several categories: Silva dropped his hands briefly. Both fighters are coming off back-to-back losses and want to get back on track for the 205lb. His stare downs were the stuff of legend and he took on all comers. Iker Maiya. Juli 1976 in Curitiba) ist ein professioneller MMA-Kämpfer aus Brasilien und lebt seit 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Rating the fighters. keep in mind that this is a stay or go for them and that wanderlei has changed around almost everything for this fight and that chuck has been waiting for a looong time. At the end of this event, $50,000 was awarded to each of the fighters who received one of these three awards.[7]. UFC Undisputed 2009 Gameplay on XBOX 360 - Shogun Rua vs Chuck Liddell First Round TKO. I remember very clearly the sheer anticipation for this fight; both Chuck and Wanderlei were arguably past their best, both coming off losses. Cut the Advertising. Report. They perhaps were not as technically good as some of the best athletes we see today but man they were fun to watch. After more than six years of waiting, MMA fans will finally get to see the long-awaited fight between Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell (20-5-0) and "The Axe Murderer" Wanderlei Silva (31-7-1, 1 NC). Both men were considered by most to be the best fighters at 205lbs in their respective organisations. The fight was Wanderlei Silva's return to the UFC. The sport was very different even just 13 years ago it was almost unrecognisable. Forget speed and agility. 1:28. After the first minute or 2 the action picked up, and really didn’t stop again until the final bell. Chuck Liddell vs Wanderlei Silva UFC 79 Two of the biggest names in MMA and icons of the sport collide at UFC 79 as Chuck Liddell and Wanderlei Silva finally square off. Chuck Liddell vs Wanderlei Sylva weigh ins. Four fifteen. Silva on the other hand has good record against all styles. !IncrívelllNosso Grande Wanderlei Silva Chamando o "Ice Man" Chuck Lidell pro DuelooHuhuhuh!! As I mentioned earlier both men were coming off losses, and neither felt they could afford a loss at this point if they wanted a run at the title. As the timer expired Herb Dean separated the 2 men and Chuck raised his hands. Am 12. Chuck Liddell vs. Wanderlei Silva UFC 79. The fight has been confirmed by the UFC and will take place at UFC 79: Nemesis on December 29th. Liddell really started to take over in round 2; he managed to back Silva up with pressure. Chuck Liddell vs. Wanderlei Silva - Pride Champion vs. UFC Champion in International MMA Battle. In the downtime with fewer events on and more time on your hands due to COVID19. !Muito Sinistro! Chuck then stunned Silva again, backing him up against the cage and unloading with rights and lefts. Silva had run rough shot over the majority of Pride FC middleweight division, he was known for dishing out savage highlight reel beatings. Chuck was landing a lot of jabs and crosses, he looked to stun Wanderlei fairly early with a cross sending Silva stumbling to the fence. The start of round 3 and to everyone’s surprise Liddell shot in again and scored a quick takedown that did not keep Silva down for long. Team Serra Finale, http://mmapayout.com/blue-book/pay-per-view/, "UFC 79: Nemesis features Serra vs Hughes on December 29th", "BREAKING NEWS: Matt Fighting Georges St-Pierre at UFC 79! Silva missed a leg kick. I was amazed that Silva was still standing, and so was Chuck, he had expended a lot of energy and stepped right back to the centre looking at the clock. This bout was aired on the broadcast following the St-Pierre vs Hughes bout. No was the answer, Chuck had slowed down but still continued to pour on punishment. Two of the biggest names in MMA collided at UFC® 79 as Liddell and Silva finally squared off. Seine Stärken liegen vornehmlich im Standkampf. It's that simple! I know at the time myself and my friends had speculated for years over who would win, Chuck or Wanderlei, and now we were about to find out. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Once Pride FC had been bought by the UFC, there was one fight in particular that fans desperately wanted to see. Wanderlei Silva never had a chance to display his skills. His wrestling was very good but he used it to simply keep the fight on its feet. Liddell scored another takedown and finished the fight in top position landing blows. They're still feeling each other out. For the best part of a decade Chuck Liddell vs Wanderlei Silva was the fight that fans had been clamouring for – and it did not disappoint. “I’m excited this fight with Wanderlei is finally happening,” said Liddell. The much-anticipated matchup between Wanderlei Silva and Chuck Liddell at UFC 76 is off at Silva’s request. I think the same thing could easily happen if Chuck lands a punch. Though both Liddell (having lost his UFC title to Quinton Jackson) and Silva (having lost two straight by way of KO) were no longer champions, it didn’t matter. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Long suffering New York Jets fan, avid MMA viewer, been watching it since people still thought Ken Shamrock was quite good. title. Silva swung wild haymakers missing. Danach unterlag er Keith Jardine, Rashad Evans und Mauricio Rua und gewann gegen Wanderlei Silva. [2], The main events featured the fight between Chuck Liddell and Wanderlei Silva,[3] as well as the rubber match between former UFC Welterweight Champions Georges St-Pierre and Matt Hughes for the interim Welterweight championship. And all of Silvas losses where to top guys. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. When I watch this fight back I still get goose bumps, this was the culmination of 6 years worth of highlight reel performances from both fighters. Create an account and see fewer ads on Tapology. Rogan even noted that even though Silva had not fought in the UFC since 2000, the crowd still applauded the Axe Murderer more than any other fighter because of his reputation and fight resume. Vitor landed around 10 punches in the first 15 seconds before the ref had to stop the fight. After a brief stoppage to tend to a swollen eye on Silva, "Cro Cop" struck Silva in the head with a left kick, knocking him out. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Sein Stil ist geprägt durch Techniken aus dem Muay Thai, er besitzt jedoch auch einen Schwarzgurt im Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. And not to mention guys that outweighed him by 20lbs or more fighting in the Pride open tournaments. Gustaf Carin. Browse more videos. Wanderlei "The Axe Murderer" Silva versus Quinton "Rampage" Jackson is a mixed martial arts series of fights that began in the now-defunct Pride Fighting Championships in Japan.All four fights have been televised live on pay-per-view.. UFC Fight Night 174; Shogun vs Nogueira the Last of a Dying Breed. Comparison of Chuck Liddell and Wanderlei Silva. On 10 September 2006, at Pride Final Conflict Absolute, Wanderlei Silva was knocked out by Mirko Cro Cop in their rematch during the Heavyweight Grand Prix semi-finals. Silva had one speed, straightforward all out attack. Prior to their long-overdue meeting in December of 2007, Chuck Liddell and Wanderlei Silva were the most devastating fighters in their respective 205 pound divisions over the previous three years, with Liddell defending the UFC's Light Heavyweight Championship and Silva defending his Pride Middleweight (205 lbs.) Dies bedeutete das Ende seiner aktiven MMA-Karriere. The main events featured the fight between Chuck Liddell and Wanderlei Silva, as well as the rubber match between former UFC Welterweight Champions Georges St-Pierre and Matt Hughes for the interim Welterweight championship. UFC 79: Nemesis was a mixed martial arts (MMA) event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), that took place on December 29, 2007 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Wanderlei Silva vs Chuck Liddell, Who's gonna win if it happens? Liddell then landed some elbows on the break leaving Silva bloodied and stumbling, the last few seconds of the round were ticking by and Chuck grabbed a single leg to get a take down before the end of the round ending in top position. We would love to hear from you! Chuck was a huge fan favorite in the UFC, his style was very fan friendly, his trademark was the over hand right that he kept cocked at all times. Nossa!! Please fill in your details and we will stay in touch. The nickname the Axe Murderer is possibly the most apt nickname in the history of the sport. Wanderlei Sylva vs Chuck Liddell weigh ins. Chuck was very good at using straight punches, jabs followed by crosses then looping the big right had to try and put his opponents away. Silva vs Liddell at UFC 79: Nemesis by Robert Sargent. Wanderlei Silva no doubt in my mind, Liddell had his chance to prove that he was the best Light heavyweight and he blow up that chance losing against Quinton Jackson by TKO, Wanderlei is a monster and he would destroy Liddell. Many rights and lefts landed but the Axe Murderer just kept swinging back. The fight that was six years in the making finally took place at the Mandalay Bay events centre Las Vegas on 29th December 2007. Randy "The Natural" Couture vs. Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell is a mixed martial arts trilogy.All three fights took place under Ultimate Fighting Championship in the United States. FORGET STRATEGY. 0:51. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. The fighters had more character; they were wild men, not so much the athletes that you see today. For me this fight was the culmination of the golden era of MMA, back then it was a bit rougher, grittier. Juni 2010, nach dem verlorenen Hauptkampf der UFC 115 gegen Rich Franklin, erklärte UFC-Chef Dana White, dass Liddell nicht mehr für die UFC antreten werde. Liddell does NOT fare well against strikers. For more MMA news and view visit our combat sports section and don’t forget to follow us on Twitter for all other sporting updates. The crowd chanted Chuck. By Cliff Montgomery, ExtremeProSports.com. But that didn’t matter to me, finally we were seeing the Axe Murder trying the break the cool of the Ice Man in an intense stare down, and the fight was on. ? Why didn't Silva keep fighting in the UFC? ", "UFC Inks Sokoudjou; "The African Assassin" to Debut vs Machida at UFC 79", "Serra Injured, Withdraws From UFC 79 Card", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=UFC_79&oldid=1007837591, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 30–27), Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27), Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28), This page was last edited on 20 February 2021, at 04:56. Er galt lange Zeit als einer der besten Kämpfer in der Gewichtsklasse bis 93 kg. Chuck Liddell vs. Wanderlei Silva: Wanderlei Silva vs. Quinton Jackson II: Maurício Rua vs. Antônio Rogério Nogueira: Randy Couture vs. Chuck Liddell I: Lyoto Machida vs. Maurício Rua I: content_cut. Chuck Liddell is going to beat Renato "Babalu" Sobral because he wants to fight Silva. His kicks were also devastating, he was capable of either overwhelming you with pressure or knocking you out while going backwards he was a very accomplished striker. Wanderlei Silva post fight (Wand vs Liddell) Catherine Henry. Wanderlei Silva vs. Chuck Liddell in the UFC Silva made his UFC debut against Chuck Liddell at UFC 79 on February 29, 2007 in a highly anticipated affair. Four minutes. Chuck Liddell Vs Wanderlei Silva One of the most anticipated fights in the short history of mixed martial arts is Chuck Liddell versus Wanderlei Silva. These cookies do not store any personal information. tough choice but you tell me what you think cause i cant. He always has the KO possibility. [4], Additionally, Pride Light Heavyweight Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou made his UFC debut against undefeated Lyoto Machida.[5]. Since 2003 this on again, off again match up has teased fans of both the UFC and Pride fighting championships, but now it looks like the fight may be on again. [2] Serra, however, withdrew from the fight due to a back injury,[6] Serra was replaced by St-Pierre, though the fight would now be contested for the interim Welterweight Championship, with the winner facing Serra afterwards. Contact Tapology - Update Fight Cards, Fighter Bios, Gym Info. COVID-19: Anthony Joshua’s world title defence against Pulev postponed, UFC 256: Tony Ferguson, Poor Strategy, Poor Performance. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. For the best part of a decade Chuck Liddell vs Wanderlei Silva was the fight that fans had been clamouring for – and it did not disappoint. Whatever happened to that? Both men then proceeded to exchange, I was out of my seat. Playing next. He even fought Mirko Cro Cop and Mark Hunt at heavy weight; he backed down from no man. MMA in early 2000’s was Pride vs UFC But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. I think Chuck always has a punchers chance. 205lbs being the Pride Middleweight division and the UFC Light heavyweight division that was seen as the glamour division at the time. That … Again I was still out of my seat, was Silva now going to take advantage of a now tired Liddell and snatch victory from the jaws of defeat? Particularly brutal was his clinch work; knees, elbows and powerful hooks on the break were his trademark. For Liddell vs Silva I will have to give it to Liddell because Silva has to fight with UFC rules so that might be a advantage for Liddell. Do you all remember the Wanderlei vs Vitor fight ? The main event was originally scheduled to have The Ultimate Fighter 6 coaches Matt Serra and Matt Hughes for Serra's UFC Welterweight Championship, which Serra won at UFC 69: Shootout on April 7, 2007, in an upset victory over Georges St-Pierre. Go back and have a watch – I do not think you will be disappointed. 0:51. The first round began. The Quadrilogy features four particularly violent fights in mixed martial arts, with all four contests ending in a knockout or technical knockout. 00:00 /. During the early 2000’s both of these men were separated by the organisations that they fought for, Chuck Liddell fighting for the UFC and Wanderlei Silva fighting for Pride FC in Japan. Championship. All three fights have ended in knockout and have been for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship.At the first meeting at UFC 43, Couture won by technical knockout at 2:40 in the third round. At the same time that Silva was striking fear into the hearts of fighters over in Japan, in the US there was a fighter referred to as the Ice Man who was smashing his way through the UFC one over hand right at a time. But in is heyday he beat up on mostly ground fighters. The fight is still considered to be one of the most anticipated in MMA history. Four thirty-five. 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