UFC: Ultimate 175 Greatest Fights 1993-2009 Season 4 Episode 83 Chuck Liddell vs Vernon White UFC 49
- TV-MA
- August 21, 2004
- 16 min
Chuck Liddell and Vernon White go head-to-head in this legendary match-up from UFC 49. As former training partners, both fighters knew each other's strengths and weaknesses. Liddell was known for his powerful striking, while White was a skilled wrestler and submission artist.
The first round began with both fighters exchanging punches, but it was Liddell who landed the harder shots with his trademark overhand right. White tried to take the fight to the ground, but Liddell was able to defend the takedown and keep the fight standing. Liddell continued to land hard shots, but White showed incredible toughness and stayed in the fight.
The second round saw more of the same, with Liddell landing hard punches and White trying to take the fight to the ground. White finally succeeded in getting Liddell to the ground, but Liddell quickly got back to his feet. Liddell continued to pepper White with punches, but White again showed incredible durability and refused to go down.
In the third and final round, both fighters were visibly tired but still game. Liddell continued to stalk White, landing heavy punches that staggered his opponent. White again tried to take the fight to the ground, but Liddell was able to defend the takedown and stay on his feet. The fight ended with both fighters swinging for the fences, but it was Liddell who landed the final blows.
In the end, the judges scored the fight in favor of Chuck Liddell via unanimous decision. This fight would go down as one of Liddell's most memorable victories and a testament to his striking power and incredible durability.