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Wanderlei Silva vs Chuck Liddell: Let the hype begin

It may be a few years past its expiration date but it's still going to be the fight that settles it once and for all at UFC 79: Who really is better, Chuck or Wandy?

Part 1 of 3 courtesy of Boondock.

UFC 79 chuck liddell - wanderlei silva

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Wandy TKO 3rd round…and he’ll surprise everyone by brutalising Chuck in the MT clinch (aka the ‘plum’).

by Jay on Oct 28, 2007 8:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ahahahahaha, hilarious video….if only some people knew.

by DeathbyHighKick on Oct 28, 2007 8:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Neither star is as bright as it was a little while ago, but the match up of super aggressive Silva vs. counter punching Liddell could mean fireworks. Should be a good one.

by leroy on Oct 28, 2007 8:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

True MMA fans take the fights as they get them, even if the timing may not be as special as if it happened last year, I for one am thankful that this fight is set (as are many others) and we get to see two incredible fighters do what they do best.

I am not playing favorites in this one, I just want to see these guys come out and throw bombs.

by tripleainto on Oct 28, 2007 9:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

it matters who comes out and wants it more, but Wandy seems like the more rounded fighter but i don’t see this hitting the ground.in the stand up i think it could go either way. its going to be a knock out, just can’t wait to see this fight.

by loxx757 on Oct 28, 2007 9:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Liddell will put the hurt on wandy

by jammin on Oct 28, 2007 9:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The ony thing good on this videois the music. It’s to bad that this fight is not as anticipated as it once was. I still want to see it of course and I think Chuck will catch Wanderlei with killer lef hand.

by Yoububg on Oct 28, 2007 9:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That video was lame…. how can you even try to make Wanderlei look like a puss?

It’s going to be an exciting fight regardless of any ill-conceived pre-fight hype.

by J-Dub on Oct 28, 2007 9:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope Chuck has updated his training since the last two fights – he still looked like he was fighting a wrestler like Tito or Randy.

by Lance on Oct 28, 2007 9:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That video was lame…. how can you even try to make Wanderlei look like a puss?

It’s going to be an exciting fight regardless of any ill-conceived pre-fight hype.

That video is more of a shot at lame fans who don’t know anything about MMA except what goes on in the UFC than it is at Wandy. At least that’s what I hope it’s intention was.

by leroy on Oct 28, 2007 9:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Also, anyone else seen the Rampage tribute show on Pride playing on Fox Sports? Worst editing I’ve ever seen. If they cut away in the middle of a flurry of punches again I’m going to lose my fucking mind.

by Lance on Oct 28, 2007 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope they make a video to promote Wanderlei because that video was pretty damn disrespectful. Why didn’t they show clips from Pride when Liddell had his ass handed to him by Rampage? Totally biased.

by pUniSHment on Oct 28, 2007 9:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

God, can you even imagine either of these fighters with three straight losses? Two is bad enough! I hope they bring it hard core instead of being afraid of that third loss. Anyone think Chuck will re-think his gameplan after the Jardine fight?

by Garret on Oct 28, 2007 10:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That video is more of a shot at lame fans who don’t know anything about MMA except what goes on in the UFC than it is at Wandy. At least that’s what I hope it’s intention was.

You sir are correct

by Jesse Holland on Oct 28, 2007 10:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope they make a video to promote Wanderlei because that video was pretty damn disrespectful. Why didn’t they show clips from Pride when Liddell had his ass handed to him by Rampage? Totally biased.

Totally agree’d 100% pUniSHment!

by Tapout33 on Oct 28, 2007 10:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That was lame. Wanderlei deserves more respect than that. Totally one-sided video….but I don’t know about this one, I hope it doesn’t go to the judges. I’m actually more excited to see Serra vs. Hughes.

by Oddchild on Oct 28, 2007 10:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

fxck. lol… they need more match ups like this.. they need to stop worrying how long the champ can hold on to the belt and stop proctecting individual contenders from each other…

by methinks on Oct 28, 2007 10:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That was lame. Wanderlei deserves more respect than that. Totally one-sided video….but I don’t know about this one, I hope it doesn’t go to the judges. I’m actually more excited to see Serra vs. Hughes.

Did you figure it was one-sided all by yourself? xD Heh, I kid.

But seriously, it’s meant to be more or less satirical. A tongue-in-cheek poke at UFC fans who had no idea who Wanderlei was and thought Chuck would squash him.

by ShatteredDreams on Oct 28, 2007 10:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wand is gonna go right at chuck, and if chuck doesnt watch, he will probably get his head knocked off. I could see this fight going either way but if chuck is the same as he was against jardine it will be lights out for the iceman. I think liddell will try his best not to lose instead of going for the kill and if thats the case my boy chuck is FU****. I have waited to see these two lock horns for a while and cant wait to see the fireworks. If it makes it into the third round I will be very suprised. Whatever the outcome, I will be happy just being able to watch two greats collide in a classic war.

by the real deal on Oct 28, 2007 10:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sometimes I forget that there are people out there who don’t know about MMA outside of the UFC!

by Oddchild on Oct 28, 2007 10:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

There should be a video that is mature, and contain highlight footage of both fighters. That would be great.. there is no need to promote this fight, but show footage on both fighter’s at there peak’s…

by ntvman on Oct 28, 2007 10:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WTF !!!! show WAnd some respect,
that video was wack!!

by DrewZel on Oct 28, 2007 11:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

And come on Man, Wanderlei doesnt train to the Banjo Music!!
hehe

by DrewZel on Oct 28, 2007 11:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i like both fighters and assumed the second half was going to be wandi highlights. i have to admit i laughed my ass off at wandi’s music and clips together. its just a funny video, don’t take it so seriously….

by sooper822 on Oct 28, 2007 11:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hell yeah,this fight is years in the making.I think I speak for a lot of people when I say,I have no predictions I just want to see the fight,Period.True mma fans are dying to see this.

by ryanko on Oct 28, 2007 11:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This video was seriously gay…

by Oskarbravo on Oct 29, 2007 12:19 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i like both fighters and assumed the second half was going to be wandi highlights. i have to admit i laughed my ass off at wandi’s music and clips together. its just a funny video, don’t take it so seriously….

 Indubudably…(did I spell that right)

by NewGuyTheGunMan on Oct 29, 2007 12:20 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I can’t wait for this fight. I just hope both bring their “A” games and put on the fight of the year for the world to see.

by Brian on Oct 29, 2007 12:44 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that video, made the axe murderer look like a freakin cheer leader. that aint fair BITCH.. make a video that sees silva destroying rampage TWICE, so that people would know.

by TITOORTIZFAN on Oct 29, 2007 12:54 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You’re all pretending to be dense right?
It’s a bloody satire.

by Dave on Oct 29, 2007 12:57 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I want to see boondock fight Silva, gay video…. Chuck is money but he will not prevail……..
N

by Nick on Oct 29, 2007 1:29 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It is going to be 3 in a row for Chuck. Silva is going to destroy him.

by Bcxrated on Oct 29, 2007 1:47 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

And come on Man, Wanderlei doesnt train to the Banjo Music!!
hehe

Are you sure?? That’s probably why they call Wanderlei the Axe murderer… because he has to train to the Banjo Music.. I be an axe murderer to if I had to train to the banjo

by Vh77 on Oct 29, 2007 2:08 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

When the other 2 videos coming in, it was really cool….

by Willy W on Oct 29, 2007 2:17 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

this is actually the best possible senierio for fight fans for these two to fight now instead of a little over a year a ago when they were on top.

They know its all or nothing there both hungry and will give it everything they have which means a memorable fight …………..hopefully

by Muhamet on Oct 29, 2007 2:18 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

GEEEEZZZZ…. WTF…

Why is this on UFCMANIA?… it was funny, lol, I admit I was laughing, but com’on… we can get this garbage anywhere on the internet…. , I’m always up for a laugh late at night sorry it had to be at the expense of Wanderlei.

by Thorazine on Oct 29, 2007 2:44 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow, I love the ingenious commentary here. “Totally one-sided video.” Oh, really? I hadn’t noticed.

by Ben! on Oct 29, 2007 4:10 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That video was lame…. how can you even try to make Wanderlei look like a puss?

It’s going to be an exciting fight regardless of any ill-conceived pre-fight hype.

I say Chuck gets 3 losses in a row.

by jsoph on Oct 29, 2007 4:52 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Iceman – 1st round

by Insain on Oct 29, 2007 6:03 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

lame fucking video,i’ll give you that! CHUCK’S GOING DOWN,WHETHER BY WANDERLEI,S KNEES, KICKS, ELBOWS OR THE COMBINATION. THE ICEMAN WILL BE ICED! THE AXE MURDERER WILL PREVALE!

by jel on Oct 29, 2007 6:04 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i’ve got an idea for your next “promo video”. show chuck going to pride and getting an ass whopping from rampage then break away and show wanderlei almost breaking rampage in half and leaving him hanging over the bottom rope wondering where he’s at, and if wanderlei really did just about destroy him…AGAIN!

by jel on Oct 29, 2007 6:29 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The ONLY dissappointment that this is happening now, is that it can ONLY be a 3 round fight!!

LOL to the video, HOWEVER!!! I do like Chuck, but i’ll bet there is better highlights of Wandi about than there are of Chuck… If anyone out there thinks Wandi is a joke because they had their heads up Chucks arse for the last few years (You know who you are UFC only fans…) then Surprise :)

by ToeLock on Oct 29, 2007 6:42 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Past due on this fight but still can’t wait. Great video! Teaming one of the most vicious strikers ever with cotton joe! Ha. If it stays outside Liddell by TKO early second. If/ When Wandy gets inside on Chuck it will end very shortly thereafter. Thai knees are a thing of beauty!

by Wannabe on Oct 29, 2007 7:24 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ice man will be put on chill.

Axe murder will dominate.

2nd round knee to face as chuck gets up and hands leave the floor.

by OMG on Oct 29, 2007 7:26 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The video is 1 of 3 so relax.

I think this will be a great fight. They will both come out blasting because 3rd loss is on the line for everybody. I have followed the careers of both and I have to call Wand on this one.

by bostonmmajunkie on Oct 29, 2007 7:59 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah that video was kind of sided they should have showed wandy destroying Rampage!

by Jimmy_Dean on Oct 29, 2007 8:05 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I takei the guy who made this video is a chuck fan lol, but i can see Wanderlie taking this becasue he’s the man.

by jason bang on Oct 29, 2007 8:29 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That video was lame…. how can you even try to make Wanderlei look like a puss?

It’s going to be an exciting fight regardless of any ill-conceived pre-fight hype.

dood it was funny, everybody knows that Silva is fucking tough its just a funny clip of him hopping like a little girl while Chuck knocks ppl out im sure someone else can do one of Silva knocking ppl out while Chuck is drunk falling in a club or something it will be funny but, that doesnt take anything away from eather fighter.

by hector on Oct 29, 2007 9:38 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

LMAO!!!!!!!!! THAT IS HILARIOUS!!!!!

by STUNNALATOR on Oct 29, 2007 9:42 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Boondock has put together all kinds of PRIDE videos, this one was obviously a joke.

by loneferret on Oct 29, 2007 9:43 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Chuck by KO in the 3rd when Wandi gets sloppy and gets caught by a vicious counterpunch, looping left hook.

by RearNakedSlam on Oct 29, 2007 9:47 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That video was lame…. how can you even try to make Wanderlei look like a puss?

It’s going to be an exciting fight regardless of any ill-conceived pre-fight hype.

I think you’re missing the point: Fans here in the U.S. know who Chuck is and think he will steamroll Wandi. The casual fan doesn’t really know much about Wandi, which will all change in December. I’m sure parts 2 and 3 of the Boondock video will show that. Boondock (based on his choice of video-making) is a huge Pride fan. I’m sure there’s some sarcastic undertones here, but I don’t think they are directed toward Silva.

by UFCmania on Oct 29, 2007 9:48 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Someones gonna get KTFO on Dec 29th..can’t wait!

by Anonymousf*ck on Oct 29, 2007 10:12 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I’m a huge Chuck fan, but I think his days might be over, I read in an article in PLayboy november 07 issue, his knees (both) and shoulders (both) are jacked up with something ending in “itus”….anyway, I just hope this is a balls out fight. Good luck to both. Wanderlei is a maniac!

by Chadx23 on Oct 29, 2007 11:19 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

most waited and to me best fight of the year to go out with a bang, i was looking forward to silva vs franklin 2 but to me this and the hughes match i can’t wait to see

both men are coming off back to back losses, but lidell has more to lose on this
silva is back in the cage, this cage rust like hendo, takes him to a disadvantage, plus he last fought in feb,
lidell cage is his home, already fought a couple times this year, plus with two losses he has something to prove and should have more fire in his eyes than the tito feud. given that pride fighters have been doing bad in their debut, givne it’s been like 5 years for silva to come back, i see lidell winning this one, wouldn’t put money on it but at least my reputation and pretty much lets face it if lidell loses he will retire,
all i know is one will be with 3 loses in a row,

by bryant on Oct 29, 2007 11:19 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

most anticipated fight? two broken down fighters fighting for there lives coming off two loses?? pathetic man.

by nathan on Oct 29, 2007 11:44 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

does anyone think wandy looks like the grinch with jim carrey in ha ha

by SCOTT on Oct 29, 2007 12:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Silva will win this fight. Sorry Chuck.

by GodDamnMike on Oct 29, 2007 12:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thanks mania. It seems some people don’t get the joke. It is part 1 of three. I am venturing a guess that part two will be the same motiff but for Wandi. The video is taking a jab at the UFC fans who have already written off this fight and have no knowlege of the MMA world. I thought it was halarious. I can’t wait for parts 2 and 3.

by FFL on Oct 29, 2007 1:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

most anticipated fight? two broken down fighters fighting for there lives coming off two loses?? pathetic man.

you obviously just jumped on the UFC bandwagon recently.

by STUNNALATOR on Oct 29, 2007 1:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I guess this video just proves that a sense of humor is needed to be an MMA fan. True, this vid makes Chuck look like a monster but, the real MMA fan will know better. Didn’t Wandy run off like 15 straight victories a few years back. Bottom line is this: these guys are both dangerous. They may be past there prime and reeling from consecutive losses but this fight will be the dictionary definition of “leaving it all in the ring.” Neither of them can afford not to.

by Big House on Oct 29, 2007 2:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Who the hell made this video? His dumbass probaly didn’t realize that Wandy whupped Rampage’s ass twice back in Pride and Liddel didn’t even beat Rampage once but got whupped twice! Wandy will win this fight.

by gorelord on Oct 29, 2007 5:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wandy will NOT win this fight…Lidell is going to have his way with this overrated former pride champion!! It’ll be the Chuck of old, one last time…the stakes are too high for another lackluster showing on this stage…

To all you cans who are upset about the video – RELAX! Obviously there will be more to come, and more than likely there will be a Sylva promo. Clearly this video was made some time ago, likely as a promo for Chuck and a promo for the Pride fighters (who were relatively unknown in North America) who were coming to the UFC (notice it said video 1 of 3). Clearly, there was some intended humour for the audience.

And for those who called for a video showing Chuck getting KO’d by Rampage; why would they show that as a promotion for this fight? Boy, that would be excellent marketing!!! Stay in school kids…

by WADZ on Oct 29, 2007 6:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

man i admit i’m a big chuck fan, i also love wandi. that being said chuck is an old bastard now man, time catches up with everyone eventually( except RC). i don’t see too many 37 year old boxers or running backs on tv, do you? some guys dominate for years and then one day WAM their not what they used to be. a perfect example is roy jones jr., at some point its just time to hang up the gloves or get used to being in the middle of the pack again.

by sooper822 on Oct 29, 2007 8:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha.thats funny shit

by jdawg on Oct 29, 2007 9:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

im actually kinda hoping it goes to decision or super close to a decision just so i can see 3 rounds of beatdown :] too bad silva is gonna ko chuck in the 2nd round

by ken on Oct 29, 2007 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

All will be answered Dec. 29th.

by Oddchild on Oct 29, 2007 10:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That video is more of a shot at lame fans who don’t know anything about MMA except what goes on in the UFC than it is at Wandy. At least that’s what I hope it’s intention was.

It clearly says the first of three promo videos to hype this fight…The next one will probably be in Favor of Wandy, and the final one will more than likely be a combined effort of the both of them. knocking people out and getting knocked out…They are hyping the fight like the title says…I thought it was pretty funny the way they clowned the ax murder…

by Da Monkey on Oct 30, 2007 7:23 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wandy will ko chuck in 2nd round, chuck will ko wandy in 1st,wandy will muay thai clinch chuk,chuck will ko wandy by counter punch

BLAH! BALH! BLAH! BLAH!

lets wait & see

by mad_drummer on Oct 30, 2007 8:31 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So who is gonna make the wandi video.it better make chuck look like a fruit too .. that was disrespectfull to wandi .. (the video)

by kickinthehead on Oct 30, 2007 9:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

very funny video … still wanderlei silva is a much much more agressive fighter. he’s the one who’s gonna make this fight exciting.He got losses from heavier weight class individuals such as mirko cro cop.But still he would never lose without a fury of fist to keith jardine wich was pretty boring to watch . p.s GSP is the best go quebec go

by j-f on Nov 18, 2007 8:38 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

If you have seen chuck fight quinton jackson twice and chuck get his ass beat twice, and then vanderlei whoops quinton’s ass twice (by brutal ko),if you put 2 and 2 together you have a pretty good base to go off of. That being said i am a die hard mma fan and have seen basically all of chucks and silva’s fights. i think silva will just be too much for chuck. He is much younger, stronger and faster and i even give him the edge in overall striking, he is a complete striker who uses every weapon he has, knees,elbow shoulders,fists,feet anything man. Fuck even his very good bjj when he has too, he is a freak. Lets face it chuck is a one dimentional fighter who just has lost a step. quinton jackson nor keith jardine are not even half the strikers vanderlei is. Vanderlei is probably licking his chops. SILVA KO

by JOE on Nov 18, 2007 11:32 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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