Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: 8L XL - The Big Show
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1##CL#
Liebknecht gets tackled into the ropes by Python. Python maintains the clinch.
Liebknecht misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Liebknecht has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Liebknecht misses with the head strike. #BC#
Python manages to break the clinch.
Liebknecht throws the left hand but Python avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Python closes the distance and clinches.
Python has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Liebknecht lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Liebknecht with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Python's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, jab by Liebknecht - just one landing.
Python takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Liebknecht tries to clinch but Python moves out of range.
Python moves away from the strike by Liebknecht.
Python throws a sloppy head kick and Liebknecht moves out of range easily.
Liebknecht tries to close the distance and clinch but Python swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karl Liebknecht is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Python throws a solid leg kick but Liebknecht takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Python.
Liebknecht loads up on a big right hand but Python slips the punch.
Liebknecht throws a hook but Python avoids it easily.
Python misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Python!
Python throws a sloppy head kick
and Liebknecht counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Python clinches.
Liebknecht throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Python escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Python has Liebknecht up against the ropes in a clinch.
Python avoiding damage as Liebknecht throws knees to the body.
Python trying to land knees to the body.
Python works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Liebknecht misses with the head strike.
Our sources have told us that Python has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Liebknecht trying to control the position but instead, Python has worked for underhooks and has pushed Liebknecht into the ropes.
Python wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Liebknecht has him pressed against the ropes.
Python stalling in the clinch but Liebknecht improves position.
Liebknecht avoiding damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Python misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Liebknecht on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liebknecht is trying to stall.
Python tries a body shot but Liebknecht blocks it.
Python is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Karl Liebknecht will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Liebknecht darts in and clinches Python up against the ropes.#BC#
Python escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Python pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Liebknecht on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot by Liebknecht.#CUT2#It looks like Cyrius Python has been cut.#CL#
Python closes the distance and clinches.
Python blocks an uppercut.
Python blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Python wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Python breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Liebknecht blocks the leg kick. #CL#
Python moves into the clinch.#BC#
Python manages to break the clinch.
Liebknecht defending well as Python loads up on a big left hand.
Cyrius Python seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Python moves into range and clinches up with Liebknecht.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liebknecht.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Python.
Liebknecht gets through Python's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Python wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Python tries to throw a body punch but Liebknecht avoids it by throwing Python back against the ropes.
Python tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liebknecht's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Liebknecht as the two fighters clinch.
Liebknecht misses with the head strike.
Liebknecht doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Python is trying to force a seperation but Liebknecht has the dominant position.#BC#
Python pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Python lands a front kick to the face, that drops Liebknecht to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#CUT#It looks like Karl Liebknecht has been cut.
Cyrius Python is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liebknecht throws a hook to the side of Python's head but Python sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liebknecht connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Liebknecht tries to land a leg kick but Python saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Jab from Liebknecht.
A telegraphed right hand from Liebknecht misses the target. #CL#
Python has managed to clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Liebknecht as Python tries to tie him up.
Liebknecht lands an uppercut.
Liebknecht tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Python makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Liebknecht avoids a wild elbow strike from Python.
Liebknecht has a couple of punches blocked by Python. #BC#
Python's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Python has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, Liebknecht scores with a nice short uppercut.
Python can't break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cyrius Python dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A bone on bone clash there as Liebknecht blocks the leg kick.
Liebknecht tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Python was well out of range. Poor timing from Liebknecht.#CL#
Python closes the distance and clinches.
Liebknecht stalling in the clinch but Python improves position.
A short uppercut from Liebknecht.
Liebknecht is looking to control Python's arms but Python gets an underhook and turns him. Now Liebknecht has his back to the ropes.
Python throws a punch but it's blocked by Liebknecht. #BC#
Python breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Python throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Python throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liebknecht moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Python moves into the clinch.
Python is trying to maintain a safe position but Liebknecht gets an underhook and turns Python into the ropes.
Liebknecht lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Python. #T1#
Liebknecht avoiding damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Python scores with a nice hook to the head.
Liebknecht misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Python.
Python wants to get back to striking at distance but Liebknecht won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Python creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karl Liebknecht has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liebknecht cracks Python with a nice body shot.
Liebknecht has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Python can't break the clinch.
Liebknecht lands an uppercut.
Python tries to circle away but Liebknecht has him pinned against the ropes.
Liebknecht taking a breather.
Python is trying to stall.
Liebknecht softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T2#
Liebknecht lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Liebknecht working Python over with knees to the body.#BC#
Python pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Liebknecht.
Python scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Python swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Liebknecht cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Liebknecht takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Python sets himself, and Liebknecht steps forward looking for the clinch! Python avoids it this time.
Liebknecht scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Python throws a wild body kick that Liebknecht sees coming a mile off.
Liebknecht looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Liebknecht moves away from the strike by Python.
Python throws out a leg kick but Liebknecht moves out of range and Python only half commits.
Python tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Karl Liebknecht.
I think Liebknecht has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight as a draw!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Cyrius Python!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Cyrius Python!

Cyrius Python wins by majority decision!
The defeated Karl Liebknecht had this to say: 'NEEEEEEIN'.

Event: Eight Limbs XXXVI - Rabid
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahmswe throws a sloppy head kick and Liebknecht moves out of range easily.
Liebknecht moves out of range of the body kick.
Ahmswe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Liebknecht counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ahmswe thows a leg kick but Liebknecht checks it
and Liebknecht counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Magudo Ahmswe has been cut.
Ahmswe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Liebknecht counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ahmswe tries to land a front kick but Liebknecht steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Magudo Ahmswe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liebknecht scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ahmswe in his tracks. #ROC#Ahmswe is rocked!
Ahmswe misses with an attempted mid kick.
A low kick from Ahmswe misses #KD#
and Liebknecht counters with a nice uppercut that drops Ahmswe onto his backside! Ahmswe bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.
Ahmswe is still on wobbly legs! Can Liebknecht finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahmswe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ahmswe misses with a combination
and Liebknecht counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Liebknecht!
A relieved looking Karl Liebknecht thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Magudo Ahmswe was interviewed post fight and said 'No comment on my today fight...Sorry...'.

Event: Eight Limbs XXVIII - Tacko
Date: Oct 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore slips a straight right by Liebknecht.
Liebknecht throws a hook but Moore avoids it easily.
Moore takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Moore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Moore misses the body punch
and Liebknecht counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Liebknecht has closed the distance and engaged Moore in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Moore as Liebknecht tries to tie him up.
Moore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Liebknechts head.
Liebknecht tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moore avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Moore breaks from the clinch.
Moore throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Liebknecht steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moore.
Moore swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Liebknecht swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Liebknecht backs away, Moore returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Moore keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Moore throws a lazy uppercut
and Liebknecht counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Liebknecht ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Moore tries to score with a low kick but Liebknecht moves his leg out of the way.
Liebknecht misses with a low kick.
Moore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moore scores with a nice head shot.
Moore has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Vendetta Proving Ground in the buildup to the fight.
Liebknecht lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moore at a distance.
Liebknecht moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Moore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liebknecht throws a jab when Moore was well out of range.
Moore attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Karl Liebknecht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Liebknecht throws a looping overhand right but Moore ducks down to avoid it.
Moore misses the shot to the body.
Liebknecht looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liebknecht connects with a body shot.
Liebknecht walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Liebknecht misses with a body shot.
Moore attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Moore blocks the leg kick.
Moore with a nice calf kick.
Liebknecht throws an overhand right that lands on Moore's shoulder, as Moore tries to avoid the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moore. #CL2#
Liebknecht clinches up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Karl Liebknecht will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Moore lands with a good body shot.
Liebknecht throws a shot from downtown. Moore moves away and avoids it.
Moore connects with a single shot there.
Liebknecht slips under a jab.
Moore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moore scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Liebknecht looks to land a combination but Moore avoids it well.
Moore just misses with a punch to the body.
Alan Moore is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore connects with a quick right hand that sends Liebknecht tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Alan Moore!
Alan Moore was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Karl Liebknecht had this to say: 'NEEEEEEIN'.

Event: Eight Limbs XXVI - Gattuso
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Liebknecht.
Mordino lands with an uppercut that bounces Liebknecht off the ropes and back into range.
Mordino throws a leg kick #CL#
and Liebknecht holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Liebknecht throws a punch but it's blocked by Mordino.
Liebknecht misses with the head strike.
Liebknecht swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Liebknecht is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Liebknecht swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mordino told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Liebknecht lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Liebknecht.
Liebknecht has a couple of punches blocked by Mordino.
Mordino blocks a body shot from Liebknecht.
Mordino is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Liebknecht leaning against his opponent. #T1#
Liebknecht throws a head punch that misses.
Liebknecht working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mordino blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Liebknecht's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Liebknecht lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mordino backwards.
Liebknecht using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mordino has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Mordino breaks the clinch.
Liebknecht has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mordino finds it's way round the side to connect with Liebknecht's head.
Liebknecht scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Liebknecht moves out of range of the body kick.
Liebknecht misses with a body punch
and Mordino counters with a two punch combo.
Mordino throws a head kick that misses
and Liebknecht connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liebknecht moves out of range of the body kick.
Liebknecht fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mordino just manages to avoid it.
Mordino looks to land a left hand but Liebknecht moved out of range nicely.
Mordino lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mordino misses with a body kick.#T2#
Mordino throws a head kick that misses.
Mordino staggers Liebknecht with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Liebknecht looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Mordino is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Victor Mordino!
Karl Liebknecht spoke after the fight, saying 'NEEEEEEIN'.

Event: Eight Limbs XIX - Mamba
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz lands a nice shot that snaps Liebknecht's head back.
Liebknecht displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schultz throws out the jab.
Liebknecht swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Schultz misses with an uppercut. Liebknecht saw that one coming.
Schultz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Schultz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liebknecht.
Liebknecht throws the left hand but Schultz avoids the punch easily.
Liebknecht throws a jab when Schultz was well out of range.
Schultz throws a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Schultz.
Liebknecht missing with a left hand there. Schultz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD2#
Schultz connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Liebknecht onto his butt! Liebknecht bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Schultz throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Liebknecht is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the ropes! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dutch Schultz!
A very excited looking Dutch Schultz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Karl Liebknecht had this to say: 'NEEEEEEIN'.

Event: Eight Limbs XV
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liebknecht slips a straight right by Khairannus.
The fighters circle momentarily. Khairannus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Liebknecht uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khairannus.#CL#
Liebknecht moves into range and clinches up with Khairannus.
Khairannus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Liebknecht backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Liebknecht.
Khairannus throws a punch but it's blocked by Liebknecht.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Liebknecht.
Liebknecht lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khairannus blocks an uppercut.
Liebknecht throws a head punch that misses.
Khairannus is trying to stall.
Liebknecht throws a head punch that misses.
Khairannus tries to land knees in the clinch but Liebknecht avoids the damage to the body.
Liebknecht blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khairannus trying to land knees to the body.
Liebknecht scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Liebknecht fails to land.
Liebknecht gets through Khairannus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Khairannus as the two fighters clinch.
Khairannus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liebknecht is looking to control Khairannus's arms but Khairannus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Liebknecht has his back to the ropes.
Liebknecht will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Khairannus up against the ropes.
Khairannus pushes Liebknecht back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khairannus scores with a shoulder strike.
Liebknecht swings wildly with an uppercut but Khairannus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khairannus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khairannus.
Liebknecht misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khairannus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Liebknecht trying to control the position but instead, Khairannus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Liebknecht into the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Khairannus. #T2#
Liebknecht using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khairannus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Khairannus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Liebknecht is defending well for now.
Liebknecht looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Liebknecht fails to land.
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!
Khairannus blocks an uppercut.
Liebknecht throws a punch but it's blocked by Khairannus.
Khairannus can't find room to land a body shot as Liebknecht controls the action.
Khairannus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Liebknecht scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khairannus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Liebknecht tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Liebknecht fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liebknecht swings wildly with an uppercut but Khairannus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khairannus tries to land knees in the clinch but Liebknecht avoids the damage to the body.
Liebknecht blocks an uppercut.
Khairannus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Juhjartus Khairannus will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Liebknecht keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khairannus.
Liebknecht is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khairannus.
Nice shot by Khairannus.
Liebknecht is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Liebknecht misses with a hook to the body
and Khairannus finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Liebknecht moves out of range as Khairannus strikes.
Liebknecht throws a hook but Khairannus blocks it.
Khairannus lands a head shot.
A big right from Liebknecht misses.
Khairannus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice jab there from Khairannus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liebknecht cracks Khairannus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Khairannus throws a hook but Liebknecht avoids it easily.
Khairannus lands with a good body shot.
Khairannus dips to his left and cracks Liebknecht with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khairannus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Khairannus.
Khairannus throws a shot from downtown. Liebknecht moves away and avoids it.
Liebknecht misses with a hook.
Liebknecht uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khairannus.
Khairannus tests Liebknecht's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khairannus throws an off balance right hand
enabling Liebknecht to counter with a crisp jab.
Khairannus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liebknecht sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liebknecht throws a body punch but Khairannus moves out of range.
Khairannus scores with a shot to the body.
Khairannus scores with a shot to the body.
Liebknecht swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khairannus with a nice cross.
Liebknecht misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Khairannus to counter with a crisp jab.
Liebknecht moves in looking to clinch but Khairannus pushes him off.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liebknecht throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khairannus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Liebknecht throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liebknecht walks into a stiff left hand from Khairannus.
Khairannus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liebknecht.
Khairannus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liebknecht.
A swing and a miss from Liebknecht.
Liebknecht throws a big shot that misses.
Khairannus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liebknecht.
Liebknecht takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Khairannus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Liebknecht throws a lazy uppercut
and Khairannus counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Liebknecht is rocked!
Khairannus connects with a quick right hand that sends Liebknecht tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Juhjartus Khairannus!
Karl Liebknecht spoke after the fight, saying 'NEEEEEEIN'.

Event: Eight Limbs XI
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potku throws a series of punches but Liebknecht avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Liebknecht! But no joy.
Paavo Potku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liebknecht showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Potku.
Liebknecht connects with a looping right hand.
No joy there for Potku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liebknecht tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Potku manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Liebknecht fails with an attempt to clinch.
Potku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Liebknecht lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Potku misses with a two punch combination.
Liebknecht checks a leg kick nicely.
Liebknecht tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Liebknecht swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Potku.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Potku. Those never looked like landing.
Potku throws a leg kick but Liebknecht sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
A low kick from Potku is predictable there
and Liebknecht counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Liebknecht throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Potku misses with a double jab
and Liebknecht counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Potku misses with the combination.
Liebknecht slips a jab and a cross from Potku.
Potku connects with a leg kick.
A combination from Potku does no damage.
Liebknecht looks to land a left hand but Potku moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Potku.
Liebknecht blocks a low kick nicely.
Potku tried to score with a low kick but Liebknecht checks it.
Potku pivots, looking for a leg kick but Liebknecht is out of range and Potku settles back down.
Liebknecht swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Liebknecht tries a body shot but Potku blocks it. #T2##BC#
Potku breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liebknecht rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Potku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Liebknecht looks to move away, Potku throws a big counter combo but Liebknecht just gets out of the way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Potku misses.
Liebknecht tries to clinch there but Potku circles away.
Potku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Potku.
Potku walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Potku takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Liebknecht avoids a punch combination nicely.
Liebknecht throws out a counter right but Potku avoids it with no problem.
Potku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Liebknecht's sensitive parts.
Potku scoring well with a low kick there.
Liebknecht avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Liebknecht let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Liebknecht tries to clinch but Potku is having none of it.
Some wild striking there from Potku.
A nice inside leg kick there by Potku. That's going to slow Liebknecht down.
Potku misses with a low kick.
Potku throws a low kick but Liebknecht moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Liebknecht.
Liebknecht jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Potku's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Potku duly obliges.
Jab from Liebknecht.
Potku misses with a jab, cross combination.
Potku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Potku thows a leg kick but Liebknecht checks it
and Liebknecht counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potku moves away from the strike by Liebknecht. #T4#
Potku tries to bum rush Liebknecht with a series of wild strikes but Liebknecht uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Liebknecht was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Potku wants to slow Liebknecht down by chopping away at his legs.
Liebknecht checks a leg kick.
Liebknecht throws the left hand but Potku avoids the punch easily.
Potku throws a right hand that Liebknecht ducks under and follows up with a left that Liebknecht also avoids with ease.
A nice inside leg kick there by Potku. That's going to slow Liebknecht down.
Potku misses with a double jab.
Liebknecht's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good leg kick by Potku.
Potku swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Potku throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Liebknecht.
Potku throws a leg kick
and Liebknecht counters with a straight right hand.
Liebknecht catches Potku with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
No joy there for Potku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Potku feints a jab promting Liebknecht to slip. Potku then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Liebknecht slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Potku moves forwards but Liebknecht connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#Potku is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paavo Potku dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Liebknecht fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Potku manages to avoid it.
Potku moves forwards but Liebknecht connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oh Potku is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Potku glances at the clock... BAM! Liebknecht nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Potku crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Potku is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Liebknecht!
Karl Liebknecht decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Eight Limbs IX
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liebknecht.
Potku throws a low kick but Liebknecht avoids it.
Potku takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Potku pivots, looking for a leg kick but Liebknecht is out of range and Potku settles back down.
Potku throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've been informed that Potku has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Potku does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
Liebknecht has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Potku pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Potku throws a chopping leg kick but Liebknecht manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Potku with a nice calf kick.
Potku misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Liebknecht drives through and clinches with Potku against the ropes.
Liebknecht lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Liebknecht keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Potku's efforts to push away.
Liebknecht lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Potku's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Potku tries to break free but Liebknecht pushes him back against the ropes.#T1#
Liebknecht is working Potku over against the ropes.
Liebknecht has Potku pressed against the ropes, preventing Potku from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Liebknecht is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Potku is keeping busy.#BC2#
Potku's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Potku tries a low kick but Liebknecht avoids it.
Liebknecht showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Potku.
Potku lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liebknecht circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Liebknecht on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Potku swinging wildly here.
Potku throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Liebknecht counter with a right hand.
Jab by Liebknecht.
Potku misses with a low kick.
Liebknecht throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liebknecht slips a jab and a cross from Potku.
Liebknecht appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Potku throws a series of punches but Liebknecht avoids them all with ease. #T2##CL#
Liebknecht gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Potku breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potku moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Potku ducks under a wild hook from Liebknecht.
A nice inside leg kick there by Potku. That's going to slow Liebknecht down.
Potku fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Potku takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good exchange - Liebknecht coming out on top.#ROC#Potku is rocked!
Potku wants to land a leg kick but Liebknecht is out of range.
Potku is still on wobbly legs! Can Liebknecht finish him?
Potku walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Liebknecht! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Liebknecht!
Karl Liebknecht seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Torcida 45 -
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
Tunika feints a jab promting Liebknecht to slip. Tunika then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Liebknecht slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Liebknecht takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tunika steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liebknecht.#TD2#
Tunika is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Liebknecht's half guard.
Liebknecht is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tunika scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tunika works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tunika takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Liebknecht is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Stratosphere, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Liebknecht really wants to buck Tunika off and get back to his feet. #T1##SUB2#
Tunika moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Liebknecht has worked his arm free - good work by Liebknecht! #SUB2#
Tunika goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Liebknecht has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tunika but great work by Liebknecht.#ES2#
Tunika throws Liebknecht to one side and escapes!#CL2#
Tunika darts in and clinches Liebknecht up against the cage.
Tunika tries to pull guard but Liebknecht holds him up against the cage and eventually Tunika drops back down to his feet.
Liebknecht misses with some punches. #BC2#
Tunika breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Tunika moves into range and clinches up with Liebknecht.
Tunika blocking some punches. #T2#
Liebknecht tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tunika wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Liebknecht has him pressed against the cage.
Tunika has Liebknecht pushed against the cage.
Tunika can't break the clinch.
Liebknecht landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tunika drops down looking for an ankle pick but Liebknecht pulls his leg out and moves away.
Liebknecht takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Liebknecht has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tunika is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Liebknecht gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Karl Liebknecht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nica Tunika.
Tunika wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD2#
Tunika has clasped his hands together around Liebknecht's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Liebknecht wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Liebknecht is not content to let Tunika control the position. #SU2#
Tunika stands up and beckons Liebknecht to his feet. #CL2#
Tunika instigates a clinch.
Liebknecht looking to throw knees to the head but Tunika is blocking nicely. #TD2#
Tunika has hold of one of Liebknecht's legs. Liebknecht is fighting the takedown attempt but Tunika gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Liebknecht is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tunika dives into side control. #REVR#
Tunika looking to control but instead Liebknecht has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T4#
Tunika throwing shots but Liebknecht is blocking nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Liebknecht is trying to stand up here but Tunika is controlling him well.
Tunika wants to pass to mount but Liebknecht is defending the position.
Liebknecht is not content to let Tunika control the position.
Liebknecht keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nica Tunika 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.
#R2##CL2#
Tunika closes the distance and clinches.
Tunika tries to stall but Liebknecht uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tunika tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tunika tries to break free but Liebknecht pushes him back against the cage.
Tunika tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Tunika tightens his grip and picks Liebknecht up, before dumping him to the ground. Liebknecht manages to land in guard. #SU2#
Tunika gets to his feet - Liebknecht follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Tunika closes the distance and pushes Liebknecht back into the cage.
Liebknecht is struggling to control the position.
Liebknecht lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liebknecht lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Liebknecht working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Tunika breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice takedown defense from Liebknecht. No joy for Tunika on that attempt.
Jab from Liebknecht.#T1##CL2#
Tunika instigates a clinch.
Liebknecht throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tunika blocks it with crossed arms.
Liebknecht goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tunika wants a takedown.
Tunika goes for a takedown in the clinch but Liebknecht prevents it.
Karl Liebknecht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nica Tunika.
Tunika slows down the pace here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Liebknecht swings wildly with an uppercut but Tunika uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tunika is looking to control Liebknecht's arms but Liebknecht gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tunika has his back to the cage.
Tunika is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Liebknecht is defending well.
Liebknecht misses with some punches.
Tunika tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liebknecht just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Liebknecht tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Liebknecht dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tunika looking to stall.
Liebknecht misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tunika is struggling to control the position.
A right hand to the body from Tunika.
Liebknecht pushes Tunika back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tunika wants to get back to striking at distance but Liebknecht won't allow it.
Liebknecht swings wildly with an uppercut but Tunika uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liebknecht misses with some punches. #TD2#
Tunika gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Tunika looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3##SUB2#
Tunika is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Still in half guard, Tunika seems content to control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tunika trying to control the action but Liebknecht is working from the bottom.
Liebknecht keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tunika thows a huge punch but Liebknecht dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Tunika stands up from half guard. #TD2#
Tunika closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Liebknecht did well to prevent Tunika getting side control.#ES#
Liebknecht has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tunika is on him like a limpet, forcing Liebknecht back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Karl Liebknecht will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Tunika looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Liebknecht!#SUB2#
Tunika goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Liebknecht has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tunika but great work by Liebknecht.
Tunika sneaks back into half guard.
Tunika trying to control here.
Tunika wants to control but Liebknecht passes into side.
Tunika struggling a bit here.#T1#
Tunika tries to improve position but can't.
Tunika is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Liebknecht is controlling him well.
Tunika tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Liebknecht has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Tunika throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Liebknecht counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Liebknecht throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Tunika fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Liebknecht, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Tunika drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tunika is trying to push Liebknecht away but Liebknecht has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tunika tries to score a body lock takedown but Liebknecht shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tunika is looking to break free of the clinch but Liebknecht has double underhooks.
Liebknecht has a couple of punches blocked by Tunika.
Tunika is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Liebknecht gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Karl Liebknecht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nica Tunika.
Liebknecht is working Tunika over against the cage.
Tunika takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Liebknecht lands a left hand.
Liebknecht misses with a hook from the clinch.
Liebknecht is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Liebknecht with a knee to the head.
Liebknecht lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Liebknecht. #T3#
Liebknecht throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tunikas head.
Liebknecht lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tunika backwards.
Tunika drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Liebknecht gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Liebknecht lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Liebknecht.
Tunika misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karl Liebknecht has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Liebknecht throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tunikas head.
Liebknecht has Tunika pressed against the cage, preventing Tunika from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Liebknecht misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tunika tries to land knees in the clinch but Liebknecht avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tunika tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liebknecht just stands there and leans against the cage.
Liebknecht is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tunika wants to break free but Liebknecht has control. #T4#
Liebknecht is pressed up against the cage. Tunika has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Liebknecht down to the mat. Liebknecht avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Liebknecht takes the fight into the clinch.
Liebknecht lands a left hand.
Liebknecht tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tunika misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Liebknecht.
Tunika wants to take the fight to the mat but Liebknecht manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tunika throws an elbow but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liebknecht lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Liebknecht.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Liebknecht lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Liebknecht is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tunika is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Liebknecht showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Liebknecht 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Karl Liebknecht!
A relieved looking Karl Liebknecht thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Torcida 41 -
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thompson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liebknecht sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thompson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Liebknecht pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Thompson as he connects with a hook.
Thompson misses with an uppercut
and Liebknecht counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Liebknecht moves into the clinch successfully.
Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liebknecht just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liebknecht just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short uppercut from Liebknecht.
Liebknecht lands a shoulder strike.
Liebknecht controlling the action here for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liebknecht lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Liebknecht is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Liebknecht lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards. #T1#
Liebknecht lands a nice uppercut.
Liebknecht connects with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Still in the clinch, Liebknecht scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Matt Thompson has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Liebknecht.
Liebknecht connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thompson's face.
Still in the clinch, Liebknecht scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thompson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Karl Liebknecht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Thompson.
Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liebknecht just stands there and leans against the cage.
Liebknecht lands a shoulder strike.
Liebknecht lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but Liebknecht has him pressed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Liebknecht.
Liebknecht lands an uppercut.
Liebknecht holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Liebknecht holds him up against the cage and eventually Thompson drops back down to his feet. #T2#
Liebknecht makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Liebknecht lands a left hand.
Thompson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Liebknecht walks away with a smile on his face. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Liebknecht steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
A jab from Thompson misses.
Thompson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Decent striking displayed by Liebknecht there.
A jab from Thompson misses.
A shot to the body from Thompson misses
and Liebknecht counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liebknecht manages to avoid it.
Thompson throws a lazy uppercut
and Liebknecht counters with a stiff right hand.
Liebknecht scores with a jab to the head.
Thompson lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Liebknecht connects with a body shot that sends Thompson's belly button to the back.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Liebknecht is just out of range.#CL#
Liebknecht clinches up against the cage.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
Liebknecht scores with a knee to the head.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Liebknecht to keep the fight standing.
Liebknecht lands a body punch.
Liebknecht taking a breather.
Thompson jumps guard but Liebknecht turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Liebknecht won't allow it.
Liebknecht has Thompson pressed against the cage.
A short right from Liebknecht on the inside.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but Liebknecht has him pressed against the cage.
Liebknecht just leaning against Thompson, taking a breather.
Liebknecht lands with a light punch inside.
Liebknecht pushes Thompson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Liebknecht connects with a knee to the head. #T4#
Thompson is trying to pull guard but Liebknecht has him pressed against the cage.
Liebknecht softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Liebknecht lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Liebknecht.
Liebknecht lands with a short shot to the head.
Liebknecht lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liebknecht just stands there and leans against the cage.
Liebknecht's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Liebknecht lands an uppercut.
Liebknecht lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Liebknecht presses Thompson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thompson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but Liebknecht has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Liebknecht.
Nice body punch from Liebknecht.
Liebknecht lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Liebknecht lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Liebknecht dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Thompson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Liebknecht is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liebknecht moves away.
Liebknecht is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thompson misses with a hook.
Thompson scores with a body shot.
Karl Liebknecht is winning the standup battle so far.
Liebknecht scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Liebknecht slips under a jab.
Thompson connects with a crisp jab.
Liebknecht ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Thompson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liebknecht is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thompson throws a hook but Liebknecht blocks it.#T1#
Liebknecht thuds a left hand into Thompson's body.
Liebknecht steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Liebknecht lands with a cross.
Liebknecht swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liebknecht throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liebknecht uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Thompson throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Liebknecht to counter with a crisp jab.
Liebknecht lands a body shot.
Liebknecht throws a right hand that misses
and Thompson counters with a right hand to the body.
Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thompson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Thompson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
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!
Thompson throws a hook but Liebknecht blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Liebknecht. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thompson! But no joy.
Thompson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liebknecht.
Thompson misses with a straight right.
Liebknecht slips under a jab from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a hook. Liebknecht ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Liebknecht moves into range and clinches up with Thompson.
Liebknecht lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Liebknecht connects with a knee to the head.
Karl Liebknecht has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Liebknecht.
Liebknecht lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Liebknecht scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Liebknecht. #T3#
Liebknecht lands a right hand.
Liebknecht connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thompson's face.
Liebknecht is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Liebknecht scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Liebknecht creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Liebknecht taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Liebknecht.
Liebknecht lands a knee to the body.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Liebknecht lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Liebknecht.
Liebknecht lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Thompson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liebknecht lands with a short shot to the head.
Liebknecht works on Thompson's body with a couple of short punches.
Liebknecht lands a left hand.
Liebknecht works on Thompson's body with a couple of short punches.
Liebknecht is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Liebknecht manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Liebknecht lands a knee to the head. #T4#
Liebknecht makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Liebknecht.
Liebknecht lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Liebknecht.
Liebknecht is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Liebknecht with a knee to the head.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Liebknecht finish him?#CUT#
That has opened up Matt Thompson's cut even more.
Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liebknecht just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thompson seems to have recovered his senses.
Thompson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Liebknecht smiles and moves away. #CL#
Liebknecht instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Liebknecht won't allow it.
Karl Liebknecht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Thompson.
Liebknecht lands a left hand.
Liebknecht digs a right hand underneath Thompson's ribcage. Thompson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Liebknecht dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Thompson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Liebknecht lands a slapping body shot.
Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liebknecht is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thompson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thompson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Liebknecht connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thompson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Liebknecht with a nice cross.#CL#
Liebknecht moves into the clinch successfully.
Thompson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thompson jumps guard but Liebknecht turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from Liebknecht.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Liebknecht creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Thompson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Thompson drops to his knees and Liebknecht pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Liebknecht!
After winning the bout, Karl Liebknecht thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Torcida 36 - Greene Vs Coburn
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1##CL#
Liebknecht closes the distance and clinches.
Liebknecht makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lugg can't get the takedown.
Liebknecht gets through Lugg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Liebknecht.
Liebknecht lands an uppercut.
Lugg tries for a takedown but Liebknecht manages to get underhooks.
Lugg is looking to take this one to the mat.
Karl Liebknecht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Lugg.
Liebknecht lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lugg backwards.
A short uppercut from Liebknecht.
A short left from Liebknecht. #ROC#
Lugg is rocked!
Liebknecht lands with a light punch inside.
Lugg is still on wobbly legs! Can Liebknecht finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liebknecht pushes Lugg against the cage. Liebknecht is working some dirty boxing. Liebknecht pushes off with a quick right hook! Lugg goes down! Lugg tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Liebknecht moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Liebknecht!
During a confident post fight interview, Karl Liebknecht thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Torcida 26 - Payne Vs Figgis
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Liebknecht forces Calvero back against the cage and clinches.
Liebknecht lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Calvero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Calvero swings widly with a right hand
letting Liebknecht counter with a right hand.
Calvero misses with a two punch combination.
Liebknecht tries to clinch up.
Calvero throws a poor cross that misses
letting Liebknecht counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Finn Calvero has been cut.
Calvero misses the jab.
Finn Calvero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liebknecht misses with a wild combination.
Liebknecht throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Calvero misses with a hook to the body
and Liebknecht counters with a nice uppercut.
Calvero misses with an uppercut.
Liebknecht ducks under a wild hook from Calvero.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calvero throws a hook but Liebknecht blocks it.
Liebknecht throws out a counter right but Calvero avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Liebknecht pushes Calvero up against the cage in a clinch.
Liebknecht scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Calvero wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Calvero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Liebknecht has him pressed against the cage.
Calvero is trying to break the clinch but Liebknecht has him pressed against the cage.
Liebknecht lands a left hand that snaps the head of Calvero backwards.
Calvero is trying to break free.
Calvero tries to break the clinch but Liebknecht is controlling the position.
I was talking to Calvero's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Liebknecht is working Calvero over against the cage.
Liebknecht holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Calvero can't break the clinch.
Liebknecht connects with a nasty looking knee right to Calvero's face.
Liebknecht looking to throw knees to the head but Calvero is blocking nicely.
Calvero prevents a body shot from Liebknecht.
Calvero blocking some punches. #BC#
Calvero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Calvero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liebknecht.
Liebknecht ducks under a wild hook from Calvero.
Calvero looks to land a left hand but Liebknecht moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Liebknecht moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Calvero throws a hook but Liebknecht blocks it.
Liebknecht waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Calvero.
Liebknecht catches Calvero with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Liebknecht doesn't manage to clinch there - Calvero circles away.
Calvero gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calvero scores with a decent looking hook.
Calvero throws a nice looking combination but Liebknecht bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liebknecht unleashes a big counter combination but Calvero bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Calvero ducks under a wild hook from Liebknecht.
Liebknecht keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liebknecht uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calvero.
A jab from Calvero misses.
A jab lands there for Liebknecht.
No joy there for Calvero, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Calvero swats away the attempt to clinch by Liebknecht.
Calvero lands with a nice body punch.
Liebknecht stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Liebknecht tries to clinch but Calvero moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Calvero misses the target.
Liebknecht looks to land a left hand but Calvero moved out of range nicely.
Liebknecht attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Calvero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Calvero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liebknecht.
A little jabbing left from Liebknecht on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Liebknecht is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Calvero had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Liebknecht with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Calvero to score with a decent uppercut.
Calvero keeps the fight on the outside.
Liebknecht throws a leg kick but Calvero checks it.
A jab from Calvero misses.
Liebknecht misses with an uppercut. Calvero saw that one coming.#T4#
Liebknecht moves in looking to clinch but Calvero pushes him off.
Liebknecht throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Liebknecht moves into the clinch.#BC#
Calvero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Calvero looks to throw the jab but Liebknecht is out of range.
Liebknecht is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Calvero with a body shot.
Liebknecht throws a jab but it's blocked by Calvero.
Calvero misses with a looping right.
Calvero swats away the attempt to clinch by Liebknecht.
A little feinted left hand from Calvero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liebknecht ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Calvero misses with a looping right.
Liebknecht lands with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Calvero. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Liebknecht dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Finn Calvero's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Liebknecht moves in looking to clinch but Calvero pushes him off.
Calvero misses with an uppercut. Liebknecht saw that one coming.
Calvero throws an off balance right hand
and Liebknecht counters with a straight right hand.
Liebknecht connects with a looping right hand.
Karl Liebknecht seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Liebknecht ducks under a wild hook from Calvero.
Liebknecht appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Calvero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Calvero is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Liebknecht missing with a left hand there. Calvero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Calvero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Calvero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Liebknecht looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Calvero throws out a loose jab but Liebknecht uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Calvero. That snapped Liebknecht's head back.
Liebknecht lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Liebknecht works Calvero's body with a nice hook.
Calvero fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Liebknecht connects with a good right hand that stumbles Calvero. Calvero circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slow jab from Liebknecht misses its intended target.
Calvero throwing a counter right hand but Liebknecht manages to avoid it.
Liebknecht drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Liebknecht tries to clinch but Calvero is having none of it.
Calvero lands with a hook. Liebknecht tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Liebknecht has knocked Calvero down with a huge combo! Liebknecht steps away and waves a wobbly Calvero back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Calvero is rocked!
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!#CL2#
Liebknecht rushes Calvero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Calvero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Liebknecht unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Calvero! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Liebknecht is unloading with more strikes now! Calvero drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Liebknecht!
Karl Liebknecht decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Torcida 17 - Akhmedov Vs Payne
Date: Mar 24, 2018

#R1#
Gunnar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gunnar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Liebknecht sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gunnar somewhat.
Gunnar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Liebknecht circles away.#TD2#
Gunnar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Liebknecht to the mat! Liebknecht manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Liebknecht knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gunnar on the ground.
Liebknecht wants to get back to his feet but Gunnar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Liebknecht is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Stratosphere that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gunnar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gunnar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Liebknecht prevents Gunnar from moving into mount.
Gunnar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Gunnar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Liebknecht is not content to let Gunnar control the position. #T2##SUB2#
Gunnar is trying to get an arm triangle but Liebknecht is defending well.
Liebknecht is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Gunnar has an Americana. Liebknecht didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gunnar is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gunnar hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Austin Gunnar!
A relieved looking Austin Gunnar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Karl Liebknecht spoke after the fight, saying 'NEEEEEEIN'.

Event: Torcida 9 - Silva Vs Stark
Date: Feb 22, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Scedary has closed the distance and engaged Liebknecht in a clinch.
Scedary tries to pull guard but Liebknecht forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Liebknecht lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scedary backwards.
Liebknecht pressing his opponent against the cage.
Liebknecht working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Liebknecht taking a breather.
Liebknecht stalling.
Liebknecht seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A right handed body shot lands from Liebknecht.
Liebknecht displaying some good clinch control by pressing Scedary up against the cage.
Scedary throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Liebknecht blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Scedary has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Liebknecht uses from the top position.
Liebknecht tries to stand but Scedary is controlling from the bottom.
Scedary looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1##SUB2#
Liebknecht got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scedary has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Liebknecht has managed to get both his arms back between Scedary's legs - danger averted.
Scedary has Liebknecht pulled in close to control his posture.
Scedary wants to stand but Liebknecht is controlling the position.
Liebknecht postures up.
Scedary is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Scedary looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#ES2#
Scedary wriggles free and stands up.
We've been told by Liebknecht's head coaches at Stratosphere that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Liebknecht scores with a leg kick.
Liebknecht connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Scedary with a poor takedown
and Liebknecht counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Zachary Scedary has been cut.
Scedary misses with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Liebknecht there.
Liebknecht scores with a hook.#ROC#
Scedary is rocked!#CL#
Liebknecht has closed the distance and engaged Scedary in a clinch.
Scedary is still on wobbly legs! Can Liebknecht finish him?
A nice left hand lands by Liebknecht.
Liebknecht creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Scedary's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Scedary drops to his knees and Liebknecht pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Liebknecht!
After winning the bout, Karl Liebknecht thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE KT-2
Date: Jan 29, 2018

#R1#
Liebknecht misses with a right hand #CL#
and Diaz counters by clinching up.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Liebknecht backwards.
Liebknecht can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diaz as Liebknecht tries to tie him up.
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Liebknecht is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Liebknecht looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Liebknecht is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Liebknecht has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Liebknecht blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Liebknecht controls his hands.
Liebknecht throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz lands a right hand.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Liebknecht blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Liebknecht.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Liebknecht.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Liebknecht. #T1#
A short left from Diaz.
Liebknecht blocking some punches.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Liebknecht stalling in the clinch but Diaz improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Liebknecht blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz lands a hook that snaps the head of Liebknecht backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Liebknecht lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Liebknecht looking to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
A body shot lands from Diaz.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Liebknecht controls the action.
Liebknecht throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Liebknecht swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liebknecht takes a shot to the head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz working aggressively here.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Liebknecht prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Liebknecht tries to stall but Diaz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Liebknecht swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Liebknecht tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Liebknecht can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Liebknecht is looking to control Diaz's arms but Diaz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Liebknecht has his back to the ropes.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Liebknecht blocking some punches.
Liebknecht tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Liebknecht is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diaz is keeping busy.
Liebknecht lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Liebknecht lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Liebknecht fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Liebknecht.
Diaz cracks Liebknecht with a nice body shot.
A short right from Liebknecht.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Liebknecht as Diaz tries to tie him up.
Liebknecht is looking to control Diaz's arms but Diaz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Liebknecht has his back to the ropes.
Liebknecht is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Liebknecht scores with a nice hook to the head.
Liebknecht swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liebknecht is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Liebknecht blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Liebknecht.
Liebknecht throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Liebknecht.
Liebknecht wants to stall.
Liebknecht wants to stall. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diaz as Liebknecht tries to tie him up.
Liebknecht has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Liebknecht goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Liebknecht blocks an uppercut.
Liebknecht lands an uppercut.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Liebknecht uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Liebknecht. #ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Liebknecht creates a bit of distance and cracks Diaz with a big uppercut! Diaz goes down! The referee pushes Liebknecht away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Diaz make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Liebknecht takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Karl Liebknecht!
Karl Liebknecht seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE KT 1
Date: Jan 01, 2018

#R1#
Doron misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Doron checks a leg kick nicely.
Liebknecht bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Doron's head.
Doron blocks a leg kick.
Liebknecht tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Liebknecht looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doron throwing a counter right hand but Liebknecht manages to avoid it.
Liebknecht misses with a low kick as Doron jumps back.
Liebknecht scores with a sloppy right hand. Doron should have avoided that one. #KD2#
Liebknecht staggers Doron with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Doron looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#CUT2#
It looks like Poron Doron has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Doron forces Liebknecht back against the ropes and clinches.
Liebknecht swings wildly with an uppercut but Doron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doron blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Liebknecht avoiding damage. #T1#
Liebknecht misses with a hook from the clinch.
Liebknecht is pushing Doron up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Liebknecht stalling in the clinch but Doron improves position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Liebknecht is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Doron has denied him.
Liebknecht lands a body punch.
Doron misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doron just leaning against Liebknecht, taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Liebknecht.
Doron blocks a body shot from Liebknecht.
Doron takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Doron is rocked!
Liebknecht cracks Doron with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Doron goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Doron wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Karl Liebknecht!

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