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'UFC 97: Redemption' Results
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Round two: More of the same to start round 2. Cantwell still taking shots but showing no signs of backing down. Cane lands a few leg kicks but Cantwell is still firing, landing a few nice combinations then a body kick and huge right. Cantwell with a hard kick to Cane's head. Cantwell showing confidence, now he's the one pushing the pace. Cane looking somewhat tentative after taking some punishment in round 2. Cantwell lands one more left at the bell and evens the fight with a 10-9 in round 2 by our scorecard.

Round three: Cane starts round 3 as the aggressor once again, and lands some big shots early. Cantwell doesn't appear to be affected much, still throwing and moving forward at times. Both fighters trading punches again but Cane's appear to be more damaging. They both remain active, Cane landing s few knees to the body, Cantwell attempting more high kicks. Cane's strikes still seem to be more affective. We score the round 10-9 in favor of Cane for the decision win.

Final result: Cane by unanimous decision

Cheick Kongo vs. Antoni Hardonk

Round one: Kongo working the jab, measuring Hardonk. Both fighters landing leg kicks early, feeling each other out. Kongo takes Hardonk to the cage in the clinch, action stalls, ref breaks them up. Kongo catches a Hardonk kick and knocks him to the mat. Kongo lets him up as the action continues on their feet. Clinched against the cage again, Kongo looking for a takedown. Hardonk fights off takedown attempts briefly but Kongo gets him down and lands in Hardonk's full guard. Kongo lands a few short GnP shots but no serious damage as the round ends. We're scoring this round 10-9 in favor of Kongo.

Round two: Hardonk goes for big leg kick immediately and slips, allowing Kongo to get back on top of him, pulls guard. Kongo posturing up, Hardonk has Kongo's right arm hooked but left is free and landing some fists and elbows, opening a cut over Hardonk's left eye. Kongo stands and lands big hammerfists as the referee stops the fight.

Final result: Kongo by TKO at 2:29 of Round 2.

Co-Main Event: Chuck Liddell vs. Mauricio Rua

Round one: Rua with a big leg kick right away. Liddell blocks a high kick attempt by Rua. A nice exchange in the center of the cage. Liddell landing some combinations, Rua takes him down and goes for a leg lock. Liddell gets to his feet but Rua keeps him tied up momentarily. Liddell escapes and gets it back to striking game. Liddell shrugs off another takedown attempt then takes Rua down. Liddell lets him up, they circle each other and Rua lands a left hook. Chuck goes down as Rua keeps punching. Liddell tries to get to his feet but shows no defense and the referee stops the fight.

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