Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PFC 33 Yamaguchi vs Darkk II
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Hawtry scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hawtry shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Verhoeven appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hawtry digs a good hook to Verhoeven's body.
Hawtry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verhoeven was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawtry.
As Hawtry looks to move away, Verhoeven throws a big counter combo but Hawtry just gets out of the way.
Hawtry throws an off balance right hand
and Verhoeven counters with a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Hawtry misses
and Verhoeven counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hawtry is defended easily by Verhoeven.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawtry cracks Verhoeven with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hawtry lands with a straight right. Verhoeven didn't see that one coming.#T1##TD2#
Hawtry looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hawtry thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hawtry scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hawtry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hawtry missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hawtry looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Verhoeven regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hawtry.
Hawtry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hawtry trying to control but Verhoeven is working from the bottom. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hawtry's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hawtry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hawtry wants to control from the top but Verhoeven keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hawtry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hawtry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hawtry is looking to work some ground and pound but Verhoeven has wrist control.#SUB2#
Hawtry is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hawtry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hawtry lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hawtry scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Hawtry throws a big elbow that misses.
Verhoeven is looking to stand up but Hawtry isn't so interested in that idea.
Hawtry told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Hawtry slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hawtry wants to pass the guard but Verhoeven is keeping the position.
Hawtry lands a couple of digs.
Hawtry advances to half guard.
Hawtry lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hawtry tries to pass the half guard into mount. Verhoeven knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hawtry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hawtry scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hawtry is looking to advance position but Verhoeven won't allow it.
Verhoeven wants to control but Hawtry is keeping busy.
Verhoeven is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hawtry scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hawtry is looking for a kimura but Verhoeven is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hawtry to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Hawtry is working for a kimura but Verhoeven is defending it quite comfortably.
Hawtry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Hawtry dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hawtry with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Verhoeven counter with a right hand.
Hawtry misses with a body shot
and Verhoeven makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hawtry with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Verhoeven counters with a crisp one two that drops Hawtry! Verhoeven thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hawtry to his feet! Hawtry is in big trouble!
Hawtry cracks a nice hook into Verhoeven's ribs.
Hawtry misses with a right hand
and Verhoeven makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hawtry really felt that one!
Verhoeven stuffs the takedown.
Verhoeven is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jansen Verhoeven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Hawtry.
Hawtry misses with a hook. Verhoeven ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Hawtry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Verhoeven tried to counter with a leg kick but Hawtry avoided it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Hawtry misses.
Hawtry scores with a jab. Verhoeven acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Verhoeven on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Hawtry gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Verhoeven counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hawtry is breathing heavily.
Hawtry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Verhoeven fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hawtry just manages to avoid it.
Hawtry throws a big shot that misses.
Verhoeven feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hawtry dives in and grabs Verhoeven's left leg, looking for a takedown. Verhoeven pushes down on Hawtry's head and hops out.
Hawtry keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Verhoeven uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawtry.
Verhoeven throwing a counter right hand but Hawtry manages to avoid it.
Hawtry looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Verhoeven is fending him off so far but Hawtry persists. Nope, Verhoeven circles away and we're back to standing.
Verhoeven swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A slow jab from Hawtry misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Verhoeven tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawtry scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hawtry throws a lazy right hand but Verhoeven sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Hawtry takes a swing at Verhoeven's ribcage but misses.
Verhoeven looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Verhoeven slaps away a takedown attempt from Hawtry, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Verhoeven on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hawtry misses with a left hand
and Verhoeven connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawtry tries to bum rush Verhoeven with a series of wild strikes but Verhoeven uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hawtry. #TD2#
Hawtry shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verhoeven working a defensive guard here.
Hawtry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Verhoeven seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Hawtry lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hawtry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hawtry's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Charles Hawtry has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hawtry throwing strikes but missing.
Hawtry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hawtry throws an elbow that misses. Verhoeven uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hawtry's guard. Nice move by Verhoeven!#REVR#
Hawtry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Verhoeven avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hawtry looking to control. #T4#
Hawtry controlling Verhoeven's posture.
Hawtry wants to improve his position but instead Verhoeven has moved into half guard.
Hawtry is refusing to be controlled, as Verhoeven sits in half guard.
Hawtry tries to get to full guard but Verhoeven has control of the leg.
Hawtry is in trouble now - Verhoeven has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Hawtry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Hawtry shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Verhoeven napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawtry lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Verhoeven down.
Verhoeven trying to remain calm as Hawtry controls from the top position.
Verhoeven is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hawtry connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawtry tries to advance position but instead Verhoeven slips a leg back in to half guard.
Hawtry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawtry tries to pass the half guard into mount. Verhoeven knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Verhoeven regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hawtry.
Hawtry lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Hawtry landing some decent shots from guard.
Verhoeven wants to stand but Hawtry is controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hawtry's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hawtry wants to pass the guard but Verhoeven is keeping the position.
Verhoeven avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Verhoeven wants to stand and escape but Hawtry is having none of it.
Hawtry makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hawtry throws a big elbow that misses.
Hawtry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Verhoeven is keeping the position for now.
Jansen Verhoeven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hawtry trying to control but Verhoeven is working from the bottom.
Hawtry throws an elbow that misses. Verhoeven uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hawtry's guard. Nice move by Verhoeven!#REVR#
Hawtry working a defensive guard here.
Verhoeven has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Hawtry had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Verhoeven defends it easily.#SUB2#
Hawtry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Verhoeven defends well.#SUB2#
Hawtry is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Charles Hawtry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Hawtry wants to sweep here but Verhoeven controlling him for the moment.
Hawtry controls Verhoeven momentarily but Verhoeven frees himself.
Hawtry is pulling down on Verhoeven's head. It's preventing any offense from Verhoeven, at least for the moment.
Verhoeven trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawtry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawtry seems keen to control Verhoeven's posture.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hawtry throws a right hand that Verhoeven ducks under and follows up with a left that Verhoeven also avoids with ease.
Hawtry swings widly with a right hand
and Verhoeven counters with a body kick that stops Hawtry in his tracks momentarily.
Hawtry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice sprawl there from Verhoeven as Hawtry shoots in.
Verhoeven jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Verhoeven buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hawtry misses with a combination
and Verhoeven counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charles Hawtry.
Well Hawtry has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Hawtry!
Charles Hawtry managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pit Bull Development, into his post fight interview.

Event: PFC 21 Yamaguchi vs Darkk
Date: Mar 02, 2018

#R1#
Stalin throws out a powerful jab.
Verhoeven steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stalin. That one must have hurt.
Verhoeven's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stalin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Verhoeven scrambles back to his feet.
Verhoeven gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Verhoeven motions for Stalin to come forward. Verhoeven throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stalin scores with a hook to the body. Verhoeven takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stalin jabs Verhoeven to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Stalin looking to score a takedown here. Verhoeven is defending well but Stalin drives through and ends up in Verhoeven's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verhoeven wants to stand up but Stalin is controlling him.
Stalin wants to pass the guard but Verhoeven is keeping the position.#T1#
Verhoeven manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stalin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Stalin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Verhoeven is one step ahead there.
Stalin controlling Verhoeven's posture.
Verhoeven pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stalin is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Verhoeven wants to control from the top but Stalin keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stalin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Stalin tries to pass to full mount but Verhoeven defends it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Stalin working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Stalin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Stalin is trying to control. Verhoeven wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Stalin is looking for a kimura here.
Verhoeven is looking to control Stalin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Verhoeven avoid being mounted?
Verhoeven wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Verhoeven is looking to control Stalin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Verhoeven avoid being mounted?
Verhoeven controlling the position for now.
Stalin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stalin with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Broseph Stalin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Stalin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stalin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Verhoeven has time to react.
A shot to the liver by Stalin. Beautiful body shot.
That kick from Stalin tenderised Verhoeven's leg. Verhoeven is trying to keep his angry face on.
Verhoeven lands a jab to the nose.
Stalin lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stalin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Verhoeven throws a body punch but Stalin moves out of range.
Stalin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Verhoeven doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice cross by Stalin.
Stalin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Verhoeven moves out of range as Stalin strikes.
Stalin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verhoeven moves away.
Stalin swinging wildly here.
Broseph Stalin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verhoeven. #T2#
Stalin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verhoeven moves away.
Stalin throws a jab but it's blocked by Verhoeven.
Verhoeven was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stalin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Verhoeven looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd cheers as Stalin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Verhoeven doesn't seem phased though.
Stalin throws a body punch but Verhoeven moves out of range.
Verhoeven is looking to counter with a body kick.#T3#
Stalin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stalin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verhoeven manages to avoid it.
Verhoeven jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Verhoeven ducks under a wild hook from Stalin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stalin.
Stalin throws a low kick but Verhoeven avoids it.
Verhoeven looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Crunch! Stalin slams his shin into Verhoeven's torso.
Stalin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Verhoeven is able to avoid easily.
Stalin lands a glancing blow to the side of Verhoeven's head.#T4#
Stalin thumps Verhoeven with a low kick.
Stalin connects with a body shot.
Stalin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stalin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stalin misses with a hook.
Broseph Stalin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stalin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalin throws out a loose jab but Verhoeven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verhoeven throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Broseph Stalin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Stalin throws a leg kick but Verhoeven sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Verhoeven thinks about countering with a body kick.
Stalin swings for the body but Verhoeven moves out of range.
Verhoeven is looking to counter with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stalin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Verhoeven has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Verhoeven and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Verhoeven displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stalin.
A jab lands there for Stalin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Stalin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Verhoeven with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stalin connects with a solid leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stalin.
Stalin fails with a takedown attempt.
Verhoeven was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stalin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Verhoeven misses its target.
Jansen Verhoeven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stalin misses with a double jab
and Verhoeven counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A bone on bone clash there as Stalin blocks the leg kick.
Stalin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stalin throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Verhoeven was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stalin.
Stalin misses with a straight right.
Verhoeven was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Verhoeven checks a low kick from Stalin.
Verhoeven throwing a counter right hand but Stalin manages to avoid it.#T3#
Stalin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stalin throws a head kick but Verhoeven moves out of range.
Verhoeven just misses with a punch to the body.
Stalin throws a leg kick
and Verhoeven cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Broseph Stalin has been cut.
Verhoeven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verhoeven takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stalin closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T4#
Verhoeven doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Verhoeven throws a body shot but no joy.
Verhoeven is looking to wear down Stalin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Good leg kick by Stalin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stalin misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Verhoeven tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stalin misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalin lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It appears Verhoeven was looking to counter with a kick there.
Stalin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Broseph Stalin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stalin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Broseph Stalin!

Event: PFC 14 Guy vs Abdallah
Date: Feb 02, 2018

#R1#
Verhoeven uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snitch.
Verhoeven looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2#
Snitch gets a clinch.
Snitch prevents Verhoeven from breaking the clinch.
Verhoeven is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
I was talking to Verhoeven's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Snitch is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Verhoeven is defending well.
Verhoeven has had enough of the clinch but Snitch keeps him there for the moment.
Verhoeven tries to break free but Snitch pushes him back against the cage.
Verhoeven is trying to force a seperation but Snitch has the dominant position.
Snitch has Verhoeven pressed against the cage, preventing Verhoeven from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Snitch has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Snitch is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Snitch prevents Verhoeven from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Verhoeven breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Snitch closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Verhoeven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snitch misses with a takedown attempt
and Verhoeven counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Verhoeven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snitch.
Snitch slips a jab from Verhoeven.
Snitch is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Verhoeven pivots, looking for a leg kick but Snitch is out of range and Verhoeven settles back down.
It seemed like Snitch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab by Verhoeven.
Verhoeven throws a body shot but no joy.
Verhoeven takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Verhoeven attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Verhoeven looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Snitch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Verhoeven as he avoids it easily.
Jansen Verhoeven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.#TD2#
Snitch shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Snitch is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Snitch stops Verhoeven from getting back to his feet.
Snitch controlling the pace. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Snitch clinches with his opponent.
Verhoeven wants to break the clinch but can't.
Snitch lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Verhoeven manages to break the clinch.
Snitch checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snitch! But no joy.
Snitch moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Snitch misses with a leg kick
and Verhoeven counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Verhoeven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Snitch has managed to clinch.
Snitch prevents Verhoeven from breaking the clinch.
Snitch is stalling here.
Verhoeven is looking to break free of the clinch but Snitch has double underhooks.
Verhoeven wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Verhoeven breaks the clinch.
Snitch avoids the body shot from Verhoeven.
Snitch lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verhoeven misses with a leg kick
and Snitch counters with a two punch combo.
Verhoeven moves out of range of the leg kick from Snitch.
Verhoeven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snitch throws a lazy right hand but Verhoeven sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Verhoeven is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Snitch dominated that round.
That's time! Verhoeven's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Verhoeven ducks under a wild hook from Snitch.
Snitch throws a combination that misses
letting Verhoeven counter with a right hand.
Snitch scores with a hook.
Verhoeven on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Verhoeven lands a nice leg kick that just misses Snitch's sensitive parts. #TD2#
Snitch looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Snitch trying to control the pace.
Verhoeven tries to get to full guard but Snitch has control of the leg. #T1#
Snitch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Snitch wants to advance to full mount but Verhoeven doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Verhoeven working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Snitch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Snitch loads up on a big right hand but Verhoeven slips the punch.
Verhoeven misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Snitch lands with an overhand left.#TD2#
Verhoeven tries to sprawl but Snitch drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Snitch is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verhoeven tries to kick Snitch off but Snitch keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Still in half guard, Snitch seems content to control.
Snitch wants to free his trapped foot but Verhoeven is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Snitch trying to control the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Snitch fails to land the takedown.
Verhoeven half committed to a counter leg kick.
Verhoeven looks to score with a jab to the body but Snitch is just out of range.
Verhoeven steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snitch.
And Verhoeven counters with a quick kick to the body but Snitch blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snitch tries for a takedown but Verhoeven circles away easily
and Verhoeven cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Snitch closes the distance and pushes Verhoeven back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Snitch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Snitch shoots in and bounces Verhoeven off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Snitch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Snitch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verhoeven looking for a sweep. Not yet Verhoeven, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Snitch looking to pass the guard.
Verhoeven is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Snitch dives into side control.
Verhoeven wants to get back to his feet but Snitch drags him back down.
A lull in the action here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jansen Verhoeven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Snitch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Snitch lands a jab to the head.
Jansen Verhoeven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snitch misses with a left hand
and Verhoeven counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Verhoeven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Snitch throws an off balance right hand
and Verhoeven counters with a nice body shot.
Snitch misses with a left hand
and Verhoeven counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Snitch.#T3#
Verhoeven misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Snitch has managed to clinch.
Verhoeven is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Snitch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Verhoeven tries to circle away but Snitch has him pinned against the cage.
Verhoeven has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Verhoeven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snitch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Verhoeven misses
and Snitch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Verhoeven misses the shot to the body.
Snitch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snitch tests Verhoeven's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Snitch throws out a powerful jab.
Snitch looks to clinch
and Verhoeven counters with a good, hard body kick but Snitch shrugs it off.
Verhoeven goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Verhoeven on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Snitch cracks Verhoeven with a right hand to the side of the head.
Verhoeven cracks a nice hook into Snitch's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Snitch closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Verhoeven to the mat! Verhoeven manages to get full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snitch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Snitch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Snitch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Snitch winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Snitch!
Our winner, Jon Snitch, 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: Bushido 57: Quinn vs. Date
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Booth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Verhoeven checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Booth misses the jab.
Verhoeven throws a jab when Booth was well out of range.
Booth lands with an uppercut that bounces Verhoeven off the ropes and back into range.
Booth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Verhoeven throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Verhoeven lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Verhoeven to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like William Booth has been cut.
Booth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Booth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Booth throws a leg kick which misses Verhoeven's front leg but catches the back leg as Verhoeven tries to avoid it.
Booth throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Verhoeven fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Booth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Booth scores with a jab.
Verhoeven tries to move into range but Booth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Verhoeven slips under a jab.
Nice body punch from Verhoeven.
Booth throws a big shot that misses.
Verhoeven digs a good hook to Booth's body.
Booth thows a leg kick but Verhoeven checks it #KD2#
and Verhoeven counters with a crisp one two that drops Booth! Verhoeven thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Booth to his feet! Booth is in big trouble!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verhoeven chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Booth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Verhoeven checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick misses from Booth.
A countering left hand to the body from Verhoeven misses.
Verhoeven blocks a low kick nicely.
Verhoeven throws a hook to the side of Booth's head but Booth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Booth throws a chopping leg kick but Verhoeven manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Verhoeven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Booth moves away.#T3#
Booth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Verhoeven avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Booth misses the target.
Booth backing away here, and Verhoeven unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A swing and a miss from Booth.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Verhoeven! But no joy.
Verhoeven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Booth moves away.
A lazy body kick from Verhoeven
and Booth counters with a nice body kick.
Verhoeven misses with a wild combination.
Verhoeven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Booth takes a swing at Verhoeven's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Booth misses with a leg kick.
Booth throws a body shot but no joy.
Booth looks to throw the jab but Verhoeven is out of range.
Booth misses with a body shot.
Booth checks a leg kick nicely.
Verhoeven misses the body punch
and Booth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Verhoeven thinking.
Booth moves into range and connects with a jab.
Booth lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Booth connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Booth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Booth's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Booth throws a solid leg kick but Verhoeven takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Booth.
Verhoeven on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Booth. Booth obviously looking to wear him down.
Booth 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.
No joy there for Verhoeven, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Verhoeven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Booth moves away.
It looked like Booth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Booth is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verhoeven dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Verhoeven fails to land with a series of punches.
Booth moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Verhoeven tries to score with a low kick but Booth moves his leg out of the way.
Verhoeven slips a jab from Booth.
Verhoeven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Booth moves away.
Booth connects with a single shot there.
William Booth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Booth swings for the body but Verhoeven moves out of range.
Verhoeven closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
William Booth is winning the standup battle so far.
Verhoeven misses with a body punch
and Booth counters with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Booth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Verhoeven blocks a head kick by Booth. #T2#
Verhoeven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Booth was well out of range. Poor timing from Verhoeven.
Booth misses with a body kick.
Verhoeven tries a head kick but it misses.
Booth ducks under a wild hook from Verhoeven.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Booth, right into the meat.
Verhoeven looks to land a combination but Booth avoids it well.
Verhoeven looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Verhoeven lands a head kick. Booth smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Booth throws a hook but Verhoeven avoids it easily.#T3#
Booth cracks Verhoeven with a good jab.
Booth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Verhoeven.
Verhoeven appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Booth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Booth misses with a lunging right hand
and Verhoeven cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Booth.
Booth throws a body shot but no joy.
Verhoeven looks for the body kick but Booth saw that one coming.
Booth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Booth misses with an uppercut. Verhoeven saw that one coming.
Verhoeven tries a quick counter leg kick but Booth is wise to it.#T4#
Booth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Verhoeven misses its intended target.
Booth looks to land a combination but Verhoeven avoids it well.
Booth throws a jab but it's blocked by Verhoeven.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Verhoeven! But no joy.
Booth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Booth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Booth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Booth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Despite the aggression on Verhoeven's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that William Booth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on William Booth's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Booth misses with a right hand
and Verhoeven counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Verhoeven drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Booth misses with a shot to the body
and Booth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Booth misses with a hook. Verhoeven ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Verhoeven on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Verhoeven defending well as Booth loads up on a big left hand.
Booth throws a shot from downtown. Verhoeven moves away and avoids it.
Booth misses with a wild body shot.
Verhoeven feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth connects with an inside leg kick.
Verhoeven misses with a shot to the body
and Booth counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Verhoeven is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Booth rather than just go for the knockout.
Verhoeven cracks the inside of Booth's front leg. #T1#
Verhoeven connects with a solid leg kick.
Booth misses the body punch
and Verhoeven counters with a right hand to the body.
A low kick from Booth misses
letting Verhoeven counter with a right hand.
Booth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Verhoeven.
Booth connects with a leg kick. Verhoeven looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Verhoeven throws a head kick but Booth moves out of range.
Booth half committed to a counter leg kick.
Verhoeven lands with a hook. Booth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Booth dips to his left and cracks Verhoeven with an uppercut!#T2#
Verhoeven connects with a leg kick. Booth looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Booth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Booth moves out of range of the leg kick from Verhoeven.
A big left from Verhoeven misses.
As Verhoeven backs away, Booth returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Verhoeven goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Booth scores with a nice strike.
Booth throws an off balance right hand
and Verhoeven counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Verhoeven throws a low kick but Booth avoids it.
Booth tried to counter with a leg kick but Verhoeven avoided it.
Booth walks into a left hand. #T3#
Booth checks the leg kick nicely there.
Verhoeven tries to move into range but Booth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Verhoeven lands a jab to Booth's midsection.
Booth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Verhoeven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Booth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Booth misses with an uppercut.
Booth throws a big shot that misses.
Verhoeven with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Booth avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Booth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Booth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Booth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Booth throws a big shot that misses.
Booth moves out of range as Verhoeven strikes.
A leg kick checked by Verhoeven.
Booth scores with a sloppy right hand. Verhoeven should have avoided that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jansen Verhoeven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Booth 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for William Booth!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for William Booth!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight as a draw!

William Booth wins by majority decision!
An out of breath William Booth thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Bushido 50: Vilson vs Paterson
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Okah lands a nice looking body kick.
Verhoeven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okah manages to avoid it.
Okah throws a big counter combination but Verhoeven scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Okah throws a sloppy body shot
and Verhoeven counters with a right hand to the body.
Verhoeven lands a leg kick that knocks Okah off balance momentarily.
Okah bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Verhoeven's head.
Okah scores with a crisp jab that stopped Verhoeven in his tracks.
Okah throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Verhoeven counters with an inside leg kick.
Verhoeven walks forward, straight into a front kick from Okah.
Verhoeven misses with a body shot.
Verhoeven thuds a left hand into Okah's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Okah misses the jab.
Okah closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Okah avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Okah misses with a leg kick
and Verhoeven counters with a head kick.
Okah misses with a right hand
and Verhoeven counters with a nice body shot.
Verhoeven throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Verhoeven throws a poor cross that misses
and Okah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Okah drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Okah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A clash of legs there as Verhoeven blocks the low kick.#T2#
Okah throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okah throws a nice inside leg kick.
Verhoeven is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Okah rather than just go for the knockout.
A big left from Verhoeven misses.
Okah lunges at Verhoeven with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Verhoeven's hand. #CL#
Okah takes the fight into the clinch.
Verhoeven is trying to push Okah away but Okah has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Okah gets through Verhoeven's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Okah keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Verhoeven's efforts to push away.
Verhoeven wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Verhoeven is trying to push Okah away but Okah has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Okah tries a body shot but Verhoeven blocks it. #BC2#
Verhoeven manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Verhoeven throws a leg kick
and Okah counters with an outside leg kick.
A low kick from Verhoeven is predictable there
and Okah counters with a nice uppercut.
Verhoeven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okah looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Okah throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Verhoeven looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okah cracks Verhoeven with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Verhoeven ducks right into an uppercut from Okah.
Okah drops Verhoeven with a naaaaasty hook - Verhoeven is in real trouble here! Okah dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ghazi Okah!
Ghazi Okah seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Bushido 46: Al As vs. Darko
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Verhoeven goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Verhoeven backs off Bison throws a huge counter combo but Verhoeven manages to avoid it all.
We've been informed that Bison 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.
Bison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Verhoeven circles away quickly and effectively.
Verhoeven looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Verhoeven walks into a straight right hand from Bison.
Verhoeven slips under a jab.
Bison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verhoeven throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Verhoeven takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bison swings for the body but Verhoeven moves out of range.
As Bison backs away, Verhoeven returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've been told by Verhoeven's head coaches at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Verhoeven lands with a straight right. Bison didn't see that one coming.#CUT#
It looks like Rog Bison has been cut.
A head kick misses from Bison.
A shot to the liver by Bison. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Bison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Verhoeven.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bison! But no joy.
Verhoeven throws a sloppy head kick
and Bison counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Verhoeven lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Bison misses.
A little feinted left hand from Verhoeven on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Verhoeven lands a nice hook to Bison's body. Bison takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bison fails to land with a series of punches.
Bison takes a swing at Verhoeven's ribcage but misses.
Bison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Bison.#T2#
Verhoeven ducks under a wild hook from Bison.
Bison throws a sloppy body shot
and Verhoeven counters with a nice kick to the body.
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!
Verhoeven pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bison fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Verhoeven attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bison misses with a series of wild punches.
Verhoeven throws a hook to the side of Bison's head but Bison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bison slips a jab from Verhoeven.
Bison tries to bum rush Verhoeven with a series of wild strikes but Verhoeven uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Bison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bison takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bison misses with a wild combination.
Bison throws out a loose jab but Verhoeven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bison connects with a looping right hand.
Bison connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Verhoeven's hands.
Verhoeven slips under a jab from Bison.
Bison misses with a few strikes there.
Bison throws a looping overhand right but Verhoeven ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Bison takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bison lands with a straight right. Verhoeven didn't see that one coming.
A big right from Verhoeven misses.
Bison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Verhoeven counters with an outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bison throws a combination that misses
and Verhoeven counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Verhoeven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bison manages to avoid it.
Bison follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bison throws a shot from downtown. Verhoeven moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Bison.
Verhoeven lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Verhoeven lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rog Bison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rog Bison's cut.
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#
Bison throws a body shot but no joy.
Verhoeven seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Bison, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Verhoeven on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Verhoeven connects with a leg kick. Bison looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Verhoeven on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bison feints and then cracks Verhoeven's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Verhoeven down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Verhoeven moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Verhoeven slips a jab from Bison.
Verhoeven swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Verhoeven lands a leg kick that knocks Bison off balance momentarily.#T1#
Bison misses with a jab to the body
and Verhoeven counters with a big right hand! Oh Bison is in trouble here! Verhoeven follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jansen Verhoeven!
During a confident post fight interview, Jansen Verhoeven thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bushido 42: Aoki vs. Aziz 2
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Verhoeven throws a body punch but Whyte moves out of range.
Whyte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Verhoeven. That did some damage!
Verhoeven takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Whyte blocks a low kick nicely.
Whyte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Verhoeven throws a shot from downtown. Whyte moves away and avoids it.
Whyte turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whyte scores with a head kick.
Verhoeven misses with a two punch combination.
Whyte throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Verhoeven on the side of the head.
Whyte blocks a head kick by Verhoeven.
Benson Whyte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Whyte throws a hook to the side of Verhoeven's head but Verhoeven sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whyte throws a hook but Verhoeven blocks it.
Whyte misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Verhoeven misses.
Verhoeven thows a leg kick but Whyte checks it
and Whyte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whyte lands a nice leg kick that just misses Verhoeven's sensitive parts.
Whyte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Whyte tries to clinch but Verhoeven moves out of range.
Whyte throws a sloppy head kick and Verhoeven moves out of range easily.
Verhoeven slips a straight right by Whyte.
Verhoeven lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Verhoeven checks the leg kick nicely there.
Whyte backing away here, and Verhoeven unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Verhoeven takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Whyte wants to clinch
and Verhoeven counters with an outside leg kick.
Verhoeven tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Verhoeven slips a jab from Whyte.
Whyte backing away here, and Verhoeven unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Verhoeven looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Whyte throws a half hearted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verhoeven loads up on a big right hand but Whyte slips the punch.
Donk. Verhoeven catches Whyte right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Verhoeven takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Verhoeven. Beautiful body shot.
Verhoeven comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Whyte 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.
Verhoeven is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Whyte rather than just go for the knockout.
Whyte throws a lazy uppercut
letting Verhoeven counter with a right hand.
Whyte misses with a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Verhoeven. Whyte shrugs it off though.
Verhoeven avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Whyte misses with a hook.
Verhoeven takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Verhoeven defending well as Whyte loads up on a big left hand.
Verhoeven throws a leg kick but Whyte moved away.
Whyte getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Some bone on bone action there as Whyte checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whyte lunges at Verhoeven with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Verhoeven's hand.
Whyte throws a looping overhand right but Verhoeven ducks down to avoid it.
Verhoeven throws a poor cross that misses
and Whyte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Whyte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verhoeven tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benson Whyte dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Whyte misses with a left hand
letting Verhoeven counter with a right hand.
Verhoeven fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Whyte is out of range.
Whyte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Verhoeven. That did some damage!
Whyte misses with a hook
and Verhoeven counters with a leg kick.
Whyte defending well as Verhoeven loads up on a big left hand.
Whyte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab lands there for Whyte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verhoeven misses with a low kick as Whyte jumps back.
Whyte has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Verhoeven finds it's way round the side to connect with Whyte's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Benson Whyte has been cut.
Verhoeven with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Whyte slips under a jab.
Verhoeven uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whyte.
Verhoeven let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Verhoeven misses with a head kick.
Verhoeven on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Whyte is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Verhoeven takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Whyte looks to land a right hand but Verhoeven moved out of range.
Verhoeven thows a leg kick but Whyte checks it
and Whyte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Whyte misses with a hook. Verhoeven ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Verhoeven throws a poor cross that misses
and Whyte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Verhoeven defending well as Whyte loads up on a big left hand.
Verhoeven throws out a leg kick but Whyte moves out of range and Verhoeven only half commits.
Whyte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whyte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verhoeven moves away.
Verhoeven throws an off balance right hand
and Whyte counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verhoeven throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Whyte seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Verhoeven moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Whyte lunges at Verhoeven with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Verhoeven's hand.
Verhoeven keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
Whyte lands with an overhand left.
Whyte connects with a crisp jab.
Verhoeven throws a body punch but Whyte moves out of range.
Whyte throws a counter high kick but Verhoeven was just alert enough to avoid it.
Whyte lands an overhand right.
Verhoeven tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Whyte is able to avoid easily.
Whyte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Verhoeven can do to turn this around?
Verhoeven takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Verhoeven throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Verhoeven takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Verhoeven with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Whyte to score with a decent uppercut.
Whyte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verhoeven.
Whyte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Whyte as he connects with a hook.
Whyte with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verhoeven takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Whyte.
Whyte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verhoeven appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Whyte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Verhoeven cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Whyte lands a really nice looking cross but Verhoeven seems unphased.
Whyte throws a hook to the side of Verhoeven's head but Verhoeven sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Verhoeven throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benson Whyte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Benson Whyte's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Verhoeven misses with a left hand
and Whyte counters with a left to the body.
A big left from Whyte misses.
Verhoeven throws a leg kick but Whyte sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Whyte misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Whyte.
Verhoeven ducks under a wild hook from Whyte.
Whyte is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verhoeven jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whyte moves out of range of the body kick.
Whyte throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Whyte misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Verhoeven! But no joy.
Verhoeven misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Verhoeven takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whyte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Verhoeven's head.
Whyte throws an overhand right that lands on Verhoeven's shoulder, as Verhoeven tries to avoid the shot.
Whyte thumps Verhoeven with a low kick.
A slow jab from Whyte misses its intended target.
Verhoeven appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Verhoeven swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Whyte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Verhoeven thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Verhoeven misses
and Whyte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Verhoeven throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whyte tries to land a front kick but Verhoeven steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Verhoeven throws a leg kick
and Whyte counters with a nice uppercut.
Whyte connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Verhoeven, right into the meat.
Benson Whyte is winning the standup battle so far.
Verhoeven blocks the body kick.
Verhoeven is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Verhoeven lands a leg kick that knocks Whyte off balance momentarily.
Whyte throws a head kick that misses.
Verhoeven throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Whyte tries to land a leg kick but Verhoeven saw it coming and moves away.
Whyte lets loose with a powerful body kick. Verhoeven will feel that in the morning.
Whyte lands with a straight right. Verhoeven didn't see that one coming.
Verhoeven throws an overhand right that lands on Whyte's shoulder, as Whyte tries to avoid the shot.
Verhoeven's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Whyte throws a low kick but Verhoeven avoids it.
Verhoeven takes one to the side of the head.
Whyte slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Verhoeven misses with a body shot.
Verhoeven throws a sloppy body shot
and Whyte counters with a big head kick but Verhoeven shrugs it off. #T4#
Whyte shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Verhoeven feints a counter leg kick.
Whyte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verhoeven.
Whyte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whyte looks to throw the jab but Verhoeven is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Verhoeven.
Whyte misses with a lunging right hand
and Whyte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whyte walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Verhoeven lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Whyte tries to close the distance and clinch but Verhoeven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benson Whyte clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Benson Whyte's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Whyte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Verhoeven counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Verhoeven fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Verhoeven has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Verhoeven. Whyte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whyte throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Verhoeven to counter with a crisp jab.
Verhoeven misses with a wild body shot.
Verhoeven uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whyte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whyte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verhoeven moves away.
Verhoeven feints a counter leg kick.
Verhoeven keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whyte.
Verhoeven throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Whyte throws a head kick that misses.
Whyte misses with a low kick.
Verhoeven avoids a kick to the body.
Whyte misses with an uppercut.
Verhoeven takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Whyte on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Verhoeven scores with a nice head shot.
Whyte throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Whyte throws a hook but Verhoeven blocks it.#T2#
Verhoeven feints and then cracks Whyte's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Whyte down.
Whyte scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Verhoeven.
Verhoeven misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Whyte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Verhoeven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Verhoeven, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Whyte misses with a jab to the body #KD2#
and Verhoeven counters with a crisp one two that drops Whyte! Verhoeven thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Whyte to his feet! Whyte is in big trouble!
Whyte lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Whyte looks to land a body kick but Verhoeven moved away.#T3#
Verhoeven steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Whyte.
Verhoeven doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Verhoeven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whyte.
Verhoeven feints a counter leg kick.
A lazy left from Whyte finds it's target.
Verhoeven throws a solid leg kick but Whyte takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Verhoeven.
Whyte thows a body kick. Verhoeven tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Whyte takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Whyte on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good leg kick by Verhoeven there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T4#
Verhoeven uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whyte.
Whyte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verhoeven was well out of range. Poor timing from Whyte.
Verhoeven ducks under a wild hook from Whyte.
Whyte jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from Whyte misses
and Verhoeven counters with an outside leg kick.
Whyte looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It seemed like Verhoeven was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Whyte lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whyte misses with a straight right.
Verhoeven throws a body punch but Whyte moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jansen Verhoeven dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Benson Whyte's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Whyte misses with a hook
and Verhoeven counters with a nice leg kick.
Verhoeven moves out of range as Whyte strikes.
Whyte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Whyte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Whyte checks it well.
Verhoeven misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whyte stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Verhoeven gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Whyte connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Verhoeven feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Whyte's calf.
Whyte throws a head kick that half lands.
Verhoeven misses with a body kick.
Whyte is looking to land body kicks.
Whyte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Verhoeven swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Verhoeven looks to score with a jab to the body but Whyte is just out of range.
Whyte chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Whyte fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Whyte throws an overhand right that lands on Verhoeven's shoulder, as Verhoeven tries to avoid the shot.
Jansen Verhoeven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Whyte lands a really nice looking cross but Verhoeven seems unphased.
Verhoeven moves out of range of the body kick from Whyte.
Whyte blocks a low kick nicely.
Whyte looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Verhoeven cracks Whyte with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Verhoeven takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!
Verhoeven throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Whyte to counter with a crisp jab.
Whyte scores with a head kick. Verhoeven tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Verhoeven throws a leg kick
and Whyte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Whyte throws a right hand that misses
enabling Verhoeven to counter with a crisp jab.
Whyte darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Verhoeven tried to score with a low kick but Whyte checks it.
It looked like Whyte was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven connects with a single shot there.
Benson Whyte is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice defenses there by Verhoeven.
Verhoeven displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whyte throws out the jab.
Verhoeven throws out a counter right but Whyte avoids it with no problem.
Whyte throws a big shot that misses.
Verhoeven looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Whyte throws a hook but Verhoeven blocks it.
Whyte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Whyte just misses with a punch to the body.
Verhoeven feints a counter leg kick.
Verhoeven displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whyte throws out the jab.
Verhoeven throws an off balance right hand
and Whyte counters with a thumping low kick.
Whyte throws a nice inside leg kick.
Whyte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whyte tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Verhoeven looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Whyte takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benson Whyte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Whyte 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benson Whyte!
Benson Whyte retains his middleweight title!
Benson Whyte was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Bushido 39: Aoki vs. Roberts
Date: Feb 03, 2017

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Verhoeven misses the target.
Svensson tries to clinch up.
Svensson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven misses with a low kick.
Svensson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Verhoeven has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Svensson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Verhoeven throws out a loose jab but Svensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Verhoeven just misses with a punch to the body.
Svensson checks a leg kick nicely.#T1##CL#
Svensson has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Verhoeven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Verhoeven scoring well with a low kick there.
Verhoeven throws out a leg kick but Svensson moves out of range and Verhoeven only half commits.
Verhoeven uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#KD2#
Verhoeven drops Svensson with a beautiful combination! Svensson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Verhoeven is looking for the KO!
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!
Verhoeven misses with a low kick.
Svensson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Verhoeven misses with a low kick.
As Verhoeven tries to get set, Svensson tries to push him back and clinch up but Verhoeven manages to avoid the attempt.
Svensson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Verhoeven connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Svensson checks a leg kick nicely.
Svensson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Verhoeven.
Svensson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verhoeven.
Svensson slips a jab from Verhoeven.
Svensson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Verhoeven.#T3#
Verhoeven scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Svensson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verhoeven.
Svensson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Svensson darts in and clinches Verhoeven up against the cage.
Verhoeven wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Verhoeven has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Verhoeven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Svensson tries to clinch up but Verhoeven circles away and keeps his distance.
Verhoeven throws a lazy right hand but Svensson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Svensson takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Svensson doesn't manage to clinch there - Verhoeven circles away.
Verhoeven smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Svensson clinches. #BC2#
Verhoeven breaks from the clinch.
Jansen Verhoeven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verhoeven with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svensson tries to clinch up.
Verhoeven is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
Svensson forces Verhoeven back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jansen Verhoeven dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Svensson avoids the head kick by Verhoeven. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Verhoeven is trying to force a seperation but Svensson has the dominant position.
Verhoeven has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Verhoeven has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Verhoeven manages to break the clinch.
Verhoeven misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Svensson tries to clinch but Verhoeven moves out of range.
Svensson avoids the head kick by Verhoeven. #CL#
Svensson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Verhoeven can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Verhoeven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Verhoeven throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Svensson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Svensson. #BC2#
Verhoeven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Verhoeven lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Svensson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Svensson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven lands a jab to the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Svensson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Verhoeven paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Verhoeven throws out a counter right but Svensson avoids it with no problem.
Svensson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Svensson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Svensson is looking to counter the offense by Verhoeven and move into the clinch.
Verhoeven scores with a hook to the body. Svensson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Svensson moves away from the strike by Verhoeven.
Svensson tries to counter by clinching up but Verhoeven breaks away and moves out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Verhoeven. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T3#
Verhoeven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svensson manages to avoid it.
Svensson tries to clinch up.
Verhoeven tries a quick counter leg kick but Svensson is wise to it.
Verhoeven changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Svensson tries to clinch up but Verhoeven circles away and keeps his distance.
Verhoeven swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Svensson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Verhoeven.
Svensson wants to clinch.#T4##CL#
Svensson has Verhoeven up against the cage in a clinch.
Svensson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Verhoeven walks away with a smile on his face. Svensson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Verhoeven circles away from the clinch attempt
and Verhoeven makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jansen Verhoeven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A bone on bone clash there as Svensson blocks the leg kick.
Verhoeven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Verhoeven throws a head kick but Svensson moves out of range.
Svensson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Verhoeven counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Verhoeven throws a wild body kick that Svensson sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verhoeven with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Verhoeven misses with a hook #CL#
and Svensson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Svensson is trying to pull guard but Verhoeven has him pressed against the cage.
Verhoeven has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Verhoeven tries to circle away but Svensson has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Verhoeven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Verhoeven is looking to score with low kicks.
Verhoeven tries a low kick but Svensson avoids it.
Svensson is looking to counter the offense by Verhoeven and move into the clinch.
Svensson avoids the head kick by Verhoeven.
Svensson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Verhoeven manages to circle out of the way.
Verhoeven throws a leg kick #CL#
and Svensson counters by moving into the clinch.
Svensson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Verhoeven to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Verhoeven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Verhoeven swings for the body but Svensson moves out of range.
Svensson tries to clinch
and Verhoeven counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Svensson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven cracks Svensson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Verhoeven jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Svensson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Svensson checks a leg kick.
Verhoeven swings for the body but Svensson moves out of range. #T3#
Verhoeven misses with a straight left.
Svensson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Verhoeven manages to circle out of the way.
Svensson avoids the head kick by Verhoeven.
Svensson is looking to counter the offense by Verhoeven and move into the clinch.
Verhoeven throws a leg kick but Svensson checks it.
As Verhoeven tries to get set, Svensson tries to push him back and clinch up but Verhoeven manages to avoid the attempt.
Sven Svensson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Verhoeven lands a nice shot to the body.
Verhoeven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Verhoeven misses with a straight left. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Svensson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Verhoeven.
Verhoeven throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Svensson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Svensson.
Verhoeven wants to get back to striking at distance but Svensson won't allow it.
Svensson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Verhoeven breaks the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jansen Verhoeven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Verhoeven winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jansen Verhoeven!
A victorious Jansen Verhoeven thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bushido 36: Al As vs. Hanzo
Date: Jan 13, 2017

#R1#
Verhoeven throws a hook but Rumble blocks it.
Shaun Rumble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rumble swings widly with a right hand
and Verhoeven counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Verhoeven moves into range and connects with a jab. #KD2#
Verhoeven lands a big uppercut and Rumble crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rumble looks OK. Verhoeven waves Rumble back to his feet!#ROC2#
Rumble is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rumble rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Verhoeven rattles Rumble with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Rumble tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Verhoeven dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Rumble stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jansen Verhoeven!
Our winner, Jansen Verhoeven, 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: B30: Vinicius vs. Antonew
Date: Dec 01, 2016

#R1#
Aktan wants to clinch up but Verhoeven keeps it at a distance.
Aktan with a poor takedown
and Verhoeven counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aktan throws a poor cross that misses
and Verhoeven counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Verhoeven.
Aktan throws a lazy uppercut
and Verhoeven counters with a leg kick.
Aktan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aktan is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Verhoeven just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Aktan has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jansen Verhoeven!
Jansen Verhoeven thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: LKO21 EastSiders
Date: Sep 21, 2016

#R1##CL#
Timmermans has managed to clinch.
Verhoeven drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Timmermans gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Timmermans lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Timmermans has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Verhoeven is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Timmermans goes for a takedown attempt but Verhoeven pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Timmermans looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Timmermans connects with a jab.
Timmermans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Timmermans tries a low kick but Verhoeven avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans lands a nice looking body kick.
Verhoeven tries to clinch up.
Timmermans connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Verhoeven fails with a takedown attempt.
Timmermans appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Verhoeven avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Verhoeven moves into the clinch successfully.
Timmermans stalling in the clinch.
Timmermans just leaning against Verhoeven, taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Timmermans.
Verhoeven tries to break the clinch but Timmermans is controlling the position. #BC2#
Verhoeven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Timmermans throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the liver by Timmermans. Beautiful body shot.
Timmermans connects with a nice looking jab.
Timmermans stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Timmermans wants it to stay on the feet.
Casper Timmermans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jansen Verhoeven.
Verhoeven tries to clinch but Timmermans moves out of range.
No joy there for Timmermans, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Timmermans chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Verhoeven.
A slapping body kick lands there for Timmermans.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verhoeven ducks under a wild hook from Timmermans.
Verhoeven with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Timmermans to score with a decent uppercut.
Timmermans stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Verhoeven.
Timmermans cracks Verhoeven with a good jab.
Timmermans scores with a nice right hand.
Verhoeven fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A jab from Timmermans finds it's way through Verhoeven's defenses.
Verhoeven is looking to clinch.
Timmermans throws a leg kick but Verhoeven checks it. #T3##CL#
Timmermans closes the distance and clinches.
Verhoeven is trying to drag Timmermans to the mat but Timmermans just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Timmermans lands an uppercut.
Timmermans holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Timmermans lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Timmermans throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Verhoevens head.
Good body shot from Timmermans.
Timmermans working aggressively here.
Timmermans scores with a shot to the side of Verhoeven's head.
Nice body punch from Timmermans.
The referee calls for Timmermans to work.
A short right from Timmermans on the inside. #T4#
Timmermans lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Verhoeven doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Timmermans lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmermans lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD#
Timmermans lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Timmermans slows the pace down in half guard.
Verhoeven won't allow Timmermans to pass to mount.
Verhoeven works his way to full guard. Good work.
Timmermans content to stall in guard here.
Verhoeven working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Casper Timmermans dominated that round.
That's time! Timmermans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Verhoeven displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Timmermans throws out the jab. #CL#
Verhoeven gets tackled into the cage by Timmermans. Timmermans maintains the clinch.
Verhoeven working hard to break the clinch.
Timmermans prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Timmermans has picked Verhoeven up - he's going for a ride! Timmermans dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Timmermans performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Timmermans is thwarting Verhoeven's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verhoeven pushes Timmermans off but Timmermans dives into side control.
Timmermans takes a little break here. Verhoeven wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Verhoeven is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Timmermans lands an elbow.
Timmermans tries to advance to mount but Verhoeven denies him.
Timmermans works to advance to full mount. Verhoeven defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Timmermans dominating with strikes here.
Timmermans unloading with bombs!#T2#
Verhoeven tries to lock up and control but Timmermans gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Verhoeven is squirming around, avoiding Timmermans's attempts to control the action.
Verhoeven tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Timmermans lands a heavy elbow.
Timmermans controlling from mount.
Timmermans scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Verhoeven?
Verhoeven wants to hold on but Timmermans pushes him away.
Timmermans is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Verhoeven can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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!
Timmermans trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Timmermans lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T3#
Timmermans controlling his opponent.
Timmermans lands a nice shot to the head.
Timmermans lands a heavy elbow.
Timmermans tries to control but Verhoeven wriggling away.
Verhoeven is working to get back to half guard.
Timmermans looking to finish Verhoeven with some ground and pound. This is bad for Verhoeven!
Verhoeven is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Timmermans trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Timmermans landing strikes, looking to finish!
Verhoeven wants to control but Timmermans is having none of it.
Timmermans controlling the pace for now.
Verhoeven really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Timmermans. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Timmermans can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Verhoeven is looking to escape.
Timmermans has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Verhoeven tries to hold on but Timmermans postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Casper Timmermans dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Timmermans.
The crowd cheers as Timmermans lands an impressive looking overhand right. Verhoeven doesn't seem phased though.
Timmermans clobbers Verhoeven with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Timmermans lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Verhoeven shoots in but no luck this time.
Timmermans attempts a counter takedown but Verhoeven avoids it well and moves away.
A combination from Verhoeven does no damage.
A quick step to the side and Timmermans tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Timmermans just misses with a punch to the body.
Timmermans's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Timmermans duly obliges.
Timmermans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Verhoeven circles away quickly and effectively.
Verhoeven wants to counter the offense by Timmermans and move into the clinch position.
Timmermans scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Timmermans misses with a hook. Verhoeven ducked under it nicely.
Verhoeven throws a counter combo.
Timmermans connects with an inside leg kick.
Timmermans scores with a one two! Verhoeven had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#
Verhoeven is rocked!
Verhoeven looks for the body kick but Timmermans saw that one coming.
Verhoeven is still on wobbly legs! Can Timmermans finish him?#T1#
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Timmermans! Verhoeven is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Casper Timmermans!
A victorious Casper Timmermans thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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