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They compete against each other as coaches every week for on The Ultimate Fighter
reality show on Spike TV for their respective teams. Now they will fight each
other at UFC 52 for Randy Couture's Light Heavyweight Title. Chuck Liddell is
the #1 contender for Couture's belt. Liddell earned the #1 spot after his stunning
KO victory over the highly regarded Tito Ortiz. Liddell is looking to avenge a KO
lost to Couture in their first battle. Couture took their first fight to the ground
and used his wrestling ability to control the fight en route to a KO victory.
Both Liddell and Couture are vastly improved since their last encounter.
Liddell has worked on his grappling and is now virtually impossible to take down,
Couture has been working on his striking and is KO'ing opponents without having
to go to the ground. This is a battle of the two best light heavyweights in the UFC.
Couture is a 2/1 favorite to defend his title. Liddell is a "live dog" in this event.
One thing is for sure; The Mandalay Bay will be rocking on Saturday , April 16th.
Randy Couture Fight Info
Wieght Class: Light Heavyweight
Team: Team Quest
Fighting Out of: Gresham, OR - USA
Age: 41
DOB: 06/22/1963
Birth Place: Everest, WA - USA
Height: 6 Feet 2 inch
Weight: 205
Style: Kickboxing
MMA Record: 13 wins/ 6 Losses and 0 Draws
Chuck Liddell Fight Info
Wieght Class: Light Heavyweight
Team: The Pit Fight Team
Fighting Out of: San Louis Obispo, CA - USA
Age: 35
DOB: 12/17/69
Birth Place: Santa Barbra, CA - USA
Height: 6 Feet 2 inch
Weight: 204
Style: Kickboxing
MMA Record: 14 wins/ 3 Losses and 0 Draws
UFC 48 Results Here
UFC 47 Results here
Fighters compete in what is known as the octagon, an engineered fence. Once thought to be a gimmick, the octagonal shape gives structural support. The octagon is 30 feet in diameter and stands 5ft 6in.
These are the 2004 UFC rules, defined, decided and approved by the Nevada State athletic commission.
As defined by the Nevada State Commission USA
1. Butting with the head (could cause concussion for both opponents)
2. Eye gouging (any form of attack on the eyes could cause permanent loss of sight)
3. Biting (causes transfer of bacteria)
4. Hair Pulling (Unfair leverage advantage)
5. Fish Hooking (can cause permanent damage or lacerations to sensitive areas)
6. Groin attacks of any kind (can cause prostrate cancer or hernias)
7. Putting a finger into any orifice or into any cut or laceration on an opponent (spreads infection and bacteria)
8. Small joint manipulation (can cause permanent damage of weakened joints)
9. Striking to the spine or back of the head (can cause permanent spinal damage)
10. Striking downward using the point of the elbow (can cause serious lacerations)
11. Throat strikes of any kind, including, without limitation, grabbing the trachea (can cause asphyxiation)
12. Clawing, pinching or twisting the flesh (causes unnecessary lacerations)
13. Grabbing the clavicle (damage to the clavicle can cause respiratory problems)
14. Kicking the head of a grounded opponent (can cause permanent head injury and brain trauma
15. Kneeing the head of a grounded opponent (as in question 14))
16. Stomping a grounded opponent (can cause unnecessary organ damage and or injury)
17. Kicking to the kidney with the heel (as in question 16)
18. Spiking an opponent to the canvas on his head or neck (can cause neck and spinal damage)
19. Throwing an opponent out of the ring or fenced area (unnecessary damage as a result of fall or landing)
20. Holding the shorts or gloves of an opponent (unfair leverage advantage)
21. Spitting at an opponent (transfer of bacteria and or temporary blindness)
22. Engaging in an unsports-man-like conduct that causes an injury to an opponent (standards must be set out to maintain the quality of the promotion and the sport.)
23. Holding the ropes or the fence (unfair leverage)
24. Using abusive language in the ring or fenced area (as in question 22)
25. Attacking the opponent on or during the break (as in question 22)
26. Attacking an opponent who is under the care of the referee (opponent not being in a position to defend himself and or as in question 22)
27. Attacking an opponent after the bell has sounded the end of the period of fighting (as in question 26)
28. Flagrantly disregarding the instructions of the referee (as in question 26)
29. Timidly, including, without limitation, avoiding contact with an opponent, intentionally or consistently dropping the mouthpiece or faking an injury (as in question 22)
30. Interference by the corner (as in question 22)
31. Throwing in the towel during competition (can cause distraction to the official)
Both the Nevada State athletic commission and Zuffa owners of the UFC approve these rules. These rules are set in place to protect fighters and fans, to keep the action going and to maintain the quality of the promotion and the sport.
