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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Genghis Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marina Molodec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Genghis Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marina Molodec!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Molodec!
Molodec lands a nice shot that snaps Khan's head back.
Molodec fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Khan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Molodec to score with a decent uppercut.
Marina Molodec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molodec lands with a hook. Khan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Molodec slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Molodec lands with a right hand.
No luck for Khan with that takedown attempt.
Molodec changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Molodec keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Molodec feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Khan sprawling to the canvas! Khan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Molodec finish him?!
Khan is rocked!
Molodec pounces like a tiger and cracks Khan with a vicious hook! Khan is down but not out! Molodec follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marina Molodec!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ant Liebermann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Wibowo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Wibowo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ant Liebermann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kevin Wibowo!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liebermann drives through with a takedown into Wibowo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Liebermann has gone for a leg lock! Wibowo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Liebermann's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Liebermann is on top in guard.
Liebermann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wibowo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Liebermann slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Liebermann tries to free his leg and advance position but Wibowo is retaining full guard.
Liebermann slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wibowo throws a sloppy head kick and Liebermann moves out of range easily.
Wibowo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A clash of legs there as Liebermann blocks the low kick.
Wibowo misses with a combination
so Liebermann counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Liebermann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liebermann working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wibowo's head.
Liebermann slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wibowo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Liebermann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ant Liebermann wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Liebermann slips a jab and a cross from Wibowo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wibowo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Liebermann counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Liebermann turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Liebermann tries to score with some ground and pound. Wibowo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Liebermann is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wibowo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Liebermann tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Liebermann has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liebermann looks up at the clock and then as Wibowo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Liebermann smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liebermann has an Americana. Wibowo didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Liebermann is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Liebermann hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ant Liebermann!
After winning the bout, Ant Liebermann thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between jj Digs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Wawrinka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wawrinka has chosen Afrojack - Rock The House as his entrance music. James Wawrinka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, jj Digs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Wawrinka!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Digs has closed the distance and engaged Wawrinka in a clinch.
Wawrinka has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Digs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wawrinka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Digs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Digs turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Digs manages to end up in side control.
Digs trying to control the position but Wawrinka is working away.
Wawrinka prevents Digs from improving position.
Wawrinka is trying to control Digs's posture but Digs avoids it.
Digs works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Digs taking a breather here.
Digs stands up and beckons Wawrinka to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Digs has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wawrinka drives through with a takedown into Digs's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wawrinka wants to control from the top but Digs keeps moving.
Wawrinka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Digs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wawrinka content to stall in guard here.
Wawrinka looking to pass the guard.
Digs working a defensive guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wawrinka shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wawrinka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wawrinka content to stall in guard here.
Digs keeping moving, preventing Wawrinka from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James Wawrinka has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wawrinka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wawrinka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Digs counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
jj Digs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Wawrinka.
Digs taking a breather.
Digs gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Digs stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Wawrinka misses with a takedown
and Digs counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Digs is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wawrinka has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Digs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Digs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wawrinka is looking to take this one to the mat.
Digs pulls guard successfully.
Digs manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wawrinka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Digs is landing with some decent strikes but Wawrinka is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wawrinka defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Digs dominating with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wawrinka looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Digs controlling well, preventing Wawrinka from escaping the position.
Wawrinka looking very determined here, making life difficult for Digs.
Digs is hanging on to Wawrinka's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Digs looking to break Wawrinka's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wawrinka remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Digs will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Wawrinka wants to escape the position.
Digs lands strikes to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jj Digs dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wawrinka takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like James Wawrinka has been cut.
Digs throws a push kick but Wawrinka slaps the foot to one side.
Digs has managed to clinch.
Wawrinka is looking to take this one to the mat.
Digs turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Digs manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on Wawrinka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wawrinka is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Digs is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Wawrinka is looking to improve his position but Digs isn't that keen on the idea.
Digs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wawrinka working to try and regain half guard.
Digs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Digs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wawrinka is looking to escape.
Digs landing strikes, looking to finish!
Digs prevents Wawrinka from getting the reversal.
Digs with good strikes from the mount here!
Digs tries to control but Wawrinka wriggling away.
Wawrinka is trying desperately to improve position.
Wawrinka slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wawrinka wants to sweep but Digs has passed to side control!
Wawrinka can't do much from the bottom here.
Wawrinka prevents Digs from moving into mount.
Wawrinka tries to buck Digs off but Digs is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Digs decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Wawrinka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Digs sprawls well. Digs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wawrinka gets slowly back to his feet.
Wawrinka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
jj Digs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Wawrinka.
Wawrinka is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wawrinka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Digs avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Digs with that takedown attempt.
Wawrinka fails with a takedown attempt.
Wawrinka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Digs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wawrinka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Digs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Digs fails to land the takedown.
Digs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wawrinka circles away.
Wawrinka darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wawrinka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wawrinka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Digs defends it well.
Wawrinka trying to control from half guard but Digs is working away.
Digs gets back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wawrinka won't allow Digs to sweep him here.
Wawrinka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jj Digs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Wawrinka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wawrinka shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wawrinka trying to control the position from guard on top but Digs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Digs is pulling down on Wawrinka's head. It's preventing any offense from Wawrinka, at least for the moment.
Digs's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Digs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wawrinka is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We're going to have a standup here because jj Digs wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Wawrinka dives in and grabs Digs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Digs pushes down on Wawrinka's head and hops out.
Wawrinka shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Digs is trying to stand up here but Wawrinka is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wawrinka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Digs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Digs tries to kick Wawrinka off but Wawrinka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Digs punching from the bottom.
Digs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wawrinka is working away from the top position though.
Wawrinka is looking for a kimura here.
Wawrinka is keen to just control but Digs is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wawrinka might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Digs kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Digs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wawrinka is trying to control the action in half guard but Digs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Digs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wawrinka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wawrinka is looking for submissions but instead, Digs has regained full guard.
Wawrinka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
jj Digs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Digs wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wawrinka trying to control the position from guard on top but Digs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Digs trying to control the position here.
Wawrinka trying to control but Digs is working from the bottom.
Digs looking for a sweep. Not yet Digs, not yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Digs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Digs tries to clinch there but Wawrinka circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wawrinka.
James Wawrinka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Digs shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Digs was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Digs misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Digs throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wawrinka is trying to get back to half guard.
Digs lands a nice forearm strike.
Wawrinka regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wawrinka tries to roll over but Digs keeps him under control.
Digs is looking for a kimura but Wawrinka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Digs to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Digs moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Wawrinka.
James Wawrinka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
jj Digs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Digs staying calm.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to jj Digs.
Well Digs has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... jj Digs!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joaquin Saez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Reijkard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joaquin Saez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stan Reijkard!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reijkard is trying to defend but Saez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Saez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Saez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Saez is taking a breather. Reijkard says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Saez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Saez is looking to advance position but Reijkard won't allow it.
Saez uses his free foot to push down on Reijkard's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Reijkard.
Saez controlling the position easily from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Reijkard can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Reijkard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saez content just to control the position here.
Reijkard is looking to get to half guard.
Saez controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Saez.
Saez unloading with bombs!
Reijkard is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saez with the ground and pound from mount.
Saez controlling from mount.
Saez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Reijkard looks a forlorn figure.
Saez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reijkard is working to get back to half guard.
Saez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Saez cracks Reijkard with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Saez controlling from the full mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Saez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Saez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Saez scoring with strikes but Reijkard is staying in there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Reijkard can't escape the position.
Saez has isolated one of Reijkard's arms. Reijkard looking to fight him off but Saez twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joaquin Saez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Candle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gohan Son (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Candle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gohan Son!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Son tries for a takedown but Candle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Son changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Candle tries to avoid it but Son manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Candle to the ground. Candle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Son misses with a takedown
and Candle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Candle.
Mark Candle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gohan Son.
Candle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Son is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Son looking for a guillotine here but Candle defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Son is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Candle controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mark Candle just wasn't active enough.
Candle swats away the attempt to clinch by Son.
Son gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Candle counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Candle content to stall in guard here.
Candle wants to pass the guard but Son is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Candle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Candle won't allow Son to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mark Candle just wasn't active enough.
Son shoots in for a double leg but Candle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Candle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Son misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Son.
Mark Candle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Candle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Son.
Candle shoots in but Son avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Son closes this distance looking for a takedown but Candle circles away.
Son throws a hook to the side of Candle's head but Candle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Son misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Son throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Son misses its intended target.
Jab by Son.
Son has his takedown stuffed
and Candle counters with a shoot takedown. Son fights it but they end up in guard.
Mark Candle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gohan Son.
Son is breathing heavily.
Candle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Candle wants to pass the guard but Son is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Son working for submissions but it's allowed Candle to get to half guard.
Candle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mark Candle has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Son tries for a takedown but Candle circles away easily
and Candle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Son's guard.
Candle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Candle passes Son's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Candle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mark Candle just wasn't active enough.
Son with a poor takedown
and Candle counters with a shoot takedown. Son fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Candle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Candle dominated that second round.
That's time! Candle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Candle gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Son's face as Candle controls the position.
Son is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mark Candle just wasn't active enough.
Son rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Candle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Candle keeps the fight on the outside.
Son gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Candle counters with a left and a right that stings Son.
Son takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Son shoots for a takedown but Candle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Candle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Candle is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mark Candle wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Son is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Son tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Candle swivels and escapes.
Mark Candle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gohan Son.
Candle shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Son manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Candle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Candle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Candle, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Candle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clifton Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and WhaleOil BeefHooked (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). WhaleOil BeefHooked told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clifton Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, WhaleOil BeefHooked!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick.
Barnes throws a hook but BeefHooked avoids it easily.
Clifton Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BeefHooked tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
BeefHooked gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Barnes throws a punch but it's blocked by BeefHooked.
BeefHooked tries to land a knee to the head but Barnes blocks with his arms.
Barnes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
BeefHooked with an attempt at a knee that misses.
BeefHooked working Barnes over with knees to the body.
BeefHooked stalling in the clinch but Barnes improves position.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
BeefHooked tries to land knees in the clinch but Barnes avoids the damage to the body.
Barnes trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barnes.
A head punch on the inside from Barnes fails to land.
BeefHooked misses with a knee to the head.
BeefHooked tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
BeefHooked with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barnes managing to block the knees to the body from BeefHooked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt BeefHooked or not.
BeefHooked tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
BeefHooked scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Clifton Barnes has been cut.
BeefHooked throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barnes blocks it with crossed arms.
Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as BeefHooked controls his hands.
BeefHooked with an attempt at a knee that misses.
BeefHooked tries a knee to the head but Barnes blocks it.
BeefHooked looking to throw knees to the head but Barnes is blocking nicely.
BeefHooked looks winded!
BeefHooked blocking some punches.
Barnes working BeefHooked over with knees to the body.
Barnes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barnes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
BeefHooked misses with a knee strike.
Barnes working BeefHooked over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of BeefHooked backwards.
Barnes digs a right hand underneath BeefHooked's ribcage. BeefHooked let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barnes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barnes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
BeefHooked with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barnes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barnes lands a right hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Barnes throws an elbow but misses.
Barnes scores with a shoulder strike.
Barnes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
BeefHooked is rocked!
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
BeefHooked is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barnes creates a bit of space for himself and rocks BeefHooked with a big uppercut! BeefHooked tries to clinch up but Barnes pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples BeefHooked to the mat! BeefHooked covers up and Barnes unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Clifton Barnes!
Clifton Barnes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stardust Corpsegrinder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragos Podgaetschii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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157 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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135 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stardust Corpsegrinder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dragos Podgaetschii!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corpsegrinder clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Corpsegrinder.
It looks like Dragos Podgaetschii has been cut.
Corpsegrinder throws a knee to the head but misses.
Podgaetschii jumps guard but Corpsegrinder stands there with Podgaetschii around his waist. Podgaetschii gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Podgaetschii tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Podgaetschii is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Corpsegrinder misses with a knee to the head.
Corpsegrinder is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Podgaetschii is defending well for now.
Corpsegrinder lands an elbow inside that Podgaetschii shrugs off.
Podgaetschii is looking to control Corpsegrinder's arms but Corpsegrinder gets an underhook and turns him. Now Podgaetschii has his back to the cage.
Podgaetschii jumps guard but Corpsegrinder turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stardust Corpsegrinder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dragos Podgaetschii.
Podgaetschii has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Corpsegrinder avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Corpsegrinder landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Podgaetschii fails to pull guard.
Corpsegrinder lands an elbow inside that Podgaetschii shrugs off.
Podgaetschii throws a head punch that misses.
Podgaetschii is trying to pull guard but Corpsegrinder turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corpsegrinder throws a knee to the head but misses.
Podgaetschii goes for a takedown attempt but Corpsegrinder pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Corpsegrinder lets loose with a powerful body kick. Podgaetschii will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podgaetschii closes this distance looking for a takedown but Corpsegrinder circles away.
Podgaetschii lands a jab-cross combination.
Podgaetschii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corpsegrinder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Podgaetschii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Corpsegrinder.
Podgaetschii scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Corpsegrinder is trying to get back to full guard.
Podgaetschii looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Podgaetschii is trying for a kimura here. Corpsegrinder looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Podgaetschii wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dragos Podgaetschii!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Og Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Stumpp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stumpp is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Symphony Of Destruction. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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215 lbs
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211 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Og Kush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Stumpp!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kush wants to clinch up but Stumpp keeps it at a distance.
Kush has managed to clinch.
Stumpp lands a takedown into guard.
Stumpp wants to control from the top but Kush keeps moving.
Stumpp might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kush kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Stumpp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kush is keeping the position for now.
Stumpp engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Peter Stumpp was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kush looks to land a left hand but Stumpp moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stumpp keeps the fight on the outside.
Kush tries to clinch up.
Kush takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kush works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stumpp cracks a nice hook into Kush's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stumpp. Kush does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stumpp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kush fails to land with a series of punches.
Stumpp lands a jab to Kush's midsection.
Kush is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Stumpp.
Stumpp slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kush drives through and clinches with Stumpp against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kush prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kush working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kush scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Kush.
Kush will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stumpp up against the cage.
Stumpp drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kush gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stumpp is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kush is defending well.
Og Kush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Stumpp.
Kush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stumpp tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kush scores with a hook to the body.
Kush breaks from the clinch.
Stumpp misses with a left hand
and Kush counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stumpp thinking.
Stumpp looks winded!
Stumpp wants to clinch up but Kush keeps it at a distance.
Stumpp throws a right hand that misses
and Kush counters with a straight right hand.
Kush wants to clinch up but Stumpp keeps it at a distance.
Kush scores with a jab. Stumpp acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stumpp is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush lands a jab to Stumpp's midsection.
Stumpp is still on wobbly legs! Can Kush finish him?
Kush takes the fight into the clinch.
Kush unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Stumpp! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kush is unloading with more strikes now! Stumpp drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Og Kush!
A relieved looking Og Kush thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Kronburger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Volbeat - The Human Instrument. Kronburger has chosen Turn up as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Vinny Russo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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186 lbs
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32
180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vinny Russo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shawn Kronburger!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kronburger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Russo is trying to trip Kronburger. He has hold of a leg but Kronburger is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Russo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Russo being controlled here momentarily.
Russo forces his way into half guard.
Russo trying to pass the guard but Kronburger defending well.
Russo working the head and body with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Russo in particular looking to stall.
Russo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo is looking to stall here but Kronburger recovers full guard.
Russo postures up in Kronburger's guard and throws a big left but Kronburger blocks it.
Russo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kronburger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kronburger keeping full guard, as Russo tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger has momentary wrist control but Russo slips an elbow through the middle.
Russo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kronburger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Russo throws a big right hand that misses.
Russo won't allow Kronburger to sweep him here.
Russo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Russo wants to control from the top but Kronburger keeps moving.
Russo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kronburger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Russo preventing the sweep.
Kronburger trying to keep a closed guard but Russo is proving a slippery customer.
Russo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Russo throws an elbow that misses. Kronburger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Russo's guard. Nice move by Kronburger!
Russo working for a triangle but Kronburger defends it easily.
Kronburger wants to stand but Russo is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kronburger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kronburger stopping the sweep attempt from Russo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Russo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kronburger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Russo throws a shot from downtown. Kronburger moves away and avoids it.
Kronburger throws a head kick that misses.
Russo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kronburger is out of range.
Kronburger tries to clinch up but Russo circles away and keeps his distance.
Russo blocks a jab.
Russo misses with a series of wild punches.
Shawn Kronburger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kronburger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kronburger cracks Russo with a good jab.
It looks like Vinny Russo has been cut.
Russo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kronburger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronburger throws a head kick but Russo moves out of range.
Kronburger misses the shot to the body.
Kronburger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Russo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kronburger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kronburger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Russo.
Russo checks the leg kick.
Kronburger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shawn Kronburger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Russo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Russo.
Kronburger looks to throw the jab but Russo is out of range.
Kronburger misses with a body shot.
Kronburger lands a jab to the head.
Kronburger works over Russo's head and body with a nice combination.
Kronburger motions for Russo to come forward. Kronburger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russo keeps the fight on the outside.
Russo walks into a jab.
Some wild striking there from Russo.
Russo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Russo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Russo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kronburger moves away.
Russo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kronburger. Kronburger obviously looking to wear him down.
Russo misses with a body shot.
Kronburger just misses with a punch to the body.
Kronburger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Russo connects with a crisp jab.
Russo gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo is working for a kimura here but Kronburger manages to reverse the position and he's now in Russo's guard.
Russo is trying to keep Kronburger in close.
Russo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kronburger defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kronburger would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger stands up from Russo's guard - Kronburger perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kronburger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Russo throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Kronburger to counter with a crisp jab.
Russo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Russo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kronburger loads up on a big right hand but Russo slips the punch.
Russo misses with a right hand
and Kronburger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Russo thows a body shot but no joy.
Russo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kronburger's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Kronburger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vinny Russo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kronburger has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Russo.
Russo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Russo defending well as Kronburger loads up on a big left hand.
Russo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kronburger scores with a push kick.
Kronburger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Russo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kronburger throws a shot from downtown. Russo moves away and avoids it.
Kronburger scores with a jab.
A head kick by Kronburger misses
and Russo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kronburger!
Vinny Russo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kronburger is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kronburger prevents Russo from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronburger takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Russo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Russo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kronburger keeps working.
Russo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kronburger sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Russo.
Russo cracks Kronburger with a big elbow.
Russo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kronburger sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kronburger dodges the ground and pound from Russo.
Russo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Russo tries to move to mount but Kronburger blocks the move with his legs.
Russo in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kronburger is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Russo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kronburger sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Russo misses with the ground and pound.
Russo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kronburger is not content to let Russo control the position.
Russo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kronburger's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kronburger struggling a bit here.
Russo tries to advance to mount but Kronburger instead regains half guard.
Russo is trying to control. Kronburger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russo throwing shots but Kronburger is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinny Russo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Russo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Russo!
Vinny Russo took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I feel good. Another day older, but good. Every day is a gift, right? Or was that every hummer was a gift? I forget. Later.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam Neeson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Pegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam Neeson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Pegas!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pegas misses with a head kick.
Pegas throws a body kick that misses
and Neeson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Neeson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Neeson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pegas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good leg kick by Neeson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Neeson loads up on a big right hand but Pegas slips the punch.
Neeson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Jon Pegas has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pegas doesn't manage to clinch there - Neeson circles away.
Neeson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pegas catches Neeson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Neeson throws a low kick but Pegas moves out of range easily.
Neeson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pegas in his tracks.
Neeson avoids a kick to the body.
Pegas moves in looking to clinch but Neeson pushes him off.
Neeson keeps Pegas at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neeson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Neeson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pegas moves away.
Neeson throws a jab but it's blocked by Pegas.
Pegas connects with a solid leg kick.
Pegas with a hook.
Pegas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Neeson's sensitive parts.
Neeson throws a leg kick but Pegas moved away.
Neeson keeps the fight on the outside.
Neeson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neeson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Neeson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pegas. Pegas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Neeson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pegas misses with a wild body shot.
Pegas lunges at Neeson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Neeson's hand.
Pegas blocks a low kick nicely.
Neeson takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pegas is looking to clinch.
Pegas tries to clinch but Neeson moves out of range.
Neeson with a nice cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Neeson. That's going to slow Pegas down.
A lazy left from Pegas finds it's target.
Neeson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pegas.
Pegas tries to close the distance and clinch but Neeson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab lands there for Neeson.
Pegas moves in looking to clinch but Neeson pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neeson. Pegas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pegas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Neeson.
Neeson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pegas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neeson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Neeson connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Neeson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neeson misses with a body kick.
Neeson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pegas counters with a straight right hand.
Neeson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Neeson takes one on the button.
Pegas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Neeson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pegas lands a jab to Neeson's midsection.
Neeson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Neeson misses.
Neeson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pegas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neeson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pegas. That did some damage!
Pegas fails to land with a series of punches.
Pegas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pegas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pegas ducks under a wild hook from Neeson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pegas pushes Neeson up against the cage in a clinch.
Neeson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Neeson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Neeson trying to control the position but instead, Pegas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Neeson into the cage.
Neeson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pegas misses with an elbow over the top.
Neeson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pegas's face.
Neeson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pegas looking to throw knees to the head but Neeson is blocking nicely.
Pegas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Neeson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Neeson looking to throw knees to the head but Pegas is blocking nicely.
Pegas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pegas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Neeson misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Liam Neeson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jon Pegas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pegas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Neeson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pegas scrambles back to his feet.
Neeson connects with an inside leg kick.
Liam Neeson is winning the standup battle so far.
Neeson misses with a low kick.
Neeson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pegas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Neeson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pegas was well out of range. Poor timing from Neeson.
Pegas takes a kick to the side of the head.
Neeson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pegas.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Neeson misses with a wild body shot.
Neeson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pegas momentarily.
Pegas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Pegas.
Pegas wants to clinch.
Pegas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neeson looks to land a right hand but Pegas moved out of range.
Neeson moves out of range of the body kick.
Pegas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neeson.
Pegas throws a big shot that misses.
Neeson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Neeson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pegas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pegas takes a swing at Neeson's ribcage but misses.
Neeson blocks a jab.
Neeson checks a leg kick.
Pegas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Neesons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pegas blocks a head kick by Neeson.
A big right from Neeson misses.
A swing and a miss from Neeson.
Neeson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pegas moves into the clinch.
Pegas pushes off an throws an elbow but Neeson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Neeson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neeson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neeson swings wildly with an uppercut but Pegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pegas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Neeson backwards.
Pegas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Neeson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Neeson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Pegas in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Neeson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Neeson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pegas blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Neeson on the inside.
Neeson trying to stall but Pegas improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Neeson as the two fighters clinch.
Pegas is breathing heavily.
Pegas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Neeson misses with a punch to the body.
Neeson tries a knee to the head but Pegas blocks it.
Neeson has Pegas pressed against the cage.
Pegas tries to work over Neeson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pegas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Neeson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neeson slips under a jab from Pegas.
Neeson thumps Pegas with a low kick.
Neeson lands a nice hook to Pegas's body. Pegas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Neeson throws a low kick, looking for Pegas's leg but Pegas calmly moves out of range.
Pegas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pegas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Neeson moves out of range of the leg kick from Pegas.
Neeson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pegas checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pegas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neeson moves away.
Good shot there by Neeson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pegas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Neeson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pegas counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Neeson, as that shot connected.
Neeson misses with a body kick.
Neeson digs a good hook to Pegas's body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Neeson.
Pegas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Neeson.
Neeson misses with a low kick.
Jon Pegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pegas tries to clinch
and Neeson counters with a thumping low kick.
Neeson lands a really nice looking cross but Pegas seems unphased.
Neeson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Neeson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon Pegas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pegas throws a shot to the body.
Neeson cracks Pegas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pegas scores with a leg kick.
Neeson is looking to chop away at Pegas's legs.
Pegas tries to clinch there but Neeson circles away.
Pegas scores with a push kick.
Pegas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Neeson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Neeson lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pegas avoids the head kick by Neeson.
Neeson misses with a hook. Pegas ducked under it nicely.
Neeson blocks a jab.
Pegas clinches up with Neeson and pushes him back against the cage.
Neeson tries a knee to the head but Pegas blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pegas throws a head punch that misses.
Pegas misses with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pegas.
Pegas blocks an uppercut.
Pegas lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neeson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Neeson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Neeson scores with a shot to the side of Pegas's head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pegas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Neeson tries a knee to the head but Pegas blocks it.
Neeson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Neeson trying to land knees to the body.
Liam Neeson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pegas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neeson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Neeson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pegas is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pegas blocking some punches.
Neeson blocks an elbow strike.
Pegas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Neeson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Neeson lands a left hand.
Neeson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pegas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Neeson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pegas blocks it with crossed arms.
Pegas lands a damaging elbow.
Neeson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Neeson can't find room to land a body shot as Pegas controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pegas throws an elbow but misses.
Pegas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Neeson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pegas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Neeson is defending well for now.
Pegas stalls.
Neeson throws an elbow that misses.
Neeson dodges an elbow strike from Pegas.
Come on Pegas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right from Pegas.
Neeson trying to land knees to the body.
Neeson looking to throw knees to the head but Pegas is blocking nicely.
Pegas prevents a body shot from Neeson.
Pegas blocks a body shot from Neeson.
Neeson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Neeson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pegas blocks it with crossed arms.
Pegas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Neeson's defenses.
Pegas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pegas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Neeson's defenses.
Neeson looking to stall.
Pegas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Neeson avoids it.
Neeson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Neeson working hard to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Neeson has a couple of punches blocked by Pegas.
Pegas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Neeson pushes Pegas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neeson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pegas's elbow.
Pegas misses with an elbow strike.
Pegas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Neeson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pegas's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jon Pegas just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jon Pegas's cut.
That's time! Neeson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Neeson swings for the body but Pegas moves out of range.
Pegas misses with a straight right.
Neeson dodges the punch combination from Pegas.
A punch combination from Pegas misses.
Pegas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pegas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Neeson.
Pegas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Neeson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pegas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pegas scores with a jab to the body.
Neeson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pegas.
Pegas doesn't manage to clinch there - Neeson circles away.
Pegas is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Pegas missing with a left hand there. Neeson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pegas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Neeson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neeson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pegas.
Neeson misses with a straight left.
Pegas is looking to chop away at Neeson's legs.
Neeson throws a big shot that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Neeson. That's going to slow Pegas down.
Pegas rushes Neeson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Neeson on the inside.
Neeson avoids the elbow strike from Pegas, against the cage.
Neeson misses with a knee to the head.
Pegas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pegas trying to land knees to the body.
Neeson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Neeson struggles to land a body shot inside as Pegas controls his hands.
Neeson tries to work over Pegas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pegas scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pegas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pegas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neeson's elbow.
Pegas lands an elbow inside.
Neeson can't find room to land a body shot as Pegas controls the action.
Neeson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pegas's elbow.
Neeson is looking to break free of the clinch but Pegas has double underhooks.
Neeson takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pegas.
Pegas misses with an elbow strike.
Neeson tries to land knees in the clinch but Pegas avoids the damage to the body.
Pegas is trying to stall.
Pegas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Neeson misses with a body punch.
Pegas pushes off an throws an elbow but Neeson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Neeson tries to land knees in the clinch but Pegas avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pegas looking to throw knees to the head but Neeson is blocking nicely.
Pegas misses with an elbow over the top.
Pegas misses with an elbow strike.
Neeson tries a body shot but Pegas blocks it.
Neeson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pegas.
Pegas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Neeson.
Pegas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pegas taking a breather.
Neeson lands a right hand.
Pegas blocks an uppercut.
Neeson takes an elbow to the temple.
Neeson scores with a shot to the side of Pegas's head.
Neeson throws an elbow that misses.
Neeson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Neeson throws a head punch that misses.
Neeson breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neeson throws a low kick, looking for Pegas's leg but Pegas calmly moves out of range.
Neeson misses with an uppercut.
Pegas looks to land a right hand but Neeson moved out of range.
Neeson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Neeson misses with a kick to the body.
Neeson motions for Pegas to come forward. Neeson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pegas throws a head kick that misses.
Pegas looks to land a left hand but Neeson moved out of range nicely.
Pegas walks into a left hand.
Neeson swats away the attempt to clinch by Pegas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pegas thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Neeson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Neeson had his way with Jon Pegas in that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Pegas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Neeson ducks right into an uppercut from Pegas.
Pegas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Neeson throws a lazy right hand but Pegas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Neeson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pegas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neeson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pegas.
Pegas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neeson.
Pegas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pegas misses with a looping left.
Neeson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pegas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Neeson throws a leg kick
and Pegas counters with an outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Neeson tries to work over Pegas's front leg with a kick but Pegas checks it.
Pegas looks for the body kick but Neeson saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neeson throws a lazy right hand but Pegas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot by Neeson.
Neeson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Neeson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pegas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neeson ducks under a wild hook from Pegas.
Pegas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pegas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neeson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Neeson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pegas. Pegas obviously looking to wear him down.
Pegas works over Neeson's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pegas walks into a straight right hand from Neeson.
Neeson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pegas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Neeson counter with a right hand.
Pegas is rocked!
Neeson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pegas's calf.
Pegas is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Neeson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pegas is still on wobbly legs! Can Neeson finish him?
Neeson scoring well with a low kick there.
Neeson connects with a superb combination that knocks Pegas out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Neeson before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Pegas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Liam Neeson!
After winning the bout, Liam Neeson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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