UFC 79 Nemesis: Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell vs Wanderlei “The Axe Murderer” Silva
One of the most anticipated match-ups in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) history former UFC light heavyweight Champion Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell will battle former Pride Champion Wanderlei “The Axe Murderer” Silva on December 29, 2007 at the Mandalay Bay events center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The event, UFC 79 Nemesis will feature Matt Serra and Matt Hughes squaring off for the UFC welterweight championship.
Dana White, UFC President said that Chuck Liddell and Wanderlei Silva have both wanted this fight for as long as they can remember, and this is definitely the fight that fans have waited for years to see. Finally, PRIDE’s most dangerous striker, Wanderlei Silva will face the UFC’s most dangerous striker, Chuck Liddell and the world will know after years of speculation who will win and who will lose this fight.
Wanderlei Silva is one of the most accomplished mixed martial artists in history. Silva’s string of twenty straight consecutive wins in Pride is just unbelievable and hard to imagine. Wanderlei Silva is a true champion in every
sense of the word.
Wanderlei Silva’s fighting style of Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu makes him a great stand up fighter.
Silva’s punches somewhat unorthodox but he hits very fast, named “The Axe Murderer” has a knockout power in either hand, and his low kicks and knees, including flying knees, are just exceptional.
Chuck Liddell can sneak in against Wanderlei Silva since Silva leaves himself open to being hit, but beware that is the reason why he is always on the offensive.
Chuck Liddell is a consummate professional that has fast become the UFC’s most marketable name. He’s ready and willing to take on all comers. Chuck Liddell is also a master at getting the other guy to fight his game.
Chuck Liddell’s fighting style of Kempo, Kickboxing and Wrestling makes him a good boxer adds to that his ridiculous power. Though Chuck Liddell’s punches are hardly worthy of a demo on straightness, Liddell’s unorthodox strikes have time and time again shown to be one punch knockout worthy.
Chuck Liddell’s greatest skill is his takedown defense; it’s what has allowed him to take great wrestlers like Tito Ortiz, Kevin Randleman, and Randy Couture out.
This will be an exciting match between the two legends in the sport – Chuck Liddell and Wanderlei Silva who will be fighting the most important match in their careers at UFC 79. Bet on Chuck Liddell to beat Wanderlei Silva in UFC 79.
