UFC champion Chuck Liddell defeated Wanderlei Silva by a unanimous decision at Ultimate Fighting Championship 79 tonight in Las Vegas.

For Liddell, it was an opportunity to get back on track after losing his last two fights. He badly hurt Silva, bloodied him, and beat him senseless. It’s a credit to Silva that he wasn’t knocked out, but it was clear that Liddell won the fight handily.

Liddell is easily the biggest name in the intensely growing UFC. Liddell was born and grew up in Santa Barbara, California. He is 38-years-old and now calls San Luis Obispo his home town.

He had lost his prior two fights before beating Silva in tonight’s lopsided match.