Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Backslash pushes Van Der Hoorn up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Backslash pulls guard effortlessly.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Backslash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Der Hoorn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Van Der Hoorn wants to control from the top but Backslash keeps moving.
Backslash utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Backslash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Der Hoorn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Van Der Hoorn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Backslash's head.
Van Der Hoorn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backslash seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Van Der Hoorn wants to control from the top but Backslash keeps moving.
Backslash manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Van Der Hoorn manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Backslash postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Backslash throws a big elbow that misses.
Van Der Hoorn throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Backslash won't allow Van Der Hoorn to sweep him here.
Backslash stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Der Hoorn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Backslash tries to stand but Van Der Hoorn is controlling from the bottom.
Van Der Hoorn has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Backslash has passed into side control.
Van Der Hoorn keeps Backslash under control for a moment.#SUB2#
Backslash thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Van Der Hoorn struggling a bit here.
Backslash taking a breather here. #T2#
Van Der Hoorn misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Backslash looks up at the clock and then as Van Der Hoorn takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Backslash smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Backslash controls the position.
Van Der Hoorn is looking to regain half guard here but Backslash keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Backslash is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Van Der Hoorn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Van Der Hoorn tries to buck Backslash off but Backslash is having none of it.
Backslash has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T3#
Van Der Hoorn wants to control but Backslash is having none of it.#SUB2#
Backslash is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Van Der Hoorn can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Backslash looking to control and managing it successfully.
Van Der Hoorn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Van Der Hoorn is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#SUB2#
Backslash working for a submission but Van Der Hoorn is keeping him at bay.
Van Der Hoorn is looking to get to half guard.
Backslash sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Der Hoorn is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Backslash controlling from mount.
Van Der Hoorn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Van Der Hoorn trying to hold on to Backslash's head to control him but Backslash postures up.
Backslash keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Backslash is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Backslash seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Backslash missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Backslash content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eugene Backslash dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Backslash gets a takedown into half guard.
Backslash prevents Van Der Hoorn from improving his position.
Backslash with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Van Der Hoorn throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backslash seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Van Der Hoorn wants to improve his position but Backslash is controlling well. #T1#
Backslash is pressing down on Van Der Hoorn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Van Der Hoorn is holding on for now.
Backslash content to control rather than advance.
Van Der Hoorn is looking to improve his position.
Backslash thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Backslash blocks the strikes from Van Der Hoorn.
Backslash passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Van Der Hoorn!
Van Der Hoorn wants to hold on but Backslash pushes him away.
Backslash tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Van Der Hoorn avoids a series of strikes thrown by Backslash. #T2#
Van Der Hoorn wants to control but Backslash is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Backslash there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Backslash looking to ground and pound but Van Der Hoorn is blocking nicely.
Backslash controlling from mount.
Backslash sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Van Der Hoorn tries to lock up and control but Backslash gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Backslash content just to control the position here.
Van Der Hoorn flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Backslash takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Van Der Hoorn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Backslash sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T3#
Van Der Hoorn holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Backslash tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Van Der Hoorn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Eugene Backslash has got the better of the ground game so far.
Backslash controlling from the full mount.
Backslash's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Backslash prevents Van Der Hoorn from getting the reversal.
Backslash controlling from mount.
Van Der Hoorn throwing hammer fists to the chest of Backslash. What's that going to do exactly?
Backslash has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Der Hoorn throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Backslash controlling the pace for now.
Backslash has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Van Der Hoorn wants to hold on but Backslash pushes him away.
Van Der Hoorn is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Backslash controlling from the full mount.
Van Der Hoorn tries to lock up and control but Backslash gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Backslash takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Van Der Hoorn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Backslash content just to control the position here.
Van Der Hoorn avoids a series of strikes thrown by Backslash.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Der Hoorn is just holding on here. Backslash manages to take his back. #SUB2#
Backslash has managed to slip his arm under Van Der Hoorn's chin. This could be all over... yep, Van Der Hoorn is tapping out! Submission win for Backslash.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eugene Backslash!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1##CL#
Vega closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Vega has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Van Der Hoorn uses from the top position. #SUB#
Vega is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Der Hoorn is aware though and is defending well.
Van Der Hoorn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Der Hoorn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vega haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vega keeping full guard, as Van Der Hoorn tries to pass.
Van Der Hoorn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vega. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Van Der Hoorn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Van Der Hoorn is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vega looking for a guillotine here but Van Der Hoorn defends easily.
Vega keeping moving, preventing Van Der Hoorn from controlling successfully. #T1#
Vega is adopting a defensive guard.
Vega looking for a sweep. Not yet Vega, not yet.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control but Vega is working from the bottom.
Vega looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Van Der Hoorn is looking to advance position but Vega has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Vega looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Vega avoids the attempt from Van Der Hoorn to control.#SUB#
Vega looking for a guillotine from mount but Van Der Hoorn is having none of it.
Vega avoids the attempt from Van Der Hoorn to control.#SUB#
Vega is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Van Der Hoorn to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Van Der Hoorn shrugs it off.
Van Der Hoorn tries to lock up and control but Vega gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vega is looking to work his way around to Van Der Hoorn's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Vega controlling the position easily from mount.
Van Der Hoorn tries to lock up and control but Vega gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Van Der Hoorn stops Vega from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Vega controlling from the full mount.
Van Der Hoorn is trying desperately to improve position.
Van Der Hoorn wants to hold on but Vega pushes him away.
Vega controlling the pace for now.
Van Der Hoorn has given up his back. Will we see Vega going for some submissions? #SUB#
Vega is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Van Der Hoorn has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T4##SUB#
Vega is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Van Der Hoorn knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Van Der Hoorn for a finish. #SUB#
Van Der Hoorn fending off the submission attempt from Vega.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control but not successfully.
Vega keeps control of the position as Van Der Hoorn tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I would not like to be Van Der Hoorn right now.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control the hands but Vega breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Vega dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Vega drives through and clinches with Van Der Hoorn against the cage.
Vega holding his opponent close, against the cage. #TD2#
Van Der Hoorn tightens his grip and picks Vega up, before dumping him to the ground. Vega manages to land in guard. #SUB#
Vega is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Der Hoorn is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Vega looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Vega is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Vega has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Der Hoorn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control but Vega is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vega working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Der Hoorn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Der Hoorn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Van Der Hoorn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Van Der Hoorn wants to control from the top but Vega keeps moving.
Vega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Der Hoorn can do to turn this around?
Van Der Hoorn passes Vega's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Van Der Hoorn wants to control but Vega is keeping him busy.
Van Der Hoorn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Vega is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Der Hoorn pulls his head out easily.
Vega is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Vega looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vega controlling the position well.
Van Der Hoorn is looking to take a break and control but Vega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vega is looking to improve his position.
Vega is concentrating on defense, preventing Van Der Hoorn from advancing position.
Vega is refusing to be controlled, as Van Der Hoorn sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Der Hoorn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vega tries to get to full guard but Van Der Hoorn has control of the leg.
Vega is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Vega's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vega wants to improve his position but Van Der Hoorn is controlling well. #SUB#
Vega actively working from the bottom here.
Vega keeping hold of Van Der Hoorn's head, controlling as best he can.
Van Der Hoorn wants to take a breather but Vega is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Vega closes the distance and pushes Van Der Hoorn back into the cage.
Vega just leaning against Van Der Hoorn, taking a breather. #TD#
Vega successfully pulls guard. #T4#
Vega pulls Van Der Hoorn in close to his closed guard and prevents Van Der Hoorn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vega tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Van Der Hoorn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Der Hoorn is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vega trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Van Der Hoorn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Der Hoorn won't allow Vega to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Vega dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Vega gets a clinch.
Vega has Van Der Hoorn pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Van Der Hoorn has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Vega is trying to keep an underhook but Van Der Hoorn manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Vega is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vega controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Van Der Hoorn stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control the action but Vega is working from the bottom.
Vega is looking to control Van Der Hoorn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vega avoid being mounted?#T1#
Vega is doing well to control the position and prevent Van Der Hoorn from advancing to side control.
Van Der Hoorn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Van Der Hoorn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vega keeps working.
Vega moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Vega working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Der Hoorn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Der Hoorn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steven Vega overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Vega has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Der Hoorn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB#
Vega is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vega keeping moving, preventing Van Der Hoorn from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Van Der Hoorn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Vega is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Der Hoorn is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB#
Vega working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Der Hoorn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Der Hoorn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Van Der Hoorn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control but Vega is working from the bottom.
Van Der Hoorn wants to pass the guard but Vega is keeping the position.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control but Vega is working from the bottom.
Van Der Hoorn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vega tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Vega looking for a guillotine here but Van Der Hoorn defends easily.
Vega keeping moving, preventing Van Der Hoorn from controlling successfully. #T4#
Vega is pulling down on Van Der Hoorn's head to control his posture.
Vega lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Vega trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Van Der Hoorn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vega looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Der Hoorn keeping full guard, as Vega tries to pass.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Vega showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vega 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Vega!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2016

#R1##TD#
Van Der Hoorn tries to sprawl but Vukovic drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Vukovic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van Der Hoorn's head.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control from the bottom.
Vukovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Der Hoorn keeps working.
Vukovic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vukovic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Vukovic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vukovic tries to pass to full mount but Van Der Hoorn defends it.
Van Der Hoorn is refusing to be controlled, as Vukovic sits in half guard.
Van Der Hoorn is looking to control Vukovic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van Der Hoorn avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vukovic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Der Hoorn defending well though.
Vukovic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vukovic connects with a nice short shot to Van Der Hoorn's temple.
Van Der Hoorn is pressing down on Vukovic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vukovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Vukovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Der Hoorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control the position.
Vukovic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van Der Hoorn controls Vukovic momentarily but Vukovic frees himself.
Vukovic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vukovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Der Hoorn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Van Der Hoorn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vukovic manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Vukovic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Van Der Hoorn's guard. #REVR#
Van Der Hoorn trying to control the position.
Vukovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Der Hoorn is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Vukovic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vukovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Van Der Hoorn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vukovic trying to control but Van Der Hoorn is working from the bottom.
Van Der Hoorn controls Vukovic momentarily but Vukovic frees himself.
Vukovic advances position into side control!
Vukovic trying to control the action but Van Der Hoorn is working from the bottom.
Vukovic working the ground and pound.
Van Der Hoorn stops Vukovic from passing to mount.
Vukovic misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T3#
Van Der Hoorn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Van Der Hoorn wants to control but Vukovic is keeping busy. #SUB#
Vukovic seems to be working for a kimura but Van Der Hoorn defends the submission attempt.
Vukovic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Van Der Hoorn is trying to get back to full guard.
Vukovic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vukovic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vukovic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Der Hoorn defending well though.
Van Der Hoorn keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Vukovic working over Van Der Hoorn with some ground and pound. Van Der Hoorn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vukovic connects with a nice short shot to Van Der Hoorn's temple.
Van Der Hoorn wants to control but Vukovic is keeping busy. #T4#
Van Der Hoorn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vukovic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vukovic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vukovic slips a nice elbow through Van Der Hoorn's hands, connecting with Van Der Hoorn's forehead.
Van Der Hoorn wants to get back to full guard but Vukovic has passed into side control.
Van Der Hoorn taking punishment in the form of punches.
Vukovic cracks Van Der Hoorn with a big right hand but Van Der Hoorn just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vukovic scores with punches from side control. #ROC#
Van Der Hoorn is rocked!
Van Der Hoorn is trying to control Vukovic's posture but Vukovic avoids it.
Van Der Hoorn is still in real trouble! Can Vukovic finish him?
Van Der Hoorn looks winded!
Vukovic working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Vukovic landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Vukovic cracks Van Der Hoorn with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Vukovic immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Van Der Hoorn is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Vukovic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Branislav Vukovic!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2016

#R1#
Pickett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pickett thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Van Der Hoorn if he has to take too many more of those.
Van Der Hoorn avoids the head kick by Pickett.
Van Der Hoorn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pickett defends it well.
Brad Pickett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pickett works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pickett. That's going to slow Van Der Hoorn down.
Pickett tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Pickett closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Pickett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pickett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van Der Hoorn's calf.
Pickett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Der Hoorn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pickett throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pickett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pickett. #T1#
Pickett misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Van Der Hoorn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pickett won't be happy with that.
Pickett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Van Der Hoorn takes a little break here. Pickett wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pickett tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control the action but Pickett is working from the bottom.
Van Der Hoorn is staying tight to Pickett's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Van Der Hoorn wants to control but Pickett is keeping him busy.
Pickett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pickett tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Van Der Hoorn controls the position.
Van Der Hoorn is looking to take a break and control but Pickett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pickett tries to bench press Van Der Hoorn off him but Van Der Hoorn keeps the position.
Van Der Hoorn controlling the position.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control the action but Pickett is working from the bottom. #T3#
Van Der Hoorn controlling from side mount.
Pickett tries to bench press Van Der Hoorn off him but Van Der Hoorn keeps the position.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control the position but Pickett is working away.
Pickett tries to improve position but can't.
Van Der Hoorn content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control the position but Pickett is working away.
Van Der Hoorn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pickett haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on Pickett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Van Der Hoorn is looking to take a break and control but Pickett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pickett is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control the action but Pickett is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Pickett dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pickett throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#
It looks like Nick Van Der Hoorn has been cut.
Pickett throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Der Hoorn with the counter takedown but Pickett avoids it easily.
Pickett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Der Hoorn feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Van Der Hoorn tries to keep at a distance but Pickett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pickett lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pickett stops a takedown attempt from Van Der Hoorn.
Pickett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pickett manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Van Der Hoorn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pickett is defending well.#T1#
Pickett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Der Hoorn backwards.
Van Der Hoorn goes for a takedown attempt but Pickett pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brad Pickett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Van Der Hoorn.
Van Der Hoorn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pickett with a jab.#CL#
Pickett has managed to clinch.
Pickett prevents the takedown attempt.
Pickett works on Van Der Hoorn's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Pickett landing knees to the body.
Van Der Hoorn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pickett pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pickett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Der Hoorn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pickett defends it well.
Pickett lands a head kick. Van Der Hoorn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Brad Pickett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pickett throws a combination. Van Der Hoorn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Der Hoorn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Van Der Hoorn is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Pickett misses. #CL#
Pickett moves into range and clinches up with Van Der Hoorn.#BC#
Pickett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pickett scores with a body shot.
Pickett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Der Hoorn can do to turn this around?#T3#
Pickett lets loose with a powerful body kick. Van Der Hoorn will feel that in the morning.
Van Der Hoorn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Der Hoorn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pickett defends it well.
Pickett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pickett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Van Der Hoorn blocks a head kick by Pickett.
Pickett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van Der Hoorn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pickett can pounce on him.
Decent striking displayed by Pickett there.
Pickett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4##CL#
Pickett has Van Der Hoorn up against the cage in a clinch.
Pickett will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Van Der Hoorn up against the cage.
Van Der Hoorn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pickett is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pickett leaning against his opponent.
Pickett scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pickett using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pickett.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pickett - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Pickett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Van Der Hoorn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pickett scores with a nice strike.
Pickett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pickett pushes Van Der Hoorn away with a front kick.
Brad Pickett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pickett is looking to slow Van Der Hoorn down with leg kicks.
Pickett tries to land a front kick but Van Der Hoorn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brad Pickett is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Pickett forces Van Der Hoorn back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pickett landing knees to the head.
Van Der Hoorn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pickett is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Van Der Hoorn looking for a takedown.
Van Der Hoorn has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pickett.#T1#
Nice body punch from Pickett.
Pickett gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Van Der Hoorn takes an elbow to the temple.
Van Der Hoorn letting Pickett take a breather here.
A knee to the head by Pickett. #BC#
Pickett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pickett lands a nice hook to Van Der Hoorn's body. Van Der Hoorn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Der Hoorn ducks right into an uppercut from Pickett.
Pickett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pickett lands a head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
A low kick from Pickett misses #TD2#
and Van Der Hoorn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pickett is staying active underneath Van Der Hoorn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Van Der Hoorn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pickett is not content to let Van Der Hoorn control the position.
Van Der Hoorn is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Pickett wants to improve his position but Van Der Hoorn is controlling well.
Van Der Hoorn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pickett is trying to get back to full guard.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control from half guard but Pickett is working away.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Van Der Hoorn content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Van Der Hoorn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brad Pickett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pickett throws a nice head kick! #CL#
Pickett has Van Der Hoorn up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Der Hoorn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brad Pickett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Van Der Hoorn.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pickett.
Pickett creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Van Der Hoorn's defenses.
Pickett lands a nice elbow.
Pickett comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brad Pickett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pickett connects with a nasty looking knee right to Van Der Hoorn's face.
Nick Van Der Hoorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pickett is pushing Van Der Hoorn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Pickett!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2016

#R1#
Lehua looks for a takedown but Van Der Hoorn sprawls well.
Van Der Hoorn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Van Der Hoorn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Der Hoorn wants it to stay on the feet.
Lehua scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Der Hoorn should have avoided that one. #CL#
Lehua instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lehua throws an elbow but misses.
Lehua has Van Der Hoorn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Van Der Hoorn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akamu Lehua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehua misses with an elbow over the top.
Lehua stalling against the cage.
Lehua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Lehua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Lehua throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Van Der Hoorn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Van Der Hoorn.
Lehua striking off his back but it's not causing Van Der Hoorn any problems.
Van Der Hoorn is stalling in the full guard.
Lehua on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lehua tries to get out of the position.
Let's hope that Van Der Hoorn has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Van Der Hoorn might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
Lehua looking to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lehua looks to land a body kick but Van Der Hoorn moved away.
Van Der Hoorn feints the counter takedown.
A lazy body kick from Lehua #TD2#
and Van Der Hoorn counters with a takedown into side control.
Lehua is trying to control Van Der Hoorn's posture but Van Der Hoorn avoids it.
Van Der Hoorn remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Lehua is trying to control Van Der Hoorn's posture but Van Der Hoorn avoids it.
Lehua seems a little lost for a moment, as Van Der Hoorn dominates the positioning.#T3#
Lehua is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Lehua's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Van Der Hoorn slows the pace down.
Lehua tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lehua is being controlled here.
Lehua is trying to control Van Der Hoorn's posture but Van Der Hoorn avoids it.
Van Der Hoorn takes a little break here. Lehua wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lehua is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Van Der Hoorn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lehua fails with a takedown attempt.
Lehua is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Der Hoorn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Der Hoorn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lehua defends it well.
Lehua throws a head kick that misses.
And Van Der Hoorn tries to counter it with a takedown but Lehua pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lehua throws a head kick but Van Der Hoorn moves out of range.
Van Der Hoorn feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehua looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Van Der Hoorn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akamu Lehua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lehua is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Der Hoorn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Lehua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Der Hoorn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lehua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Der Hoorn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lehua defends it well.
Lehua throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Van Der Hoorn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lehua's guard.
Lehua controls Van Der Hoorn momentarily but Van Der Hoorn frees himself.
Van Der Hoorn stays in close to Lehua's body and controls the position.
Van Der Hoorn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lehua looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Van Der Hoorn stays in close to Lehua's body and controls the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Van Der Hoorn.#SUB#
Lehua escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Van Der Hoorn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Lehua trying to control the position.
Lehua can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Van Der Hoorn controls the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lehua tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Der Hoorn swivels and escapes.
Lehua throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Der Hoorn's waist but Van Der Hoorn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lehua off to one side.
Van Der Hoorn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lehua with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Van Der Hoorn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3#
Van Der Hoorn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Van Der Hoorn passes Lehua's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Van Der Hoorn seems content to control.
Lehua misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Van Der Hoorn is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lehua is trying to maintain the position but Van Der Hoorn is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Van Der Hoorn slows the pace down in half guard.
Lehua tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Van Der Hoorn controlling the pace.
Van Der Hoorn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lehua is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Der Hoorn is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Van Der Hoorn as Lehua shoots in.
Van Der Hoorn with the counter takedown but Lehua avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Van Der Hoorn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Lehua shoots in for a takedown but Van Der Hoorn shows good takedown defense.
Van Der Hoorn feints the counter takedown.
Lehua looks for a takedown but Van Der Hoorn sprawls well.
Van Der Hoorn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lehua throws a head kick that misses.
Van Der Hoorn feints the counter takedown.
Van Der Hoorn avoids the head kick by Lehua.
Van Der Hoorn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Lehua clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehua has Van Der Hoorn pressed against the cage.
Van Der Hoorn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lehua is defending well.
The referee calls for Lehua to work. #T1#
Lehua wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akamu Lehua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Der Hoorn has Lehua pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lehua manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Van Der Hoorn tries for a takedown but Lehua manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Lehua breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Lehua clinches.
Lehua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Lehua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Lehua. #CL#
Van Der Hoorn tries to keep at a distance but Lehua has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2##BC#
Lehua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lehua changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Van Der Hoorn tries to avoid it but Lehua manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Van Der Hoorn to the ground. Van Der Hoorn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lehua shoots for a takedown but Van Der Hoorn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lehua shoots in and drives through. Van Der Hoorn sprawls well.
Van Der Hoorn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lehua defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Lehua closes the distance and pushes Van Der Hoorn back into the cage.
Lehua trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Lehua manages to break the clinch.
Lehua closes this distance looking for a takedown but Van Der Hoorn circles away.#T3##CL#
Lehua takes the fight into the clinch.
Lehua scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Der Hoorn can't get the takedown.
Lehua tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Der Hoorn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lehua tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Der Hoorn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Akamu Lehua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Lehua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lehua throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Van Der Hoorn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Lehua pushes Van Der Hoorn off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lehua has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Van Der Hoorn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lehua's guard.#T4#
Van Der Hoorn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nick Van Der Hoorn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lehua trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

And that's the end of the fight!
Akamu Lehua showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van Der Hoorn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Van Der Hoorn!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Lehua cracks Van Der Hoorn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Van Der Hoorn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lehua cracks Van Der Hoorn with a good jab.#CL2#
Lehua instigates a clinch.
Lehua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lehua working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lehua gets through Van Der Hoorn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lehua scores with a shot to the side of Van Der Hoorn's head.
Lehua leaning against his opponent.
Lehua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Der Hoorn backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Der Hoorn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lehua pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lehua jabs Van Der Hoorn to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Lehua stuns Van Der Hoorn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van Der Hoorn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Der Hoorn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lehua lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC2#
Van Der Hoorn is rocked!
Van Der Hoorn is aggressively charging in as Lehua backs up avoiding any damage. Lehua tosses out a jab and Van Der Hoorn runs right into it face first! Van Der Hoorn is out cold! Lehua dropped down on all fours and is barking in Van Der Hoorn's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akamu Lehua!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2016

#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Rooney.
Rooney tries to clinch but Van Der Hoorn moves away #TD2#
and Van Der Hoorn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Van Der Hoorn not doing much here.
Rooney looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rooney gets back to full guard.
Van Der Hoorn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Van Der Hoorn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Rooney wants to stand and escape but Van Der Hoorn is having none of it.
Van Der Hoorn looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Rooney looking for a guillotine here but Van Der Hoorn defends easily.
Van Der Hoorn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rooney is keeping the position for now.
Rooney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Van Der Hoorn stays in close to Rooney's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rooney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Van Der Hoorn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rooney finds it's way round the side to connect with Van Der Hoorn's head.
Rooney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rooney thows a leg kick but Van Der Hoorn checks it #TD2#
and Van Der Hoorn counters with a single leg into guard. Rooney didn't expect that.
Rooney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Der Hoorn is one step ahead there.
Van Der Hoorn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
More stalling from Van Der Hoorn.#T3#
Rooney is trying to control the position but Van Der Hoorn postures up.
Van Der Hoorn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Van Der Hoorn controlling the position from side mount.
Rooney tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Van Der Hoorn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Van Der Hoorn happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Der Hoorn trying to control the position but Rooney is working away.
Rooney is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nick Van Der Hoorn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rooney misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Van Der Hoorn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rooney fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Der Hoorn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Van Der Hoorn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rooney.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Hoorn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Der Hoorn wants it to stay on the feet.
Van Der Hoorn with the counter takedown but Rooney avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Rooney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rooney or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Der Hoorn, which made it look bad.
Van Der Hoorn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wayne Rooney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Rooney throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Van Der Hoorn counters with a shoot takedown. Rooney fights it but they end up in guard.
Van Der Hoorn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rooney is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Van Der Hoorn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nick Van Der Hoorn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Van Der Hoorn is continuing to stall.
Rooney will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Let's hope that Van Der Hoorn has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice uppercut there from Rooney.#CL#
Rooney gets a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rooney just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Der Hoorn's brow.
Rooney is trying to pull guard but Van Der Hoorn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Van Der Hoorn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Der Hoorn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rooney fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Rooney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Van Der Hoorn tries to counter it with a takedown but Rooney pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rooney with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
so Van Der Hoorn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Van Der Hoorn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Van Der Hoorn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rooney's guard. #T4#
Van Der Hoorn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rooney is concentrating on defense, preventing Van Der Hoorn from advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Van Der Hoorn in particular looking to stall.
Van Der Hoorn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Van Der Hoorn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A lazy body kick from Rooney #TD2#
so Van Der Hoorn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Van Der Hoorn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Van Der Hoorn is pushing down on Rooney's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rooney is fighting to maintain full guard but Van Der Hoorn has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Hoorn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rooney keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Der Hoorn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Rooney wants to get back to full guard.
Van Der Hoorn stalling.
Van Der Hoorn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rooney knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Van Der Hoorn seems content to control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Van Der Hoorn with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rooney wants to clinch.
Van Der Hoorn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Van Der Hoorn as Rooney shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Rooney displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rooney moves in looking to clinch but Van Der Hoorn pushes him off.
Rooney shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Der Hoorn tries to sprawl out of it but Rooney keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Der Hoorn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rooney throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Van Der Hoorn counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rooney!
Van Der Hoorn controlling from side mount. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Van Der Hoorn.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Van Der Hoorn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Der Hoorn 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Van Der Hoorn!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2016

#R1##TD#
Gamjii looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Gamjii is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Van Der Hoorn controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Van Der Hoorn is trying to get back to full guard.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control here.
Van Der Hoorn is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gamjii is staying active.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Hoorn wants to get back to full guard.
Van Der Hoorn is refusing to be controlled, as Gamjii sits in half guard.
Van Der Hoorn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gamjii is looking to stand up but Van Der Hoorn won't let him. #T1#
Van Der Hoorn is adopting a defensive guard.
Gamjii might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gamjii won't allow Van Der Hoorn to sweep him here.
Gamjii content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Gamjii 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.
Van Der Hoorn is trying to keep Gamjii in close. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gamjii goes for a double leg but Van Der Hoorn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Van Der Hoorn continues to drive forward.
Van Der Hoorn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gamjii defends it well.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gamjii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Van Der Hoorn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gamjii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Der Hoorn as he jumps to the side.
Van Der Hoorn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for SamWise Gamjii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gamjii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Der Hoorn swivels and escapes.
Gamjii is breathing heavily.
Gamjii with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Van Der Hoorn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Van Der Hoorn.
Van Der Hoorn stays in close to Gamjii's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Van Der Hoorn has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Van Der Hoorn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Van Der Hoorn takes one to the chin there.
Gamjii tries to clinch but Van Der Hoorn moves out of range.
Gamjii lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gamjii fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Gamjii shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gamjii showed some decent athleticism there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

SamWise Gamjii dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gamjii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Der Hoorn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gamjii defends it well.
Gamjii closes the distance and clinches up with Van Der Hoorn, looking for a takedown. Gamjii pushes Van Der Hoorn against the cage but Van Der Hoorn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by Gamjii misses #TD2#
and Van Der Hoorn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control from half guard but Gamjii is working away.
Van Der Hoorn stalling.
SamWise Gamjii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamjii wants to improve his position but Van Der Hoorn is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Der Hoorn not doing much here.
Van Der Hoorn wants to control but Gamjii is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gamjii shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Der Hoorn pinned against the cage. Van Der Hoorn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gamjii could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gamjii misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Van Der Hoorn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control the pace.
Van Der Hoorn is looking to take a break and control but Gamjii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Van Der Hoorn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T3#
Van Der Hoorn is breathing heavily.
Van Der Hoorn prevents Gamjii from improving his position.
Van Der Hoorn is looking to take a break and control but Gamjii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gamjii pushes Van Der Hoorn off looking to stand but Van Der Hoorn dives back in and keeps control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Van Der Hoorn is trying to control. Gamjii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Van Der Hoorn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gamjii connects with a high kick.
Gamjii connects with an inside leg kick.
Gamjii gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Van Der Hoorn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for SamWise Gamjii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gamjii is staying active underneath Van Der Hoorn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Van Der Hoorn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Van Der Hoorn wants to control but Gamjii is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gamjii wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Van Der Hoorn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Van Der Hoorn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Van Der Hoorn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Der Hoorn wants it to stay on the feet.
Van Der Hoorn feints the counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Van Der Hoorn as Gamjii shoots in.
Gamjii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Der Hoorn as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for SamWise Gamjii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gamjii throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Van Der Hoorn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gamjii's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Hoorn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gamjii looking for a sweep. Not yet Gamjii, not yet.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Gamjii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Van Der Hoorn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gamjii thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Van Der Hoorn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Van Der Hoorn is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gamjii lands a head kick! #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
Gamjii clinches with his opponent.
Gamjii tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Der Hoorn smiles and moves away.
Van Der Hoorn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gamjii.
Van Der Hoorn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Gamjii gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gamjii tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Gamjii is fighting off a takedown attempt but Van Der Hoorn is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gamjii to the mat. Gamjii regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Van Der Hoorn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Van Der Hoorn.
The adventures of Van Der Hoorn the control monster continue. Boring.
Yet more stalling tactics from Van Der Hoorn.
Gamjii striking off his back but it's not causing Van Der Hoorn any problems. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Gamjii decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Van Der Hoorn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Van Der Hoorn controls Gamjii momentarily but Gamjii frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Van Der Hoorn holds on and takes a little breather.
Gamjii wants to pass the guard but Van Der Hoorn is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gamjii is fighting to break Van Der Hoorn's control of his arms but Van Der Hoorn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gamjii controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Van Der Hoorn.
I think Van Der Hoorn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... SamWise Gamjii!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2016

#R1#
Breekbaar throws a combination that misses #TD2#
so Van Der Hoorn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Van Der Hoorn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like Van Der Hoorn might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Van Der Hoorn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More stalling from Van Der Hoorn.#T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Breekbaar swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Van Der Hoorn counters with a takedown into side control.
Breekbaar is letting Van Der Hoorn control him for a moment.
Van Der Hoorn with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Van Der Hoorn is continuing to stall.#T2#
Let's hope that Van Der Hoorn has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Van Der Hoorn advances to mount.
Van Der Hoorn content just to control the position here.
Breekbaar working to try and regain half guard.
Van Der Hoorn controlling his opponent. #T3##T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breekbaar wants to hold on but Van Der Hoorn pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Van Der Hoorn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Breekbaar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#
It looks like Nick Van Der Hoorn has been cut.
Breekbaar looks to clinch #TD2#
and Van Der Hoorn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Van Der Hoorn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Breekbaar trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Der Hoorn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Hoorn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Der Hoorn passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Breekbaar!
Nick Van Der Hoorn has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Van Der Hoorn content just to control the position here.
Breekbaar is trying desperately to improve position.
Van Der Hoorn controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The adventures of Van Der Hoorn the control monster continue. Boring.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Breekbaar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Van Der Hoorn controlling from mount.
Breekbaar can't escape the position.
Van Der Hoorn controlling his opponent. #T3#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Van Der Hoorn.
Breekbaar wants to control but Van Der Hoorn is having none of it.
Breekbaar has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Van Der Hoorn controlling from mount. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Van Der Hoorn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Van Der Hoorn'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Breekbaar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Breekbaar misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Van Der Hoorn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Van Der Hoorn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yet more stalling tactics from Van Der Hoorn.#T1#
Breekbaar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Van Der Hoorn controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bart Breekbaar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Breekbaar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Breekbaar.
Breekbaar lands with a kick to the ribs. #T2#
Breekbaar tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Van Der Hoorn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Van Der Hoorn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Der Hoorn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Van Der Hoorn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Van Der Hoorn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Breekbaar wants to improve his position but Van Der Hoorn is controlling well.
Van Der Hoorn is controlling the pace.
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.#CL#
Breekbaar instigates a clinch. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Breekbaar effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Breekbaar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bart Breekbaar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Breekbaar throws a hook but Van Der Hoorn avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Breekbaar. Van Der Hoorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Der Hoorn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bart Breekbaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Breekbaar lands a really nice looking cross but Van Der Hoorn seems unphased.
Bart Breekbaar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Breekbaar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Breekbaar misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Van Der Hoorn counters with a shoot takedown. Breekbaar fights it but they end up in guard.
Nick Van Der Hoorn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Der Hoorn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Van Der Hoorn.
I've got Van Der Hoorn 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Van Der Hoorn!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2016

#R1#
Palentine throws the left hand but Van Der Hoorn avoids the punch easily.
Palentine throws an overhand right that lands on Van Der Hoorn's shoulder, as Van Der Hoorn tries to avoid the shot.
Van Der Hoorn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Palentine defends it well.
Palentine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Palentine throws a series of punches but Van Der Hoorn avoids them all with ease.
And Van Der Hoorn tries to counter it with a takedown but Palentine pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice takedown defense from Van Der Hoorn. No joy for Palentine on that attempt.
Palentine throws a body punch but Van Der Hoorn moves out of range.
Palentine shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Der Hoorn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Palentine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Van Der Hoorn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Palentine wants to clinch#TD2#
and Van Der Hoorn counters with a shoot takedown. Palentine fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Hoorn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Van Der Hoorn has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Van Der Hoorn.#T1#
Van Der Hoorn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
Palentine gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Palentine wants to break the clinch but can't.
Palentine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Palentine presses Van Der Hoorn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Der Hoorn has Palentine pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Palentine manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Palentine wants to break the clinch but can't.
Palentine pushes Van Der Hoorn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palentine tries to pull guard but Van Der Hoorn won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Palentine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palentine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Palentine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Palentine tries to clinch but Van Der Hoorn moves away #TD2#
and Van Der Hoorn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Palentine won't be happy with that. #T3#
Van Der Hoorn moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Palentine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palentine is letting Van Der Hoorn control him for a moment.
Palentine tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Palentine wants to control but Van Der Hoorn postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Palentine tries to improve position but can't.
Van Der Hoorn taking a breather here.
Palentine is looking to reverse the position.
Palentine trying to remain calm as Van Der Hoorn controls from the top position.
Yet more stalling tactics from Van Der Hoorn.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palentine is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Palentine can't do much from the bottom here.
Van Der Hoorn in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nick Van Der Hoorn will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Palentine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Der Hoorn feints the counter takedown.
Palentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Der Hoorn feints the counter takedown.
Bobby Palentine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Palentine doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Der Hoorn circles away.
Van Der Hoorn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Palentine throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Van Der Hoorn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Van Der Hoorn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Palentine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Palentine can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Van Der Hoorn controls the pace.#T1#
Palentine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Van Der Hoorn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nick Van Der Hoorn has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Palentine lands a two punch combo.
Bobby Palentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palentine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Der Hoorn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Van Der Hoorn tries to counter it with a takedown but Palentine pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Palentine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Der Hoorn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Palentine connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van Der Hoorn's hands.#T2#
Palentine throws a right hand that Van Der Hoorn ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Der Hoorn also avoids with ease.
Van Der Hoorn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Palentine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Der Hoorn.
Palentine tries to clinch up.
And Van Der Hoorn tries to counter it with a takedown but Palentine pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Palentine fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Der Hoorn feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Palentine has closed the distance and engaged Van Der Hoorn in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Palentine breaks from the clinch.
Palentine wants to clinch but Van Der Hoorn slips to the side#TD2#
so Van Der Hoorn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Der Hoorn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Van Der Hoorn slips nicely into half guard.
Van Der Hoorn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Palentine misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Palentine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van Der Hoorn is working away from the top position though.
Van Der Hoorn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Palentine wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
More stalling from Van Der Hoorn.
Van Der Hoorn is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palentine is in all sorts of trouble here.
Van Der Hoorn controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nick Van Der Hoorn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Palentine fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Der Hoorn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Palentine.
Van Der Hoorn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Palentine defends it well.
Palentine dips to his left and cracks Van Der Hoorn with an uppercut!
Van Der Hoorn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Van Der Hoorn ducks under a wild hook from Palentine.
Van Der Hoorn with the counter takedown but Palentine avoids it easily.
Van Der Hoorn takes one on the button.
Palentine is looking to clinch.
Van Der Hoorn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palentine lands a head shot.
Palentine tries to clinch there but Van Der Hoorn circles away.
Palentine is looking to clinch but Van Der Hoorn is avoiding it. #T1#
Van Der Hoorn circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
so Van Der Hoorn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Van Der Hoorn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Palentine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Van Der Hoorn is stalling in the full guard.
Palentine trying to control the position.
Van Der Hoorn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Van Der Hoorn avoids the body shot from Palentine.
Palentine tries to clinch but Van Der Hoorn is having none of it.
Bobby Palentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palentine bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Der Hoorn's head.
Van Der Hoorn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Palentine is looking to clinch but Van Der Hoorn is avoiding it. #T3#
Palentine connects with the punch.
Palentine throws a lazy right hand but Van Der Hoorn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Der Hoorn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Palentine tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Van Der Hoorn counters with a single leg into guard. Palentine didn't expect that.
Palentine can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Van Der Hoorn controls the pace.
Van Der Hoorn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Palentine is trying to control the position but Van Der Hoorn postures up.
Palentine looking for a sweep. Not yet Palentine, not yet.
Van Der Hoorn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Van Der Hoorn won't allow Palentine to sweep him here.
Palentine can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Van Der Hoorn controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bobby Palentine is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palentine. Van Der Hoorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palentine paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Palentine throws a hook but Van Der Hoorn avoids it easily.
And Van Der Hoorn tries to counter it with a takedown but Palentine pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nick Van Der Hoorn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Palentine throws a right hand that Van Der Hoorn ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Der Hoorn also avoids with ease.
Van Der Hoorn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Palentine showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van Der Hoorn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Van Der Hoorn!

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