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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam Neeson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown has chosen Uncle Murda - My Moment as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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272 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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245 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam Neeson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anthony Brown!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neeson throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
Neeson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Neeson misses with a low kick.
Brown throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Neeson connects with a body shot that sends Brown's belly button to the back.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neeson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Neeson thows a body shot but no joy.
Brown connects with a single shot there.
Neeson throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Neeson throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Neeson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Neeson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neeson moves away from the strike by Brown.
Brown punishes Neeson's body with a nice straight punch.
Neeson throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neeson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Neeson looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Neeson missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neeson.
Neeson throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Neeson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown throws a leg kick that misses.
Neeson moves out of range of the strikes.
Neeson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a slapping body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Neeson, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neeson lands a leg kick that knocks Brown off balance momentarily.
Liam Neeson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brown avoids a kick to the body.
Neeson scores with a jab to the jaw.
A low kick from Brown misses
and Neeson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown cracks Neeson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Neeson misses with a low kick.
Neeson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Neeson misses.
Neeson loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neeson feints and then cracks Brown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brown down.
Neeson throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Neeson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Neeson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brown misses with a left hand
and Neeson counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown swings widly with a right hand
and Neeson counters with a solid body kick.
Neeson throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neeson connects with a right hand. Brown shakes it off.
Neeson lands a jab.
Neeson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neeson throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neeson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Neeson scores with a jab to the head.
Brown cracks Neeson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Neeson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Brown throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Neeson was covering up waiting for the punch and Brown finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Neeson seems keen to control Brown's posture.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Neeson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brown takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Neeson throws a low kick, looking for Brown's leg but Brown calmly moves out of range.
Brown ducks right into an uppercut from Neeson.
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Neeson.
Neeson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Neeson ducks down to avoid it.
Neeson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Brown lands a lovely overhand right.
Neeson throws a head kick that misses.
Brown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Liam Neeson is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Brown's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brown duly obliges.
Neeson lands a lovely overhand right.
That kick from Neeson tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Neeson throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown cracks the inside of Neeson's front leg.
Neeson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brown counters with a single leg into guard. Neeson didn't expect that.
Neeson managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Neeson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neeson is trying to control but can't.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Neeson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neeson is in trouble now - Brown has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neeson wants to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Neeson holds on for dear life, controlling Brown's posture momentarily.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brown cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throwing strikes but Neeson bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Brown 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.
Neeson being controlled here momentarily.
Neeson looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brown slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neeson trying to control from the bottom.
Neeson tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neeson is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Neeson avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anthony Brown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Good standup being displayed there by Neeson as he connects with a hook.
Brown throws a body punch but Neeson moves out of range.
Neeson throws a solid leg kick but Brown takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Neeson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Neeson.
Neeson throws a solid leg kick but Brown takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Neeson.
Brown takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Neeson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brown checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Neeson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brown chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brown cracks Neeson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neeson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Neeson ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown sizes up Neeson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Neeson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neeson.
Brown cracks Neeson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Donk. Brown catches Neeson right on the button with a cross.
Brown misses with a hook. Neeson ducked under it nicely.
Neeson connects with a solid leg kick.
Neeson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Neeson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Neeson misses with a wild body shot.
Neeson connects with a leg kick. Brown looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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 smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Neeson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Brown counters with a single leg into guard. Neeson didn't expect that.
Brown preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Neeson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neeson is one step ahead there.
Neeson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brown managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to sweep here but Neeson controlling him for the moment.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Liam Neeson.
Neeson avoids the body shot from Brown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brown takes one on the button.
Neeson throws a good cross that connects.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Neeson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brown takes one on the button.
Brown throws a hook but Neeson blocks it.
Neeson throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Nice defenses there by Neeson.
Neeson throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Neeson throws a push kick but Brown slaps the foot to one side.
Brown tries to clinch up but Neeson circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
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 Liam Neeson.
I think Neeson 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Neeson!
Our winner, Liam Neeson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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