If its the Hurricane on one side, the earthquake on another, its the hurricane of punches to the faces and the extent to which the opponent can withstand the earthquakes to his faces. Yes Im talking exactly about what you are thinking, the UFC 88 . There cannot be a better arena for a fighter to prove his mettle and his professionalism , and to do just that he has to be the best first.
Consider the fight between Rashad Evans and Chuck Liddell.
UFC 88 Results Rashad Evans KO’s Chuck Liddell: On Saturday evening’s UFC 88 “Breakthrough” from Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell (21-6-0) was absolutely stunned by Rashad Evans (17-0-1) in what may have very well been Liddell’s last significant fight in the UFC. Going into this UFC 88, BodogLife.com had Chuck Liddell as a -290 betting odds favorite to defeat Rashad Evans (+230) in MMA betting.
In what looked almost like a replay of the last Liddell vs. Jackson, the Iceman got caught once again when he least expected it, and was knocked out cold by Rashad Evans.
After one and a half rounds, Evans hadn’t really done much of anything. Nevertheless, with 1:51 remaining in the second round, Liddell made a crucial mistake.
In what certainly looked like a déjà-vu, Chuck went in for an uppercut, which he almost landed, but put him in a vulnerable position, and Evans capitalized.
Evans saw the opening, and went for the homerun, and did he ever hit out. A devastating overhand right by Evans, which will be played over and over again in UFC's ultimate knockouts, connected squarely on Liddell’s mug, thus, sending him directly to the canvas. It was over just like that, with just one solid punch, Liddell was laying face-first on the ground, and completely unconcious... out cold!
Rashad Evans, who remains undefeated, has come a very long way since his appearance on the Ultimate Fighter show. With this victory, Evans solidified his name at the top of the 205-pound division, and will likely get a title shot soon.
For Liddell, many questions will be asked regarding his future, and his desire to continue fighting. The former UFC light heavyweight champ has now lost three of his last four fights.
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