Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2018

#R1#
Marchand fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marchand looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Marchand shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a good, hard body kick but Marchand shrugs it off.
Marchand shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a crisp right hand that drops Marchand! Van Der Sluijs lets Marchand back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Marchand is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Rod Marchand has been cut.
James Van Der Sluijs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rod Marchand.
Marchand with a poor takedown
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a good, hard body kick but Marchand shrugs it off.
Marchand is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Der Sluijs finish him?
Marchand misses with a takedown attempt
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Van Der Sluijs!
James Van Der Sluijs made sure to mention his sponsor, Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2018

#R1#
Watawaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Der Sluijs appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Watawaka has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Watawaka moves in looking to clinch but Van Der Sluijs pushes him off.
Watawaka darts in trying to clinch
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Watawaka pushes Van Der Sluijs up against the cage in a clinch.
Watawaka misses with a punch to the body.
Watawaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Der Sluijs's efforts to push away.
Watawaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Der Sluijs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watawaka.
Van Der Sluijs throws a head punch that misses.
Van Der Sluijs takes a shot to the head.
Watawaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Der Sluijs just leaning against Watawaka, taking a breather.
Watawaka tries to throw a body punch but Van Der Sluijs avoids it by throwing Watawaka back against the cage.
Van Der Sluijs lands a body punch. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Van Der Sluijs swings wildly with an uppercut but Watawaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Watawaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Der Sluijs controls his hands.
Watawaka throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Watawaka - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Der Sluijs.
Watawaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Watawaka is working Van Der Sluijs over against the cage.
Watawaka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Watawaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Watawaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Watawaka misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Watawaka as the two fighters clinch.
Van Der Sluijs'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.
Watawaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Watawaka cracks Van Der Sluijs with a nice body shot.#T2#
Watawaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Der Sluijs controls his hands.
Van Der Sluijs blocks a body shot from Watawaka.
Watawaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Der Sluijs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Der Sluijs is stalling here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watawaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Der Sluijs's elbow.
Van Der Sluijs is stalling here.
Van Der Sluijs leaning against his opponent.
Van Der Sluijs tries to stall but Watawaka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Watawaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watawaka letting Van Der Sluijs take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by James Van Der Sluijs.#CL#
Watawaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Watawaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Watawaka is keeping busy.
Watawaka'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.#T3#
Watawaka scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Watawaka.
Van Der Sluijs blocks an uppercut.
Van Der Sluijs looking to slow down the pace here.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to maintain a safe position but Watawaka gets an underhook and turns Van Der Sluijs into the cage.
Van Der Sluijs 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 Watawaka has denied him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Watawaka misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Watawaka.
Van Der Sluijs working hard to break the clinch.
Van Der Sluijs can't break the clinch.
Watawaka scores with a shot to the side of Van Der Sluijs's head.
Watawaka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to stall.
Watawaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Watawaka trying to stall but Van Der Sluijs improves his position.
Watawaka working aggressively here.
Watawaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Der Sluijs controls his hands.
Van Der Sluijs prevents a body shot from Watawaka. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Watawaka.
Watawaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Der Sluijs's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs looking to slow down the pace here.
Watawaka taking a breather.
Watawaka works on Van Der Sluijs's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Der Sluijs is looking to control Watawaka's arms but Watawaka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Der Sluijs has his back to the cage.
Watawaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Der Sluijs letting Watawaka take a breather here.
Watawaka misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Van Der Sluijs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watawaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watawaka scores with a hook to the body.
Watawaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Watawaka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Watawaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Watawaka.
Nice body punch from Watawaka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tonaka Watawaka dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Watawaka misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Der Sluijs makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Watawaka wants to clinch
letting Van Der Sluijs counter with a right hand.
Watawaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Der Sluijs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Der Sluijs lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Watawaka rushes Van Der Sluijs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Watawaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Der Sluijs's elbow.
Watawaka lands an uppercut.
Van Der Sluijs misses with some punches.
Van Der Sluijs displaying some good clinch control by pressing Watawaka up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Watawaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Van Der Sluijs misses with the head strike.
Watawaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Watawaka.
Watawaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Good body shot from Watawaka.
Tonaka Watawaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Watawaka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Der Sluijs is breathing heavily.
Watawaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Watawaka'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.
Watawaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Van Der Sluijs fails to land.
A short uppercut from Watawaka.
Watawaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Der Sluijs can do to turn this around?
Watawaka lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Watawaka.
Van Der Sluijs stalling in the clinch but Watawaka improves position.
Watawaka lands a body punch.
Van Der Sluijs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, Watawaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Watawaka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Watawaka tries a body shot but Van Der Sluijs blocks it.
Watawaka works on Van Der Sluijs's body with a couple of short punches.
Watawaka misses with some punches.
Van Der Sluijs stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T2#
Watawaka lands a shoulder strike.
Van Der Sluijs throws a punch but it's blocked by Watawaka.
Van Der Sluijs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Van Der Sluijs is stalling here.
Watawaka tries a body shot but Van Der Sluijs blocks it.
Watawaka tries a body shot but Van Der Sluijs blocks it.
Van Der Sluijs tries to stall but Watawaka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Watawaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Der Sluijs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Watawaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Der Sluijs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Watawaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Der Sluijs's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Watawaka.
Watawaka scores with a hook to the body.
Watawaka cracks Van Der Sluijs with a nice body shot.
Watawaka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Watawaka lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Van Der Sluijs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Watawaka misses with a punch to the body.
Van Der Sluijs stalling in the clinch but Watawaka improves position.
Van Der Sluijs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Van Der Sluijs blocks a body shot from Watawaka.
Watawaka misses with some punches.
A short right from Watawaka.
Watawaka scores with a shot to the side of Van Der Sluijs's head.
A short left from Watawaka.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Watawaka.
Watawaka works on Van Der Sluijs's body with a couple of short punches.
Watawaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Der Sluijs blocks a body shot from Watawaka.
Watawaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Watawaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Watawaka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Der Sluijs backwards.
Watawaka scores with a shoulder strike.
Watawaka can't find room to land a body shot as Van Der Sluijs controls the action.
Van Der Sluijs prevents a body shot from Watawaka. #T4#
Watawaka lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Watawaka.
Watawaka misses with some punches.
Watawaka stalling.
Watawaka scores with a shot to the side of Van Der Sluijs's head.
Watawaka tries to work over Van Der Sluijs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Watawaka lands a body shot.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Watawaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Watawaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Der Sluijs'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.
Watawaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Watawaka.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Watawaka as Van Der Sluijs tries to tie him up.
Watawaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tonaka Watawaka dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Watawaka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Watawaka stalling in the clinch.
Van Der Sluijs is stalling here.
Watawaka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Watawaka taking a breather.
Van Der Sluijs is struggling to control the position.
Van Der Sluijs will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Watawaka up against the cage.
Watawaka lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watawaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to maintain a safe position but Watawaka gets an underhook and turns Van Der Sluijs into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by James Van Der Sluijs.
Watawaka tries to clinch up
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a one-two to the body. #T1##CL#
Watawaka moves into the clinch.
Watawaka trying to control the position but instead, Van Der Sluijs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Watawaka into the cage.
Watawaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Der Sluijs's elbow.
Van Der Sluijs struggles to land a body shot inside as Watawaka controls his hands.
Watawaka lands a body shot.
Van Der Sluijs trying to stall but Watawaka improves his position.
Watawaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Der Sluijs controls his hands.
Watawaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Watawaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Der Sluijs controls his hands.
Van Der Sluijs prevents a body shot from Watawaka.
Watawaka tries a body shot but Van Der Sluijs blocks it.
Van Der Sluijs looking to stall.
Watawaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Watawaka lands with a short shot to the head.
James Van Der Sluijs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Van Der Sluijs is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Watawaka stalling against the cage.
Watawaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Der Sluijs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Watawaka lands a body punch.
Watawaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watawaka lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Watawaka.
Watawaka lands with a right to the head.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Watawaka is keeping busy.
Van Der Sluijs blocks a body shot from Watawaka.
Watawaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Watawaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watawaka can't find room to land a body shot as Van Der Sluijs controls the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Watawaka.
Watawaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Watawaka slows down the pace here. #T3#
Watawaka pushes Van Der Sluijs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Watawaka tries a body shot but Van Der Sluijs blocks it.
Watawaka lands a body shot.
Watawaka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Van Der Sluijs up against the cage.
Watawaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Watawaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Der Sluijs takes a shot to the head.
Van Der Sluijs blocks an uppercut.
Van Der Sluijs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Der Sluijs tries to stall but Watawaka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Watawaka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Watawaka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Van Der Sluijs trying to stall but Watawaka improves his position.
Van Der Sluijs is looking to control Watawaka's arms but Watawaka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Der Sluijs has his back to the cage.
Watawaka taking a breather.#T4#
Watawaka tries a body shot but Van Der Sluijs blocks it.
Van Der Sluijs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Watawaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watawaka.
A short uppercut from Watawaka.
Watawaka tries to work over Van Der Sluijs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Der Sluijs looking to slow down the pace here.
Watawaka cracks Van Der Sluijs with a nice body shot.
Tonaka Watawaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Watawaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Der Sluijs fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Van Der Sluijs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Watawaka darts in and clinches Van Der Sluijs up against the cage.
Watawaka tries a body shot but Van Der Sluijs blocks it.
Watawaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tonaka Watawaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Watawaka, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tonaka Watawaka!
Our winner, Tonaka Watawaka, 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.

Event: KAMIKAZE 86
Date: Mar 23, 2018

#R1#
Filipowicz throws out a loose jab but Van Der Sluijs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Der Sluijs throws a quick counter kick to the body but Filipowicz avoids it.
Van Der Sluijs staying out of range there.
And Van Der Sluijs counters with a quick kick to the body but Filipowicz blocks it.
Van Der Sluijs takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Filipowicz throws a wild body kick that Van Der Sluijs sees coming a mile off.
Filipowicz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Filipowicz connects with a body shot that sends Van Der Sluijs's belly button to the back.
Van Der Sluijs swats away the attempt to clinch by Filipowicz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filipowicz swings widly with a right hand
letting Van Der Sluijs counter with a right hand.
Filipowicz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Filipowicz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Der Sluijs was well out of range. Poor timing from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz connects with a body shot.#T1#
Van Der Sluijs defending well as Filipowicz loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Van Der Sluijs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Filipowicz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Filipowicz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Filipowicz throws a lazy right hand but Van Der Sluijs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Der Sluijs misses the target.#CL2#
Filipowicz moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Filipowicz.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Filipowicz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Filipowicz tries to work over Van Der Sluijs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Filipowicz works on Van Der Sluijs's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Der Sluijs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Filipowicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Filipowicz. #T2#
Filipowicz digs a right hand into Van Der Sluijs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Der Sluijs's gas tank.
Van Der Sluijs is breathing heavily.
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!
Van Der Sluijs taking a breather.
Filipowicz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Filipowicz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Filipowicz scores with a hook to the body.
Filipowicz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Filipowicz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Filipowicz blocks a body shot from Van Der Sluijs.
Filipowicz pushes Van Der Sluijs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a punch to the body.
Filipowicz prevents a body shot from Van Der Sluijs.
Filipowicz tries a body shot but Van Der Sluijs blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Filipowicz as the two fighters clinch.
Filipowicz works on Van Der Sluijs's body with a couple of short punches.
Filipowicz is stalling here.
Filipowicz pushes Van Der Sluijs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Filipowicz lands a body shot. #T3#
Filipowicz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Der Sluijs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee is keeping an eye on Filipowicz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Filipowicz gets through Van Der Sluijs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Filipowicz.
Filipowicz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Der Sluijs backwards. #ROC2#
Van Der Sluijs is rocked!
Filipowicz lands an uppercut.
Oh Van Der Sluijs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Filipowicz lands a big right hand that drops Van Der Sluijs! The killer instinct kicks in and Filipowicz finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Filipowicz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michal Filipowicz!
An out of breath Michal Filipowicz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KAMIKAZE 76: Show
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
Rutherford lands a head kick. Van Der Sluijs smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like James Van Der Sluijs has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Rutherford. Beautiful body shot.
Van Der Sluijs dodges the punch combination from Rutherford.
A head kick by Rutherford misses
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a straight right hand.
Rutherford throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Der Sluijs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Der Sluijs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rutherford tries for a takedown but Van Der Sluijs circles away easily
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a body kick that stops Rutherford in his tracks momentarily. #T1#
Van Der Sluijs keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Der Sluijs tries a quick counter leg kick but Rutherford is wise to it.
Van Der Sluijs avoids the head kick by Rutherford. #CL#
Rutherford has Van Der Sluijs up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Rutherford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rutherford shoots in and drives through. Van Der Sluijs sprawls well.
Van Der Sluijs counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Rutherford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutherford tries to clinch
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Rutherford closes the distance and pushes Van Der Sluijs back into the cage.#T2##BC#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Rutherford clinches with his opponent.
Rutherford stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Van Der Sluijs controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Van Der Sluijs fails to land.
Rutherford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to maintain a safe position but Rutherford gets an underhook and turns Van Der Sluijs into the cage.
Van Der Sluijs struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands. #BC#
Rutherford breaks from the clinch.
Rutherford misses with a leg kick
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford wants to clinch.
Van Der Sluijs is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Rutherford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Rutherford backs off Van Der Sluijs throws a huge counter combo but Rutherford manages to avoid it all.
Van Der Sluijs moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Der Sluijs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Rutherford has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Rutherford manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Rutherford darts in and clinches Van Der Sluijs up against the cage.#T4##BC#
Rutherford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Der Sluijs blocks a head kick by Rutherford.
Van Der Sluijs looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Rutherford wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Der Sluijs! But no joy.
Rutherford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Van Der Sluijs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Rutherford rushes Van Der Sluijs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Van Der Sluijs letting Rutherford take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Rutherford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Van Der Sluijs's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Rutherford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Der Sluijs throws out a counter right but Rutherford avoids it with no problem.
Rutherford with a poor takedown
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a series of strikes. Rutherford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rutherford scores with a head kick. Van Der Sluijs tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rutherford dives in for a single leg takedown but Van Der Sluijs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a good low kick that Rutherford was not able to check.
Rutherford with a lazy takedown attempt
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Rutherford. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A head kick by Rutherford misses
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a thumping low kick.
Thomas Rutherford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rutherford darts in trying to clinch
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutherford shoots and misses #KD2#
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a crisp one two that drops Rutherford! Van Der Sluijs thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rutherford to his feet! Rutherford is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Rutherford is rocked!#CL#
Rutherford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Rutherford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford throws a sloppy head kick
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
Rutherford doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a leg kick.
Rutherford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Der Sluijs swivels and escapes.
Van Der Sluijs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rutherford lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Rutherford clinches.
Van Der Sluijs dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rutherford lands with a short shot to the head. #T3##BC2#
Van Der Sluijs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rutherford fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James Van Der Sluijs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutherford tries to clinch up but Van Der Sluijs circles away and keeps his distance.
Rutherford throws a leg kick
and Van Der Sluijs counters with an inside leg kick.
Rutherford shoots in but Van Der Sluijs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Der Sluijs! But no joy.
Rutherford wants to clinch but Van Der Sluijs slips to the side
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rutherford scores with a push kick.#T4#
Rutherford fails with a takedown attempt.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rutherford tries to clinch
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Der Sluijs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rutherford tries to clinch up but Van Der Sluijs circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Van Der Sluijs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Van Der Sluijs's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rutherford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Der Sluijs. That did some damage!
Rutherford throws a lazy body kick
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a body kick. #CL#
Rutherford darts in and clinches Van Der Sluijs up against the cage.
Van Der Sluijs is stalling here. #BC#
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Van Der Sluijs to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Der Sluijs pinned against the cage. Van Der Sluijs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Rutherford looks to clinch
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutherford tries for a takedown but Van Der Sluijs circles away easily
and Van Der Sluijs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Rutherford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutherford shoots in for a takedown but Van Der Sluijs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Van Der Sluijs. No joy for Rutherford on that attempt.
Van Der Sluijs follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Rutherford misses with a takedown
and Van Der Sluijs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Rutherford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rutherford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Der Sluijs swivels and escapes.
Rutherford seems to have got his legs back now.
Rutherford throws a sloppy head kick and Van Der Sluijs moves out of range easily.
Rutherford wants to clinch.#T3#
Rutherford is looking to clinch but Van Der Sluijs is avoiding it.
Van Der Sluijs only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rutherford moves to clinch but Van Der Sluijs breaks away
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a solid body kick.
Rutherford dives in for a single leg takedown but Van Der Sluijs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And Van Der Sluijs responds with a good body kick, but Rutherford manages to step out the way in time.
Rutherford looks to clinch
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Van Der Sluijs makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Rutherford tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Der Sluijs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rutherford somewhat.
Rutherford tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Der Sluijs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Der Sluijs let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rutherford tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Van Der Sluijs defends well and Rutherford ends up having to push Van Der Sluijs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Van Der Sluijs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rutherford shoots in for a takedown but Van Der Sluijs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Der Sluijs was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Van Der Sluijs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van Der Sluijs 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Van Der Sluijs!
James Van Der Sluijs gave a mention to Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: KAMIKAZE 50: No Way Out
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Van Der Sluijs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harris misses with a body punch
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a good low kick that Harris was not able to check. #CL#
Harris closes the distance and clinches.
Van Der Sluijs stalling.
Harris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Harris stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for Harris to work.
Harris lands a damaging elbow.
Harris manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Sluijs being controlled against the cage.
Van Der Sluijs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Harris as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
A hook to the body from Harris.
Harris lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harris has Van Der Sluijs pushed against the cage.
Harris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Der Sluijs backwards.
Harris stalling in the clinch.
Harris lands with a right to the head.
Harris using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Der Sluijs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Der Sluijs trying to control the position but instead, Harris has worked for underhooks and has pushed Van Der Sluijs into the cage.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harris leaning his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Harris scores with a nice short uppercut.
Come on Harris - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Harris prevents Van Der Sluijs from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Harris effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zoe Harris.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A bit of stalling here from Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Harris taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Harris.
Harris seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harris.
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!
Harris can't find room to land a body shot as Van Der Sluijs controls the action.
A short left from Harris.
Harris has Van Der Sluijs pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris. #T3#
Van Der Sluijs blocking some punches. #BC2#
Van Der Sluijs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harris wants to clinch up but Van Der Sluijs keeps it at a distance.
Van Der Sluijs raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Harris has Van Der Sluijs up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Der Sluijs trying to stall but Harris improves his position.
Harris stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Harris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Der Sluijs's elbow.
Harris presses Van Der Sluijs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Der Sluijs lands with a light punch inside.
Harris throws a head punch that misses.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Harris lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Der Sluijs backwards. #T4#
Harris stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Harris lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Der Sluijs backwards.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Van Der Sluijs managing to block the knees to the body from Harris.
Harris is stalling here.
Harris lands a knee to the body.
Harris content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to break free.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Van Der Sluijs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stalling in the clinch from Van Der Sluijs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
Harris stalling against the cage.
Harris 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.

Zoe Harris dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Harris misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harris connects with the punch.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harris has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Harris is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris misses with a hook
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Der Sluijs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Der Sluijs only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Harris misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a leg kick.
Harris throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a body kick that stops Harris in his tracks momentarily. #T1##CL#
Harris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Van Der Sluijs avoiding damage as Harris throws knees to the body.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to stall.
Van Der Sluijs stalling in the clinch but Harris improves position.
Harris is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
Harris is stalling here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Van Der Sluijs breaks the clinch.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Van Der Sluijs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Harris closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Van Der Sluijs holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Harris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harris landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Der Sluijs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Der Sluijs trying to control the position but instead, Harris has worked for underhooks and has pushed Van Der Sluijs into the cage.
Harris lands a shot to the body.
Harris is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice left hand lands by Harris.
Harris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Der Sluijs can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harris taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Harris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harris.#T3#
Harris gets through Van Der Sluijs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Der Sluijs tries to stall but Harris uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Van Der Sluijs blocks a body shot from Harris.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harris holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Harris lands with a short shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Van Der Sluijs just leaning against Harris, taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Der Sluijs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harris.
Van Der Sluijs is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Harris lands a nice uppercut.
Harris holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Van Der Sluijs is looking to control Harris's arms but Harris gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Der Sluijs has his back to the cage. #T4#
Harris presses Van Der Sluijs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harris is pushing Van Der Sluijs up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Still in the clinch, Harris scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harris.
Harris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Der Sluijs backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Der Sluijs lands with a light punch inside.
The referee calls for Harris to work.
Harris gets through Van Der Sluijs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harris lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Van Der Sluijs on the inside.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to stall.
Van Der Sluijs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee calls for Van Der Sluijs to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoe Harris dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Der Sluijs only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Harris.
Harris throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Harris connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Der Sluijs momentarily.
Harris throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Der Sluijs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harris falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Sluijs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Harris looks to clinch
and Van Der Sluijs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Zoe Harris has been cut.
Harris scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Harris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Der Sluijs.
Harris tries to clinch up.
Van Der Sluijs throws a fast counter high kick but Harris manages to duck under it in time.#CL#
Harris closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to maintain a safe position but Harris gets an underhook and turns Van Der Sluijs into the cage.
Harris is stalling here.
Harris stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Harris for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Harris works on Van Der Sluijs's body with a couple of short punches.
Come on Harris - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Der Sluijs trying to control the position but instead, Harris has worked for underhooks and has pushed Van Der Sluijs into the cage.
Harris lands a right hand.
James Van Der Sluijs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Harris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The referee calls for Harris to work.
Van Der Sluijs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Der Sluijs is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to maintain a safe position but Harris gets an underhook and turns Van Der Sluijs into the cage.
A short uppercut from Harris.
Van Der Sluijs tries a body shot but Harris blocks it.
Harris leaning his opponent against the cage.
Harris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Der Sluijs's efforts to push away.
Harris landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Van Der Sluijs is rocked!#T3#
Harris gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Van Der Sluijs is still on wobbly legs! Can Harris finish him?
Harris is pushing Van Der Sluijs up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Harris lands a big knee to the head and Van Der Sluijs goes down! Harris pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zoe Harris!
A relieved looking Zoe Harris 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: KAMIKAZE 41: Guns
Date: Jul 28, 2017

#R1#
Clintsari fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Der Sluijs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Clintsari tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Van Der Sluijs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clintsari with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Van Der Sluijs to counter with a crisp jab.
Clintsari tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Der Sluijs swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusoposkinen Clintsari . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clintsari shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Van Der Sluijs sprawls well. Van Der Sluijs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clintsari gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Der Sluijs follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clintsari misses with a takedown
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a series of strikes. Clintsari will be more careful next time no doubt.
Clintsari with a lazy takedown attempt
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Clintsari shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a slapping leg kick.
Clintsari wants to clinch up but Van Der Sluijs keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Der Sluijs! But no joy.
Clintsari tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Der Sluijs swivels and escapes.
Clintsari has a takedown stuffed.
Van Der Sluijs was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
No luck for Clintsari with that takedown attempt.
And Van Der Sluijs responds with a good body kick, but Clintsari manages to step out the way in time.
Clintsari with a lazy takedown attempt
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clintsari shoots and misses
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Clintsari tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Clintsari is rocked!
Clintsari doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a nice low kick that buckles Clintsari 's knee momentarily.
Oh Clintsari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clintsari is breathing heavily.
Clintsari fails with the takedown
and Van Der Sluijs counters with an inside leg kick.
Clintsari fails with the takedown
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a huge right that knocks Clintsari out cold! Van Der Sluijs is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Van Der Sluijs!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, James Van Der Sluijs made sure he mentioned Sin City Allstars, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: KAMIKAZE 37: Death
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Garver throws a lazy head kick
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a thumping low kick.
Garver is looking to chop away at Van Der Sluijs's legs.
A quick step to the side and Van Der Sluijs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garver looks to land a left hand but Van Der Sluijs moved out of range nicely.
Van Der Sluijs slips under a jab from Garver.
Van Der Sluijs is looking to counter with a body kick.
Van Der Sluijs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Garver looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Garver looks to move away, Van Der Sluijs throws a big counter combo but Garver just gets out of the way.
Garver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garver throws a sloppy head kick and Van Der Sluijs moves out of range easily.
Van Der Sluijs appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Der Sluijs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garver.
It looked like Van Der Sluijs was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garver tries to land a front kick but Van Der Sluijs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Der Sluijs appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Garver throws a head kick that misses
and Van Der Sluijs counters with an outside leg kick.
Garver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Der Sluijs appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Garver throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Garver throws an overhand right that lands on Van Der Sluijs's shoulder, as Van Der Sluijs tries to avoid the shot.
Van Der Sluijs appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Garver swings away with a body shot that misses #KD#
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a head kick that drops Garver to the mat! Garver scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Van Der Sluijs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Garver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Der Sluijs manages to avoid it.
Van Der Sluijs fires out a quick counter leg kick but Garver just manages to avoid it.
Garver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Der Sluijs.
Garver jabs Van Der Sluijs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Garver misses with a right hand
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garver throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garver missing with a left hand there. Van Der Sluijs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garver throws a head kick but Van Der Sluijs moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Der Sluijs misses the target.
Garver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Garver backs away, Van Der Sluijs returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Garver looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Der Sluijs is just out of range.
Van Der Sluijs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garver tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Der Sluijs feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A big left from Garver misses.
Van Der Sluijs jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Garver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Der Sluijs throwing a counter right hand but Garver manages to avoid it.
Garver connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Daniel Garver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garver throws a sloppy head kick and Van Der Sluijs moves out of range easily.
Garver throws a lazy head kick
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garver throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a right hand to the body.
Garver throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Van Der Sluijs's head.
Garver throws a sloppy head kick and Van Der Sluijs moves out of range easily.
Garver misses with a left hand #KD#
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a head kick that drops Garver to the mat! Garver scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Garver is rocked!
Garver swings widly with a right hand
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a nice low kick that buckles Garver's knee momentarily.
Garver is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Der Sluijs finish him?#T3#
Van Der Sluijs moves out of range as Garver strikes.
As Garver backs away, Van Der Sluijs returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Garver fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Der Sluijs feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Garver seems to have recovered his senses.
Garver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garver swings widly with a right hand
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a big right hand! Oh Garver is in trouble here! Van Der Sluijs follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Van Der Sluijs!
James Van Der Sluijs made sure to mention his sponsor, Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview.

Event: KAMIKAZE 24: Big Day
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Diablo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diablo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a two punch combo.
Diablo darts in trying to clinch
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Diablo has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a nice right hand that sends Diablo toppling to the canvas! Diablo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Van Der Sluijs finish him?!#ROC2#
Diablo is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Santiago Diablo has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diablo wants to clinch up but Van Der Sluijs keeps it at a distance.
Diablo backing away here, and Van Der Sluijs unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Diablo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Diablo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Van Der Sluijs defends it nicely.
Van Der Sluijs steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Diablo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Van Der Sluijs leaves Diablo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James Van Der Sluijs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diablo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Der Sluijs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diablo somewhat.
Van Der Sluijs unleashes a big counter combination but Diablo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Diablo fails with the takedown
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a stiff right hand.
Diablo misses with a takedown
enabling Van Der Sluijs to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Diablo misses with a takedown attempt - Van Der Sluijs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diablo shoots for a takedown but Van Der Sluijs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Van Der Sluijs counters with a body kick.#TD#
Diablo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diablo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Van Der Sluijs tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Der Sluijs is trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Diablo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Van Der Sluijs has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Van Der Sluijs wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Diablo is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Diablo working for the choke.
Van Der Sluijs wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Diablo is controlling the position but Van Der Sluijs somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Diablo wants to control but Van Der Sluijs is keeping him busy.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to stand back up but Diablo is controlling him
Diablo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Diablo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Der Sluijs is just riding it out for now. Diablo eventually gives up the hold.
Van Der Sluijs wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Van Der Sluijs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Santiago Diablo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Diablo misses with an uppercut. Van Der Sluijs saw that one coming.
Diablo scores with a nice strike.
Van Der Sluijs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Der Sluijs wants it to stay on the feet.
Diablo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a body kick that stops Diablo in his tracks momentarily.
Van Der Sluijs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Diablo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Van Der Sluijs tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Diablo mounts Van Der Sluijs! Really nice guard pass there!
Van Der Sluijs wants to try and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Diablo working for a guillotine from mount but Van Der Sluijs is in no mood to give up. #T1#
Van Der Sluijs is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #SUB#
Diablo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Van Der Sluijs is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Van Der Sluijs and Diablo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Van Der Sluijs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diablo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to escape the position but Diablo is controlling the position.
Van Der Sluijs parries the strikes from Diablo easily there. Diablo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Van Der Sluijs to escape.
Van Der Sluijs tries to escape but Diablo is in control.
Van Der Sluijs stops Diablo from passing to mount. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diablo advances nicely into full mount.
Diablo won't let Van Der Sluijs get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Van Der Sluijs is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Diablo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB#
Diablo is working for a guillotine from mount but Van Der Sluijs frees his head quite easily. #T3#
Van Der Sluijs is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Diablo mounts Van Der Sluijs! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB#
Diablo looking to secure an arm triangle but Van Der Sluijs defends it well. #SUB#
Van Der Sluijs defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Diablo.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to stand.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diablo lands a heavy elbow. #SUB#
Diablo is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Diablo extends the arm and Van Der Sluijs is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Santiago Diablo!
Santiago Diablo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EVO 260: Traylor vs Mangrove J
Date: Aug 04, 2016

#R1#
Ragnvaldr lands a front kick.
Ragnvaldr jabs Van Der Sluijs right on the nose. Van Der Sluijs blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ragnvaldr.
Van Der Sluijs being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Ragnvaldr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Van Der Sluijs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ragnvaldr is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Van Der Sluijs will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Van Der Sluijs defending against the ground and pound.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Van Der Sluijs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ragnvaldr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ragnvaldr postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Van Der Sluijs is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ragnvaldr is controlling him well.
Van Der Sluijs is being controlled here.
Van Der Sluijs takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ragnvaldr prevents Van Der Sluijs from escaping the position.
Ragnvaldr controls the position from side control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ragnvaldr has just dragged him back down to the mat.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Der Sluijs checks a leg kick.
Ragnvaldr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Van Der Sluijs if he has to take too many more of those.
Ragnvaldr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ragnvaldr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Ragnvaldr throws a low kick, looking for Van Der Sluijs's leg but Van Der Sluijs calmly moves out of range.
Ragnvaldr swings for the body but Van Der Sluijs moves out of range.
Ragnvaldr misses with an uppercut. Van Der Sluijs saw that one coming.
Ragnvaldr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ragnvaldr swings for the body but Van Der Sluijs moves out of range.
Van Der Sluijs thinks about the counter body kick.
Van Der Sluijs has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ragnvaldr misses with an uppercut
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a nice body kick.
Ragnvaldr cracks the inside of Van Der Sluijs's front leg.
Osgar Ragnvaldr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnvaldr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Der Sluijs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ragnvaldr throws a leg kick which misses Van Der Sluijs's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Der Sluijs tries to avoid it. #T4#
Ragnvaldr misses with a left hand
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a head kick.
Ragnvaldr looks to land a left hand but Van Der Sluijs moved out of range nicely.
Ragnvaldr 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.
Van Der Sluijs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ragnvaldr shoots for a takedown but Van Der Sluijs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ragnvaldr misses with a leg kick
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a body kick that stops Ragnvaldr in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnvaldr scores with a nice right hand.
Van Der Sluijs sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ragnvaldr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ragnvaldr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Der Sluijs feints a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osgar Ragnvaldr dominated that round.
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#
Ragnvaldr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ragnvaldr throws a push kick but Van Der Sluijs slaps the foot to one side.
Ragnvaldr moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVan Der Sluijs.
Ragnvaldr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Der Sluijs feints a counter leg kick.
Van Der Sluijs staying out of range there.
Van Der Sluijs only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Van Der Sluijs ducks right into an uppercut from Ragnvaldr.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ragnvaldr. #TD#
Van Der Sluijs gets caught flat footed, as Ragnvaldr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ragnvaldr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Der Sluijs can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Sluijs wants to stand up but Ragnvaldr is controlling him.
Ragnvaldr is stalling in the full guard.
Ragnvaldr wants to pass the guard but Van Der Sluijs is keeping the position.#T1#
Van Der Sluijs wants to get back to his feet but Ragnvaldr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ragnvaldr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ragnvaldr trying to move into half guard but instead Van Der Sluijs has managed to sweep!#REVB##T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Van Der Sluijs won't allow Ragnvaldr to sweep him here.
Van Der Sluijs tries to stand but Ragnvaldr is controlling from the bottom.
Ragnvaldr 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.#SUB#
Ragnvaldr is looking for a triangle but Van Der Sluijs pushes his legs off easily.
Van Der Sluijs wants to stand but Ragnvaldr has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Ragnvaldr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Van Der Sluijs tries to stand but Ragnvaldr is controlling from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Ragnvaldr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Van Der Sluijs is looking to stand up but Ragnvaldr won't let him.
Ragnvaldr is trying to control the position but Van Der Sluijs postures up. #SUB#
Ragnvaldr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SU2#
Van Der Sluijs gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ragnvaldr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Der Sluijs's head.
Ragnvaldr throws a hook but Van Der Sluijs blocks it.
Van Der Sluijs shapes to counter with a head kick.
Van Der Sluijs takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Ragnvaldr throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ragnvaldr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ragnvaldr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ragnvaldr throws a lazy right hand but Van Der Sluijs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ragnvaldr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Der Sluijs replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ragnvaldr blocks it well.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ragnvaldr. Van Der Sluijs shrugs it off though.
Ragnvaldr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Der Sluijs's waist but Van Der Sluijs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ragnvaldr off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Van Der Sluijs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnvaldr misses with a left hand
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a head kick. That will keep Ragnvaldr thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ragnvaldr just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osgar Ragnvaldr dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ragnvaldr misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ragnvaldr is looking to score with low kicks.
Ragnvaldr tries to land a leg kick but Van Der Sluijs saw it coming and moves away.
Ragnvaldr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ragnvaldr connects with an inside leg kick.
Ragnvaldr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ragnvaldr feints and then cracks Van Der Sluijs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Der Sluijs down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Sluijs tries to move into range but Ragnvaldr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ragnvaldr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Der Sluijs feints a counter leg kick.
Van Der Sluijs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ragnvaldr. Ragnvaldr obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Van Der Sluijs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Van Der Sluijs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ragnvaldr misses with a takedown attempt
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Van Der Sluijs defending well as Ragnvaldr loads up on a big left hand.
Van Der Sluijs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Der Sluijs slips under a jab from Ragnvaldr.
Van Der Sluijs thinks about the counter body kick.
Ragnvaldr swings widly with a right hand
and Van Der Sluijs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ragnvaldr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Van Der Sluijs was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ragnvaldr lands the left hand.#TD#
Ragnvaldr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
James Van Der Sluijs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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!
Van Der Sluijs is trying to stand back up but Ragnvaldr is controlling him
Ground and pound from Ragnvaldr.
Van Der Sluijs pushes Ragnvaldr off but Ragnvaldr dives into side control.
The strikes coming from Ragnvaldr are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
A lull in the action here.
Van Der Sluijs stops Ragnvaldr from passing to mount.
Ragnvaldr in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3#
Van Der Sluijs is trying to get back to his feet.
Van Der Sluijs is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ragnvaldr is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ragnvaldr cracks Van Der Sluijs with a big right hand but Van Der Sluijs just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ragnvaldr controlling the position.
Van Der Sluijs is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ragnvaldr is controlling him well.
Ragnvaldr is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to buck Ragnvaldr off.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnvaldr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs counters with a body kick.
Van Der Sluijs defending well as Ragnvaldr loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Osgar Ragnvaldr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ragnvaldr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osgar Ragnvaldr!

Event: EVO 254: Tallon vs Saibot
Date: Jul 07, 2016

#R1#
Katsidis jabs at Van Der Sluijs's body.
Van Der Sluijs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Katsidis has Van Der Sluijs up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Katsidis.
Katsidis lands a right hand.
Katsidis throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Der Sluijs.
Katsidis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Katsidis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Katsidis.
Katsidis digs a right hand into Van Der Sluijs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Der Sluijs's gas tank.
Van Der Sluijs is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Katsidis as the two fighters clinch.
Katsidis is leaning against Van Der Sluijs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Katsidis.
Van Der Sluijs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Katsidis.
Katsidis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Katsidis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Katsidis gets through Van Der Sluijs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Katsidis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Katsidis lands with a right to the head.
Katsidis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Katsidis creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Van Der Sluijs with a big uppercut! Van Der Sluijs tries to clinch up but Katsidis pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Van Der Sluijs to the mat! Van Der Sluijs covers up and Katsidis unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Achilleo Katsidis!
A victorious Achilleo Katsidis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EVO 247: Todd vs Wein
Date: Jun 02, 2016

#R1#
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs takes one to the chin there.
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Van Der Sluijs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Garcia.
Garcia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Gabriel Garcia has been cut.
Nice jab there from Garcia.
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Der Sluijs was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Van Der Sluijs moved out of range nicely.
Garcia fails with the takedown
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Garcia misses with a right hand
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a nice leg kick.
Garcia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Garcia has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A low kick from Garcia misses
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Garcia misses.
Van Der Sluijs thinks about the counter body kick.
Van Der Sluijs blocks a jab.
Van Der Sluijs flicks out a counter leg kick but Garcia steps away.
Garcia misses with a hook to the body
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garcia swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Van Der Sluijs to counter with a crisp jab.
Garcia throws a body punch but Van Der Sluijs moves out of range.
Garcia moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVan Der Sluijs.
Garcia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Garcia misses with an uppercut.
Van Der Sluijs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gabriel Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A big left from Garcia misses.
Garcia misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a good, hard body kick but Garcia shrugs it off.
Van Der Sluijs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to counter with his kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Van Der Sluijs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Der Sluijs checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Van Der Sluijs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Der Sluijs tries a quick counter leg kick but Garcia is wise to it.
Decent striking displayed by Garcia there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Van Der Sluijs checks a leg kick.
As Garcia backs off Van Der Sluijs throws a huge counter combo but Garcia manages to avoid it all.
Garcia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Van Der Sluijs staying out of range there.
Garcia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A low kick from Garcia misses
enabling Van Der Sluijs to counter with a crisp jab.
Garcia tries to land a body kick
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a low kick, right behind Garcia 's knee.
Nice jab there from Garcia.
James Van Der Sluijs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Der Sluijs ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Der Sluijs misses.#T4#
Garcia shoots and misses
and Van Der Sluijs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Der Sluijs staying out of range there.
Van Der Sluijs moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Van Der Sluijs.
Garcia misses with a straight left.
Garcia throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Garcia works the jab nicely.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs counters with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Garcia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Garcia's cut.
That's time! Garcia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Van Der Sluijs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Garcia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Der Sluijs ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Van Der Sluijs tries a quick counter leg kick but Garcia is wise to it.
Van Der Sluijs blocks the body kick.
Van Der Sluijs replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Garcia blocks it well.
Garcia fails to land with a series of punches.
Garcia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Garcia is rocked!
Garcia misses with a leg kick
and Van Der Sluijs rattles Garcia with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Garcia tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Van Der Sluijs dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Garcia stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Van Der Sluijs!
James Van Der Sluijs took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sin City Allstars for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: UPG 28
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1#
Hayes misses with a hook. Van Der Sluijs ducked under it nicely.
Good work by Van Der Sluijs as he checks the leg kick.
Hayes backing away here, and Van Der Sluijs unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hayes throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Van Der Sluijs to counter with a crisp jab.
Donk. Hayes catches Van Der Sluijs right on the button with a cross.
Hayes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Der Sluijs throws a fast counter high kick but Hayes manages to duck under it in time.
Hayes connects with a single shot there.
Michael Hayes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayes lands a nice shot that snaps Van Der Sluijs's head back.
Hayes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Der Sluijs checks it well.
Van Der Sluijs throws out a counter right but Hayes avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes throws a series of punches but Van Der Sluijs moves out of range.
Hayes lands a nice shot that snaps Van Der Sluijs's head back.
Van Der Sluijs blocks a jab.
Van Der Sluijs thinks about the counter body kick.
Hayes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Hayes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Van Der Sluijs defends it nicely.
Van Der Sluijs blocks a jab.
Hayes shoots and misses
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot by Hayes.
Hayes lands an overhand right.
It looks like Hayes has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hayes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hayes throws a leg kick
and Van Der Sluijs finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hayes throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Van Der Sluijs ducks under a wild hook from Hayes.
Hayes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a left and a right that stings Hayes.
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!
Hayes throws out a loose jab but Van Der Sluijs uses good head movement to avoid it.
James Van Der Sluijs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hayes looks to land a combination but Van Der Sluijs avoids it well.
Van Der Sluijs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hayes misses with a hook
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a nice uppercut.
Hayes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hayes misses with a jab to the body
and Van Der Sluijs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hayes throws a leg kick but Van Der Sluijs sees it coming and moves out of range.
Van Der Sluijs was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hayes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Hayes is rocked!
Hayes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Hayes badly! Van Der Sluijs follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Hayes out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Van Der Sluijs finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Van Der Sluijs!
After the big win, James Van Der Sluijs made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sin City Allstars and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Death Squad 293:Fahad v Baba
Date: Apr 02, 2016

#R1#
A lazy left from Down finds it's target.
Down missing with a left hand there. Van Der Sluijs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Der Sluijs throws a counter high kick but Down was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kendrik Down seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Down closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Van Der Sluijs quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Van Der Sluijs manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Down keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Der Sluijs effectively controlling the action here.
Down can't find room to land a body shot as Van Der Sluijs controls the action. #BC2#
Down pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Der Sluijs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Down pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Van Der Sluijs back to the cage. Down follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Van Der Sluijs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Down wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Down misses with a straight left.
Down has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Van Der Sluijs is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1##TD2#
Down looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Down is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Down won't allow Van Der Sluijs to get back to his feet.
Down slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Down with a flurry of punches that miss.
Down controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Down wants to control from the top but Van Der Sluijs keeps moving.
Down throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Van Der Sluijs is looking to stand up but Down isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Down throws a looping overhand right but Van Der Sluijs ducks down to avoid it.
Down goes for a double leg but Van Der Sluijs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Van Der Sluijs continues to drive forward.
Van Der Sluijs ducks under a wild hook from Down.
Down misses with a body shot.
Down misses with an uppercut
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a nice body kick. #TD2#
Down throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Van Der Sluijs was covering up waiting for the punch and Down finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Van Der Sluijs is looking to stand up but Down isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Down accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Down controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Down keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Van Der Sluijs's head.
Down stays in close to Van Der Sluijs's body and controls the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Down shoots for a takedown but Van Der Sluijs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Van Der Sluijs thinks about countering with a body kick.
Down throws an off balance right hand
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a nice low kick that buckles Down's knee momentarily.
Van Der Sluijs avoids the body shot from Down.
Van Der Sluijs is looking for a counter combo.
Down fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Der Sluijs manages to avoid it.
Down throws a right hand that misses
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Down misses with a body shot.
Down misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#TD2#
Van Der Sluijs gets caught napping as Down dives in and scores a takedown. Van Der Sluijs manages to retain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kendrik Down dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Down tries to clinch
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a one-two to the body.
Van Der Sluijs slaps away a takedown attempt from Down, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Van Der Sluijs quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Down scores with a nice strike.
Down thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Der Sluijs feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Down looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Down looks to move away, Van Der Sluijs throws a big counter combo but Down just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Down swings widly with a right hand
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a straight right hand.
Down throws out a loose jab but Van Der Sluijs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Der Sluijs is looking to counter with head kicks.
Down swings away with a body shot that misses
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Down misses with a right hand
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a low kick, right behind Down 's knee.
Down throws a hook but Van Der Sluijs blocks it.
Van Der Sluijs looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Down misses with an uppercut
and Van Der Sluijs counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Van Der Sluijs as Down shoots in.
A counter left hand to the body from Van Der Sluijs misses its target.
Down shoots and misses
letting Van Der Sluijs counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Kendrik Down has been cut.
James Van Der Sluijs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendrik Down.
Down throws an overhand right that lands on Van Der Sluijs's shoulder, as Van Der Sluijs tries to avoid the shot.
Down keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Down throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs is looking to counter with a body kick.
Down fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Down misses with a body punch
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Down misses with a jab to the body
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Van Der Sluijs has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Down misses with a body punch
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a nice uppercut.
Down throws an overhand right that lands on Van Der Sluijs's shoulder, as Van Der Sluijs tries to avoid the shot.
It appears Van Der Sluijs was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Down throws a hook to the side of Van Der Sluijs's head but Van Der Sluijs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Down misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Der Sluijs counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Down tries to clinch
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Der Sluijs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Der Sluijs fires out a quick counter leg kick but Down just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Down throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Der Sluijs appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Down throws a lazy right hand but Van Der Sluijs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Down shoots and misses
and as Down loses concentration momentarily, Van Der Sluijs counters with a picture perfect head kick! Down goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). James Van Der Sluijs!
James Van Der Sluijs very nearly forgot to thank Sin City Allstars amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Kendrik Down was interviewed post fight and said 'Don't Worry about it!!!'.

Event: Death Squad 287:Fahad v Cho
Date: Mar 12, 2016

#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Van Der Sluijs blocks the leg kick.
Genia misses with a looping left.
Genia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Genia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Genia looks to land a right hand but Van Der Sluijs moved out of range.
Van Der Sluijs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Genia's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Genia duly obliges.
Genia looks to land a combination but Van Der Sluijs avoids it well.
Van Der Sluijs has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Boston MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Genia throws a hook but Van Der Sluijs avoids it easily.
Genia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Genia blocks the body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Der Sluijs, right into the meat.
Genia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Der Sluijs throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've been informed that Genia 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.
Van Der Sluijs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Der Sluijs needs to keep his hands up - Genia had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Van Der Sluijs lands a nice shot that snaps Genia's head back.
Genia connects with a single shot there.
Genia scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Der Sluijs throws a body kick that misses.
Van Der Sluijs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Genia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Van Der Sluijs misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Genia! But no joy.
Genia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Genia misses with a series of wild punches.
Genia jabs at Van Der Sluijs's body.
Genia throws a body punch but Van Der Sluijs moves out of range.
Van Der Sluijs defending well as Genia loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Der Sluijs moves away from the strike by Genia. #T2#
Genia scores with the left hand. Van Der Sluijs knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Genia misses.
A head kick misses from Van Der Sluijs.
Genia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Der Sluijs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Genia.
Genia swings widly with a right hand
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a two punch combo.
Van Der Sluijs connects with a single shot there.
Genia 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.
Genia connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Van Der Sluijs is rocked!
Van Der Sluijs throws a leg kick
and Genia counters with a huge right that knocks Van Der Sluijs out cold! Genia is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Genia!
Will Genia made sure to mention his sponsor, Executioner $20 4 sale in his post fight interview.

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