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Result Summary
Making it a perfect night for the van Steenis brothers, Gino van Steenis delivered a spectacular walk-off knockout in the lightweight division. Mark Ewen tried to establish his striking range early, but van Steenis read his movements perfectly. Less than midway through the opening round, van Steenis found a massive opening and starched Ewen with a blisteringly fast and perfectly placed right hand. Ewen was out cold before he hit the canvas, securing a highlight-reel KO for van Steenis at 02:17 of Round 1.
Fight Overview
Looking to make it a banner night for the van Steenis family, lightweight Gino van Steenis enters the cage against the heavy-handed Mark Ewen. Following a setback in PFL Europe, van Steenis aims to bounce back powerfully and match the success of his champion brother, Costello, on this historic Spanish card.
Keys to Victory
Gino van Steenis
- Utilize measured kickboxing to exploit his length and physical advantages
- Mix well-timed takedowns with his striking to keep Ewen perpetually off balance
- Avoid trading in the pocket, favoring long straight punches and teep kicks
Mark Ewen
- Apply continuous forward pressure to disrupt van Steenis's preferred distance
- Bite down on the mouthpiece and land heavy hooks when engaging in the pocket
- Target the legs to slow down van Steenis's lateral movement and footwork
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